The Silver Elves
"Silver elves are one of the most intellectually developed race, they have an artistic culture that many of the other races envy.
Their ballads are sung in every tavern, their poems are kept in every library, their tales are told by every parent and their paintings and statues are an icon of wealth and economic well-being.
Their kingdom is the richest and most prosperous kingdom of all the Deset and trading with them is an honor, the Dwarven families that trade with silver elves are rich and often move to the countryside of the Valle.
The silver elves are also famous for the Universitas, a prestigious academy where students from all over Deset come to study Art, magic, history, politics, economics and many other subjects.
The Bunreach Gheimhridh, or winter constitution, written after the schism of the Elven empire, is the constitution that outlines the main laws and principles of the silver Elves kingdom. With the integration by the woods elves of slavery, the Bunreach Gheimhridh was modified by King Tadion The White introducing the article 59 that says"silver elves repudiate slavery in all its forms and methodology, unconditionally offers asylum to slaves, it ensures the protection, maintenance and consolidation of rights and freedom ".
After the integration of the article 59 in the Bunreach Gheimhridh silver elves become a symbol of safety and peace to all the'lin"
From Compendium of Deset's Race and Ethnicities by Professor Hizuma Shinjo and his students
Basic Information
Anatomy
The silver elves are named after the particular absence of melanin in their skin that gives them a pale skin and hair that varies between white and blond.
Biological Traits
Silver elves don't have a long life, they live between 60 and 70 years, mages between 40 and 50. Near the 50 Years old most silver elven, especially who work outside, become blind or get skin tumors.
Their height touches the 1,98 meter for 80/90 kg of weight. it's rare, if not impossible, to see an overweight silver elven, their metabolism is really fast, so fast that is not so rare see underweight elves.
Genetics and Reproduction
Silver elves are mammals, the gestation takes usually 8 months.
Ecology and Habitats
due to their fragility, silver elves prefer a cold enviroment, most of their cities are build in montains or at a shadow of a valley.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Silver elves are omnivores.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Silver elves are distributed more in the kingdom of Baile Argid, in the valley and in the capital of the kingdom.
other elves have moved to the capital of the night elves, to study magic or for religious reasons
Average Intelligence
Silver elves are the symbol of intelligence and wisdom, the professors of the Universitas are usually called for teach to princes and princesses or as advisors for kings and queens.
Right now the two most important silver elves are:
Professor Fiosh Comhatch, Historical advisor for the Ministry, at the Human capital Kunststadt
Fare'ha Belani, Archivist for King Tadion, at the Stars Castle.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Silver elves have a particularly good sight during night, but at the same time, their sight gets worst easly. At the age of 40 same silver elves lose their sight.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Females:Aisling
Aislinn
Alana
Alane
Alesta
Alexina
Blodwyn
Bonnie
Branwen
Brauwin
Brenda
Bride
Brogan
Caoilinn
Caoimhe
Carrigan
Carys
Catrin
Catrion
Heledd
Tegwen
Tirion
Treasa
Males:
Aindrea
Alasdair
Alun
Aneirin
Aneurin
Aodh
Aodhagan
Aonghas
Beirne
Brycen
Bryn
Cerdic
Ceredig
Cian
Ciaran
Cillian
Cinaed
Cinneidigh
Cledwyn
Conall
Conchobhar
Conleth
Conn
Connolly
Earnan
Emyr
Enda
Eoghan
Taliesin
Tam
Tanet
Taran
Tarlach
Tavish
Teague
Teigue
Tiernan
Major Organizations
The universitas and the king's company are the two main organizztions of the silver elven.
Beauty Ideals
Silver Elves are the beauty ideal of many cultures, but for the silver elves intelligence and wisdom are the most important thing
Gender Ideals
Frankly: Gender in silver elves culture is an absolute mess.
Due to their androgynous appearance, most of the silver elven choose what gender be.
Same mage, even if illegal, give a sex-changing service, that is a really risky operation and often end with the death of the client. For this most of the parent force their children to be what they are supposed to be
Relationship Ideals
Silver elven don't have the divorce, the relationship is forever.
the ideal relationship is long and full of love, building family and grow important
Average Technological Level
They are the most culturally advanced civilization, especially in art and music.
magic is still saw as a problem, but still is taught in the universitas
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Silver Elves speak common, but most fo them know a few word of Ancient Elven.
Common Etiquette Rules
Silver elves are really straight about etiquette, even the most humble servant know how to speak, move and do in front of someone important.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Silver Elves inherit their culture form the Ancient Elves, they are really interested in the archeology of their ancestor
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
At the age of twenty, the young silver elves gather together with the priest and the families to the well of the pure heart.
Legend say that Haneul, after cutting Aina, corrupted by the darkness of mortals, into pieces, has thrown Aina's head into the Well of the Pure Heart, from which Faas, god of water, is born.
This ritual, open to both girls and boys, consists in drinking the water of the well to purify all traces of darkness, accumulated in childhood, from the boy's heart and prepare it to face adult life.
Another very well-known tradition, especially in villages and small towns, is the cultivation of a rose garden surrounded by spears in the precise centre of the village.
This tradition is observed in memory of Xin and Aina and is built to protect the village from obscurity
Historical Figures
King Patimun Bàan Chineál; 5° king of Baile Argid, grandfather of King Tadion
The White Coalition; Founders of the Universitas
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Night elves and dwarves are always in contact with the siver elves
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
White Elves
Origin/Ancestry
Ancients Elves
Lifespan
60-70 non mages; 40-50 mages
Average Height
180-200 meter
Average Weight
75-95 kg
Average Physique
Most of the silver elves are slim and slander
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