Moon Elves

The Moon Elves are a subspecies of Elves found throughout Ilyalon and the surrounding lands. As well as their mastery over Lunar magic (a combination of light and illusion magic) and water magic, Moon Elves are renowned for their knowledge of the night sky, and for producing many of the finest sailors among the Elvish people.

General Appearance

Moon Elves typically have very light blue to light violet skin, though fair skin tones are also an uncommon sight, with Black or very light hair, and blue, green, or silver eyes. Like most Elves, Moon Elves have a slender physique.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Myrrh, Ilysea, Aurae, Halea, Neia, Lyra

Masculine names

Ailas, Khiiral, Vesryn, Laeroth, Enthir, Cydrieth

Family names

Iandithas, Ynvyre, Tahir, Venneiros, Liamaris, Endan

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Common, Elvish

Culture and cultural heritage

Among the various Elf subgroups, Moon Elves are well known for their curiosity about the world. This trait has largely been a result of their homeland on the Silverlight Isles, which is home to numerous minor magical anomalies and has one of the greatest views of the night sky, with many Moon Elves being proficient in the studying of magical environments and astrology. This familiarity with the night sky has also allowed the Moon Elves to excel as sailors, especially at night, using the positions of the moon and stars to guide them through unfamiliar waters, effectively becoming the dominant naval power of the Elvish Kingdoms.

Additionally, due to both the dreamlike atmosphere and relative isolation of their home, the Moon Elves are considered to be the most peaceable of the Elves. Thanks to their island homeland sheltering them from many external threats, the Moon Elves were able to dedicate much of their time inward, focusing on subjects such as astronomy, philosophy, and the arts, with the clear night sky and magically infused nature of their homeland being a frequent subject in Moon Elf artwork.

Average technological level

The Moon Elves make use of Magitech, as well as any surviving instances of Aetheric Architecture remain in the older cities.

Common Dress code

Moon Elf clothing is made from cloth, with a flowing, graceful aesthetic, and using white, silver, and deep blue colours. Additionally, the clothing of higher ranking individuals often feature decorative elements consisting of smooth shapes.

Art & Architecture

Moon Elf art and architecture makes extensive usage of smooth and graceful shapes. Additionally, elements of the night sky feature prominently in Moon Elf artwork, and several buildings are built to be open to the sky.

Foods & Cuisine

Moon Elf cuisine largely consists of grains and vegetables, with some fruits and meats (mostly in the form of fish).

Funerary and Memorial customs

The Moon Elves bury their dead in cemetaries.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

The Moon Elves consider a healthy physique and curious mind to be attractive.

Gender Ideals

There appears to be little distinction between genders among the Moon Elves, although women are more likely to be seen in positions of leadership among mages, while males are more likely to hold positions of leadership in the military.

Courtship Ideals

Either gender can propose.

Relationship Ideals

The Moon Elves are monogamous, and both members of the relationship are expected to care for and support each other equally.

Parent ethnicities

• Ithyrian Elves

Encompassed species

• Elves

Related Organizations

• Ilyalon