Snow Elves (Hallixmir)

*“Such ethereal beauty rivals that of the Altmer, such grace that they hardly seem to fit in with this world or the next, like deities straight from a fairytale about Silia. A shame that they are so reclusive, they have an intelligence that could be greatly explored…” - Dame Fellendar Fellenis, Arch-Magister of the Oushivia Tower, circe 912.*

**Rarity**

Very rare

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**General Overview**

Snow Elves are a reclusive branch of Elf more closely related to Moon Elves and High Elves than any other. So remote are their Clans that they have their own Elven language that can only vaguely be understood by even scholars of the Evlish tongue, so isolated are they that the extent of their magic and technology is largely speculation.

Snow Elves can only be found in the Dsiri Northlands and extremely rarely anywhere else. They often hide their clans in mountains, within deep tundras and landscapes deadly to other mortals and use their affinity for ice magic to conceal themselves. It is exceptionally rare to find one or a close descendant of one elsewhere.

Typically neutral, they keep their traditions close to their hearts, rituals and events based around the solstice, snowfall and the creatures that seek shelter with them, such as ice foxes and ice Pheonix.

It is believed they have ingenious ways of telling the temperature and keenly keep a record of it, though there have been few sources to back this up.

Most crusades to uncover the Snow Elves tribes have been thwarted.

Snow Elves see most come at the hands of the Valir and Jarlhoods of the Dsiri Northlands whom seem to conquer their lands, invade too far or take a disliking or prejudice against them, which is largely commonplace.

However, the Snow Elves are ill equipped to deal with the Valir, while they can easily fend off the Jarls.

Common Snow Elf Languages:

~ Common, uncommonly *(English)*

~ Snorwiss, a form of Elvish that can be vaguely understood by other Elven speakers, *(Icelandic)*

Known Hallixmir Clans

~ Cirkellywyn fe Wintross (Kirk-el-eh-win fay win-troh-ss) which translates roughly to 'Witches of Winter Swords' or 'Swords of the Witches Winter', the only knowledge of their traditions is their worship

of their own version of Circe, Patron of Magic, and only known relative being Centurion Flemeth of the Dragon Guard who is first-born to the King (Cor’Quessir) Tolith.

~ There are no other known clans, but it is known that there are more out there.

Snow Elves tend to have *Norse* or *Scandinavian* sounding names that roll off the tongue with few syllables, rarely taking a second name but instead having titles to signify their job, status and wealth.

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**Race Alignment**

True Neutral

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**Natural Race Abilities/Affinities**

Snow Elves have an affinity for snow, ice and temperature related magics, they can boast some of the most proficient and powerful ice magic wielders in the entirety of Aether.

Snow Elves have exceptional resistance to cold up to -140C, are agile and verile climbers, built to tread dewy, damp and treacherous landscapes with coarse fingertips and lithe jumpers, being able to propel upwards, forwards and to the side 20ft.

They are also acclimated to high altitudes, able to reach mountain tops and breathe quite normally with such little oxygen.

It is believed, but not confirmed, that Hallixmir can survive being frozen alive for up to 3 months before their bodies succumb.

However, they fall short when it comes to strength, falling into the stereotypical Elven might, being able to lift up to 200lbs max in their most avid warriors with years of hard training.

They can also be frail, using snowfall to break their falls has left her bones susceptible to slightly easier breakage.

Snow Elves can live up to 400 years old.

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**Appearances**

Snow Elves are always remarkably pale, taking on mostly pure white or light grey complexion with the occasional pastel purple, blues and pinks but rarely greens and yellows.

**History**

*“Secular. That’s how I’d describe them and their history, fat lot of good their clan has ever done me. Anything to save their skin.” - Centurion Flemeth of the Aramoor Dragon Guard*

Snow Elves were once commonplace throughout the northern reaches of Aether, but war with Blood Elves and the cold shoulder from other Elven subspecies due to their former affiliation with Dark Elves has left them seeing the last millennia alone and rare. Their once vibrant culture they shared now kept closed and hidden away, leaving Scholars no choice but to seek theories from the past.