Elf

Elves are a long-lived race found most commonly in forests, shrublands, and other wildernesses. From time to time the elves organize strong nations, though with far less frequency than humans, in some cases adopting even a nomadic lifestyle. The elves are generally, though not always, good in nature.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Elves stand on average 5′4″‒6′0″ and weigh 130‒170 lbs. Usually, true elves are a naturally slender and athletic race. Elves have a similar range of complexions to humans, with wood elves typically coppery or pale skinned and wild elves having darker pigmentation. Often, elven hair is dark, either brown or black, with copper red or blond hair also found amongst wood and high elves, although orange or even green hues are not completely unheard of. Elven eyes are commonly brown, hazel, or an emerald green. Elves are fair and beautiful, handsome, and have pointed ears and no body hair except eyebrows, eyelashes, and hair.
Elves mature at roughly the same rate as humans, though they are not usually considered past adolescence until they reach 110 years of age. Unlike humans, elves do not age dramatically as their lifespan comes to a close, with the most obvious changes being a change in hair colour, alternatively greying or darkening. Most elves remain healthy and full of life up until their death, which, if age-related, is usually between seven and nine centuries.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Elves commonly possess strong but swiftly passing passions, being moved easily to laughter, anger, or misery and as quickly calmed. They are known for their impulsive behaviour and, as a result, many races see them as flighty or impetuous. However, elves are not as flaky as others might interpret them to be, and they are typically responsible despite their almost whimsical nature. Partially due to their long lifespan (though not entirely, since many long-lived races act differently), elves have difficulty taking some matters as seriously as other races, but when threats they recognise do arise, elves are strong friends and allies to those they are loyal to.
Elves tend to make strong and uplifting friends. Most elves love simple joys such as dancing, singing, footraces, or contests of skill. They have a natural aversion to that which they see as uninteresting tasks and are fun-loving by nature. However, despite how unpleasant some things such as war can be, elves become grimly serious if a threat to their friends, family, or livelihood makes such actions necessary.
Elves are usually found in small tribes throughout the forests of Winval, as well as on windswept plains and in mountain vales. The elves, as a whole, prefer these secluded places of nature to the cities and nations of the civilised world, living in harmony with their natural surroundings. Cautious and cunning warriors, particularly of the bow, elves secured these homelands through guile and tactics.

Genetic Descendants

• Drow
• Fey Eladrin

Lifespan

750 years

Average Height

5′4″‒6′0″

Average Weight

130‒170 lbs