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The '''Ash Elves''' (''Zaurenai'') are a subrace of elves directly descended from the [[Sun Elves]] of [[Aurel]], a legendary civilization of High Elves renowned for its mastery of solar magic, radiant architecture, and celestial philosophy. Following the fall of Aurel, a portion of its survivors migrated to Alathra's volcanic regions and gradually adapted into what are now recognized as the Ash Elves—an independent elven culture defined by ~~endurance~~, ~~memory~~, and ~~elemental precision~~.

{{Infobox race

| title = Ash Elf

| major = y

| image = Dark_Elf.png

| caption = Example appearance

| lifespan = 400 years (800)

| mature_age = 80 years

| mature_size = 1.75 - 2.20 m<br>(5′9′′ - 7′30′′)

}}

The '''Ash Elves''' (''Zaurenai'') are a subrace of elves directly descended from the [[Sun Elves]] of [[Aurel]], a legendary civilization of High Elves renowned for its mastery of solar magic, radiant architecture, and celestial philosophy. Following the fall of Aurel, a portion of its survivors migrated to Alathra's volcanic regions and gradually adapted into what are now recognized as the Ash Elves—an independent elven culture defined by elemental resilience, ancestral preservation, and fire-bound tradition.

~~Today, the~~ Ash Elves~~, also known as Fire Elves,~~ are ~~based primarily in~~ the ~~continent~~ of ~~[[Verokuna]]~~, ~~a land~~ shaped by ~~volcanic activity, basalt fields, and ash winds~~. ~~Known~~ for their refined ~~connection to~~ fire~~, deep ancestral traditions~~, and ~~resilience in extreme environments, they are widely regarded as one of the most disciplined~~ and ~~enigmatic elven subraces~~.

Ash Elves are among the tallest of the elven subraces, with complexions ranging from bronze to soot-grey, and features shaped by generations of life in geothermal environments. They are known for their architectural ingenuity in hostile climates, refined command of fire and solar magic, and ceremonial society built on memory and oath.

Culturally, Ash Elves retain many Aurelian traits—discipline, artistry, and philosophical rigor—but with a greater emphasis on continuity and control. While other elves often become detached or apolitical with age, Ash Elves place deep importance on lineage, ritual, and the written memory.

Ash Elves reside primarily on the volcanic continent of [[Verokuna]], an archipelago of active calderas and ashlands in eastern Alathra. Though seen by outsiders as austere or secretive, they are regarded as one of the most intellectually and magically advanced elven lineages.

== Etymology ==

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== Homeland ==

The Ash Elves reside ~~primarily~~ on the continent of Verokuna, a ~~geologically unstable~~ region ~~characterized by basalt plains~~, ~~active calderas~~, and ~~obsidian formations~~. The name ''Verokuna'' is derived from ~~their~~ own language:<blockquote>'''ve-rokh-uná'''

The Ash Elves reside on the continent of Verokuna, located in the eastern reaches of Alathra. Verokuna is a volcanic archipelago composed of multiple fragmented landmasses formed by ancient tectonic activity. The region contains at least six active volcanoes, with networks of lava flows, magma basins, and collapsed calderas shaping much of the terrain.

The name ''Verokuna'' is derived from the Ash Elves’ own language:<blockquote>'''ve-rokh-uná'''

''(ve) = land | (rokh) = lava/volcano | (uná) = vow, exile, or breath''

'''Translation:''' ''Land of the Lava-Exiled''</blockquote>Verokuna’s harsh climate is defined by constant heat, ash winds, and fluctuating seismic activity. Despite its hostility, it serves as both a geographic homeland and a symbolic crucible in which the Ash Elves have preserved and refined their traditions. Settlements are often built into volcanic rock formations, using materials such as obsidian, basalt, blackstone, and deepslate, with thick walls and sloped designs engineered to resist tremors and ashfall.

~~''(ve) = land | (rokh) = lava/volcano | (uná) = vow/exile/breath''~~

In addition to its volcanic terrain, Verokuna is home to several endemic species, including:

~~'''Translation:''' ''Land~~ of ~~the Lava-Exiled''</blockquote>Verokuna is both a geographic and symbolic homeland~~, ~~representing their transformation~~ from the ~~Aurelian lineage into a culture adapted to fire, loss~~, and ~~permanence. Settlements~~ in ~~Verokuna are typically constructed from obsidian, basalt, deepslate, and blackstone, with thick walls designed to withstand the heat and the strong ash storms~~.

* Magma Cubes and Striders, which are often treated as omens or elemental guardians in Ash Elven folklore.

