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HomelandPennae Angelus; primarily in the seas. |
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CultureAround Varlonan, these are the typical aspects of this race's lifestyle preferences.Weapons: Tridents, nets, and daggers are the preferred weapons of the Water elves, even when they surface. Armor: Typically they do not need armor underwater, and aren't very comfortable with it above water. Currency: Trade is the favored currency of Water elves, because people on the surface have no means of getting some of the plants, shells, and fish that Water elves can. Diet: Omnivore. Underwater, they have access to several different types of aquatic plants and fish. They find the surface-land meats to be very foul tasting and almost always refuse to eat it. They do however love to eat the berries, nuts and herbs of the surface world, almost in the same fervor as the Fae with sugar. Attire: Water elves are not a shy race, and in their underwater world they typically do not wear attire to cover themselves. If attire is worn, it is material of the seas and lakes; from shells, to seaweed, to pearls, to items made only out of scales. Mementos are often worn from mates to symbolize the love they shared for a short time. When they surface, they've learned the rest of the world isn't similar, so they've taken to wearing very very light materials that feel as if they are not even there. Though shoes are found to be awkward and uncomfortable, they will wear them for surface journeys. Environment: Anywhere with deep water, fresh or salty. |
RelationshipsPartners: Water Elves do not settle down, believing that pro-creating is the success to their existence. Since they rarely go to the surface, they almost always breed only among themselves… though it has been known that surfaced Water Elves have mated with humans before returning to their watery home. They do not believe in marriage, and will have many partners in their life, lasting no more than half a year together. Though extremely rare, a Water Elf does sometimes partner for life… but it is looked down on by the society since the pair could only have one pregnant female at a time instead of several.Friends: Anyone. Water Elves attempt to get along with other races as best they can in order to get the knowledge or resources they came to the surface for. Peaceful by nature, Water Elves will often help others just for the sake of being kind. Mermaids especially are a beneficial ally, serving as baby sitters in return for the technology and resources the water elves share from the surface. Foe: Due to their habitat and peaceful natures, they have no natural enemies. Children: Children are the lifeblood of Water Elves, and treated sacredly. The entire society will band together to take care of the children, sharing the responsibilities between each other. Since the adults do not settle down, there are often several females pregnant at the same time by the same male. Territory: Water Elves are a very secluded society, living only with each other and the mermaids. Very rarely does a Water Elf come to the surface lands, since they have cities underwater they live in. Life is peaceful, with no natural enemies or demands for their land and resources. Unfortunately they can run out of supplies, or require new types of knowledge to advance their technology. This is the driving force that makes a Water Elf leave their peaceful world and come to the surface. Not only are they at a disadvantage on land physically, but being away from other cultures puts them behind in newer customs and laws. |
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