Elves
Elves, also known as tree people, live in what is known as the Elven Forest.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Overall human physiology, though with slightly longer limbs proportionally.
Biological Traits
They have wooden or bark like skin that hardens as they age.
Genetics and Reproduction
The gestation tends to last for about a year, after which the mother produces a sap-like milk for the infant.
Ecology and Habitats
They tend to live in wooded or jungle areas.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They mostly forage from orchards or seeded lands, and supplement themselves with sunlight, though they do have meat as part of a celebratory feasts.
Biological Cycle
Elves are heavily influenced by the turn of the seasons. Being more active in the spring and summer and slowing down during fall and winter, sometimes even falling into hibernation.
Along with that, as Elves grow older, they tend to harden and turn more wood like. Their skin turning more like bark and the tendency to hibernate or sleep growing. The eldest members don't tend to even move, instead planting themselves in the grove of elders.
Additional Information
Social Structure
At the top of the hierarchy are the Elders, followed by the Lore Keepers and master craftsmen.
Facial characteristics
They tend towards more flat faces with not much distinction or definition of the nose or chin.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They have higher hearing and sight than humans, though their sense to touch is lower. Along with this, they have a high sensitivity to magic, being able to both sense it from a glance and use it with finer control than either Human or Demon in average.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Various types of moss and fungi tend to grow on them
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
There is a Circle of High Elves that nominally rule over the continent though they have not been seen for some time. Mostly there is just a loose council of elders that take care of each village.
History
The Elves are an isolationistic people, generally only interacting with the southern demons that come down for trade. While contact with outsides has always been frowned upon, there was a type that the High Elves had declared it completely forbidden.
This did not last very long as the there was an uprising against the High Elves. While the High Elves technically won, they have not had much presence in the land since then, instead choosing to stay on their isle.
With recent innovations, they have gotten back into contact with the humans and are tentatively resuming trade with them. This is being challenged by the pirates that come and pillage their lands.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
The Elves tend to be fairly neutral towards other races, not caring to interact with other in general. They have a stronger relationship with the Demons, as their shorter-lived cousins, as there is a land bridge between them, while the sea between The Human Lands and the Elven Forest is a hot spot for storms. Their relationship with humans isn't helped by the fact that those that do manage to get through the storms, tend to carry off their young, leaving a brutish reputation.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
The average lifespan is from about 800--1100 years, though some subgroups can live up to 2000 years.
Average Height
The height of the Elves depends on the subgroup they belong to. They tend to range anywhere from 3 to 6 feet, most leaning towards the 6 feet.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
They have skin in shades of brown with grooves and ridges leading to looking like a tree at first glance.
Geographic Distribution
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