Elves

Elves are a humanoid race that tie their lineage to the chaotic neutral deities. They are found across the material world and in planar environments. They are a longer lived race, with some averaging 500 year lifespans. They often known to have slender builds, pointed ears, and a plethora of different skin tones depending on sub-race.

## Origins

The first Elves were direct descendants of Cyllesia, the Patron Goddess of water and the sea. Their forms were fluid, they would freely change sex characteristics and other physical attributes in short periods of time. As such, they adapted to the many environments of the material world with ease. There were many elven families, but as most of the elves became associated with environments, the names of these families mostly faded over time.

## Sub-Races

### Elves in The Holy Land

The Elves of the Holy Land have maintained their ability to freely change their forms, as they have maintained the purest genealogy of all of the Elves. Similarly, their proximity to the Divine makes this a simple task

### Elves of the Feywilds and Underside

The Feywild's proximity to the upper planes has saturated many aspects of the environment. Colors are brighter, things in general are more vivid. The elves of the Feywild are Eladrin, seasonally tied elves that are tied to the natural world. They have embraced the aspects of the seasons in order to adapt to the environments present in the Feywild. The Galdalthus Elves also draw lineage from the Feywild, but have since detached from it as they live on the Material Plane.

The Underside is closer to the lower planes- those of evil. There is a drabness there not present in the Feywild nor the material world. The plane is devoid of color and is a cold and dark place. The resident elves of the Underside, the Adlar Elves, have adapted to these harsh conditions.

### Elves in the Material World

The differing environments and nations in the material world have given rise to many different sub-races of elf.

#### Sea Elves

The Sea Elves are close in ancestry to Cyllesia, and often are more chaotic in nature than other elves. They are often nomadic and devout, travelling in small tribes, or alone. Many allow themselves to be carried by the tides of the ocean.

#### Cave Elves

Adapting to areas devoid of natural light, the subterranean Cave Elves exist across the material plane. They are a blind race that is sensitive to sunlight, but have adapted incredible feelings of scent and hearing as a result.

#### Kakyoan Elves

The High Elves of Kakyo are remnants of old ruling families, simply called the Jade Elves. Distant relatives of the Sea and Galdalthus elves inhabit the continent too, though are scattered.

#### Elves in the Depths

In the Depths beneath Altsheim and Kakyo, the elves that have settled in the everchanging environments have become known as Dark Elves. While there are regional differences between the two Depths, they are very similar in nature. These elves are likely to have some limited psionic gifts.

#### Altsheim Elves

Elves in Altsheim are generally tied to the Galdalthus elves, but have traces of Dark, Sea and other lineages in their ancestry.

### Genetic Variations

#### Moon Elves

Generally seen as an omen to elven tribes, moon elves are born to all sub-races, although are extremely rare. While their traits can vary, they are usually distinguishable from their base group, by some trait. It can be eye color, hair color, natural mystic gifts, or a number of other traits.