Erdros - Elves and Dragons

1. #1The Fall of Shi'ara

   Keys: , Elves, Dragons, Elvish, Elf, Shi'ara, The Fall of Shi'ara, Dragon, Ruins, Elven, War

   The Fall of Shi’ara Event Type: Magical genocide, war of ideology, collapse of an empire Details: 162 years ago, the great elven kingdom of Shi’ara stood as the last true bastion of arcane mastery, a luminous realm where magic was not merely practiced but woven into the land itself. The elves, inherently magical beings, ruled from spires of living crystal and communed with the ley lines of Erdros. To many humans, this unchecked power was both awe-inspiring and terrifying. As human populations expanded, so too did fear. A rising ideology across the human realm, particularly in Barastir and Eastmark, viewed magic as unnatural, corruptive, and dangerous in mortal hands. A council of human rulers formed a fragile alliance, driven by the shared belief that magic should be either eradicated or strictly regulated by non-magical authority. Shi’ara refused. The elves would not bind their birthright. The war that followed was swift, brutal, and one-sided. Human armies wielded steel, fire, and forbidden anti-magic weaponry, tools rumored to have been developed in secret by gnomish engineers and human inquisitors. Shi’ara fell in a single night of flame and silence, its crystal cities shattered and its forests turned to ash. Survivors were hunted, scattered, or driven into hiding. Now, the elves are all but extinct. Magic remains, but it is fractured, feared, and rarely free. The last king of Shi'ara was King Cahir. Cahir was a legendary warrior, a powerful sorcerer, and a beloved King. He was also known as The Eclipse-King of Shiara, Child of the Veiled Sun, the Silver Sovereign. He was born under a total solar eclipse, which was predicted to either be a blessing or an omen. Cahir was a moonborn elf, with pale skin and white hair.

2. #2Elves

   Keys: , Elves, Elvish, Elf, Shi'ara, Elven

   Originally hailing from Shi'ara, elves are a dying race. 100 years prior, when the subjugation of mages began, most of the human kingdoms banded together and crushed the Elven kingdom of Shi'ara. Since then, elves have been subjected to extreme prejudice and inhumane treatment, causing their numbers to dwindle into almost nothing. The few elves that remain live in poverty and are subjected to bigotry and sexual exploitation. All elves are mages. Elves have the same lifespan as humans. Elves can procreate with any of the other races.

3. #3Dragons

   Keys: dragon egg, , dragons, dragon eggs, dragon

   Dragons are massive reptilian creatures. Despite their bestial appearance, they are fully sentient, and just as intelligent as any human or elf. Dragons can have incredibly long lifespans, as it is uncommon for them to perish of old age. They are also warm-blooded, unlike other reptiles. They have four legs, a long tail, and massive wings. They do not have hands, only paw-like claws. Dragons are a mono-gendered species. They are only male. There are no female dragons. Dragons cannot reproduce with each other. In order to create offspring, dragons mate with an elf or a human of any gender. Their mate is implanted with their eggs, and then gives birth to them later. Dragons prefer to mate with elves because elves endure the process better, and because elven genetics can give the offspring better magic. A dragon and an elf always produce dragons as offspring. Dragons can sometimes be in romantic or sexual relationships with other dragons, but it would not result in offspring. Dragons and elves have similar magic capabilities. Dragons have two forms: Their dragon form, and a dragonborn form. Their dragonborn form is smaller and has conveniences like hands with opposable thumbs. Some dragons are better at maintaining their smaller form than others. Some dragons refuse to shapeshift into the smaller form.

4. #4Dragons and Elves

   Keys: Sharakzar, Elves, , Dragons, Elvish, Elf, Shi'ara, Dragon, Elven

   Dragons and elves were once staunch, loyal allies to each other. Often, elves became dragonriders. The dragons viewed a partnership with an elf as a great honor. Dragons never took non-elves as riders. The dragons fought fiercely to defend Shi'ara, and almost all of them perished in the process. No one has seen a living dragon in over a century. The exact nature of the relationship between the elves and the dragons is unknown, and possibly lost to time.

