Elves

## History and Origins

Elves are the inhabitants of Artica a continent stolen from its native Druids via wars and aggression from the Elves. However, they originate from Numeria on an archipelago just north of Artica, they were forced out by Dragonling aggression in a war that's not learned about or known by most Elves.

As for their origins Elves just like humans have always been around mostly being a nomadic people until being chased out by Dragonlings and eventually settling on in North Artica and throughout the years taking over the land from its Druid population.

## Physiology

Elves have the widest variety of physical features most Elves are tall having heights varying from 5,6 to 6,4 however it's not rare for Elves to be born short. As for skin tones Elves vary from light green, blue, golden, white, and brown. Elves are also the only race with natural colored hair with Elven hair colors being naturally white, black, red, and brown.

## Worship and Religion

The Elves worship Xyhthar a fallen general from The Conquest of Artica whose deeds were so great that at the time he was considered to be known as a blessing, a god sent to solidify Elven Supremacy and Elves believe that every victory in battle is a blessing from him. When an Elven warrior dies, they're supposedly sent to Xyhthar's battleground a glorious place where everyone can become a warrior in his eternal army fighting honorably in his colosseum and battlegrounds.

## Society and Culture

Elven society widely depends on the tribe an Elf is from, there is 18 tribes making up the Elven Imperious each one having different traditions for instance The Themaer tribe the only Elven tribe that considers cannibalism to be a spiritual practice.

However, several things are given for every tribe in the Imperious. Elven society has always been more geared towards women the majority of political and militaristic positions being held by female Elves, this is due to how quickly female Elves can master magic and their allegedly superior intellect this means that Elves traditionally prefer lesbianism which is so wide spread in Artica that in its capital Summerset there's Festivals of Love where female Elves are encouraged to meet a lover.

Most Elves specialize in magic with no specific type of magic being frowned upon or shunned putting heavy emphasis on choosing and learning at least 2 different types of magic before their 16th birthday as magic is an everyday part of the average Elf's life, they're practically dependent on it to do tasks that any other race could accomplish although with less effort.

### Nationalism And It's Effects

In an attempt to keep the Elven people proud of both themselves and her Queen Valroris has implemented several laws to teach young Elves about their history the most controversial and effective law being the law that forces all schools and universities across the Imperious to portray Elves as the race truly fit to own Artica and Druids as a savage band of rebellious tribals that threatened Elves and The Imperious. This law is one of many that has caused both waves of nationalism and thousands of Elves to begin questioning their morality, queen, history and government.

While millions of Elves believe the lies that their queen is feeding them there is a vast amount that don't believe her and even outright despise her.

### The AFP

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The Artica Freedom Party is the only other political party in the Imperious and the only thing Queen Valroris fears. Established in EOC Year 70 during The Dark Years of Artica originally as an open-minded organization set on restoring civilization in Artica during the dark ages it eventually turned into a political party of both Elves and Druids working together in an attempt to overthrow Valroris and her dictatorship in an attempt to turn Artica into a freer society.

### Elven Traditions

Several commonly celebrated traditions in Elven culture have a controversial history or were created to celebrate victory in the conquest of Artica, many of these aren't celebrated by Elves that support the AFP and are given different names or meanings of why they're celebrated.

Elven holidays include