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The Quill already spent a season each on dwarves, elves, urchins (smalfolk) and orcs. Along with humans, these are considered the ‘civilized’ people of the world. But there are other mortal beings across the land. Follow the posts this season and the mortals tag to learn more about other sentient beings of Taluma and fantasy settings in general.

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Elves & Swimming

The elves of Taluma, especially Moon elves, not only swim for fun, but compete against each other or just themselves and the sea. These are not usually speed competitions, but distance. Landmarks like an island may be swam to, or they take a ship out and swim back to land. They also hold swim dancing competitions judged on their artistry in the water. In each of these cases they do not swim against the water, but with it. They show their skill to read the waves and move like denizens of the sea rather than ones of the land.

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Eclipse Moth Silk

The elves of Taluma craft clothing made from the the ritually gathered silk of the eclipse moth. Besides being used to make magical robes and other items, they make clothing known as Garments of Elven Moonsilk.

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Grandyew Isle

In the Maessus Ocean, off the shores of Lokkland, there lies an island with a single, gigantic yew tree. One of its enormous branches seems to be reaching back towards the land, and its roots cover the entire rock-covered island.

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Elf Attire

Elves wear many layers of light cloth in combinations of tight and flowing forms. The color of their cloth follows that of the their skin and hair, but often in contrast - if they are pale of color their clothes are deep and dark, if dark in coloring their clothes are pale.

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Elven Spring Festival

Like their kin the dwarves, the elves of Taluma have two primary celebrations throughout the year: to celebrate the advancement of the year and to honor their tutelary deities. In the case of elves these are Luna and Stel, the Lady and Lord of the moon and the stars, and the elements of water and air, respectively. They occur in Spring and Autumn. At the Spring festival, the celebrate the winds of Stel blowing away the last cold of winter with warm breezes and the rebirth of plants and other life..

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Elven Beverages: Tea

Elves seem to eat less but drink more than other races, perhaps because they are children of Moon-Queen Luna, the lady of water. They make teas and infusions, warm and cold, which they drink throughout the day. These beverages often have medicinal purposes in addition to hydration.

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Elf Stands

Elves typically live in wooded areas, obscured by the trees and with the resources of the forest at their disposal. They seek to protect and preserve these wildlands as much as they are protected by them. These settlements are called Stands.

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Elven Branches

Elves settle in communities called stands, but many elves are itinerant and travel the land, never settling in one place. They travel alone or in small groups, but also in larger groups that often have a familial relation. These are called branches.

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New Feat: Hearthzeal

A dwarven runeforger can learn to channel their comradeship with others to bolster their own health. The more allies they are surrounded by in close proximity the heartier they become. This runeforger technique is called Hearthzeal and can be taken as a Feat..

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