Dark Elves

***DARK ELVES*** - ***Vrasha***

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Dark elves are so far the youngest race to ever walk on Perridora. As an outcome of a strange mixture of vampires and light elves, they seem to be one of the most balanced nations in the world. Even if they are the youngest, they aren't the rarest - still, they are one of the smallest types of the population on Perridora.

Dark elves' architecture is based on carving skills, their buildings are made out of solid, dark wood that can withstand ocean breeze and wind for many years, connected by on-water bridges. Vrashans build their houses around bodies of water, which, in their territories, are very common. Therefore they are great swimmers, who live off of fishing and selling various products that oceans and lakes have to offer. They aren't allergic to the sun like their vampiric ancestors, but definitely prefer to walk through the night.

Since dark elves are the youngest, they don't have many enemies but also allies. The only nation they are in an argument with are light elves - their personalities differ tremendously, despite being technically a family. Rather introverted and quiet, they don't seek assistance from anyone else - but they simply seem don't have to do so.

**Characteristics and basic information:**

Dark elves are often compared to the moon and the stars. Often mistaken for vampires, if not for their long ears and thin tails. That part of the spine is way weaker than the one light elves have - since Vrashans are famous for their rather stale faces, a tail  and a pair of ears are great tools to express emotions. Their hair color varies from white to blue, more rarely - black. The eyes are often cyan, silver, or pink. The most famous forms of jewelry around those lands are definitely pearls and shells. Dark elves tend to dress in dull colors to blend in with the night sky better, and to avoid unwanted trouble.

**Aging:** Even if dark elves have an ounce of human blood in their veins, they mixed with immortal nations well enough to maintain their immortal fate.

**Height:** Usually ranging from 5'10 to 7'4.

**Religion:**

Vrashans worship the Sun (Idos) which represents masculine energy and the Moon (Edione) which represents feminine energy. It is believed, that together, they make a perfect balance, giving the elves a perspective of time passing. It is up to every dark elf to think about which side they are falling towards. Their prayers are often expressed though dances and music, very rarely by singing. The process of worshiping is rather personal for each Vrashan - they don't tend to loudly celebrate many events.

**Strengths:**

*Athletic* - Since dark elves' ancestors are light elves, they share the trait of being skilled in acrobatics. Being built in a more lean way they can wriggle like a snake to dodge any attacks.

*Swimming* - when it comes to underwater competitions, dark elves seem to have no challenging opponents. Once they drag the other underwater, the enemy is done for, often suffocating.

*Night vision* -  Dark elves see very well in the dark. They are able to observe and notice any movement even from long distances.

**Weaknesses:**

*Hostile* - Dark elves seem to be not very trusting. They prefer to keep things for themselves, yet they are not aggressive to those who show them enough amount of respect.

*Lightweight* - Despite being the fastest when it comes to movement, dark elves are delicate to heavy hits. It is very hard to strike them and keep them on the ground, but once you do, a Vrashan is done for.

*Poor eyesight* - When it comes to daytime, Vrashans are nearly blind and they have to rely on their hearing mostly.