Elves

Generally less widespread than humans, elves can still be found in many places of the world.

Due to their natural magical affinity, they are quick to adapt to their surroundings and within a few generations a population can be seen taking on traits that help them blend and survive in their surroundings.

Their magical affinity also grants them long life, many do not feel the affects of old age until they reach at least eight years old and go on to live until they are 160, though some have reached two hundred years old (and sometimes a bit longer than that).

Their long lives have slowed down their reproductive cycle a bit and that coupled with the sheer amount of magic that goes into an elven pregnacy makes it a long ordeal lasting a shade under two years. (Explanation for why elves don't get many kids and so don't rule everything by sheer numbers, may change it up?)

Appearance
Generally taller than humans, elves possess a graceful, slender physique that is accentuated by their long, pointed ears. It is a mistake, however, to consider them weak or feeble, as the thin limbs of an elf can contain surprising power. Their eyes are wide and almond-shaped, and filled with large, vibrantly colored pupils.

The coloration of elves as a whole varies wildly, and is much more diverse than that of human populations. However, as their coloration often matches their surroundings, the elves of a single community usually appear quite similar.

Forest-dwelling elves often have variations of green, brown, and tan in their hair, eye, and skin tones while city dwelling elves tend to have much fairer skin tones, blonde hair, and grey or blue eyes. Elves in other regions of the world can vary wildly in appearance based on locale.

While elven clothing often plays off the beauty of the natural world, those elves who live in urban environments are quick to adopt the latest fashions and sometimes put their own twist on it.

Elves in Lu Arla
Most elves in Lu Arla are of the city dwelling type with the remainder being of the forest dwelling type. The majority of them live in Calenleuthil though some call Greenvale, Tir na Nog, or occasionally Freehold home.