Storm Elves

**Investigation: Storm Elves**

*by Erling Feuergeist*

> *One would think, again, that sub-species at least have a few things in common with their parent species, but once more I was proven that this was not a rule I could apply to Elves. Whereas Air Elves are calm and always lost in a day-dream, Storm Elves take their dreams as aspirations to move forward whilst not losing their focus on reality. Their high spirits come from their achievements, and when they experience failure, they don’t pull back to take time to recover in meditation but rather go over their gathered notes to try again and more and harder.*
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> *I have quickly come to realize that Storm Elves, with all of their charisma and ambition, take the phrase of “reaching for the sky” to a new level. On one hand Storm Elves are motivated by religion or the desire to be closer to Angelic Elves, but instead, they are highly motivated by their craving for an ever-improving future.*
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> *When they seek peace and take breaks, they enjoy nights full of lucid dances with wide movements in open spaces - perhaps this is connected to their love for freedom. Generally, I witnessed Storm Elves to be open-minded and supportive characters. They are optimistic and energetic.*
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> *One prejudice about Storm Elves, however, is definitely true - at least as I experienced, during my early journey along the river Ardent: These Elves are full of temperament. If they ever were to have a festival together with Fire Elves, it would probably be a rather explosive one.*
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> *Interestingly enough, Storm Elves can focus on a task, so long as it aligns with their passions. They tend to tunnel-vision and lose all sense of time. Their works often require this particular trait, for as I have seen them practice enchantments or alchemy. Among Storm Elves are many artificers, scientists, and a talented few delve deep into Rune Magic, assisting most of the previously mentioned fields. Complex constructs and fine mechanics seem to fascinate most any Storm Elf. In fact I have discovered three structures they call “weather stations” which are in constant communication with one another and can somewhat foretell the weather of tomorrow. However, small things, like charms that make pretty sounds, also get crafted to satisfy the playful side of Storm Elves.*
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> *When it comes to magic, Storm Elves work with temperatures or, as mentioned above, Rune Magic and enchantments. Talented individuals learned from other Elven species how to perfect the Elemental Energy Manipulation and, with a focus on hot and cold, can create a whole lot more than just a few pocket tricks. However, they can only adjust the weather a little, and not control it.*
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> *Storm Elves are usually found on mountain ridges and tall hills, any place that is not narrow, though they do enjoy canyons. I don’t think it possible to meet a Storm Elf underground on their own accord.*
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> *Tall bodies are adorned with more muscles than the usual Elf is gifted with, and yet Storm Elves are very agile. Most of them have grey hair, some try to dye it but it doesn’t always work out too well. The color of the eyes varies between darker green and blue hues, but I have seen a variety of other colors as well. It was fascinating to see how their eyes got darker when rainy weather lied ahead. Nearly black eyes meant that a storm was close, and sunny weather, on the other hand, had their eye color become a lot lighter again.*
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> *Only few Storm Elves actually live with Air Elves. As much as they prefer the same environments, most of them also enjoy working together with different Elven kin from all over Hesou, which leads to Storm Elves being scattered across the continents. Ideal project partners, for example, are Light Elves, due to the excellent reputation of their enchanters and artificers, or Lightning Elves, as no one is more efficient at using their extraordinary source of energy for science of all sorts. Rune Elves are some of the most valued friends, and Night Elves highly appreciated trading partners for Storm Elves.*
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> *On that note, before I forget: Storm Elves are the only species we can officially list as an Elven sub-species and parent species at the same time, since they are the origin of Lightning Elves.*
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