#elves.

The mage/elven kingdom is currently ruled by 400 year old elven king named Arlen Aregia. The elven king has only one child, a 250 year old daughter named Bedalia Aregia. Although it is considered normal for royalty and retire at 400, the current king has showed little to no interest in passing his power to his daughter anytime soon. The king is hardened warrior who has fought in both international and civil wars. Despite his advanced age, due to his rigorous training and exercise he is agile, moving with the fluidity of a middle aged/300 year old elf.

Although there are 9 noble blooded families in the mage kingdom, only the king is the king and the rest of the nobility acts as local lords that must ultimately report the king.

ROYAL FAMILY LIST & HIERARCHY

The Aregia family. Descendants of The First Mother's chosen. Most powerful family in the whole elven kingdom. They tend to exhibit immense skill in diplomacy, arcane weaponry, offensive/war magic, and the study/understanding of elven history.

2. The Brynaraok family. Descendants of The First Father's chosen. Considered second in command to the Aregia Family.

3. The Cheyyrth family. Descendants of Water's chosen. Third most powerful family. They tend to exhibit immense skill in elemental magic, especially water magic. They help ensure water sources are available and clear, nurture farms/gardens, and help with farming and hunting. Their work is vital to elven society & survival. Historically they have allied with Delzarian family to prevent other houses from stealing their coveted positions.

4. The Delzarian family. Descendants of Dawn's chosen. Fourth most powerful family. They tend to exhibit immense skill in light, healing and defensive magic. Their work is vital to elven society & survival.

5. The Elidyaar family. Descendants of Dusk's chosen. Fifth most powerful family. They tend to exhibit immense skill in shadow and conjuration magic.

6. The Fliyardin family. Descendants of Earth's chosen. Sixth most powerful family. They tend to exhibit immense skill in elemental magic, especially Earth magic. They perform similar duties to the Cheyyrth as well as helping construct roads and cities.

7. The Gilvia family. Descendants of Air's chosen. Seventh most powerful family. They tend to exhibit immense skill in elemental magic, especially Air magic. They perform similar duties to the Cheyyrth family & the Fliyardin family.

8. The Halueve family. Descendants of Fire's chosen. Eight most powerful family. They tend to exhibit immense skill in elemental magic, especially Fire magic. Historically they have initiated a lot of the civil wars, with this family extremely dissatisfied in their place in the social hierarchy.

9. The Iithirya family. Descendants of the Fate Caller's chosen. Ninth most powerful family. They are a jack of all trades, showing skills in more than one type of magic. However most of the members of this family are only masters at minor levels of magic (see magic post for more info).

*Please note that when it comes to surnames only the royal families are allowed to have their surnames start with the first 9 letters of the alphabet. Letters 10-13 (J, K, L, M,) are used by rich/upper class elves who are NOT of royal blood. Middle and lower classes use the later 13 letters of the alphabet to start their surnames.

RELEVANT & HELPFUL POSTS

Important locations & overview of gods here

Elves vs humans

Types of magic

FAMILY SYSTEMS / STRUCTURES (see under the cut)

[ MAGES- known in most fantasy settings as elves ]

worship multiple gods known as the Ancients (read more here)

ruled by a monarchy in which royal families are thought to be descendants of the Ancient's Chosen (see link in previous bullet)

have pointed ears that grant them suprerior hearing (when compared to steel-born)

born with the ability to cast magic but must train in order to use it adeptly

can see in the dark

average lifespan 500 years old, considered an adult at 100 years old, considered middle aged when 300

due to their long lifespans there is little pressure to have large families or multiple heirs for royal families

accepting of all genders / all genders are treated as equals

[ STEEL-BORN - known in most fantasy settings as humans]

worship one god known as the Forgemaster (read more here)

ruled by a monarchy in which royal families are typically knights/swordsmen who have a lot of $$$ to invest in private lessons (royal families are either adept swordsmen or skilled bladesmith's who use their superior talent to prove they are favored by the Forgemaster)

the man with the most power in the steel-born is the king -- only the king & his family are allowed to have no last name. Anyone whose first name matches that of the king and his family must, but law, have it changed.

unable to cast magic but are talented at making steel tools & weapons

rounded ears, can't see in the dark

average lifespan 100 years old, considered adults at 20, considered middle aged at 50

due to their short lifespans there is often pressure to have large families or multiple heirs for royal families