Mak'shẻ - Moon Elf
The Mak'shẻ, commonly known as Moon Elves, are one of the more enigmatic elven subraces, thriving in the interplay between light and shadow. They are revered for their adaptability, intuition, and skill in covert operations, often serving as spies, assassins, or nocturnal guardians within the Elven Dominion.
Basic Information
Growth Rate & Stages
Moon Elves share the standard elven lifespan, living up to 900 years or more under exceptional circumstances. They often mature emotionally faster than other elves due to their exposure to the Dominion's covert politics.
- Childhood (0–99 years): Learn basic skills of observation, shadow play, and balance.
- Adolescence (100–174 years): Trained in the arts of stealth, diplomacy, and subterfuge.
- Adulthood (175–500 years): Serve in the Dominion as scouts, spies, and operatives, protecting the Elven Dominion from internal and external threats.
- Elderhood (500–750 years): Transition into advisory roles, training younger Moon Elves or taking up reflective artistic or scholarly pursuits.
- Twilight Years (750–900 years): Retreat into seclusion, often tasked with preserving secrets or guarding ancient artifacts.
Behaviour
Core Values
Societal Roles
Artistic Expression
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
The Mak'shẻ (Moon Elves) possess strikingly ethereal facial features that reflect their mystical connection to the moon and the night. Their faces are a blend of otherworldly beauty and sharp precision, embodying their innate affinity for stealth, magic, and shadowy elegance.
Facial Structure
- Shape:
- Generally angular and symmetrical, with a refined bone structure.
- Cheekbones are high and prominent, giving their faces an elegant, sculpted appearance.
- Jawlines are subtly tapered, enhancing their overall graceful look.
- Forehead:
- Smooth and slightly curved, emphasizing their refined and delicate facial proportions.
Eyes
- Shape:
- Almond-shaped with slightly upturned outer corners, contributing to their exotic and captivating gaze.
- Eyelashes are long and dark, contrasting beautifully with their pale skin.
- Color:
- Often silver, pale blue, or violet, with an inner glow that intensifies in moonlight or when they use magic.
- Their irises sometimes shimmer faintly, resembling moonlight reflecting on water.
- Expression:
- Their eyes are expressive yet mysterious, often exuding calm, wisdom, or playful cunning.
Eyebrows
- Shape:
- Thin and elegantly arched, perfectly framing their luminous eyes.
- Eyebrow color complements their hair, often ranging from silvery white to soft black.
- Details:
- Their brows enhance their regal and otherworldly aura, often seen as markers of their grace and refinement.
Nose
- Shape:
- Narrow and slightly aquiline, fitting seamlessly with their sharp features.
- The bridge of their nose is smooth, and the tip is often gently rounded or subtly pointed.
Lips and Mouth
- Shape:
- Their lips are full and softly defined, with a natural bow-shaped curve.
- Their mouths often hold a faint smile, a mix of amusement and hidden knowledge.
- Color:
- Lips are naturally tinted with shades of pale pink, mauve, or soft lavender.
Ears
- Shape:
- Classic elven pointed ears, slightly longer and more angular than other elven subraces.
- The tips are finely tapered, sometimes adorned with delicate jewelry or magical markings.
Hair
- Color:
- Shades of silvery white, platinum blonde, or soft black with cool undertones.
- Some moon elves have streaks of pale blue or lavender, enhancing their mystical appearance.
- Texture:
- Smooth, fine, and flowing, often resembling spun moonlight.
- They wear their hair long, in intricate braids, or loose to emphasize their elegance.
Chin and Jaw
- Shape:
- Tapered and refined, with a delicate chin that completes their ethereal visage.
- Jawlines are not overly sharp, striking a balance between angular and soft features.
Overall Expression
- Mood:
- Moon elves carry an enigmatic expression, blending tranquility, wisdom, and a subtle touch of mischief.
- Their faces often convey both calm detachment and keen alertness, reflecting their dual role as observers and active participants in the world around them.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
- Enhanced Night Vision
- Superior low-light vision allows them to see clearly in darkness, making them excellent nocturnal operatives.
- Innate Stealth and Illusion
- Gain proficiency in stealth-related abilities and minor illusion magic, allowing them to create subtle distractions.
- Silent Footsteps
- Moon Elves are naturally adept at moving quietly, gaining bonuses to stealth checks.
- Lunar Attunement
- When under the moonlight, they gain enhanced perception and reflexes, boosting their ability to detect threats.
Lifespan
750–900 years, with rare individuals reaching up to 1,200 years
Average Height
Average Height Range:
Males: 5'6"–6'0" (167–183 cm)
Females: 5'4"–5'10" (162–178 cm)
Factors Affecting Height:
Genetic Traits: The Mak'shẻ’s slender frames are balanced with a height that emphasizes subtle elegance, avoiding extremes in either direction.
Environment: Their shadowy, often arboreal habitats encourage physical traits suited for navigating dense forests and narrow pathways, leading to a height range optimized for mobility.
Cultural Practices: Active lifestyles that prioritize flexibility and dexterity contribute to the development of lean, elongated forms without excessive bulk.
Average Weight
Average Weight Range:
Males: 100–140 lbs (45–63 kg)
Females: 90–130 lbs (41–59 kg)
Factors Affecting Weight:
Physique: Their musculature is finely tuned for endurance and agility, resulting in compact but powerful muscles that keep their weight low.
Diet: Moon Elves favor light, nutrient-dense diets comprising fruits, nuts, lean meats, and foraged herbs, contributing to their slender build.
Environment: Living in shadowy forests or nocturnal settings, they prioritize flexibility and stealth, influencing their physical form to remain light and nimble.
Average Physique
- Overall Build:
- Slender and lightly muscled, emphasizing flexibility and speed rather than physical power.
- Their lean frames make them appear delicate, though they possess surprising endurance and resilience.
- Bone structure is fine and light, contributing to their ethereal appearance.
- Shoulders and Limbs:
- Shoulders are narrow and streamlined, adding to their overall graceful silhouette.
- Arms and legs are long and proportional, designed for quick, fluid movements, making them adept climbers and swift runners.
- Core Strength:
- While not bulky, Moon Elves have well-toned cores due to their active lifestyles and training in stealth and balance.
- This core strength aids in acrobatics, climbing, and their signature combat styles.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Skin Tone and Texture
- Skin Tones:
- Pale, cool hues with undertones of silver, lavender, or blue, giving them a luminous quality.
- Their skin can appear to shimmer faintly under moonlight or low light, a hallmark of their nocturnal nature.
- Texture:
- Velvety smooth and flawless, with an almost translucent quality, suggesting their connection to magical energies.
- Scars or blemishes are rare due to their careful lifestyles and frequent use of healing magic.
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