Elf

Commonly referred to as Elves, Feyans are the specific Elven species that represent Ludwag. Beautiful, long-living, and with a history just as rich as Humans, Feyans are one of the most commonly seen races on Azura.

Feyan-Drow halfbreeds are called Kylven

Feyan-Human halfbreeds are called Half-Elves.

## *Anatomy*

### Place of Origin

Ludwag

An Elf's form is very comparable to a human's, with their most identifiable feature being their long and pointed ears. In addition to this signature trait, an Elf’s form is slender and taller than a human’s. They have a harder time gaining or losing muscle mass or fat, but it is no issue for a being with such great longevity. Elves are known for being extremely graceful and flexible, making great acrobats and climbers. Another noble feature is their skull shape, being described as featuring slimmer, longer faces with defined cheekbones. Elves have little to no body hair, and only a handful of them are able to grow beards without the aid of magic. The eyes of an elf are also fundamentally different from most of the other intelligent species in Azura, with them being very cat-like; they are a bit more slanted with somewhat slimmer, more oval-shaped pupils and possessing larger irises. Using these extraordinary eyes, an Elf would have an easier time training their eyes to identify details in the distance easier. Their eyes colors typically consist of bright hues such as green, blue or even a bright auburn color. An Elf's hair color consists of 'Earthly' hues, those of which being greens, blues or shades of brown. Despite all of this, another notable feature is with how their skulls are shaped, with elves having usually been described as having slimmer, longer faces with defined cheekbones. Elves reach maturity at the age of 36, but are only considered adults in their societies when they’re 40.

## *Psychology*

Elves are considered a prideful race, holding their intelligence above others. Despite sometimes being considered egotistical, not all elves are quick to shun other species. Knowledge being greatly treasured by the overall race, it wouldn’t be entirely uncommon to discover several great philomaths inside their society.

## *History*

Elves have coexisted with Humans in Ludwag as far back as their history can recall. They started as primitive tribal societies until the rise of Pyros and the Expansion Wars took place. Ever since then, Elves have always been at the forefront of politics and development of Ludwag, and in some cases even Azura. They are known for their forced relocation of the drows to the Taiga and other regions in Ludwag, a long standing cultural rivalry settling in that lasts to this day. They are known to have orchestrated their own demise, causing the destruction of Pyros and the rise of Latteras. After persecution from the crown of Latteras, a majority migrated away to the Forests, Deserts, and Jungles where Latteras doesn't hold influence.

## Meridian Elf

Two Meridian elves in the old Meridian Library.

### ***Silvic Elves***

The Silvic Elves are the direct genetic descendants from the original Elven bloodlines. Bearing the anatomy that is most commonly seen in Elves, they are the most common form of Feyan presence in Azura, seen dominantly in Ludwag, but also present in Trepheon. The Silvic originate from the forests and plains of Northern Ludwag, but Elven culture among the sub-race has diversified greatly based on where pockets of Elven civilization have moved.

### ***Meridian Elves***

White-skinned, purple-eyed, and bearing dark and thick hair, the Meridian Feyans have a unique genetic change that has allowed them to grow beards, and much thicker, more luscious hair. The Meridians come from the mountains that divide North and South Ludwag, and their dominant lifestyle in the high-altitudes have led to their stronger lungs and white-pale skin. Contrary to the Silvic Elves, the Meridians were one of the victimized ethnic groups underneath the Tescali-Aridian invasions after the Pyrosi collapse, and most of the Meridians were killed or dispersed into the nearby Silvic populace. By the modern day, it's pretty rare to find a pureblooded Meridian, but the remnants of their society remain as a mark of history.