Gray Elves of Ilbreth
The gray elves of Ilbreth are a people highly skilled in crafting, be it smith-work, jewel crafting, or magics.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Amra, Chaeyra, Darunia, Eletha, Lixis, Maeralya, Nithroel, Qamara, Rathiain
Masculine names
Aerendyl, Bryrel, Feyrith, Folduin, Iefyr, Ilvisar, Jhaeros
Unisex names
Estelar, Paleth, Rathiain, Taeral, Vamir
Family names
Ilifaren, Nesterin, Yllanelis
Other names
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
The elves of Ilbreth speak Elvish and a local Mannish dialect.
Many speak Dwarvish as well.
Average technological level
The elves of Ilbreth have unlocked the secrets of advanced metallurgical processes and use steel for weapons and armor. Mithral is saved for the most valiant warriors and is used in the creation of elven chain mail and elven plate mail. It was the elves of House Ithronel that created the first Ioun Stones.
Common Dress code
The elves of Ilbreth tend to dress in long robes in formal settings. They prefer well-made, utilitarian clothing in their work lives.
Art & Architecture
The elves of Ilbreth are known for carving realms from the earth itself and have many cities hewn from rock, some so mighty as to rival the dwarves of the mountains.
They are rumored to have hidden cities that no outsider has ever seen.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
The elves of Ilbreth think of themselves as Children of the Moon and Stars and hold their sacred rituals at night.
Coming of Age Rites
When an elf reaches adulthood they are gifted with a fine set of tools appropriate to their chosen craft, be they smithing hammers and tongs, weapon and armor, a musical instrument, or a spellbook. These tools are treasured and used in the furtherance of the elf's craft with the expectations that they will craft greater tools as their experience grows.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Little is known about the funeral rights of the elves of Ilbreth. They are very secretive about such things and no outsider has ever been privileged to be a part of such rites.
Common Myths and Legends
Myth tells that the elven people awoke in the twilight of the world during a vast meteor shower. As stars shot through the sky overhead, the first elves rose and cast their gaze upward, marvelling at the heavenly display. Many began following the shooting stars west and eventually founded realms where these fallen stars dug great holes in the ground.
These rifts in the earth revealed veins of jewels and precious metals and sparked the imagination of these people, who would eventually delve great enclaves in the rifts.
Historical figures
Felaeren was the first leader of the host of elves that left Aetrios and went west to the land that would become the continent of Ilbreth. He is held in mystical reverence by many northern elves.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
The elves of Ilbreth have hair of black, silver, or white, with blue, gray, or green eyes. They are as tall as most Men, standing between 5'10" and 6'4" feet tall. Though they are strong like all elves, they are not very robust, weight between 130-160 pounds.
Gender Ideals
There are no gender roles among the elves of Ilbreth.
Major organizations
The Elves of Ilbreth usually owe fealty or alligeance to one of the four Great Houses descended from the children of Felaeren.
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