Elves

A mainstay, elves are still the dominant race inhabiting Rune after the velare invasion--though the numbers are slowly evening out. While fairly human in appearance, it's hard not to spot an elf even with their slightly pointed ears hidden from view. The reason, of course, is because it is nearly impossible to have an unattractive elf. The race is known for their grace, elegance, and almost ethereal beauty. Many rumors place the race as being descended from the gods, though if you say this to a god personally they'll probably just laugh at the notion. It can be noted, however, that the elves have an exceptionally long lifespan. They age like most other races until their adult years, after which their aging slows to approximately ten human years per century of life, until they reach old age and began to age more rapidly again.

There is a widely known stereotype amongst the humans of Rune that the elves are a bunch of nature-lovers, but the fact remains this is simply untrue. The elves have as varying existences as any human does, and there is no predisposition into a particularly natural habitat. Indeed, there is a large clan far to the east of Midgard known for their stunning stone architecture and vivid artwork. Just as many elves may form a coastal seaside community as would gather high up in the rocky mountains, and it's doubtful many would find the idea of a treetop village very enticing.

There are certain things the elves generally find a calling towards, however. Many elves study martial arts or some other form of fluid exercise, such as archery. Fencing is also a widely practiced past-time; indeed any form of swift, light-footed swordplay is quite common among elven villages. A fair amount of the elves also find themselves touched by the streams of magic and mana flowing through the world, and follow this course of action as well. Still, it is not found within a majority of the people.