The Elvish peoples descended from the forces of nature itself. Incredibly talented in focusing the arcane and many notable ancient scholars were elves. It is unknown where elves came from as they have no lineage through evolution but are believed to have descended from humans that tapped into a force so powerful that it changed them and their descendants fundamentally.
Meriani (Ocean) - Meriani represent the arcane element of moisture. With amphibian-like qualities, Meriani have adaptive lungs/gills that can switch between land and water. Most stay to fresh water but exposure training can allow for Meriani to breathe in salt water. Webbing only lies to their elongated, frog-like feet as their hands remain dexterous for grabbing. Most aquatic movement is made with their thick and buoyant tails but cannot maintain speed. Without proper fins, Meriani use their energy to force the water around them to move them along, like personal jet streams. Body patterns typically reflect the environment they were born rather than direct lineages, reflecting colors and patterns of aquatic /amphibian creatures in the region. Most families will pilgrimage to previous birthplaces so that their children will reflect similar patterns.