Elves

From the south-west end of Arinoth, the High Elves and Woodland Elves roam in their lands. Immortal, ageless, these creatures have watched over the realm for centuries, and have considered themselves protectors over the younger races. But when their Dark-kin of the North threaten to conquer the land, the Elves move to march against them.

There are two kingdoms of Elves in Arinoth:
 * The Stonewood
 * Silvercoast

Characteristics
Elves are ageless, capable of living for eternity without dying of old age, but are still subject to being mortally wounded in battle. Because of their age, they are considered wise by most others, and their long lives of experience allow them to have a finer understanding of magic than most other races. They also believe themselves to be appointed guardians of the realm, having seen it grow over the many lives of human kings, rising and falling. By this, they consider themselves to be responsible for the shaping of the realm itself, and often interfere in massive changes to the realm.

Physically, most elves stand about the same height as humans, although their woodland kin are slightly shorter. They are of slender build, quick and agile, and have heightened senses of sight and hearing. Their ears are pointed, and their faces are slender and angled. Their skin is often pale and clear, while their hair varies in colors from silver, gold, black, and brown.

In Society
Many elves can often get along with other races, but are despised by both dwarves and orcs. Humans will often align themselves with the elves, but if dwarves are among them they will try to bring disrepair into their alliance. Seldom will dwarves and elves fight side by side, but orcs would never join them.

There have been many times in history that elves have interfered with wars, rebellions, and other revolutions in the world to ensure their desired outcome, often leaving the losing sides of those conflicts feeling bitter and belittled by the elves. To that end, it is common for some folk to absolutely hate elves interfering in parts of the world beyond their own borders, and outright reject their aid however large or small. That being so, most elves are reclussive, keeping to themselves or their kin when among the other races.

Currently, the issue with the war has lead to some issues. Most of the lords and kings of Men on the western side of Arinoth have been willing to support the Elves, but those nearer to the Eriadran Mountains and allied with the dwarves are more hesitant to give aid. This raises conflict among the lords of Men, as the issue begs to ask if one side of the war doesn't win quickly, then it could last in a stalemate for centuries beyond their lifetimes and that of their offspring, leaving the land covered by war for an age.

See Also: Elf