Moon Elves
Moon Elves are known for their purple skin and silver hair. Their eyes are a very dark purple with lavender irises. They stand around 5'6'' and rarely reach 6'. Moon Elves are known for their cunning and curiosity. Their eyes often glued to the stars and they constantly wish to understand the world they live on. Their tall observatory brings them closer than the rest of Zadia to their moon goddess, Fengari, and their home Lunan is truly a spectacle.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Most Moon Elves cite Elvish as their first language, and Common as a second. Most Moon Elves know a third language, but that language is rarely the same from Moon Elf to Moon Elf.
Culture and cultural heritage
Most of their culture revolves around the gods and the discovery of the unknown. They are constant stargazers and are nocturnal, so nearly all of their activity occurs after nightfall. They celebrate the gods often and always hope to know more of them. The return of Expeditions are always met with a large celebration and are a holiday in their own right.
Shared customary codes and values
Little activity is done during the day, and most business is conducted under nightfall. Secrets are something Moon Elves believe to be very disrespectful, and keeping secrets from the Observers or the High Observer is a very serious crime.
Common Etiquette rules
It is common to say "Shalis" as a greeting, and "May the unfound find you", and "stars guide you", or "Roshan" as a goodbye.
Common Dress code
Most Moon elves tend to wear mixtures of blacks, whites, purples, and golds. Stars are an often design on clothing and silver jewelry is very common. Due to the colder nature of night, long sleeves, coats, and cloaks are common.
Art & Architecture
Painting and jewelry are commonly appreciated art forms in Lunan, and its architecture is just as beautiful. The buildings are made of a purple crystal material that is common in the area. This material is combined with a white marble that is common near The Elder Forest to make some of the most beautiful structures in all of Katal. Most structures have multiple floors to try to stay as close as possible to the gods.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Moon Elves often do most of their business at night, and prefer to be nocturnal. They also take all the time necessary to record new discoveries.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Children are preferably born at night, though without magical interference, it is difficult to control. Children born at night are believed to be blessed with a keen mind.
Coming of Age Rites
When a Moon Elf comes of age they are given an Umbral Stone. This small amethyst is worn by most Moon Elves as a piece of jewelry for the rest of their lives.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Burial, similar to Sun Elves, is seen as taboo and a disrespect to the dead. The dead are instead burned in a purple magic fire and the ashes rise to the sky.
Common Taboos
Lying and keeping secrets are seen as very taboo and will cause many Moon Elves to be very untrusting.
Common Myths and Legends
The Umbral Tower is believed to have been gifted to the Moon Elves by the gods themselves, as no builder is known, and the spire predates any historical text about the city.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Moon elves take little stock in the body of a person, they are more interested in their intellect. though they are a very well kept people, and good hygiene is very common. When moon elves are exposed to a lot of moonlight, they get silver freckles that shimmer when light hits it. This is commonly seen as a desirable feature
Gender Ideals
Like most elves, they find gender to be of little importance. Most heavy lifting is done by magical means, so the body types of men and women are very similar.
Courtship Ideals
Courtship is encouraged among Moon Elves, but little is done to celebrate relationships. Marriage is not practiced, but long relationships are common.
Relationship Ideals
Moon Elves are an understanding race, and are often quick to forgive those who have wronged them in the past. once you have made a friend with a Moon Elf you have a friend for life.
Major organizations
The Observers, Shadow Dancers, and The Violet Assembly are important organizations run by Moon Elves.
Related Organizations
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