Elves

Lifespan: 1000 years (Moon Elves), 750 years (High Elves), 500 years (Wood Elves, Drow Elves)

  

Place of Origin: The Forest of Eternal Spring

  

Languages: Elvish, Sylvan (Moon Elves)

  

Darkvision: Yes, 60 ft. (Moon Elves), No (Wood Elves, High Elves, Drow Elves)

  

Racial Distrust: Dwarves, Humans, Orcs, Goblins

  

Biological Compatibility: Elves, Humans


 * In a different class of mortality, the Elves are an ancient and wise race of secluded scholars, artists, and rangers who seem to almost exist beyond time in the Forest of Eternal Spring. Elven society is surprisingly segregated, with each of the three subraces making up a portion of the population and filling specific roles. The High Elves, the rarest and noblest of the three variants, are the rulers and diplomats of the Elven Dominion, with each High Elven family having control of a small domain of land within the forest; the cities of the Elves are each governed by a single, special variant of the High Elves, a Moon Elf, with all three Moon Elves sharing a connection with each other and the forest. These Moon Elves are said to have descended from the Gods themselves, and only the few that govern the pristine cities of the Elves have been seen. The Wood Elves are the relative common-folk of the Dominion, making up the largest portion of the population. These Elves often find themselves as skilled workers and soldiers, and are dedicated to their communities and the service of their race. Drow Elves are the manual workforce of the Dominion, and perform much of the day-to-day tasks of upkeep in the various Elven communities. Although there are divides between the three subraces, all Elves hold each other in high regard and view other races to be somewhat inferior. All Elves primarily speak Elvish, but many diplomats are well-versed in other languages, and a greater number still know either Druidic or Sylvan.


 * Elves generally consider themselves to be the superior race on Orrin, but a number of them (mostly Wood Elves and diplomats) find themselves to be sympathetic towards other races. Valuing their security and secrecy, the Great Forest is patrolled constantly by the Elves to ensure that none discover their hidden cities. Elves that do happen to come into contact with other races often become attached to their mortal friends; some, especially those nearer to the borders of the Plains, even have offspring with Humans, though these children are often abandoned due to their impure blood. Tolerant to Humans and the races of the Great Forest, the Elves still prefer to work alone or with other Elves, but those who do not adhere to the strict beliefs of their race are reliable and wise friends and companions. Elves share a mutual disdain with the Dwarves, another of the older races, and will often refuse to work with them unless the situation demands it. They regard Humans as curious, interesting people, but ultimately find their lives too fleeting to be of any real significance.


 * Elves, though slow to trust and often cautious and secretive, are nonetheless a wise and cultured people who understand the demands of the world. They make excellent companions, and a very lucky few non-Elves may even come to be regarded as close friends if they play their cards correctly.