Elves

Elves
Athalian Elves are the guardians and inhabitants of Sylvernas' largest forest, Athal. For thousands of years, they have dwelled within the boundaries of the forestlands, making a peaceful balance with all their surroundings.

Their height will range from 4'6"- 5'6", weighing from 90-135 pounds. They will typically have hair colors ranging from raven-black, wood-brown, gold-blonde, or burnt-red. White or silver hair is a trait said to be passed down by Unseelie bloodlines, and is very uncommon. Eye colors range from blue to green to forest brown. It is rare to find an elf with gold or silver eyes, since this depicts royal blood.

Elven families are generally very small; they usually only have one child, if any at all. Twins are more than rare, and tend to exist only in the royal bloodlines.

Elven names are usually so long and complex, that members of other races tend to shorten them, or call them by their translated meaning, or even nickname them using names closer to their own language. For example, Elenialathia means 'Star'. Humans may just call her Ela, or those who know elven may call her Star. It is considered very rude for a youngster to call anyone older than them by their shortened name, unless they are given permission to do so.

Last names are either clan names or are passed down to them by the nobles as a sign of respect. They will most likely have translations into the Common Tongue. They are usually words found in nature, like 'Rainfall' or 'Oaksway', which would be common for 'Tyrthar' or 'Saerae'. For example, the bloodline 'Aisylar', or translated to 'Ironhail' was a name given to them during the Sundering, to commend their bravery and power of arms in battle.

An elf's soul name is extremely important to them. It is a name that they receive when they come of age. An elf venturing to seek this name must complete an extraordinary task given to them by an Elder. These tasks can be and usually are dangerou and life-threatening. Once the task is complete, only the Elder who granted them the task, can grant them their name. From the moment the elf hears their name, they are bound to it forever. Elves who accomplished these tasks in their past lives, will remember their names when the time comes. Soulnames are all unique, and are very rare.

__**Stats**__
 * +2 Dexterity, –2 Constitution.
 * Medium: As Medium creatures, elves have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
 * Elf base land speed is 30 feet.
 * Immunity to magic sleep effects, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects
 * Low-Light Vision: An elf can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. She retains the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.
 * Weapon Proficiency: Elves receive the Martial Weapon Proficiency feats for the longsword, rapier, longbow (including composite longbow), and shortbow (including composite shortbow) as bonus feats.
 * +2 racial bonus on [|Listen][|Listen]Listen, [|Search][|Search]Search, and [|Spot][|Spot]Spot checks. An elf who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.
 * Automatic Languages: Common (Sylverna) and Elven (Athalian).
 * Favored Class: [|Wizard][|Wizard]Wizard. A multiclass elf’s wizard class does not count when determining whether she takes an experience point penalty for multiclassing.

(approx. 1 = 7)
 * Ages**

Childhood (0-12) = 0-85 Adolescence (13-17) = 86-120 Adult (18-44) = 121-300 Middle Age (45-59) = 301-400 Old Age (60-89) = 401-600 Venerable (90-130) = 601-900

Elves will usually begin their adventures when they are mature enough to leave their homes (usually 110-120 years of age).