Knull

*“In the desert, in the pure clean atmosphere, in the silence – there you can find yourself...”*

The Knull Elves, also known as Sand elves, are a nomadic elven people who wander the deserts of In terra Gloria. Knull Elves are sometimes known as "Dark Elves" due to their signature Ebony black skin.

## Common phenotypes

**Hair Pigment**

*Dark Brown, White, Red, Black*

**Skin Pigments**

*Ebony, Dark Brown, Dark Tan*

**Lifespan**

*200-220 years of age*

*The maturity of a Knull Elf is 30.*

**Height**

*Typically they are slightly taller than the standard human, averaging at about 6 feet tall for both sexes.*

**Weight**

*154 - 170 pounds*

**Eye Colors**

*Purple, Blue, White, Amber,*

## Anatomy, Appearance and Behavior

Appearances of the Knull Elves are usually often seen as one common trait: Ebony skin. Their ebony skin is rather more resistant to the sun's deadly heat than other species, thus, can survive longer than a regular person can without water. This is also probable from their extremely high myelin levels, and the sun's effect on their skin. KnullElves also appear to have different color hairs, mostly being either black, red, brown or even white.

KnullElves also drastically vary whenever they come to their clothes. Some wear long loose fitting clothing while other tribes wear more revealing clothing, meanwhile others are more conservative, and reserved about their clothing. Knull Elves also appear to sometimes wear paint on their faces and their bodies, usually signifying tribal markings or clan insignias. Important people of society often dress in their more traditional jewelry, which is said to be lavish and colorful.

## Social structure

Knull’s were known for their nomadic lifestyles in the desert. Over centuries, they survived the scarcity of water and other resources, to create a life full of simple but beautiful traditions. They are famous for their honor, hospitality and courage.

### **Traditions**

Many Knull worship the red pantheon studying the science of astrology and paying attention to the star placements. They have a specific month for zodiacs which is named “annus siderum” which is a large festival with dancing and partying. Many indulge in same sex marragies, open relationships, and orgies.

### **Beauty Ideals**

Knull elves find the idea of showing extra skin, such as the stomach, shoulders, arms, etc. to be quite attractive. Knull elves are known for their habit of over-accessorizing to make up for their lack of actual clothing. Short hair is a common trend, despite being uncommon for fae in general, as the heat of the desert makes long hair unbearable. Covering the face adds a sort of mystery men find in this race.

## Origins and History

Records about the Knull are quite scattered due to the lack of an ancient Knull language, and the diversity of the various tribes that are throughout. Glorian Archeologists predict that they could have come from the same region as other elves from the Elven Migrations over 11,000 years ago with evidence of hunting tools found in an area known as the "Barrier Desert" located west.

The Knull would migrate around the varying deserts located in the Desert to the southeast in which they would settle down in the region. Though, some continued onwards with their nomadic lifestyles, reaching different regions of the world.

## Religion

Many if not all Knull believe in the Red Pantheon which is dedicated to the overseeing and preservation of the Astral Sea. It is made up of the Astral Passenger and her handmaidens: The Loruae, of the kahaksa Nebula, Tyure, of the Jhasa Nebula Hure, of the hure nebula Renur, of the Renur nebula Verga, of the Verga Nebula Dailou, of the Dailou nebula

while each handmaiden represents a nebula of the Astral Sea. What connects all the nebulae of Gloria. It is a vast area of emptiness between all the nebulae and planets.

## Architecture

Like most elven cultures, desert elves build structures intended to last for centuries or more. And there is no point in building anything if it can't also be made beautiful. Tall arches and slender, decorated structures are made to complement nature around them.