Elf

**Elves**, or the **Elda-sar** in the elven language, are a long-lived mortal race found in the world of Keldon. Even within the borders of their nations, elves adopt a nomadic lifestyle with a druidic/naturalist culture.

## Mythology

Elves were the only race physically concieved by the union of two gods, Laera and Corellon. The first elves were called the Minfaeri and their decendents became the elven sub-races.

## Biology

### Physical Traits

Elves stand on average between 5'4"- 6'0" with a weight of 130-180 lbs. Elves are a naturally slender and athletic race. The most notable physical feature of an elf are their long pointed ears. The pigmentation of an elf varies depending on their sub-race with wood elves having a wide range of complexions similar to humans, while other sub-races having a more uniform skin tone.

### Lifespan

An elf matures at the same rate as humans, although they are not considered fully mature until they reach 50 years of age. Unlike humans, elves do not show many visible signs of aging as they approach the end of their lifespan. Most elves live healthy lives which can span up to 900 years. An elf who dies of natural causes lives on in spiritual form as a Sylvanus Celestia.

### Innate Magic

Elves are magical creatures, which gives them many abilities that set them apart from other races. Elven eyes are incredibly acute, allowing them to see in the dark up to 60ft. Whenever an elf is grievously wounded, they enter a strange coma-like state that allows their body to repair the damage it sustained. This process can last from a week to multiple years depending on the severity of the damage. Additionally, most elves have a talent for arcane magic with elven children having the ability to cast smaller spells since birth.

## Culture

### Minfaeri Subraces

There are ten primarily subraces of Elf, each can trace their ancestery to the ten original Minfaeri.

* Drow: Ebony-skinned elves who were banished to the Underdark after fighting against the Pantheon in the First Shattering.
* Snow Elves: Pale white-skinned elves with sapphire blue eyes. They have become increasingly rare; hiding underground in northern Endalis.
* Dark Elves: Blue-skinned elves with red eyes. Prominent race in Endalis after establishing their own kingdom, Alorius.
* Sea Elves: Sea Elves are entirely aquatic, living underwater in massive palaces made of pearl.
* Moon Elves: Pink-skinned and white eyed, moon elves are nomadic within Vix. The group carries a natural talent for the arcane.
* Blood Elves: Tan-skinned with red hair, these elves were banished to Totram where they fight amongst themselves in bloody tribal combat.
* Sun Elves: Sun Elves have brown skin and amber eyes. These elves dwell in the Claret Waste in Wyrland, living in massive walking cities of brass.
* High Elves: High Elves have lighter skin and slender eyes. High Elves originate from the forests of Versilia, with a small minority living in the Feywild.
* Wood Elves: Tan-skinned with blonde hair, these elves enjoy free spirited lives in the forests of the Heartlands.
* Red Elves: Reddish-skin with black hair, Red elves live in the northern portion of Wyrland, enjoying lavish and hedonistic lifestyles.

### Miscellaneous Subraces

Apart from the ten primary subraces, there are other groups of elves whose identity does not come from the Minfaeri.

* Half Elves: Born from the union of an elf and a human, half-elves do not have a culture of their own, instead adopting the culture of one of their parents.
* Sylvanus Celestia: Considered the final stage of an elf's life-cycle, an elf that lives long enough eventually becomes a creature of immense spiritual energy. The Sylvanus Celestia exist at a higher state of being, and are more compariable to extraplanar beings rather than a normal mortal race.