Elf

Elf.
Elves are the result of inter-breeding between the Children of Korvannon, Kerra, Korrigan, and Karria - the lesser Aelfar - mingling with the Giants and their descendants, the humans. Elf is a term that applies to all of the clans, but in the eyes of most Elves, it is derogatory and they prefer to use their clan to distinct themselves. The main clans are: Woodfolk, children of Korvannon and Kerra, found mainly in densely wooded areas. Mountainfolk, children of Kerra and Korrigan, found mainly in mountainous areas. Lostfolk, children of Korvannon and Karria, wanderers with no preferred home.

Because they are most commonly found amongst humans, the Lostfolk are considered common Elves and are harder to distinct from humans in some cases due to many human-elf relationships down the centuries. This is only strengthened by a ritual known by all Elves that the Lostfolk use more often than others. This ritual, known as the Ancestor's Gift, is simple - the Elf who wishes to become mortal must either erect or travel to a shrine devoted to their ancestor, offer up an object they cherished closely in their Elven life, and recount the object's emotional value and meaning for two nights. If their ancestor is sure that the item is truly valuable to their descendant and that they truly mean to give it up, then it will be replaced by a single flower. This flower must then be ground into a powder and drank in a tea. The Elf will pass out and remain comatose for a night. If they were not truly sincere in their want to become mortal, they will die, but if they are, they awake mortal. Their appearance does not change - they still retain their Elven looks - but that they lived will make it clear the ritual was a success, as will the following years as they age on par with humans of their physical age.