Elves

Elves are, in actual fact, not a distinct race from humans at all. Rather, they are the descendants of a group of powerful human arcanists from the lost civilization of Valparaiso, who used their skills to permanently alter themselves and their offspring to possess greater physical beauty, heightened senses, and longer lifespans. As such, they can easily have children with humans, often more easily than with each other, though the result is that the magics that mark their bloodline become quickly diluted. 
Elves are on average a bit taller than humans, and are more willowy in build. Many have shining black hair, but there is extreme variation ranging all across the rainbow. Their eyes can also be of any colour, and are invariably strikingly vibrant. Their skin is usually pale and is always naturally flawless. The most prominent features distinguishing them from humans though, are their long, pointed ears, and their extreme lifespans; an elf lives on average to be 200-250 years old. They age as humans for the first twenty or so years of life, then their development nearly slows to a halt, leaving them in the prime of their life far longer than any other race.
The magic in the blood of elves makes them have a greater disposition than most towards innate casting.
Elves mainly live in the country of Riolythe, though some live among humans in Asanon and the Northlands, with barely a handful that have set off to more distant shores. 
Category:Race