Ljosalfar

History

The first settlers of Mjoldor were the Ljosalfar, or the light elves. Their origin is [requires elaboration]. Settling into the woods of the Eastern Mountains, the Ljosalfar are reclusive by nature, and tribal, politically speaking.

The known tribes are Ritgar and [requires elaboration].

The Ljosalfar are natural entities, meaning they use the energy of nature. That’s the reason why the Eastern Forest was settled, as the forest is very old and contains a lot of magical energy.

Demographics

The Ljosalfar stay mainly in the Eastern Mountains, and spend their lives protecting the forest and chasing off outsiders. Ages range anywhere from thousands of years old to centuries. The Ljosalfar are considered one of the immortal races of Mjoldor - but, unlike true immortals are prone to injury, specifically from silver, as all demi-mortals are.

Culture

Having lost their capitol city of Tilig in 2051 to corruption and waste, the tribes of the Ljosalfar separated and split their territory into sectors. They spend their lives worshipping nature, protecting it from outsiders and evil beings that seek refuge from Sal’Aum to the north.

Each tribe differs slightly in their beliefs; however they are generally cold towards outsiders, have a rather Schadenfreude sense of humor, and are apathetic to mortal issues in the valley below. They can often be seen riding along the edge of the wood.

The Ljosalfar hold their history as an integral part of their self identity. The loss of their capitol was a major blow to them, and talking about it will often incite anger or malice from them. A Ljosalfar will also kill a Dokkalfar on sighting, with no warning if they have the opportunity.

Few children are ever born to the Ljosalfar themselves; however, it is not uncommon for one to leave the tribe and go out into Mjoldor seeking an end to their immortality and the simple pleasures of a common life. Most take wives, and in the process they lose their ability to stop aging; often they will die within a century of leaving their tribe.

The social heirarchy of a tribe generally exists as follows:

 Chief, King or Leader

 Tindr, or leader of social affairs

 Council on Ljosalfar affairs, generally older members

 Various management offices

     Warrior

       Worker

         Slave

The politics of the Ljosalfar often work themselves right into day-to-day society, as the social class chart above reveals. Warriors are generally held with high regard and are given first choice on everything. Workers are those who choose not to fight.

Slaves are also a commonality within the Ljosalfar domain. Often times they are children, snatched from unsuspecting families who might be travelling through the region. The Ljosalfar give the children 1 chance in their lifetime to swear fealty to the crown or leader; if they refuse they are put to death once they have outlived their usefulness.

Physical Description

Ljosalfar are generally tall, fair skinned, have light hair, and grey or light blue eyes. Telling them apart is done by reading the color mark on their faces; Red are outcasts or half breeds that are protected. Blue are pure-blood. Yellow are honorary citizens. White is holiness or Royalty.