Elf
"I was surrounded by the lot of them. Seventeen thugs by my last count, all of them ready to clock my head right off for snooping in their drug ring. I had consigned already, prepared myself for the sweet release of death, but before I knew what was going on, half of them were incapacitated and the other half running for their lives. I looked up to see what force of nature had taken them down so quickly and to my surprise an elf warrior stood there, sheathing her swords and reaching out her hand to help me up"
- Lt. Gary Morrison, Chicago Police Department
Basic Information
Anatomy
The elven people are born with standard humanoid features. They are almost identical to humans aside from their pointed ears, taller statures, and lack of facial hair.
Biological Traits
There are three subraces of elf found on Earth. Woodland, highland, and sea elves.
Genetics and Reproduction
They reproduce sexually and gestate like humans but for ten months on average.
Growth Rate & Stages
Elves mature around 100 years of age and on average live to the age of 750 years.
Ecology and Habitats
They are commonly found in woodland areas though some have adapted to underwater living.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Elves do not require protein in their diet as humans do.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Elven social structure tends to fall under an experience-based hierarchy and they are often not acceptant of defiance within their ranks.
Facial characteristics
Elves tend to have well defined facial profiles and rarely grow facial hair.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Commonly found in forests, highland plains, and chains of islands.
Average Intelligence
Most elves have a greater than average intelligence.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Elves are capable of minor sight in the dark, being able to see but not clearly discern colours.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Elves are often called by a child name until they declare themselves an adult after the age of 100. At this point they choose a name for themselves and retain a family name as well.
Major Organizations
In most countries which they inhabit, elves tend to form organizations to represent the different communities of elves and help each other to be a governing body. Depending on the country, groups of elves may even open universities where people can study magic and/or literature.
Beauty Ideals
The main tenets of what constitutes beauty in elven culture are centered around the Elf being graceful and elegant. Many of the more muscular elves are not often considered beautiful within elven culture.
Gender Ideals
Elven culture has long since abandoned the distinct dichotomy of gender due to the common androgyny of their race. Gender is almost considered a second thought to experience and talent.
Courtship Ideals
It is traditional that an elf swear themselves to another within their elven community to spend the rest of their life with, and often the elves who court non-elves end up shunned by their kin.
Relationship Ideals
It is not often that an elf can be found having informal relations of the romantic or platonic kind with non-elves.
Average Technological Level
Elves are part of the group of races who are at the forefront of technological advances and they have made most of the advances within the medical world.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
The most common languages for elves to speak is the Elven Dialects and English.
Common Etiquette Rules
Elves tend to hold a higher standard for etiquette than humans do and often refer to elders or superiors by titles until they are welcomed to address them by name.
Common Dress Code
For formal events elves are expected to wear flowing attire which is representative of their community or their sub-race of elf.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Elven culture is rich in art and music as methods to express themselves and their communities.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
The most common tradition found among elven communities is the deciding of an adult name once an elf has come of age and announced their intent to do so.
Common Taboos
One of the largest taboos within elven culture is for an elf to kill another elf. In some communities, elves that do so end up exiled from their community.
Historical Figures
There are a plethora of elves scattered throughout history who have made an impact, the most notable however would be Immeral Siannodel, leader of the allied forces in the Great European War.
Common Myths and Legends
Many of the older elven communities believe in the story of a quartet of elven warriors who traveled across the European Islands bringing peace to each land they travelled through.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Tensions are always high between the elves and the dwarves and more recently tieflings as well. Some of the staunchest allies of the elves are the tabaxi and firbolg.
Scientific Name
Homo Vita Longa
Lifespan
750 years
Average Height
5-6+ ft.
Average Weight
120-200 lbs.
Average Physique
Elves are prone to slim physiques but often remain athletic.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
The skin of elves shares the same variety as humans.
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