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Template:Species Template"I don't think there has ever been a species I've seen that is as beautiful as they are respected and accomplished in The Commune Federation" - Militia Commander Serena Mikhailovich
The Elaven are a sub-species of Humanity that are native to the world of Fasia, in the Verpletter Dwarf Galaxy. Like all the Human sub-species on Fasia, they evolved from Humans that settled the planet after being sealed off from the rest of the Universe, and were subject to the rapid evolutionary changes unique to the world of Fasia.
Interestingly adopting adaptations that make them look like Elves from old Earth fantasy media genres, the Elaven are considered an exotic people, and are considered attractive by many non-Fasian natives. As Fasia is a member of The Commune Federation, many Elaven have found themselves in the stars, amoung Humans, and other alien species that have joined in the Federation. The Elaven are a well accomplished species in the Commune, holding down many respectable posistions, such as Planetary Governors, Fleet Admirals, Sector Administrators, and at least seven Commune Federation Prime Ministers.
Historically, on Fasia, the Elaven were considered one of the most influential out of the Human sub-species, next to the Sürunen and the Qar-Qar. They were considered to be particularly brutal to their enemies, the Ororks in particular. Since their admission into The Commune Federation however, the Elaven governments have sought to fix the wrongs of previous regimes, while ensuring that no one who was not personally responsible is subject to the worsening of their conditions.
The Elaven are now a widespread species, being present on many worlds, and even possessing majorities on some.
Physical Appearence
The Elaven, for the most part, appear incredibly similar to Humans, if slightly taller on average. Some Elaven males can reach between 1.9 and 2.0 meters tall, while some female Elaven can reach between 1.8 and 1.9 meters tall. They also possess skin, have as many skin tones as Humans do, and are almost identical in terms of internal anatomy.
While there are some differences between Humans and Elaven, the vast majority of them are purely aesthetic differences. The only major difference between them are in their hearing abilities - Elaven are more capable of pinpointing the origins of sounds, but this is their only inherent difference.
Elaven ears are pointed, and their size can vary. Some can grow toreach the top of the skull, while others are smaller. One of their most notable features is their eyes - Elaven eyes have black sclera, which are normally white on Humans. They do possess irises, but these irises do not have pupils, and are instead just circles of colour. These irises are usually bright colours of some kind, varying from red, to white, to yellow, pink, and other bright colours. It is thought that the elaven evolved this adaptation to help them hunt in the forests that they resided in on Fasia.
Elaven hair colours are also noteworthy - The hair colours of the Elaven are essentially limitless, and can be any colour. They can also vary from person to person - For example, the roots or ends of an Elaven's hair can be a completely different colour from the rest of their hair.
Clan Structure
The Elaven structure their society into various 'Clans'.
Elaven Clan systems are not associated directly to bloodlines, and are not nessesarily families to the Elaven. Instead, the Clan structure is more based on various family units coming together under a single banner to some unified end. This means that people of the same family can be in two seperate Clans, even if those Clans have opposing interests. This also means that relationships within the Clans are permitted.
Clans can range in size dramatically, some of the largest having hundreds of thousands of members, while the smallest can sometimes be as small as ten members.
Customs and Culture
Like with most species, the culture of the Elaven is not homogenous or singular, but varies dramatically from world to world, and in the case of the Elaven, Clan to Clan. There are some generalities that the species shares however, due to a unified society on Fasia during their pre-spacefaring days.
Hair
The Elaven in particular tend to favour long hair, seeing it as attractive and as a symbol of ones maturity, as they see it as a symbol of a long life. Some Clans, such as the Olokrana Clan, will tie their hair up into particular patterns and styles, designed to be unique and attractive, and to keep their ears visible, whereas others, such as the Sylcaryn Clan, do not engage in this behaviour, and allow their hair to simply flow freely.
The exact length of hair that is considered a "Mature" amount varies from Clan to Clan, but a fondness for long hair appears to be a constant amoung the majority of Elaven. However, it is important to note that this does not apply to every Clan or individual, as there are Elaven who prefer to keep their hair short.
Naming conventions
Elaven naming conventions are fairly simple, though there are a few rules that the Elaven tend to follow.
Each Elaven is described of being "Of the clan [Clan name]" at the ends of their names, and do not possess last names otherwise. Because of this convention, the Elaven do not allow any two members of a Clan to possess the same name, meaning that they have to check what names have been used. This has resulted in a wide variet of Elaven names. For example:
| Given Name | Clan Name | Full Name |
|---|---|---|
| Oranaren | Olokrana | