Post by Corbeau on Aug 1, 2015 2:58:50 GMT -7
This thread covers some background information and other lore related to the elves.
Most of this will be uncommon knowledge to the majority of the populance of nonelves. Though they have mingled with Norad and other kingdoms for two generations, they are still hesitant to reveal all to their shorter lived and chaotic acquaintances.
Most of this will be uncommon knowledge to the majority of the populance of nonelves. Though they have mingled with Norad and other kingdoms for two generations, they are still hesitant to reveal all to their shorter lived and chaotic acquaintances.
time
Elves seem to live in a world with a different flow of time. Change is a long and resisted process. Decisions are made after much deliberation. Emotions sit and demand attention long past the trigger for them.
This difference in the perception of time is the main source of conflict between elves and other races, and even internally among those who wish to live on the main continent, and those who want to keep to Emira'ul.
This difference in the perception of time is the main source of conflict between elves and other races, and even internally among those who wish to live on the main continent, and those who want to keep to Emira'ul.
univer
Elven society is split into three main groups: the day dwelling, the night dwelling, and the univir. Physically weaker and prone to illness, their aptitude for love magic seals the deal of putting them in less physically demanding rolls such as bookkeeping or accounting.
They possess minds capable of swifter learning speeds, making them ideal for such scholarly jobs as well. However, some Univer do not like to be cooped up - in fact, some believe that they a higher relationship with monsters than they do with their own elven kind.
There's an example of such behavior in the desert west of Sharance where a duo of univer have created a camp where monsters can live and interact peacefully without having the trouble of dealing with humans. This bond toward monsters seems deeper than others thanks to the fact that univer are able to speak to monsters, though not as fluently or clearly as half-monsters.
They possess minds capable of swifter learning speeds, making them ideal for such scholarly jobs as well. However, some Univer do not like to be cooped up - in fact, some believe that they a higher relationship with monsters than they do with their own elven kind.
There's an example of such behavior in the desert west of Sharance where a duo of univer have created a camp where monsters can live and interact peacefully without having the trouble of dealing with humans. This bond toward monsters seems deeper than others thanks to the fact that univer are able to speak to monsters, though not as fluently or clearly as half-monsters.
earthmates
Before they left their island home, elves did not and could not possess the ability of an earthmate. That only happened AFTER they made contact with the native dragons when they came to the mainland. After that, human and elven relationships created more elves with the abilities to become earthmates though the vast majority (if not all) of these hybrids were born and raised on the mainland.
The Sharance Tree is said to be the first miracle performed by an elven earthmate, the enormous magic tree taking after the tree homes of Emira'ul.
That being so, many earthmates from the elven side stayed with or traveled back to the mainland after hearing or experiencing the stiff traditions that came with being in the homeland. They are probably the least traditional elves you will ever see or hear of. Ever.
The Sharance Tree is said to be the first miracle performed by an elven earthmate, the enormous magic tree taking after the tree homes of Emira'ul.
That being so, many earthmates from the elven side stayed with or traveled back to the mainland after hearing or experiencing the stiff traditions that came with being in the homeland. They are probably the least traditional elves you will ever see or hear of. Ever.
half-monsters
Half-monsters are accepted into elven society, but the half-monsters themselves feel as though they have no real place. They can't keep the slow pace or deal with the heavy traditions that call for them to 'take control' of their monster sides.
Many half-monster elves migrate to the mainland in hopes of living peaceful lives since their lifespans are altered thanks to their monster halves. They'll experience difficulties that no normal elf would have to go through, such as accelerated aging and periods where their sanity is on the brink.
Elven half-monsters who manage to live within the traditions and rules of the elven ways don't always live self-ruled lives. The slow pace of the elven ways can corrupt a half-monster due to the need to 'hurry' or 'rush' by elven standards. There are times when half-monsters would rather turn feral than suffer continuous bouts of insanity with the ironclad ways.
Many half-monster elves migrate to the mainland in hopes of living peaceful lives since their lifespans are altered thanks to their monster halves. They'll experience difficulties that no normal elf would have to go through, such as accelerated aging and periods where their sanity is on the brink.
Elven half-monsters who manage to live within the traditions and rules of the elven ways don't always live self-ruled lives. The slow pace of the elven ways can corrupt a half-monster due to the need to 'hurry' or 'rush' by elven standards. There are times when half-monsters would rather turn feral than suffer continuous bouts of insanity with the ironclad ways.
Emira’ul
An island covered in thick forests and inhuman marvels. No nonelf humaniod has been allowed to set foot on Emira'ul soil.
The trees have been lovingly tended to and reinforced with runes. Shaped by hand and magic, the tree themselves house the elves, much larger and sturdier than any tree you could find in Norad.
The trees have been lovingly tended to and reinforced with runes. Shaped by hand and magic, the tree themselves house the elves, much larger and sturdier than any tree you could find in Norad.
lifespan
Elves are known for their longevity. Even the poorest or weakest of elven-kind will often live at least twice as long as a healthy human. More wealthy elves or ones that live fulfilling lifestyles where they don't endanger themselves are known to reach at least three times the healthiest of humans!
While elves do tend to physically grow faster when they are children, their aging process nearly comes to a halt when they reach their latter teens to early twenties. Very rarely will you see an old elf with wrinkles. That's all thanks to an abundance of runes that they store in their bodies unknowingly.
While elves do tend to physically grow faster when they are children, their aging process nearly comes to a halt when they reach their latter teens to early twenties. Very rarely will you see an old elf with wrinkles. That's all thanks to an abundance of runes that they store in their bodies unknowingly.
views on other races
Elves have a fairly decent if not friendly relationship with humans and humans who happen to have elven blood in them.
When it comes to nonelven half-monsters, they are mostly understanding and patient of the chaotic beasts, knowing the struggle their elven half-monster brethren have with their primal side.
Merfolk however, as seen as lesser beings. Sub-human, even, though their pride and belief of being better than the vain, vapid water dwellers prevents them from being outright hostile. Merfolk just see it as a challenge to win the stuffy pointy earred tree huggers over to prove how awesome they are.
As for the dwarves, their is a known hostility between the elves and the dwarves though many elves will try and play it off to seem like they are the ones being more than hospitable to the 'dirt diggers'. The dwarven nature of immediately taking and adapting new things to their own culture sits at odds to the insular, slow ways of the elves.
When it comes to nonelven half-monsters, they are mostly understanding and patient of the chaotic beasts, knowing the struggle their elven half-monster brethren have with their primal side.
Merfolk however, as seen as lesser beings. Sub-human, even, though their pride and belief of being better than the vain, vapid water dwellers prevents them from being outright hostile. Merfolk just see it as a challenge to win the stuffy pointy earred tree huggers over to prove how awesome they are.
As for the dwarves, their is a known hostility between the elves and the dwarves though many elves will try and play it off to seem like they are the ones being more than hospitable to the 'dirt diggers'. The dwarven nature of immediately taking and adapting new things to their own culture sits at odds to the insular, slow ways of the elves.
