::: ELVES ::: Elves tend to be somewhat shorter and slimmer than normal humans. Their features are finely chiselled and delicate, and they speak in melodic tones. Although they appear fragile and weak, as a race they are quick and strong. Elves often live to be over 1,200 years old, although long before this time they feel compelled to depart the realms of men and mortals. Where they go is uncertain, but it is an undeniable urge of their race. Elves are often considered frivolous and aloof. In fact, they are not, although humans often find their personalities impossible to fathom. They concern themselves with natural beauty, dancing and singing, unless necessity dictates otherwise. They are not fond of ships or mines, but enjoy growing and gazing at the open sky. Even though elves tend toward haughtiness and arrogance at times, they regard their friends and associates as equals. They do not make friends easily, but a friend (or enemy) is never forgotten. They prefer to distance themselves from humans, have little love for dwarves, and hate the evil denizens of the woods. Their humour is clever, as are their songs and poetry. Elves are brave but never foolhardy. They eat sparingly; they drink mead and wine, but seldom to excess. While they find well-wrought jewellery a pleasure to behold, they are not overly interested in money or gain. They find magic and swordplay (or a refined combat art) fascinating. If they have a weakness it lines in these interests. Over all the elvish races, these notes best describe the high elf, the most common and abundant of the elvish races. ::: Other Subraces ::: Grey Elf, Wood Elf, Wild Elf, Dark Elf (Drow), Sea Elf ::: Other Help Topics ::: See also: help grey elf, wood elf, dark elf