Elves

Elves are a common, perhaps the third most common, people in Illlria. They have traditions as old as dwarves, though their lives are shorter than humans, often capping out at about 60 years. Where humans took to the fields, and dwarves took to the hills and mountains, Elves took their forests. No matter the nation, or the climate around them, elves seem to live in the heart of forests.

Lore
Elves are, in some ways, opposite Dwarves. Where Dwarves maintain their ancient traditions due to old populations which record information very well, Elves maintain theirs through generations, and generations, small armies of storytellers and lorespeakers. They do keep records, as most others do, but these records take a back seat to oral tradition. Most records kept in physical form are more a matter of opulence; A tree grown to be in the shape of a hero with their story carved into the bark. Icerock carved with figures and symbols to tell the story of a war or great battle.

Elves are also opposite dwarves in terms of religion; Where Dwarves often turn to Terragnosism, the Gradeos, or Dynastics, Elves seem to have a natural affinity for the Aina and Vayna, Ashurism, or full-on Ferenity. They are quick to embrace change, and their young lives make even elven elders somewhat hotheaded even compared to the youngest Dwarves.