Elves; Crypto-Anthropology Files
Elves are considered to be one of the oldest Races in the world, both considering their long lifespans and rich history. Though they may appear similar to Humans, Elves do have distinct characteristics which set them apart from the average Homosapien, most visibly their long, pointed ears. This feature gives the Elves incredibly advanced hearing, and they also have the unique gift of naturally efficient eyesight as well, though this does mean their eyes are also designed reflect light, much like a Cat’s eye would. The average Elf generally lives to be around 700 to 800 years old, though some have been known to live even longer, and they only reach full maturity around the age of 60. They are slightly taller than humans, generally around 6 to 7 feet tall, and are far more slender, but their greater muscle density makes them equally as strong as the average human male regardless. Males and Females are about the same height, with Men being only slightly bulkier than Women. And despite being stereotyped as Pale with Light Hair, Elves have a variety of skin tones and hair colors, just like humans. Elves are also largely incapable of growing facial or body hair as well.
Elves are also considered a race that you should not trifle with, as they are known to be quite efficient fighters. Their enhanced senses and slender build make them remarkably agile and graceful. Elves can also go weeks without sleep, and are also relatively immune to sleep magick, making an ambush a very improbable choice. Culturally, Elves typically use Bows, Swords and Daggers when fighting, and are also remarkably good at duel-wielding, given their agility and heightened senses.
(Art by @filibusterfrog!)
However, despite all of them sharing the pre-mentioned characteristics, there are 3 distinct types of Elves, all with their unique physical and cultural characteristics:
High Elves are the most common variety of Elf, and are generally what one typically thinks of when they hear the word. This variety typically makes their home among other Races or in grand kingdoms of their own. Their skin can range from snow-white pale to as golden as the sun, and they have a variety of hair colors as well, though lighter hair tends to be more common with this subspecies. High Elves are often stereotyped as stuck-up and arrogant, though they are also the most interconnected with the other Races, compared to the other varieties.
Wood Elves are the second most common variety, though they are relatively rare compared to High Elves, as they make their home in the depths of Ancient Forests and can be rather unwelcoming to outsiders. This subspecies makes their living by hunting and working off of the forest land, and are only really known to trade with High Elves, as they are incredibly wary of other Races. Their skin ranges from relatively pale to black, and they often have freckles as well. The most common hair colors among Wood Elves range from Brown to Black to Red hair. And though reluctant to interact with outsiders, Wood Elves are generally said to have a great lust for adventure and a deep love for nature.
Dark Elves, otherwise known as Drows, are the rarest variety of Elf. Generally making their home in caves or other dark places, Drows are stereotyped as the most evil of the subspecies, often thought to worship demons and pillage nearby towns and such, and thus they generally avoid other races in fear of persecution and mistreatment. Their skin is typically very dark, ranging from indigo to black, yet their hair is typically white, and their eyes range from a light yellow to a pale blue. And though they may be perceived as evil by other races, Drows have just as much internal variety as any other race.
Elves also have their own unique language, uncreatively called ‘Elvish’:
(Translation: “Tauriel is the best Elf, fight me.”)
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vaporwave
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yousharknotpass
jacobvanloon
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theartofmadeline
