Archlord X: The Chronicles - Moonelf Race

MOONELF Race

OUTLINE

The MoonElves are a race that was considered once Elves but have grown to be mutated through their use of the dark spirits. Once among three of the great elf races that inhabited the Nordenland throughout the 2nd period, these were the very first race to fall within the Great War. Due to this devastating war the majority of the male population were annihilated, several where able to escape and with the women hide themselves from the outside world in the shadows. As time went on the ladies took it upon themselves to exchange a mans position and learnt to master the fine arts of hunting and magic. The few remaining men were banished from combat, as they were to precious an investment. Via a cruel twist of fate the remaining men only seem able to produce more women. Thus the MoonElves were forced to step using their shadowy world and begin exploring for additional breeding options, which is how they came into existence known through the Orc and Human. They were so ashamed of this action that they made a decision to hide themselves in the dark for hundreds of years, only revealing themselves once their land was invaded by the Orc and Human.

APPEARANCE

The MoonElves have very slender figures with tall, sharp ears, much sharper than other Elves. This can be a direct result of their aggressive and lean upbringing. Soft and supple skin ensures they are very prone to bruising and scars, which are often displayed as tattoos and shown off with pride.

PERSONALITY

The MoonElves collective personality has evolved over time, driven by their many years of isolation. Arrogance and stubborn behavior are typical traits of the MoonElves, as is their contempt for other races. Upon finally revealing themselves their obstinate nature caused much friction, often sparking inter-racial wars. Over the years the MoonElves have calmed down significantly like a society and also have even extended their warmth with other races, gaining respect along the way. Remarkable ability to handle light knives and bows is revered throughout the continent, with many other races risking life and limb looking for a Moon Elf knife master from whom they are able to gain great knowledge. The MoonElves nocturnal habits have also were built with a direct effect on their development, mastering the art of tracking, they are able to now stalk anything across vast distances, often with hardly any information to go on. Despite their magnificent appearance, the MoonElves can be quick to anger, and people who in incur their wrath should be fearful.

SOCIETY

The MoonElf society is extremely structured with distinctive class divides that rarely change, even when groups independent of the central population are formed. Progression in the social hierarchy is rare and infrequent whereas moving down is much more common. The cheapest class is often referred to as “Lesser Moon Elves” and is the 2nd largest class in MoonElf society. This section of society is largely made up of slave elves, who’s main role would be to mine for materials, this labor intensive role implies that these Elves are cursed having a life time of under 500 years. The Midi MoonElf would be the largest MoonElf class and make up a really large and powerful force, especially sometimes of war. The majority of these Elves work in manufacturing and construction as well as having responsibility for gathering water and food. The truly amazing MoonElves are the highest class in MoonElf society which is made up of society leaders, those who direct wars, dictate social structure and oversee the MoonElf culture. Through many years of selective breeding, this elite class has come to be known as the Prim MoonElf. This is actually the highest class and is solely made up of elders, wise old MoonElves who have a large number of knowledge and experience. 

EDUCATION

MoonElves operate a survival from the fittest approach, using the weaker aspects of MoonElf society aggressively weeded out. When MoonElves reach 50 (10 years in Human years) they face an ability test whose results determine their entry into society, i.e. will they enter in the same level as their parents, or be demoted.

BELIEF

According to Elf’s traditions, they worship the power of Spirits thoroughly. They could transform their health through dark magic, but this process is just employed for their survival. They've the best faith within the Spirits of all the other races within the continent. 

RESIDENCE

Many years ago, the MoonElf civilization could be found perching in treetops in dense forests, however, forced out of Nordeland, shelter was discovered in caves. Soon growing tired of cave dwelling, they go about constructing housing and villages. The majorities of MoonElf houses have 2 floors and are very elaborate in design. They are built upwards rather than outwards, echoing back to their treetop living past.

EATING HABITS

MoonElves exist on a diet not dissimilar towards the Humans; however, they use various herbs and mushrooms, lethal with other races in Chantra. This, along with their terribly uncivilized diet plan helps to ensure that MoonElves often eat in isolation.

COSTUMES

Clothing and appearance are vitally important to MoonElf culture. They take great pride in all that they wear as well as their clothing is designed to attract attention from others, which MoonElves acquire, immense pleasure from. Their elaborate designs include plenty of color as well as reveal plenty of flesh, that is extremely popular within MoonElf culture. A lot importance is positioned on MoonElf clothing that MoonElves discovered to be wearing clothes above their station face severe punishment and ultimately death.

PUNISHMENTS

MoonElves place an enormous amount of importance on maintaining their social structure and destroying the category is viewed as the biggest sin of all. Love, which transcends throughout the classes, is forbidden and people experiencing such feelings will face the death penalty. Although it is very rare in MoonElf culture for crimes such as murder and theft to happen, it is almost impossible to avoid punishment once MoonElves have been shown to have acted by doing so. The death penalty is the most severe punishment, then imprisonment and whipping.

DEFENSE

The MoonElf focus is currently towards the East along its border using the North. Here they live a peaceful existence alongside Orcs. They continue to be an arrogant and proud society but have been forced to learn how to tolerate outsiders to guarantee their own long-term survival.

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