High Elves

High Elves are the first kind of Elves to spring into being, immortal beings of haughtiness and pride. Making their homes in the snow-capped Rivvenheim Mountains, the High Elves rarely leave their domain, and if they do - that must mean something serious is at hand. Their faces look perfect - too perfect, more at home on an idolized statue than on a living being. Usually, they're tall, regal figures that look down on other races - especially on their Elven cousins, the Forest and the Sect Elves.

The High Elves are known to be arrogant and theatrical, for example, calling the humongous Atlantis Empire a mere tribe of humans.  They worship the Heiramman Gods and live in the Hundred Cities of the Rivvenheim Mountains. Many of the High Elves serve in the ranks of Knights Immortal, the hand of the ruling body of the Rivvenheim Mountains, the Relishan Council, and the vanguard of the Dagger-backs.

## History

While the Rivvenheim Elves may know more about the Age of Mists, as many of the older High Elves were born during that era, they speak little of that “dark time.”

A long time ago, a group of the High Elves split and went from the Rivvenheim Mountains into the Wylden, to the south, seeking freedom and free will, but as punishment their connection to the Heiramman Gods have been severed, taking away from them the gift of immortality that their Highland brethren still possess. Nevertheless, the Forest Elves remained in their newfound homeland, becoming attuned with the Land and eventually establishing the Elemental League.

Since millennia ago, the amount of magical power in the Land had faded significantly, reducing the High Elves capabilities with spells and weapons of power. However, with the Solonavi spell, the High Elves suddenly have the capability to cast their most powerful spells, wield their most devastating weapons, and call upon the Heiramman Gods for miraculous effects not seen since the Age of Mists.

## Culture

So little is known about this ancient Elven race. More is known of their soldiery, of course, if only by way of shared fortune or contested battles - they are dedicated warriors, holding and defending many allegiances. Confident and bold, highly skilled, with each warrior devoting many years to his or her specialty. And patient - above all, patient. The Knights Immortal are rarely rash or hasty in action, and with good cause. The High Elves are among the best riders in the Land.

Their confident bearing and gracefulness lend them a regal carriage which often bleeds over into conceit. However, any enemy expecting to smash through a hollow core will be dangerously surprised. There is a fine, tempered steel at the core of every high elf, and in no caste is this as evident as in their soldiery, the Tempelar—referred to so commonly as the Knights Immortal. Specialists of a high degree, these focused warriors might take years to perfect the single cut of a sword or release of an arrow. The benefit of an elongated life, allowing them the necessary time in which to become so proficient.

The Royal Pikemen are very respected warriors in Rivvenheim society, as it takes true bravery to risk one’s immortality on the blade of a short­lived lowlander. And while the Royal Pikeman's title is honorary, the archers of the Knights Immortal are almost always of true noble blood. This stems from the High Elven belief that archery is the purview of aristocracts, an art form as much as a martial skill. Weapon construction is an art as well - Highland bows are strong and durable, with a draw that many lowland rangers would be hard-pressed to master, and a range matched only by the Troll Artillerists.

Each Elven warrior enclave selects one noble-­born protégé as its paladin―a title whose many subtle degrees of definition are probably impossible for a non-­Elf to understand. Paladins are healers, but also philosophers and poets, warriors, leaders, martial icons, and symbolic representatives of their people.

### Food

High Elven food includes big, scaly fish, flame-melons and honeyed jerboas.

### Names

High Elves are known to bear names such as these:

* *Male:* Zeph.
* *Female:* Tyria.

## Gallery

Royal PikemanLiege KnightTemple BlademasterPaladin PrinceLiege Knight fighting a Feral BloodsuckerTemple Blademaster fighting a NecromancerPaladin Prince fighting a Wraith

***Sapient species***
 Alien to the Land

***Knights Immortal***

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rebel Thunder (Bill McCay), Chapter 18
2. ↑ https://www.mageknight.net/wp-content/uploads/Mage-Knight-Lore-The-Ages-Longer-History-of-The-Land-From-the-Third-Bookshelf-in-Old-Scrying-Chamber.pdf
3. ↑ https://www.mageknight.net/wp-content/uploads/Mage-Knight-Lore-Expansion-Lancers.pdf
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://www.mageknight.net/wp-content/uploads/Mage-Knight-Lore-Expansion-Rebellion.pdf
5. ↑ https://www.mageknight.net/wp-content/uploads/Mage-Knight-2.0-Card-Set-Domains.pdf