![]() Both traditions of arcane and divine magic were highly encouraged and those who partook in either were pushed to expand the knowledge of their race. Moon elves, like other elves, loved the learning and use of magic, in whatever form it took. Magic and religion Ī cloaked moon elf wizard from the Spine of the World. However, most moon elves did not keep mounts, feeling it important to walk on their own two feet. Many also formed close bonds with self-aware creatures, such as blink dogs, pegasi, unicorns, or dragonnes. Moon elves were fond of keeping pets, in particular, such animals as cats, dogs, falcons, or other hunting partners. Tattoos were not unheard of amongst moon elves and were frequently worn, though it was not an ingrained part of their culture. Most moon elves wore their hair in braids or ponytails, decorated with wires or beads. Moon elven clothing was often flashy in other ways, however, with bright colors popular amongst moon elves who felt comfortably at rest and away from danger. Like most elves, moon elves preferred clothing of simple design but exquisite making, using the finest textiles and most beautiful weaving designs available but typically making simple cuts and measurements, finding showy flourishes unnecessary. Similarly, drinking and reveling was an important part of moon elven culture. For entertainment, moon elves preferred to gamble, taking little risks as part of the fun. Moon elves were themselves very fond of art and had both a strong bardic tradition and a history of painting and sculpting. Generally, moon elves took things with little gravity, instead taking joy in the simple things of life, a trend that their music and art reflected, which were more often joyous than solemn. Some might also become, later in life, arcane archers or bladesingers and during the organization's existence, many also felt a calling to the way of the Harpers. Those who did turn to an adventurer's lifestyle commonly embraced the musical path of a bard the martial lifestyle of a fighter, ranger, or rogue or studied to become wizards. Because moon elves had an innate sense of altruism and good will to others, most moon elven adventurers were heroes, rather than villains, though both existed. Altogether, moon elves were individualistic and most believed sincerely that each person could make a difference in the world, for better or worse. After all, moon elves were innately a race driven by wanderlust and the desire to learn or do good. It was not uncommon for a moon elf to take on the life of an adventurer. However, even in dark times, moon elves tended to find something to brighten them up, a quality that could be valuable for maintaining morale. Like other elves, moon elves made sure that nearly all of their members were trained to wield a weapon and many also had some small skill in magic. Īlthough often light-hearted and at ease, moon elves could leap to action if danger came around. Wherever they lived, moon elves were unassuming, with homes that were humble, if comfortable. Most moon elves organized themselves into groups of a dozen extended families or so, each ruled democratically, although often with de facto leaders whose say held more weight than anyone else's, an individual most often respected for either their age or their martial skill. Moon elves were generally comfortable living amongst other elves, particularly sun elves, as well as gnomes, humans, or halflings. ![]() Moon elven society was often loosely organized and few moon elves stayed in one place for more than a season or two, preferring a nomadic lifestyle. ![]() Moon elves, rather than feeling that interaction outside of their race diminished or weakened them, believed that interacting with other races, humans in particular, was the best way to spread the values of the Tel-quessir races, thereby strengthening their culture. This extroverted quality was part of the reason why moon elves got along uncommonly well with other races and had come to the conclusion that the N-Tel-Quess were not necessarily as foolhardy or unworthy as their brethren might think. Moon elves longed to be on the road, traveling and exploring the untamed wilderness that lay between cities and nations. Of all the elven races, moon elves were the most impulsive, with a strong distaste for complacency or isolation. Male moon elves were typically taller than females. All exhibited a characteristic best described as golden flecks speckled through the iris. Moon elf eyes, like those of other elves, were very commonly green, although some were blue as well. Moon elf hair was commonly black, blue, or silvery white, although human-like colors were heard of as well, though very rare. Moon elf skin was pale, often with an icy blue hue. Like all elves, the Teu-tel-quessir were tall, close to humans in height, but more slender and beautiful.
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