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Subraces

The elves were a single race when they were a part of the Conclave. When they left the different rulers of the elves took their contingent of the race to different forests, causing the split into the four subraces known in Cimmeria today, High Elf, Dark Elf, Wood Elf, and Wild Elf.

High Elves: High Elves are on the taller end of the elf height spectrum. They typically have blonde, brown, or auburn hair. Their eyes are usually green or amber. High Elves are experienced users of abjuration magic, often learning a few minor protective spells and wards at a young age. They are adept at fighting goblins and orcs due to their proximity to the Orc and Hobgoblin Lands. Many High Elves choose magic as their defensive tool, but those who use weapons specialize in the bow and arrow or dual wielding swords. The High Elf combat style was refined into the way of the ranger and taught to outsiders after the Dragon War. High Elves are friendly towards the other races, but few non elves are allowed into the heart of Valor’s Forest where the High Elves make their home. High Elves are ruled by a council of elders.

Dark Elves: Dark Elves have jet black skin and white hair. Their eye color spans the whole range of colors with red, purple, orange, and blue being the most common. Dark Elves are taught to use illusion and necromancy magic from a young age and all are capable of a few simple spells.
Events in recent history initiated many radical changes in Dark Elf society. A civil war saw the rise of Queen Medrika, replacing Croshan, the original King of the Dark Elves. Medrika brought a dominating matriarchal culture and a strong connection to spiders. After Medrika’s ascension Xorian vampires invaded the Dark Elf kingdom. Many Dark Elves were kidnapped and forced into slavery on the surface to Xorian overlords. This bondage continued until the fall of the Xorian Empire. The Dark Elves are now repopulating the Underdark and their ancestral homeland of Whitewood Forest. Queen Medrika still rules her people and plots revenge against all those who have wronged her.

Wood Elves: Wood Elves are a captivating and enchanting people. Their eye color is always an earthy hue ranging from orange to green. Wood Elf hair is often red or brown. They have a particular talent for enchantment and nature magic. This magic allows them to manipulate plant life, communicate with animals, and even control the elements to a degree. Their spells are typically gentle and harmonious, enhancing the natural world around them rather than bending it to their will. The most famous Wood Elf magician is Bigby the Dragon War Hero. His magic altered the home of the Wood Elves, causing it to grow faster than woodcutters could cut it down. Because of his ensorcellment, the forest is now known as Bigby’s Forest.
Wood Elves have a deep-seated appreciation for craftsmanship and artistry, particularly in the realms of cooking and tailoring. Their role as chefs is not merely about sustenance but is an art form. They have a knack for creating dishes that are both visually stunning and delightful to the palate, often using ingredients that they gather themselves from the wild. Their cooking is celebrated for its ability to harmonize flavors and bring out the best in the natural ingredients they use.
Tailoring is another area where Wood Elves excel. Their garments are not just clothing but are woven with intricate patterns and enchantments that often reflect their natural surroundings. These clothes are both practical and beautiful, blending seamlessly with the environment and providing protection and comfort. The Wood Elves’ expertise in tailoring also includes the creation of items like cloaks and robes that have magical properties, such as enhancing stealth or providing camouflage.

Wild Elf: The scholars of Cimmeria know little of Wild Elves. Records from before the Dragon War indicate they were excellent hunters and masters of transformation magic. After the Dragon War they disappeared into isolationist societies. Some Wild Elf communities have experienced no peaceful contact with the outside world for centuries. Wild Elves are known to reside in Robber’s Forest and on Elf Isle. The Elves of Robber’s Forest seems to allow others to enter, but the only sign that elves inhabit the woods is the occasional glimpse of someone running through the trees or a lost arrow found hidden under bushes. The Elves of Elf Isle are certainly there, but they are also certain to kill any foreigner that enters their woods.