Elves

There are three Elven Nations: High Elves, Plains Elves, and Wood Elves. In the Second Era, a great war broke out between the Plains Elves and the Kingdom of Eradine. As Eradine expanded their settlements to the north, the Plains Elves feared for their security and squirmeshes broke out between the two nations. Matters escalated and the High Elves were dragged into the fight on the side of the Elven brothers after Eradine became more aggressive and viewed all non-human nations as threats. A peace was brokered after years of war when it appeared Eradine could no longer advance north without great loss from the Plains Elves raiders while the Plains did not have the sophisticated military to gain ground against the human armies. The peace was welcomed by the High Elves, though the Wood Elves have sealed themselves off from outside world in the Western Woods.

In the years following the War, relations have normalized between the races and trade continues to be a leading cause of interaction between the races. Officially, relations have normalized, but there are still strong pockets of racial resentment and distrust found on all sides.

Each nation of elf has their own language, though there are similarities as if they deviated from the same parent language.

High Elves

North of the Plains, the High Elves live in a great city, Buyan. High Elves tend to be slightly shorter than humans with pale features and fair skin and eye shades. They are ruled by a theocratic matriarch, but a counsel of highborn families also influence the decisions in Buyan. These families are not 'nobles' in the sense that they hold title over any specific lands or independently control any military force per se, but the role of counselor is reserved for only the most long-established and respected families in society. Known as a calm and prudent people, the High Elves generally enjoy good relations with other races though on a individual/personal level they are often viewed as distant and cold.

Though High Elves venerate all gods, they have the tendency to hold Zirnitra (Goddess of Knowledge and Magic) above all as their patron goddess. This does not prevent High Elves from being priests of other gods.

Ability Traits remain the same as in the PHB with the following exceptions:

- Age:  High Elves live longer than humans, up to 200 years.

- Fey Ancestry:  Advantage on savings throws versus being charmed, no immunity against sleep

- Trance:  This has been eliminated, High Elves sleep like other races

- Elf Weapon Training:  Shortbows and longbows only

Plains Elves

The Plains Elves rule the flatlands directly north of Eradine. They are a loose collection of tribes that vary from sedentary agricultural societies to nomadic hunters who follow the great herds on their migrations. There is no one ruler of all the Plains Elves; there isn't even a representative counsel to guide the relations of the tribes. All Plains Elves share certain characteristics despite the differences in their native tribes. Taller than humans and with dark skin and dark features, Plains Elves tend to be of slighter build than humans.

Due to the hardships involved with living on the Plains, the Plains Elves tend to be hardier than their High Elf brethren. From a young age, Plains Elves are taught to ride, hunt, and other survival skills that are necessary in the deceptively harsh northern plains. Hunting is viewed as a sacred practice by Plains Elves and as such, their hunting practices have provided an almost innate ability to be tacticians and strategists.

They tend to follow the god Veles (God of War, Tempest, the Hunt). They also venerate other gods, it is uncommon to see a Plains Elf priest of a god other than Veles.

Ability Traits remain the same as in the PHB with the following exceptions:

- Age:  Plains Elves age the same as humans

- Fey Ancestry:  No bonus

- Trance:  Plains Elves sleep like other races

- Weapon/Armor Training: Hide & Leather armor; shortbow, javelin, spear, lance

- Proficiency:  Animal handling, advantage when dealing with horses

- Only Plains Elves can be Totem Barbarians