Air Elves

a lexica entry by Erling Feuergeist

Alternate Names: Wind Elves, Chaos Elves, Crystal Elves Relations: Origins of Storm Elves, close relatives of the Snow Elves, and therefore also Frost Elves. When coming to higher terrain, such as mountains, or at least large and wide-open plains, one is likely to stumble upon a settlement of Air Elves. However, there are no ancient places or larger cities connected to their kind. Mostly this has its roots in their disliking to any solid building material. Air Elves, looking up to the Angelic Elves, highly appreciate the old ways of adjusting to the flow that they call the river of time. This species fears change less than any other, in fact, they embrace it with whatever may come. At the same time, they are most terrified of restrictions and chains.

General appearance
Air Elves have been around for a long time, though it is difficult to track down for how long exactly. Their appearance alters little from Angelic Elves. They are very elegant, tall, and look almost fragile. Most carry their long hair, white in color, light blue or grey, in loose braids. The eyes are usually white, light grey or a pale blue as well, with a faint glow to them. A preference for fine clothing made out of silk is widely spread, dyed in pastel tones, as well as a passion for loose jewelry that swings with each step and in the wind.

Average life span: roughly 800 to 900 years Average height: m 205cm/6.7ft ; f 197cm/6.5ft

Characteristics
Like a gentle breeze, Air Elves are very calm and soft-spoken. An open mind is a common trait, often rendering them very optimistic, but as they do not voice their own thoughts a lot, they appear secretive and mysterious. The only times one would hear an Air Elf complain would be whilst keeping them underground or in tight and narrow places. However, any stress that piles up, the Air Elves know how to brush off their shoulders with meditation or dancing until they get into a meditative state. Music actually plays a great role in their lives and many Air Elves are bards and musicians, loving old rituals and festivals, a bit as a contrast to their love of change.

Mixed examples of traits people assign to Air Elves are: Affable, calm, discreet, easygoing, fair, generous, gregarious, hospitable, imaginative, mysterious, observant, optimistic, peaceful, pleasant, quiet, refined, tolerant, versatile, wise

Attributes
Benefits:
 * wide and open area +++
 * heights ++
 * storm +

Weaknesses:
 * small, enclosed places - - -
 * underground - -
 * smoke -

Magic
It is said that Air Elves used to wield different Elven Magic abilities a few centuries ago, compared to what they are observed to use nowadays. Rumor has it that any Air Elf is always naturally capable of using illusion magic and levitation, but in modern times, where most of their conversation partners are on the ground, and they wish for other species to learn to adjust to change, they see no point in using these skills. Most observed is the practice of connecting to spirits via meditation, casual Air Magic and Dust Magic. Younger scripts explain how Air Elves benefit from Magic Reflection and Barrier Magic, in order to shield themselves from harm. However, older books and legends describe all forms of magic used by Air Elves, leaving them the probably most capable species when it comes to magic. It is said that they shaped the continents by Mountain Magic, matching the image that Angelic Elves desired, and that Air Elven Conceptual Magic played a great role in history and what others would call destiny.