High Elves

High Elves, descendants of the Hundred Minds, they are the epitome of what makes humans geniuses and psychopaths alike. Constantly plagued by thought, a thirst for perfection and the search for all things beautiful, Elves are best known for their ambition and desire.

You must understand that when you have a thousand years to live, coupled with the hunt for mastery over all, Elves do not have a code of ethics or honour. This leads to them being seen as arrogant, but seeing themselves as collectors and inheritors.

High Elves are native to Aerrune, Boletaria, Carthus and Dawnforge.

## History

### The First Age

High Elves, known as the Aelva, are believed to be born from some matrimony between Corellesh and Eshua.

Guided by souls of light, the first High Elves called themselves the Candlelit. Masters of fire and sky, they were not made from salt and blood like humans were but from fire and thought.

Naturally they saw humans as lesser creatures; they watched them crawl out of the mud by the sea, before watching them stand up like they were truly sentient.

### The Second Age

When the dragons came and enslaved many, the High Elves saw the beasts as kin; scientists and masters of the mind. Many Elves actually helped the dragons on their quest, most notably Ael Oolnir who was regarded as one of the first alkymancers and possible creator of Oolacile.

The Nameless King of Kalta was a devout follower of the dragons, who despite being a demigod thought the dragons worthy of his love. He was a tyrant rivalling the worse dragons who had his name expunged from history for his misdeeds, which included sending Elves to the poisonous swamps of Kasania.

So when Anduril plunged his sword into the Nameless King's back, that all changed. Anduril was a common footsoldier, but a scientist also. With the help of the Legendary Thirteen the dragons were routed with the deaths of Qalameet and Murdiellamal.

A golden age of peace came upon the Elves.

### The Third Age

When the Collision happened, the magical talents of all of Elvenkind were drastically enhanced. Chaos spread as factions were formed, each with a separate belief on how magic should be governed. This lead to separate schools of magic being founded by Elves and clans battling among each other.

Of course this only lead to the beginning of the Four Crown War and the apocalypse that followed.

## Appearance

Elves are lithe and beautiful, always at least 6ft tall. They carry themselves with grace and often with a smug look on their perfectly carved faces. They wear loose robes and garments, letting them move freely and fight with unmatched grace.

Their hair is a major cultural facet to them, however. Long, fair and wavy well-maintained hair represents longevity, commitment and happiness. Short hair is stigmatised as a rejection of tradition, and dark hair is believed to bring bad luck.

For an Elf to be forced to cut off their hair they've spent their entire creation growing is a form of exile.

All Elves retain features from their Fey homeland that impart facets of their appearance; for example, the Sunless come from the Sunless Realms where they must become their own light, as their skin is constantly alive with glow.

## Culture

Elves are creatures of isolation, study and reflection. If they're not seeking information, they're mastering a craft or an art. Before the age of 100 a High Elf has already mastered several weapons and artisan tools.

The age of 100 is an important defining time to a High Elf. If they haven't grown bored of life, they will continue into immortality. If not, they will join the Weave.

As mentioned above, hair is a major facet to all High Elves. They are well-groomed and well-dressed, their clothing usually defined by their homeland.

As mentioned before, Elves do not have concepts of family or honour. While they follow codes of law like any other, they fail to understand the logic being humanity and kinship. When they see an army, they believe in strength of numbers, not mateship. When they see a mother, they see an act of creation, not a family. When they see art or light or music or friendship, well, nobody what goes on behind those pretty eyes of theirs.

Maybe they just don't understand these things, and spend their long, lonely lives trying to?