Elf Yokai

**Elf Yokai** are a variation of the Fairy Yokai who are experts in all things magic.

## Physical Appearance

Elves have the appearance of a human. They have the average size of a human. But they have pointy ears which are noticeable. Other then that, they look human in every other way.

## Description

Elf Yokai are either close relatives for fairy or near-mortals with exceptional living-span and magical inclination, there just doesn't really seem to be anything between. In general all elves appear humanoids of close to human size (some are notably smaller, other good deal taller), beautiful, young-looking or ageless, graceful and generally both wondrous and haughty. Although some (especially those of the Primal back-ground) could pass as particularly attractive humans, most have distinctive look of slender physique, vulpine facial features and arresting eyes, but especially their ears that range from but human sized with points to variously elongated. While most have relatively normal skin-tones, some have anything but (blue seems common); this includes both groups.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Elf Yokai can have in their arsenal:

* Contaminant Immunity/Disease Immunity
* Decelerated Aging, Semi-Immortality, or Immortality
* Enhanced Accuracy
	+ Enhanced Archery
* Enhanced Agility
* Enhanced Beauty
* Enhanced Combat
* Enhanced Dexterity
* Enhanced Intelligence
* Enhanced Reflexes
* Enhanced Senses
* Enhanced Swordsmanship
* Enhanced Wisdom
* Environmental Adaptation
* Magic
* Pointed Ears

### Variations

**Dark Elves**

* In original Nordic mythology, Dark Elves (*dokkalfar, svartalfar, dvergar*) were a subterranean race that had more in common with the beings that would later be identified as Dwarves. In modern fantasy literature, Dark elves are identified as a corrupted version of their more nobler brethren and are known for their aggression, deceit, and stealth. They are very brutal and cruel by nature, having little mercy when it comes to cheating, battling, or anything dealing with the life of another being. They have little respect for even their own kind, at times waging war against each other. However, clans are known to band together to combat invasions and attacks by other races. Many dwell underground.
	+ Curse Inducement/Disease Inducement (mythic version)
	+ Subterranean Adaptation

**Grey Elves**

* Usually not as civilized (and haughty) as High Elves, but neither as sullen and xenophobic as Wood Elves, who live in a quasi-feudal societies. They often live either near sea or large lakes or at remote islands and are extremely proficient mariners and seafarers. Not as proficient in magic, arts and sciences as High Elves, but excellent on poetry, music, lore and epic literature.
	+ Musical Empathy

**Half-Elves**

* Result of Elven and (usually) human relationship, those with Modern ancestry are unlikely to add much more to their mortal other parents abilities than Decelerated Aging, although even there exceptions happen.
	+ Mythic ancestry could go up to Demigod Physiology.
	+ Hybrid Physiology

**High-Elves**

* High elves are distinguished from other fantasy elves by their place of living, as they usually dwell in stone cities, instead of woods, like wood-elves. High elves and dark elves can be used to contrast respectively the good elves and the evil elves. Typically high elves consider themselves the most purely good race of all, and haughtily view all other races beneath them, especially other elven races, and they are usually the most magically developed of all elves.

**Noble Elf**

* Not technically a subrace, but descendants of both lesser and mythical elves, usually nearing the levels or Demigod Physiology.

**Precursor Elves/Sidhe/Alvar**

* Essentially the Mythic/Primal Elves: the most ancient and powerful subrace of elves. These type of elves were rumored to have existed before humankind and it should be noted that several of the "gods" in Celtic/Norse Mythology, Tuatha Dé Danann and Vanir, are considered to be particular families of them. While most of the elven race live in isolated communities on the planet, these type of elves live in communities found in other dimensions.

**Sea/Aquatic Elves**

* While some elves took to the skies, others took to the sea. The Sea elves are a subrace that reside in undersea civilizations. Naturally, they are closed off from human societies and are also in tune with their environment.
	+ Aquatic Adaptation

**Sky Elves**

* A race of elves that reside in the high heavens. These type of elves live in communities literally stationed in the sky. Because of their destination, their communities are hard to invade, and the elves have the power to protect it since they have learned to control the elements and creatures of their environment.
	+ Aerial Adaptation

**Space/Star Elves**

* A subrace of elves that reside in the stars. These type of elves live in space and reside in communities where magic and technology are one. This means that the technology they use will either be crystalline, or organic constructs that are both in tune with nature and capable of destroying whole cities.
	+ Vacuum Adaptation

**Mythic Elf**

* Elves that have a superior amount of power, this superb subrace are as close to Fae as any elf will ever get. This race of elves possess powers vastly superior to regular elves which usually results in them being revered as gods.

**Wood Elves**

* Elves that reside in the forests of the world. Members of this subrace live outside of common civilization and possess a connection with nature that is stronger than those of any other subrace.
	+ Forest Adaptation

### Associations

* Celtic Deity Physiology
* Enhanced Condition
* Fairy Physiology
* Norse Deity Physiology
* Nymph Physiology
* Supernatural Beauty

## Pop Culture

Elves are one of the most common races to see in any form of media. All depicted as being extremely beautiful or handsome who are expert magic users. It's promiminant in many Anime such as The Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Re:Zero, and Slayers. Cartoons like American Dragon: Jake Long and Mysticons has their own version of the elf.

## Variations

### Fairy Yokai

Elves are said to be close relatives with the fairy. Which is why they have great knowledge of the forest and magic of all kinds.

## Life in the Hidden World

Elves are able to live in both the Hidden World and the Surface World. It's mainly because they look so much like a human in appearance and size. They can even marry humans and produce half-elf children. As experts of magic, they often teach young Yokai children how to control their mystic powers. Thus becoming magic teachers for various elementary schools for Yokai children.

## Symbolism

An elf represents festivity, problems, annoying people, intellectual minds, foes and health. If you dream of a laughing elf, it indicates the laughter of your enemy. You have either failed or will fail because of your enemy.