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Sylvan Elf

Sylvan elves, or Wood Elves as they are sometimes called, are often considered "barbaric" by their High Elf and Dark Elf kin.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Sylvan elves are a good bit shorter than the average High Elf or Dark Elf, but are broader shouldered than their other elven kin. Their skin tones range from light coppery beige to a rich golden brown. Hair colors are often auburn, chestnut brown, or soft black.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

The majority of Sylvan Elves can be found in the large forested areas of Aeduin, but they can also be found in sizeable numbers in the forests of Northern Lamera and even the Scourge Wood in Khavica.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

  • Male names: Gaerin, Cleduin, Baerth, Aradan, Riaal
  • Female names: Ardwen, Sedha, Neassi, Navru, Kinni
  • Clan names: Longstride, Stalkingwolf, Spiderbane, Greenarrow, Duskweaver

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Sylvan Elves speak Sylvan and Elvish (Sylvan dialect.)   [GM'S NOTE: Sylvan Elf player characters will not start off with Trade Common. It will have to be taken as a bonus language should they desire it.]

Common Dress Code

Sylvan elves tend to wear rugged clothing consisting of kilts, boots, and tunics made of animal skins and simple cloth. When not in their tribal bands, they dress in leather armor decorated with the shapes of leaves or of the animals of the deep forest.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

The Sylvan Elves are notoriously xenophobic and greet intruders of their forests with quiet suspicion to swift death. Sylvan Elves look down upon the High Elves and the Dark Elves as lost souls who have strayed too far from their fey heritage. Sylvan elves are generally cold and untrusting to everyone else, seeing them as effete snobs or liable to steal from the tribe.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
650 - 750 years
Average Height
5' 5" - 6' 5"
Average Weight
130 lbs - 180 lbs

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