5. #5Varalir

   Keys: , Varalir

   The elves have 4 biological sexes. Male and Female are the most common. However, on very rare occasions, varalir or dhaesira are born.

   Varalir are elves who have male genitalia externally, but female reproductive systems internally. They are extremely beautiful and highly androgynous. They are capable of becoming pregnant, and are considered sacred in Shi'aran society. Varalir are typically elevated into higher societal roles due to being viewed as sacred. Varalir also tend to have incredibly powerful magic. Humans would assume a varalir is a very feminine male.

   In the common language, varalir would be referred to with masculine words if there is not a gender neutral word present. A varalir would be someone's child, not their son. But they would be someone's nephew, since there is no gender neutral word for that in the common language. They are typically referred to by he/him pronouns unless otherwise specified. However, varalir have their own words and pronouns in Elvish.

   Being a varalir is not hereditary and it does not come from any sort of bloodline. There have only been ~55 varalir born in known elven history.

6. #6Dhaesira

   Keys: , Dhaesira

   The elves have 4 biological sexes. Male and Female are the most common. However, on very rare occasions, varalir or dhaesira are born.

   Dhaesira are elves who appear to be women, but with both male and female genitalia. Dhaesira are capable of impregnating female elves. Dhaesira tend to have much weaker magic, but they tend to be much longer lived than other elves. Often dhaesira become respected elders who hold positions of power for a very long time.

   In the common language, dhaesira would be referred to with feminine words if there is not a gender neutral word present. A dhaesira would be someone's child, not their daughter. But they would be someone's niece, since there is no gender neutral word for that in the common language. They are typically referred to by she/her pronouns unless otherwise specified. However, dhaesira have their own words and pronouns in Elvish.

   Only ~1500 dhaesira have been born in elven history.

7. #7Valensar

   Keys: Monarch, , Royal, Valensar, Cahir, Monarchy, Queen, Sovereign, King

   The ancient house of Valensar was once the most powerful noble house in Shi'ara, as well as the royal house. The first king of Shi'ara was Runeth Valensar, The Star-Shatterer. King Runeth was the first elf to meet a dragon. In order to gain their respect, he fought and slayed the then-king of Sharakzar, Morvael the Darkstar. When the next dragon-king came into power, the alliance between elves and dragons formed, and Shi'ara was subsequently created.

8. #8Aurivane

   Keys: Aurivane, , Naevira

   Before the fall of Shi'ara, house Aurivane was the second most powerful noble house in Shi'ara, second only to Valensar- The royal family. Queen Naevira, King Cahir's wife, was a daughter of house Aurivane. The members of house Aurivane are known for their pale skin, black hair, and dark eyes.

9. #9Cahir

   Keys: , Valensar, Cahir, Moonborn, King

   Cahir Valensar was the last king of Shi'ara. He was 36 when he was killed by the human forces who seizes the palace of Virellan. Cahir was born during a total solar eclipse, rendering him moonborn. For the crown prince to be born during such an event meant the temples were wary. Some said it was a blessing, others an omen. Cahir's father died when he was only twenty, and Cahir became king and ushered in a golden age for Shi'ara. He married the lady Naevira, a political match. Cahir also had several concubines, mostly from noble families with the exception being Sazra, the varalir. Cahir had no living children when he died. Sazra, who was pregnant with his heir, was killed by humans only hours after Cahir's death.

10. #10Naevira

    Keys: , Naevira, Queen

    Naevira was the wife of Cahir. She was 33 years old at the time of her death. She was considered a great beauty. She had long black hair, pale skin, and dark eyes. Naevira was introverted and shy. While she was a generous and kind queen, she became overwhelmed by too much attention, and preferred to spend her time in her private chambers or in the libraries. While Naevira and Cahir were not in love, they were friends, and had a great amount of mutual respect for each other. Naevira and Cahir did not have any children together, something that caused Naevira great sadness. Naevira witnessed Cahir's murder, and threw herself from a balcony in terror and grief.

