Elven Races

Syvlan Elves:

Although Syvlan Elves or Wood Elves which is the more common name, are descended from the same stock as the other elves, they are far more primitive than their kin.
Sylvan Elves, by their very nature, seem more prone to violence than their civilized cousins. Their muscles are stronger, their complexions more florid. They have yellow to coppery-red hair, which contrasts with their lightly tanned skin. Their eyes are generally light brown, although bright green is not uncommon.

Wood Elves do not care about the proceedings in the outer world; only when such acts imapact their realm do the Wood Elves take interest. Even then, that interest is only in removing the nuisance and in returning to the wildlands as quickly as possible. Only other elves can break their solitude without suffering potential hostility.

High Elves:

The most commonly seen of all Elves, the High Elves are also the most open and friendly. They are also the most adventurous of Elves, and have no conpunction about exploring the world outside their homelands.

At first, High Elves may seem aloof and arrogant, but with little effort, a glimmer of true self can be learned.
High elves know the value of friendship and alliance with other good and free races of the world. Trust is hard-earned however, thus, although they serve the cause of good, one can never be sure what the reception from them will be.
High Elves also are the most scholarly of the elven kin. They study the many writings of the free races and often live together in small groups to find enlightment.
Their garnments are usually elaborated and of the highest quality. They consider themselves as cultivated and all other free races as rather vulgar and barbaric.

High elves are very pale. Their skin does not tan and is the color of new cream. Their hair and eyes fall into two main categories. Those with blond hair and blue eyes, and another equally numerous variation with dark hair, ranging from brown to sheerest black, and intense green eyes.

High elves do not place a great deal of value on society, preferring instead to live as they wish, not as someone tells them to.
They live in a constant relationship with nature, never taking more than they need, and giving back ever more.

Wild Elves:

The Wild Elves are an emotional people, quick to anger and prone to violent outbursts. Loyal to their friends and clan family, and wholly opposed to the evil forces of the world.
A wild elf pursues his enemies with relentless hatred and always avenges a personal insult or one made against his clan.
Wild Elves weave grand tales of ancient heroes to their children - their clan celebrations are spirited affairs overflowing with food, song, music, and dance.
Wild Elves are talented artists and crafters, capable of producing stunning works of art. Their delicately crafted weapons and armor evoke the beauty, power and harmony of nature.

Wild Elves speak their minds heedless of situation or company. In fact, they consider "human social etiquette" to be childish and a by-product of ignorant human upbringing. Wild Elves have very little knowledge of the laws and customs of other races.

The Wild Elves bear a striking resemblance to Humans, although they are slimmer and have slightly pointed ears. When wearing a hooden cloak, a wild elf easily passes for Human. Wild elves average about 5' 10" in height and 155 pounds.
Their hair color is usually dark blond, brown or red, and their eyes range from pale blue to dark brown. Wild Elf hair tends to be darker than other elves, but covers a full range of colors from white to black. It, too, is always straight and fine.
Wild Elves maintain Elven elegance and grace despite a simplier wardrobe of leather, furs, and simple weaves. Living in warm to hot climates also encourages the use of minimal and/or loose fitting outfits

Wild Elf relations with other humanoids are tenuous at best. They are suspicious of Humans, considering them far too "civilized" and out of touch with nature and the ways of the wilderness to be trusted.
Wild Elves generally consider Dwarves to be honorable warriors, but dull and vulgar speakers; a Wild Elf never lets a Dwarf with an axe out of his sight. Halflings are regarded with delightful amusement but are often ignored completely if the elf is in mixed company. Orcs and goblins are outright despised by wild elves - they will attack them on sight unless thoroughly convinced the creatures pose no threat.
Half Elves are shunned by the Wild Elves, for they cannot fathom another Elf wishing to despoil her body by mating with a human and bearing a half-breed child.

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