Elves

Elves are a humanoid race renowned for their grace and mastery of magic and weapons such as the sword and bow. Becoming physically mature by the age of 25 and emotionally mature at around 125 they are also famously long-lived, capable of living more than half a millennium and remaining physically youthful. Possessed of innate beauty and easy gracefulness, they are viewed as both wondrous and haughty by other races; however, their natural detachment is seen by some as introversion or xenophobia. wikipedia

~4000 I. A.
The Arch Elves of Yarra were once the masters of all the land. They ruled from magnificently crafted coumnic buildings, reminiscent of the Ancient Greeks of Earth. As the younger races matured and grew in power, the Elves were slowly usurped. Losing ground every year, the bulk of the elves were slowly relocated north into the Scandin Tundra.

~2000 I.A.
After some two millennia, the elves were all but gone from Yarra. At least, this is how it appeared! The elves are in fact hiding out on the Ferrial Peninsula - unknown to the other civilizations whose memories are short and have all but forgotten their previous rulers.

Now
Not much has changed since the elves retreated. Elvish peoples and half races are semi-rare throughout, although they are most common on Mesis. They are cool and calm, often too much to integrate properly into the mixed societies common across Yarra.

Traits
The elves are known for their calm, dependable nature, and serene beauty. They make excellent archers and survivalists. In addition, they are famed and adored for their bardic aptitude - none can play the flute as an elf; none can match the vocal range of an elf.

Ferriall Elves
The majority of elves were forced from main circulation and hid out in the woodlands of Ferriall. These elves are the last remnants of the once-great empire. They hide in their tranquil forest realm, encouraging the growth of the trees and plants which lend themselves to hiding the elves treetop homes. They retain the abilities of mainland elves - being beautiful artists, and excelling in the dexterous martial arts. After millennia of talking with and growth amongst the trees of Ferriall, they have developed techniques and magics to aid their interaction with nature and the elements.