Elf

The Elves as one of the longest lived of the Amaranthean races tend to fill a plethora of roles. Such as Researchers, Historians and Diplomats. (Amaranthean or Lost Faction)
Bonuses: +1 Intellect, +2 Reflex, +1 Judgement
Pro's: Long Life, Life’s great student, Lithe
Con's: Xenophobic, Delicate Body

Basic Information

Anatomy

Elves are similar to humans in regards to their physical layout, internally though they are different from humans, they have two hearts and a secondary stomach, this secondary stomach allows them to see random memories of a creature that they consume.

Genetics and Reproduction

Elves, like other Amarantheans, have a triple helix DNA strand. This third helix structure grants them an extended life span, and almost supernatural reflexes and speed. The reproduction cycle for Elves takes approximately 15 months to gestate their young.

Growth Rate & Stages

An elf grows fairly quickly and is at its full height within 15 years, Elves are seen as adults once they reach the age of 100. Prior to this, they are treated much like children are, though this is adjusted to match their intelligence.

Ecology and Habitats

Elves normally come from one of two castes or classes, there are those who dwell in the high towers of Amaranthean society, fulfilling the roles of diplomats and mages. The second caste are those Elves who come from the tribes that inhabit the forests of the world.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Elves enjoy a varied diet and do require a mix of vegetables and meats, fruits play a large role in Elvish diets.

Biological Cycle

Elves tend to remain fast-moving and mentally sharp, their ends are often dignified and well planned for.

Additional Information

Social Structure

In tribal communities, Elves have a strong caste system, ranging from Chiefs and Shamans all the way down to the hunters and gatherers of the tribe.

Facial characteristics

Elves have thin and elegant features on their faces and their eyes range from blue, green, purple, amber and silver.

Average Intelligence

Elves are amongst some of the smartest of the Amaranthean races, only Dwarves match them in intellect.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Elves have dark vision and a heightened sense of smell, able to pick out faint scents on the wind, or beneath other scents that may be present.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Male Names	Female names
Kerym	Finnea
Jaonos	Phinara
Saelethil	Alea
Ruven	Rosanhi
Almer	Meira
Ilbryen	Elanil
Malon	Ayda
Wistari	Kylanthia
Darfin	Sarya
Ailwin	Zestari
Lysanthir	Mariona
Kailu	Madris
Ilthuryn	Shanaera
Hamon	Lura
Nindrol	Phelorna
Iolas	Lixiss
Morthil	Aleesia
Othorion	Rina
Rolim	Dasyra
Erlan	Shaerra

Major Organizations

Amaranthean Empire

Beauty Ideals

Beauty is highly important in higher Elvish society in the cities of the empire.

Gender Ideals

Gender equality is high on the list of importance for the Elvish race, early on in their history they found that all can serve in equal roles, whether it be in war or craft.

Average Technological Level

Magical artifice is something that Elves have created, magical stones and gateways and weapons, and most other things they needed in their original world.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Elvish is their primary language, this is used in their day-to-day lives intermingled with Amaranthean, which is the main language of the Amaranthean peoples, a common language of sorts.

Common Etiquette Rules

The Elves pride themselves on manners and formality, it is something that they look for in other Amaranthean's, they also hold it in high regard when looking for a partner as well, Elves find earth humans are deficient in such things.

Common Dress Code

In both tribal and high culture, they hold fast to clothes and other garbs in bright colours, usually with highlights of gold and silver, at least where high society elves are concerned. With regards to tribal elves, they tend to wear leathers and hides, often with patterns and prints from animals.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Elvish Culture and Heritage are very important for any Elf, they hold it close and love to flaunt it in front of others of their kind. They also like to use it to compete with Dwarves, the only other race that is long-lived and skilled enough to try and rival them.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

It is usually a custom to offer a gift to an Elf of a higher station if visiting their home or property. It is also expected that an Elf would refer to their betters by their honorifics.

Common Taboos

Technology from the earth is extremely Taboo for Elves, they have an intense dislike for anything made on earth, they dislike technology as it has no grounding in magic or to the gods, as such it is disallowed in Elvish society, this goes for Tribal Elves or Elves of high society.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Elves tend to look down on anyone that is not an Elf, however, they have enough etiquette and decorum not to say it to their faces, unless they are human, in which case they will often go out of their way to remind the human of their place.

Scientific Name

Homo Serenus

Origin/Ancestry

Amaranthean

Lifespan

1000

Average Height

Elves tend to be between 5'8 and 6'3 in height.

Average Weight

The average weight of an elf is 100lbs.

Average Physique

Elves tend to be of a lithe and slender frame.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Tribal Elves have a more sunbaked appearance than their continental cousins.