Elf

***Elves** are humanoids with fey ancestry. They are known for their pointedears, lithe build, and exceedingly long lifespans.*

## Description

### Appearance

Elves are similar to humans in many respects, though they are first identified by their long, pointed ears. Elves often have an almost supernatural beauty about them, a hint at their fey origin. Elves are slightly shorter than humans, ranging from less than 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They tend to be lighter than humans, weighing around 110 pounds, though there are exceptions.

Most elves have skin tones akin to humans, those native to northern climates (such as the Helmfrost) often having paler skin, while those originating from the deserts of Kilth have dark skin. Their hair typically matches those of humans as well.

### Personality

Elves commonly possessed strong but swiftly passing passions, being moved easily to laughter, anger, or misery and as quickly calmed. They were known for their impulsive behaviour and, as a result, many races saw them as flighty or impetuous. However, elves were not as flaky as others might interpret them to be, and they were typically responsible despite their almost whimsical nature. Partially due to their long lifespan (though not entirely, since many long-lived races acted differently), elves had difficulty taking some matters as seriously as other races, but when threats they recognize did arise, elves were strong friends and allies to those they were loyal to.

## Powers, abilities and subraces

Despite the various differences in subraces, all elves have many traits in common. Elves are renowned for their dexterity and keen senses, capable of seeing within dim light and even darkness. Due to their fey ancestry, elves are resistant to being beguiled, and magic cannot put them to sleep. In fact, elves do not even require sleep, instead needing only to meditate in a trance for four hours.

#### Dizmar

Dark elves, also known as dizmar, are often charismatic. Due to living in underground cities, dizmar have superior darkvision compared to other elves. However, they are unused to the light of the sun, and have difficulty seeing outside on sunny days. Dizmar have some natural magic ability, being able to create dancing orbs of dim light that fly under their control. More powerful dark elves are able to unleash a spray of these lights at their enemies to mark them as targets, and can also create pockets of magical darkness.

#### Layu

Layu tend to be studiously minded. They rose to prominence during the The Divine Wars, and many of them still train themselves in the arcane, learning some basic wizardly magic. Layu societies seem to be more abundant in Severost, like Vasilka, the Elven city of Layukki or Port Conundrum.

### Tetheric

Tetheric, or wood elves, tend to be some of the wisest of their kind. Elves of the wood are fleet of foot and train themselves to remain hidden in the natural environment. Wood elven societies are among the oldest of this race in The Horseman Isles and reside in Tethe, Faulkmenrir. However, they are primarily nomadic ad Faulkmenrir's landscape is that of harsh swamps and bogs, therefore they usually spend most their time at sea.

### Layu-nó

The Layu-nó were once a divergent faction of the Layu before they were exiled for the part they played during the Divine Wars. They disappeared shortly after and were presumed extinct by the end of the Divine Wars

## Notable Elves

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#### PCs

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