* A heat-adapted breed of Mooshroom, believed to have migrated from the mycelial islands north of the continent. These creatures have developed mycothermal resistance, and are now considered semi-domesticated in many Ash Elven communities.

== Physical Traits ==

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-The '''Ash Elves''' (''Zaurenai'') are a subrace of elves directly descended from the [[Sun Elves]] of [[Aurel]], a legendary civilization of High Elves renowned for its mastery of solar magic, radiant architecture, and celestial philosophy. Following the fall of Aurel, a portion of its survivors migrated to Alathra's volcanic regions and gradually adapted into what are now recognized as the Ash Elves—an independent elven culture defined by endurance, memory, and elemental precision.
+{{Infobox race
+| title = Ash Elf
+| major = y
+| image = Dark_Elf.png
+| caption = Example appearance
+| lifespan = 400 years (800)
+| mature_age = 80 years
+| mature_size = 1.75 - 2.20 m<br>(5′9′′ - 7′30′′)
+}}
+The '''Ash Elves''' (''Zaurenai'') are a subrace of elves directly descended from the [[Sun Elves]] of [[Aurel]], a legendary civilization of High Elves renowned for its mastery of solar magic, radiant architecture, and celestial philosophy. Following the fall of Aurel, a portion of its survivors migrated to Alathra's volcanic regions and gradually adapted into what are now recognized as the Ash Elves—an independent elven culture defined by elemental resilience, ancestral preservation, and fire-bound tradition.
-Today, the Ash Elves, also known as Fire Elves, are based primarily in the continent of [[Verokuna]], a land shaped by volcanic activity, basalt fields, and ash winds. Known for their refined connection to fire, deep ancestral traditions, and resilience in extreme environments, they are widely regarded as one of the most disciplined and enigmatic elven subraces.
+Ash Elves are among the tallest of the elven subraces, with complexions ranging from bronze to soot-grey, and features shaped by generations of life in geothermal environments. They are known for their architectural ingenuity in hostile climates, refined command of fire and solar magic, and ceremonial society built on memory and oath.
+Culturally, Ash Elves retain many Aurelian traits—discipline, artistry, and philosophical rigor—but with a greater emphasis on continuity and control. While other elves often become detached or apolitical with age, Ash Elves place deep importance on lineage, ritual, and the written memory.
+Ash Elves reside primarily on the volcanic continent of [[Verokuna]], an archipelago of active calderas and ashlands in eastern Alathra. Though seen by outsiders as austere or secretive, they are regarded as one of the most intellectually and magically advanced elven lineages.
 == Etymology ==
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 == Homeland ==
-The Ash Elves reside primarily on the continent of Verokuna, a geologically unstable region characterized by basalt plains, active calderas, and obsidian formations. The name ''Verokuna'' is derived from their own language:<blockquote>'''ve-rokh-uná'''
+The Ash Elves reside on the continent of Verokuna, located in the eastern reaches of Alathra. Verokuna is a volcanic archipelago composed of multiple fragmented landmasses formed by ancient tectonic activity. The region contains at least six active volcanoes, with networks of lava flows, magma basins, and collapsed calderas shaping much of the terrain.
+The name ''Verokuna'' is derived from the Ash Elves’ own language:<blockquote>'''ve-rokh-uná'''
+''(ve) = land | (rokh) = lava/volcano | (uná) = vow, exile, or breath''
+'''Translation:''' ''Land of the Lava-Exiled''</blockquote>Verokuna’s harsh climate is defined by constant heat, ash winds, and fluctuating seismic activity. Despite its hostility, it serves as both a geographic homeland and a symbolic crucible in which the Ash Elves have preserved and refined their traditions. Settlements are often built into volcanic rock formations, using materials such as obsidian, basalt, blackstone, and deepslate, with thick walls and sloped designs engineered to resist tremors and ashfall.
-''(ve) = land | (rokh) = lava/volcano | (uná) = vow/exile/breath''
+In addition to its volcanic terrain, Verokuna is home to several endemic species, including:
-'''Translation:''' ''Land of the Lava-Exiled''</blockquote>Verokuna is both a geographic and symbolic homeland, representing their transformation from the Aurelian lineage into a culture adapted to fire, loss, and permanence. Settlements in Verokuna are typically constructed from obsidian, basalt, deepslate, and blackstone, with thick walls designed to withstand the heat and the strong ash storms.
+* Magma Cubes and Striders, which are often treated as omens or elemental guardians in Ash Elven folklore.
+* A heat-adapted breed of Mooshroom, believed to have migrated from the mycelial islands north of the continent. These creatures have developed mycothermal resistance, and are now considered semi-domesticated in many Ash Elven communities.
 == Physical Traits ==