Elves

Elves (also called Wood Elves to distinguish the original race from subraces) are a humanoid race originating on Equis.

Description
Elves are lithe humanoids with fair skin and light eyes. Their hair tends to be lighter as well, and can include shades of light blue or green. Their appearance is most notable for their pointed ears and lack of facial hair.

Personality
Elves pride themselves on their calmness and rationality, and also on their wisdom. Other races often perceive them as arrogant or self-assured.

Combat
In battle, most elves generally prefer speed and stealth to brute force. They are commonly trained and skilled with bows (particularly long bows) and fast, single-edged weapons like scimitars.

Society
For the most part, elven society is fairly egalitarian, and elves normally strive towards relative harmony with each other and their environment. For this reason, they tend to live in areas of great natural life (normally forests) and build temporary dwellings with minimal impact on their surroundings and rely on hunting and gathering more than farming. Most elves are thus nomadic forest-dwellers, giving rise to their alternate name, "wood elves."

History
Elves were created early in Equis' history. They originate from the White Wood, which still has the highest concentration of their race in the world.

Notable Elves

 * Winnael, a High Shaman of the White Wood during the Age of Magic who discovered rune-carving