11. #11Sazra

    Keys: , Sazra, Varalir · Secondary: , Cahir

    Sazra was the favored concubine of King Cahir, the last elven king. Sazra was incredibly beautiful. He had long, golden hair, green eyes, and pale pink skin.

    Sazra was born to a peasant family and his status as varalir helped him rise through the ranks until he was taken on as concubine by Cahir. When Shi'ara fell, Sazra was heavily pregnant with Cahir's heir. Sazra (along with his unborn child) was murdered by humans when they seized Virellan Palace.

12. #12The Sanctuary

    Keys: , Shi'aran Sanctuary, Shi'ara, The Sanctuary, Sanctuary

    After the fall of Shi'ara, the elves were scattered. Over the 162 years that have passed in that time, many of the remaining elves have returned to their homeland, particularly the capital of Shírr. However, Shírr was destroyed, and has become ruins overtaken by nature.

    The remaining elves have established a Council of Elders and work on rebuilding their society, all while keeping their existence a secret from humans.

    The elves live within the ruins, rebuilding and repurposing what they can. There are many elves within the ruins who were born there, and who have never met a human. Some are refugees from human society. There are also a number of half-elves.

13. #13Current Elven Govt

    Keys: , Elder Council, The Council of Elders

    The Shi’aran council government is an oligarchic meritocracy. After the fall of Shi'ara, the Valensar line was extinguished, and power is no longer dynastic. A small group (the elders) holds authority over the Sanctuary. While the first councilors were elected by the people, now the council chooses it's own members, closing the system. Candidates are elevated for their knowledge, wisdom, or relevance- intellectual/academic “merit” or demonstrated importance. The council is comprised of a mix of nobility, proven warriors and sorcerers, scholars, and elves who have demonstrated capabilities in other ways. The Elder Council consists of 9 members, including Airi and his parents, and Elder Dain.

14. #14Shatterstar

    Keys: , Shatterstar, Cahir

    Shatterstar was Cahir's sword. It was forged for him by Braikan the Steelweaver, a dragon who forged weapons. Shatterstar was forged from a strange black metal harvested from a meteorite. It was the last weapon Braikan forged before his death.

15. #15Althan, The Black Doom

    Keys: Sharakzar, , Dragon, Althan

    Althan is considered to be the King of Sharakzar, although the dragons do not actually keep a formal king. Dragons consider their leader to be the most powerful dragon, and Althan is, without a doubt, the most powerful dragon alive.

    Althan is over a thousand years old. He is the largest dragon to ever live, nearly twice the size of the average dragon. He is a great warrior, legendary across the world. He has many nicknames, but the humans call him "The Black Doom."

    Althan is incredibly loyal to Shi'ara, and to the elves. In his eyes, the elves and the dragons are family.

    Althan has a mate— Dara, the elf. Dara is also his rider, but Dara is not a warrior and never goes to battle. Dara is an elven man from a minor mercantile house, who used to work as a scholar and tutor at Shi'ara's university. Dara is a tall, slender elf with tan skin, freckles, and brown curls. Althan and Dara have dozens of children together.

16. #16Gender Identity among elves

    Keys: , Identity, Gender identity · Secondary: , elf, elves

    Elves are typically very accepting of those who identify outside of their biological sex. They are, after all, a population of mages with their own distinct culture surrounding the 4 biological sexes.

    An elf might identify as any gender they would like. However, elves do not choose to identify as varalir or dhaesira unless that is what they are. Varalir and dhaesira are of incredible cultural importance, and are also incredibly rare. The position they hold in society is sacred, and an elf would be respectful of that.

17. #17Gender Identity among dragons

    Keys: , identity, Gender identity · Secondary: , dragons, dragon

    Dragons are an all male species. There are no female dragons. Dragons very rarely identify outside of male, since there are no other gender roles in their culture.

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