Post by ETERNAL on Aug 22, 2012 18:55:39 GMT -7
ELVES
HISTORY
In the beginning there was only one race of elves, they were called the Unicari (you-neh-car-ree). Their race was one that deemed themselves as a superior race as well as one committed to try and help man. This was good and all for some time, however, after times of war with human rivals, they found they could not keep themselves united under one kingdom. Enthralled with a war between themselves, they eventually broke off into three groups, three sons of the Unicari leading them each off. Ethenmir to lead the light, Therodin to lead the dark, and Astor to lead the gray. They became known as the branches of today, leaving those that stayed amongst the Unicari to fade into obscurity. Each side was left to find its own way and build their race of so few back up in numbers. Eventually they did and it became apparent their numbers where needing more room than just the lonely woods they resided in away from most known lands.
Born to the King of the Illuminari were the sons that would one day become the kings of there own lesser courts. Each of them in return had there own children after they established there kingdoms. Now, they all are their own separate entity from the High Court, but still a part of the Illumiari. Tradition stayed amongst all the Illuminari and they stayed well known amongst the world, while the Dominicari and the Neumari have slowly faded into the background as stories and legends, but they really are out there. The Dominicari hide there kingdoms better and have fewer of them. Today it is unwise to cross paths with a Dominicari if one is not elf. To cross paths with a Neumari is rare too, but they are not to all be trusted.
CULTURE
For the most part all elves respect nature, magic, and creatures in some way. Religiously, they believe in brother sun and sister moon, father sky and mother earth as a part of there gods and goddesses. They also believe in god and goddess who created magic and the creatures outside the peoples of the world, whom they claim that Father Sky and Mother Earth came up with. Elves are also very political and take to the political courted arena's as often as any other race. The two things that there culture most revolves around on though is art and military, the two strangest to be together yes, but one can not have peace without war and war can not be without some peace. The old saying goes , there has to be some sort of war every 10 to 20 years to clear the air.
APPEARANCE
Elves by nature are very tall, like around 6' feet. They are lanky due to there amazing metabolism so to see a fat elf is to say very uncommon. They can come in many skin shades, but most are tan to pale. They have a full range of hair and eye colors. Because of their build they are agile, fast, can smell for long distances, see long distances, and hear long range as well. Their speech is very musical in nature. They tend to wear clothing made from natural elements such as certain plants, spiders silk, or metals. Rarely do they use animal pelts.
SKILLS
Elves have many skills at there disposal. They are great at art, weaponry, politics, and worldly travel. Many take a specialization depending on there status, class, and occupation. Elves take pride in the skills they have, and to disrespect their skill would be to disrespect them.
BRANCHES
The Illuminari are the light elves of the world and stuck to the old ways before the breaking of there kind. They dwell in many places even ones that would not seem dwell worthy. However, they are not against humans, but still tend to keep to themselves when possible. They hold their own courts and ways, however, ally themselves with any just person or cause in the world.
DOMINICARI (Doh-min-eh-car-ree)
The Dominicari are a break away from the original elves that went the other direction. They hate humans, prefer there own kind, and tend to stay as far away from man cities and villages as possible. They are also sworn enemies of the Illuminari.
NEUMARI (New-mar-ree)
Neumari are those that took no side after the elven great breaking. They are a smaller band of elves that do not stay in one place. They don't have as much structure as the light or dark at this time, but their lack of kingdom allows them to explore whatever they want without having to follow code of either side. They can be as friendly or as mean as they want. They take sides where it suits them best. Many of both sides call these roamers Rogues.[/size]
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RANKS
Every race has its set of ranks and classes. The elves are of no exception. Listed below are how they rank themselves.
-King | Male ruler
-Queen | Famale ruler
-Prince | Sons of rulers
-Princess | Daughters of rulers
NOBILITY
-Lord | Male
-Lady | Female
-Elder | Part of the elvish council and are elder lords or ladies
MILITARY
-General | Leads the whole army
-Commander | Leads a squadron
-Warden | Patrol the territory and protectors of higher elves
-Warrior | Fights as the main bulk and are guards
-Archer | Shooters of the army
-Guardian | Protectors of higher elves, diplomats, investigators, and magic users. They are specified as a special force.
OTHER
-Peasant | working class
-Servant | Work for the noble or royal class
-Slave | Owned by nobles and royals but if by chance peasants too.
-Rogue | They don't work, they don't belong to the military, they aren't noble or royal, but they find sanctuary in the kingdom. Gray's apply to this if they are in a light or dark kingdom.
-Outsider | Those not staying, also applies to non elves unless they take on elvish customs and ways of the kingdom and have lived there a while.
-Banished | Applies to the unwelcome and the dark elves. [/size][/ul][/blockquote][/blockquote][/justify]