Half-Elf Species in Volatia | World Anvil
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Half-Elf

A species born from sexual interactions between elves and humans. A half-elf is often shunned by both parent species and may often feel rejected as they get older.

Basic Information

Anatomy

They are much like humans, but are taller like elves. They have smaller ears than elves but they are still pointy. They have almond shaped eyes, like elves, but the men can grow facial hair. They are stronger than elves but aren't as strong as humans. They otherwise resemble a human, with a few other elvish features, such as delicate facial features or higher cheekbones.

Genetics and Reproduction

They reproduce sexually.

Growth Rate & Stages

They develop at a similiar speed to elves, perhaps a few years faster. And are considered "adult" around the age of 20 years old.

Ecology and Habitats

They still like to live in the woods like their elven parents, but they can be found wandering around in cities and towns as well.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They are omnivores and eat both meat and plants. They can hunt their own food, as well as buy it.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

They generally have higher cheekbones than humans, and more delicate features. Their eyes are almond shaped like elves. The males can grow facial hair.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Theyc an be found in many places, but mostly in forests, or in human settlements.

Average Intelligence

They are fairly smart, some are raised by elves and learn but are shunned. Some are raised by humans and generally schooled for a time. They are also shunned by humans as well.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Their hearing and sight is almost twice as good as a humans, but still only half as good as and elves. They also have limited nightvision.

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

There beauty ideals are some mix between those of humans and elves, so they often like to see pretty dresses, makeups, and other beauty enhancers.

Gender Ideals

They don't have many but the men often go out and hunt and work harder than women.

Courtship Ideals

They go out on dates and such before deciding to get married.

Average Technological Level

They haven't particulary made any discoveries because how small and rare their species is. But some have assisted in making other technologies.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

They speak Common and sometimes Elvish.

Common Etiquette Rules

They have good etiquette and manners.

Common Dress Code

They believe in some idea of modesty.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

They match many thougts on some species such as goblins and orcs. But they sometimes dislike humans and elves because they are treated badly by them.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Homo Dryadalis
Lifespan
180 years old
Conservation Status
They aren't extinct but their are generally only a few half-elves in the world at the time because they only come from sexual relations between elves and humans, which don't generally happen, if half-elves reproduce they can have another half-elf child.
Average Height
5"4 for women. 5'8" for men.
Average Weight
150 lbs. for women 172 lbs. for men
Average Physique
They generally have a well built body with muscles, smooth skin, and taut stomachs.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Most are white or slightly olive-skinned, but some are black/brown skinned.
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