Eliatropes are an ancient, naturally born humanoid race created at the dawn of the Krosmoz. They originated from the union (or "second dance") between the Goddess Eliatrope (embodiment of Wakfu) and the Great Dragon (embodiment of Stasis). The first six Eliatropes each hatched from a Dofus alongside a dragon twin, forming the Eliatrope Council that ruled their civilization. Subsequent Eliatropes incarnated naturally through reincarnation cycles tied to their Dofus. They are a full, soul-bearing race with deep cultural and technological history, including the invention of portals (Zaaps) that still exist in the World of Twelve.
Eliotropes (note the "o" spelling) are not a natural race. They are artificial mirror images or reflections of Yugo (the God-King in this context), created accidentally through a time-space warp. This happened when Yugo, during his fight against Ogrest, wielded the power of the Six Eliatrope Dofus. His deep desire to reunite with his people manifested as spiritual clones of himself, scattered across time (appearing thousands of years in the past). They lack true souls of their own, are often forgotten by the world, and their creator (Yugo) initially didn't even know they existed. Over time, as individual Eliotropes died, their power and memories transferred to the survivors, extending lifespans and blending more of Yugo's traits into the group. By the series era, Oropo claims to be the last one after inheriting everything from his "siblings."
In short: Eliatropes are divine descendants with a proper creation myth and reincarnation system. Eliotropes are flawed, paradoxical echoes born from a freak accident and Yugo's unresolved longing.
Both races share strong visual and power similarities, which makes sense given the Eliotropes' origins as Yugo copies:
They wear large, distinctive hats (with movable "ears") to hide non-human head features.
They manipulate Wakfu expertly, especially for creating portals, energy attacks, and teleportation.
Eliatropes typically have glowing horns (like deer antlers) under their hats, formed from pure Wakfu energy that can manifest as wings.
Eliotropes have very pale/milky skin, blue-tinted eyes (sometimes including the sclera), and dark blue markings/tattoos. Their Wakfu manifestations (like wings or portals) may differ slightly in shape.
Eliotropes often emphasize speed ("move at the speed of lightning") and portal-based combat, mirroring Yugo's fighting style but with a more unstable or "cursed" edge due to their artificial nature.
Society, Culture, and Fate
Eliatropes built an advanced, peaceful civilization on their original homeworld (before Qilby's actions forced an exodus). They value exploration, knowledge, family (especially twin bonds with dragons), and harmony. Their society included laws set by past kings like Chibi, scientific achievements (e.g., the Eliacube, though Qilby played a major role), and a close maternal bond with their goddess. They faced near-destruction from the Mechasm war but persist through reincarnation. In later seasons, surviving Eliatropes (including the Council members) return to interact with the World of Twelve under their goddess's influence.
Eliotropes had no stable society of their own. Scattered through time as paradoxes, they lived in isolation or small groups. They gradually absorbed Yugo's memories, feelings, and desires, leading to identity issues—they longed for what Yugo had (a people, acceptance, purpose) but felt like incomplete copies. Many died over centuries, with power consolidation making survivors stronger but more burdened. Oropo’s group (the Brotherhood of the Forgotten/Siblings) formed as a response to this bitterness, seeking revenge on Yugo and the gods for neglect. They worship Yugo as the God-King (symbolized by portals) but often resent him. By the main series, the race is effectively extinct except for lingering influences or Oropo himself.
Key Differences and Themes
Natural vs. Artificial: Eliatropes have souls, true immortality via Dofus reincarnation (with memory wipes for most), and a divine origin. Eliotropes are soulless reflections, exist as temporal anomalies, and gain "life" by absorbing each other's essence upon death.
Scale and Impact: Eliatropes shaped the Krosmoz (portals, ancient tech, cosmic events). Eliotropes create paradoxes and personal tragedy, highlighting themes of identity, abandonment, and what it means to be "real."
Personality Echoes: Eliatropes vary widely (peaceful scholars, warriors, tragic figures like Qilby). Eliotropes tend to amplify Yugo's traits—his fighting spirit, loneliness, or flaws—often turning them darker or more extreme (as seen with characters like Bouillon or Atone).
Relationship to Yugo: Eliatropes are his true people and family (he is their king). Eliotropes are his unintended "children"/clones who both admire and resent him.
Overall, Eliatropes represent an ancient, mythic legacy of creation, family, and exploration (with tragic flaws like Qilby's madness). Eliotropes embody imitation, existential crisis, and the dangers of unchecked power/desire—they are "cursed" echoes that highlight Yugo's own vulnerabilities and the pain of being forgotten. The similarity in names and powers is intentional, underscoring how the Eliotropes are distorted mirrors of the Eliatropes' (and Yugo's) essence.
