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{{Infobox race | {{Infobox race | ||
| title = Sun Elf | | title = Sun Elf | ||
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| mature_age = 150 years | | mature_age = 150 years | ||
| mature_size = 1.75 - 2.20 m<br>(5′9′′ - 7′30′′) | | mature_size = 1.75 - 2.20 m<br>(5′9′′ - 7′30′′) | ||
}} | }}<blockquote>''<small>'''Note:''' The Sun Elves are considered a lost or extinct civilization. While their descendants, such as the Ash Elves, still carry fragments of their legacy, Sun Elves should not be used as a playable race by new characters.</small>''</blockquote>The '''Sun Elves''' (''Aurenai''), now were an ancient and influential elven [[Alathra:Races|minor race]] originating from the legendary continent of [[Aurel]]. Known for their mastery of solar magic, monumental architecture, and celestial philosophy, Sun Elves were once considered the pinnacle of elven civilization. Their culture emphasized structure, harmony, and intellectual refinement, and played a central role in shaping ancient magical traditions across Alathra. | ||
The '''Sun Elves''' (''Aurenai'') were an ancient and influential elven | |||
Sun Elves were characterized by their luminous appearance, philosophical disposition, and strong affinity for solar cycles and elemental light. They were typically more reserved and formal than other elves, often assuming roles as scholars, architects, and ritual leaders. Though their civilization is now lost, their influence remains deeply embedded in many surviving elven and human traditions. | Sun Elves were characterized by their luminous appearance, philosophical disposition, and strong affinity for solar cycles and elemental light. They were typically more reserved and formal than other elves, often assuming roles as scholars, architects, and ritual leaders. Though their civilization is now lost, their influence remains deeply embedded in many surviving elven and human traditions. | ||
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* '''Sun Elves''': A term used by scholars and historians to distinguish this lineage from other elven groups. | * '''Sun Elves''': A term used by scholars and historians to distinguish this lineage from other elven groups. | ||
* '''Aurenai''': The original endonym used within their society, derived from ''aur-'' (light/sun) + ''-enai'' (people). | * '''Aurenai''': The original endonym used within their society, derived from ''aur-'' (light/sun) + ''-enai'' (people). | ||
== Physical Traits == | == Physical Traits == | ||
Sun Elves exhibit a number of distinguishing features | Sun Elves exhibit a number of distinguishing features. | ||
* '''Skin tones''': Pale gold, ivory, or warm tan, often with a subtle inner glow. | * '''Skin tones''': Pale gold, ivory, or warm tan, often with a subtle inner glow. | ||
* '''Eyes''': Bright amber, pale blue, or white-gold; often appear to reflect sunlight. | * '''Eyes''': Bright amber, pale blue, or white-gold; often appear to reflect sunlight. | ||
* '''Hair''': Ranges from platinum and gold to auburn and copper; commonly worn long and adorned with woven metallic threads or diadems. | * '''Hair''': Ranges from platinum and gold to auburn and copper; commonly worn long and adorned with woven metallic threads or diadems. | ||
* '''Posture''': Upright and elegant, with a slow, deliberate mode of movement. | * '''Posture''': Upright and elegant, with a slow, deliberate mode of movement. | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200"> | |||
File:Alathra Sun Elves 4.png|Sun Elf Princess Portrait | |||
File:Alathra Sun Elves 5.png|Sun Elf Prince Portrait | |||
File:Alathra Sun Elves 1.png|Male Sun Elf Portrait | |||
File:Alathra Sun Elves 3.png|Male Summer Sun Elf Portrait | |||
File:Alathra Sun Elves 2.png|Female Summer Sun Elf Portrait | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Homeland == | |||
The Sun Elves originated from Aurel, a mythologized continent described in ancient texts as a land of golden cities, endless sunlight, and harmonious magical order. Aurel was believed to be aligned with solar movements, its temples and towers designed to channel radiant energy at precise celestial intervals. | |||
Little knowledge remains of Aurel—whether the continent sank, was destroyed, or was sealed away remains a matter of speculation. For many Aurelian-descended cultures, Aurel exists more as a spiritual ideal than a historical location, often referenced in ceremony, architecture, and metaphysical theory. | |||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
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== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Although the civilization of Aurel has vanished, the legacy of the Sun Elves continues through their descendants—most notably the Ash Elves of Verokuna—as well as through surviving texts, architecture, and magical practices scattered across Alathra. In scholarly and religious circles, Aurel is still invoked as a symbol of enlightened order, and the Aurenai are regarded as a formative influence on elven culture throughout the world. | Although the civilization of Aurel has vanished, the legacy of the Sun Elves continues through their descendants—most notably the Ash Elves of Verokuna—as well as through surviving texts, architecture, and magical practices scattered across Alathra. In scholarly and religious circles, Aurel is still invoked as a symbol of enlightened order, and the Aurenai are regarded as a formative influence on elven culture throughout the world. | ||
In many traditions, the return or rediscovery of Aurel is prophesied as a sign of cosmic renewal. | |||