Elves

Elves, Elvenfolk or simply Elfkin are a race of humanoids commonly seen in Azdath and Clamund and in some regions of Xhishun. They are anatomically similar to humans in terms of general features and proportion of limbs aside from their long pointed ears which protrude from the sides of their head as well as their black eyes that give no sign of pupils. Their skin is often pale in comparison to the vibrancy of humans which give an almost alien appearance. Although not as ancient of a race as the Dwarves; who are considered the children of Lomos, the elves were generally accepted to be born from the evil natures that infested Clamund prior to the arrival of Garung and his crusading army of angels.
In recent history, the power of the elves have severely been diminished. Given little to no land outside of the Elf Kingdoms of Kunid, many of the true-blood elves remain in power within their own realm as they rule over the half elf and human population that wanders into their kingdom. Aside from retaining much of their magical powers, elves prefer to stay out of the light and sit in their castles as time passes by.
== History ==
Elves are considered to be the race that has widely adopted and attuned magic in the world of Clamund. Given their demi-god decadence, they made up a majority of the powerful wizard kings who inhabited the continent of Clamund prior to the arrival of the Visimarians. It was said that certain wizard kings were capable of electrocuting entire armies of men in a single minute while they spent their free time torturing and resurrecting a collection of personal slaves. Many wizard kings of great renown were either elven or half-elf and with that came powerful magic that was shared among alliances and dominions. Once the arrival of the Visimarians came at the end of the Iron Gullet early in recorded history, many wizard kings were toppled in either adventurer conquests or internal rebellions usually started by agents of Visimar.
In the year 300, most elven kingdoms had been conquered by crusading human forces that made up the Kingdoms of Clonran and Davenburt, effectively eliminating the elven population in the Eastern Region and much of the magical influence, making spellcasting almost non-existent in most regions and kingdoms. By the year 600, most elven kingdoms aside from Kunid were outright destroyed following extensive crusades led mainly by Visimarians who pillaged and razed a majority of elven and dwarven cities and towns across the Fairhill Expanse. The Elven Fortress of Darkspear was a particularly interesting story of survival that occurred that involved the long survival of a fortress that persisted off of cavern crops that fell in 667 following a determined breach assault led mainly by free state mercenaries.
== Culture ==
Elves often follow a law of the eternal cycle; meaning that elves often believe that what goes around, would usually come back if you are not prepared. Many elves because of their beliefs actively partake in rituals that are unsavory to the average religious human including cannibalism and the use of humanoid leather for many appliances including book covers and scabbards. Aside from their alien customs, elves function and act very similar to humans, especially those of half-elf decent, who make up the perspective of most humans as true-elves are seldom seen. The practice of eating deceased or human flesh is often not practiced among the common half-elf population outside of the devoted elven cults aside from the true-elven caste who uphold ancient practices if not under careful guise. Hunting is an important part of elven culture; especially among the poorer half-elves who rely on the harvesting of animals for sustenance and profit as pelts of great and dangerous animals often go for lots of coin.
The use of the bow is often forgotten in favor of lighter crossbow in battle and in hunting given its technological complexity. Elven designs are also known to withstand the climate and conditions better given how many elven communities rely on its to kill their main source of income. In battle, it is not uncommon for elves to use war bows in favor over crossbows as hunting crossbows often were useless against armoured opponents. Metals were rare and they still are rare given the lack of elven mines in Kunid which means that elves with armour were usually noble born. A majority of elves rely on the use of leather armour and cloth as support.
== Features ==
Elves are commonly known to retain common features given that there is less than a thousand true-blood elves left in Clamund. Most elves are pale in complexion with long and thin features that correlate with their slender pale bodies. Their ears are long and thin and their eyes are jet black.
Category:Race