Demeanour: Wood elves, also known as sylvan elves, are a subrace of elves that live in harmony with nature. They are often associated with forests and other wild areas, and are known for their exceptional skill in archery and their deep connection to the natural world. Wood elves are known for their slender builds, pointed ears, and sharp facial features. They tend to be smaller and lighter than other elves, with a natural grace and agility that allows them to move easily through the forests. In terms of personality, wood elves tend to be reserved and aloof, but they are also fiercely loyal to their friends and allies. They value nature and the natural world above all else, and are often seen as protectors of the forest and its inhabitants.
The Elven appreciation of natural beauty drives them to create works that are not only functional, but beautiful as well. Renowned for their remarkable craftsmanship of items constructed from natural materials, Elvish smiths are meticulous in their trade. As such, the creation of an identical item found among any other race could take infinitely longer to complete. The finished result, however, is truly something to be cherished.
Appearance: Wood Elves average 6’ 0” tall, with females of the race ranging only a few inches shorter. All have very lithe forms with Elven males weighing around 100 pounds. Elves have upswept ears which top off in delicate points. Males of the race are unable to grow beards, and what little body hair they do have is extremely fine. All Elves have finely chiselled features, and this combined with the thinness of their bodies often makes them seem overly delicate.
Lifespan: Easily the longest lived of all the races, Elves usually live to be over 400 years of age, with some instances of Elves who have survived over 600 years or more!
Culture: Elven societies are normally structured closely following the Sylvan culture, but can be found in any culture.
Religion: The Eileryan Faith is polytheistic, with gods and goddesses associated with natural phenomena such as the sun, moon, and seasons, as well as aspects of human life such as war, fertility, and the harvest. The religion includes rituals and ceremonies, such as sacrifices and offerings to the gods, as well as divination and ancestor worship.
The Eileryan Faith is practiced by the Wood elves and the High elves, but their approach to the religion is different. Wood elves have a more animistic approach and focus on ancestor worship with most ceremonies outdoors, while High elves have a more ceremonial approach with a greater emphasis on the study and interpretation of religious texts with worship carried out in temples.
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