Elves

There are many types of Elves within Valdesoth, all of which will be catalogued here. Most elves are very similar, to the point where differentiating them as separate species is entirely up to the elves themselves. Of the current known types of elves there the High Elves, the An’sarai, the At’asharai, the Drow, and there are those who simply call themselves Elves.

Compared to humans, between birth and the age of 100 elves age at a rate that is approximate to one year of human development every five and a half years. Once they reach maturity at the age of 100 this rate slows considerably to approximately one decade of human development per century (excluding the At’asharai).

## An’sarai

Some groups within this type will refer to themselves as pallid elves. These elves live on the continent of Trioque within the Sand Wastes, the draconic kingdom of Ti’amir, and Cadisith's Osseleon. They are often characterized by their long tails that come to a fluffy end and a short stature. These are considered to be one of the oldest groups of elves.

## At’asharai

Sometimes referred to as the Sky Elves, the At’asharai ascended to the clouds with Hesper sometime within the second era, Anno Tenebris. These elves were originally considered High Elves, though with the thousands of years of separation and change in environment have developed very differently physiologically speaking, though there is some debate on whether the High Elves or the At’asharai more closely resemble their ancestors.

These elves have much lighter bones than most of humanoid races as to accommodate for living on the clouds. Thanks to the aided magic of the goddess, these elves also have what may be considered as eternal youth—for all those born among the heavens seem to stop aging passed the approximate human age of 28. Many consider them to be immortal by the standards of man, though those who have lived for millennia know that immortality is simply a myth and that death will always come.

In addition they have very specific elemental attributes that split them into a variety of subgroups.

###### Aq'asharai

They possess a unique trait unlike the other Elven races of small slits on their neck, like a shark, that open when they enter the water and allow them to breathe underwater.

###### Ph'asharai

They’re unique in the fact that they are luminescent in the dark without flame.

###### Pyr'asharai

Their skin can withstand tremendous heat, basically meaning they can’t be burnt, which is why there are legends of them dancing in dragon fire and swimming in lava.

###### Terr'asharai

They can give their life force to plants to help them grow or recover from sickness.

## Drow

Mostly denizens of the Underdark, these elves left the surface as the second era began and over thousands of years have changed to reflect their surroundings. With eyes more attuned to the realm of the land down under, they are able to see in near total darkness far further than most other creatures, as well as possessing a unique black sclera (though surface dwelling Drow seem to not always possess this trait). Their skin varies in color depending on their region, with the Drow near the Granas Scar having skin as pale as diamonds and others with shades of gray, purple, and rarely blue.

Though they retreated to the underground during the second era, some have come to the surface during the third era, finding the surface changed beyond the stories of their ancestors. With cave systems leading to the surface in The Bourden Isles and the northern half of Trioque, many Drow have begun to integrate themselves within the societies of the surface.

Sometimes stereotyped due to their aversion to light and often survivalist lifestyles, like all elves they are incredibly varied among their own, and it is not wise to judge a book by its cover.

## Elves

These are what most would know to be the standard of elven kind. Save for their pointed ears, aging process, and fey ancestry, they could be mistaken for simple humans, a large variety of features among them. This melting pot so to speak often includes those of mixed ancestry.

## High Elves

Closely related to the At'asharai, these elves live mostly in Solas'Enansal these days, as the other kingdoms they once occupied either died off or ascended to form At'ashen. With a stronger fey ancestry than your typical elf, they sometimes have direct, traceable lines to archfey.