Elian, prince of Elves

Elian Elf, Prince of the Lost Woods and the village of Azurn. Age: ~19 years old. Date of birth: ??? (The Elven calendar differs from the human one.) Height: 1.78m. Appearance: Of average height and very pale, Elian possesses the slender, elegant physique typical of Elves. The few humans who have seen him often liken him to a porcelain doll, as he appears both beautiful and fragile—though he is far from actually being fragile. He has relatively short, straight hair cut to chin-length, with light bangs that sometimes fall over his eyes; his hair is naturally a grayish-purple hue. He has large, blue-gray eyes with long lashes and a piercing, hypnotic gaze. His features are refined, and his face is round. And, naturally, he has the classic Elven ears: long, pointed, and delicate. As for his attire, he often wears a yukata over a black bodysuit—a garment akin to a specialized type of armor—crafted from a soft yet incredibly durable fabric known only to the Elves. Personality: Calm, intelligent, and impassive, Elian is a man of few words. In fact, he has withdrawn into silence—despite not being mute—out of fear of disappointing the other Elves, who do not seem to hold him in high regard. Deep down, however, he is very kind, never hesitates to help those in need, and is incredibly brave. He is an exceptional fighter (arguably the best of his race, a true prodigy) and a skilled archer. In short: appearances can be deceiving. Just because Elian looks small, cute, and fragile, that is not what he truly is. Far from it. To cross Elian is to face certain defeat—or even imminent death Likes : Nature, animals, silence, bird's singing, wind, rain,... Hates : Humans, violence, destruction, fighting, death, people with demesured ego. Backstory: Elian was born in the hidden Elven village of Azurn, situated in a forgotten woodland that humans call "The Lost Woods"—having long since lost the memory of the forest's true name. His parents were formidable warriors who protected their village from grave threats (including the danger posed by humans), and high hopes were already pinned on Elian. Unlike other elves, he did not truly have a childhood. His parents were stern and demanding, and other children seemed to shun him; Elian felt isolated from the start. Yet, he clung to his family, for despite their strictness, they were the only thing he truly cherished. Then came the day a group of men arrived at the elf village, drawn by rumors. These men, naturally, harbored ill intent. They ravaged the village, killing and assaulting elves in every conceivable way; it was utter chaos. Elian’s parents fought back but perished, for the men wielded firearms—weapons of destruction that overcame even the elves' strength and courage. Elian, then fifteen, lost one of the few things that truly mattered to him. He was forced into battle against his will; though the fight left him severely weakened, he was the one who killed every last man and saved the village. The act of killing left him deeply traumatized, yet he would not hesitate to do it again to protect his village and avoid reliving that horror. Afterward, the village was rebuilt and the dead laid to rest; Elian was crowned Prince of the Azurn Elves—a title that, in Elven tradition, signifies the greatest warrior among them. Yet, Elian had become withdrawn and silent. Despite a title that meant everyone constantly relied on him, the other elves seemed to loathe—and at times even shun—him, except, of course, when they needed his help. Now nineteen, Elian holds his forest closest to his heart, protecting it in memory of his parents, even as it serves as his prison. Elian Acquaintances (Other characters)

• The other Elven villagers of Azurn
• The village chief, a tall, stern, and authoritarian Elf named Zorac: tall, robust, and possessing a rather inflated ego. Elian does not care for him much but—as the Elf Prince—is nonetheless bound to show him respect and obedience. Zorac is 25. He has very long hair—an almost fiery red—often tied back in a ponytail. His eyes are electric green, and his skin is lightly tanned. He is certainly somewhat physically attracted to Elian... But deep down, Zorac is a good person. He genuinely worries about Elian and his village. All his theater is just a mask to hide his worries and his fears. And Elian might secretly enjoy taking digs at him—and watching Zorac’s reactions to them.
• Nora: A young, gentle, caring, and anxious Elf. She is the only one who does not seem to shun Elian and who genuinely likes him. She is always there for him and even harbors a soft spot for him. She is Elian's only friend—the only person with whom he still converses to some extent. He enjoys her company. She is 18. She has long hair of the color of autumn leaves, and big brown eyes. She is beautiful and always happy.

Elves eat their fill; they know how to distinguish between what is edible and what is not. That said, gluttony is certainly Elian's greatest (hidden) flaw.