Univel
Gaima's Grace.
"She walked to the stage with a grace that reminded one of a dove in air or a swan on water. The whole room seemed to focus on her, the lights, the onlookers, even the very air seemed to leave our lungs and circle around her in awe. This was the demand of the Univel, an enforcement of attention. Captivated, we listened and obeyed her every word, completing tasks even better, it seemed, than we would alone."A group of fair-skinned beings, these elves are delicate and kind, putting the rest of their race before themselves and sometimes extending that hand to other races. Specializing in diplomacy, these elves know how to calm any quarrel between two opposing sides and can make a compromise of any situation that leaves both sides satisfied. As result, it's not a surprise that many high elves work below or as leaders of countries and cities. As it currently stands, the leader of the Univel is attempting to unite all the elf races under one banner. However, this movement is relatively young and many are not giving it a second glance. Others, however, see King Heln to be the herald of a long-forgotten Elven Prophecy and flock to him like sheep to a shepard.-The Tale of Commander Zrya
Basic Information
Anatomy
High elves have pale to golden skin that seems to almost reflect light. This makes them unusually eye-catching, meaning that they easily demand the attention of others by default.
They are also known by their pointed ears, a staple of all elves. Though, the ears of high elves lay closer to their head than others.
Lastly, High Elves have hollow bones. This makes them lighter and more graceful than other elves, meaning that they can easily dodge attacks and land safely, but it also makes them extremely weak when it comes to damage.
Growth Rate & Stages
Being a long-lived race generally means that the race in question ages slowly, but for the Univel, it's quite the opposite, at least, in the younger years.
The growth stages are as follows:
- Birth-10: Child
- 10-14: Adolecence
- 14-100: Young Adulthood
- 100-300: Dan'ya Stage
- 300-550: Eld'ya Stage
- 550-Death: Sa'ya Stage
Civilization and Culture
History
An evolutionary form the Grey Elves, or Grivel, the Univel are a branch that represents peace and knowledge, embodying Gaima's Grace. The race originally grew from an ancient and utopic city only known as Edlia. Unfortunately, some time around 515, Edlia vanished and a few groups of Univel remained to grow and populate the island country of Berisia.
Common Myths and Legends
An ancient prophecy speaks of a herald that will unite the four elven races under a singular fifth banner. Upon this unity, a god will rise from the ashes of their old civilization and bring forth a new era for the world. This prophecy is forgotten by most but, with the rise of the High Elf Kingdom, it seems to be coming into play.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
500-700 years
Average Height
5-6 feet tall
Average Weight
100 pounds
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Skin ranges from a pale white to a gold-bronze color.
