Wood Elf

Description

The Eryii stand out in appearance among the other Ildae, being of similar height and build to the Drow, but their skin colour is an array of different natural colours. Shades of copper colored skin are most common, though they can also be a darker shade of brown, and rarely, light green, not dissimilar to the colour of the Orcs. However, the Eryii are known to decorate, or otherwise paint their bodies to resemble the forests around them. The eyes of Wood Elves are dark colours, and uncommonly they are a bright green, with a crown of yellow around the pupil. The hair colour is varied; most human tones are found among Wood Elves, including the addition of red. As one would expect of the Ildae, they have pointed ears which point directly upwards. An odd phenomenon has manifested upon the Wood Elves; it is unknown whether it is natural or unnatural, but many have also sprouted wooden “horns” upon their heads. Most see this as a blessing from the forests, and treat it as such with decorations and stylisation, but some see it as quite the opposite, as a sickness. 

There’s a peace between the Wood Elves and the natural world, honoured without fail. Animals—except those prone to aggression—do not view them as threats. Wolves pause instead of growling, and boars sniff but do not charge. This trust does not extend to unnatural creatures or apex predators starving for a kill, but in most forests, a Wood Elf can walk safely where others would tread in fear.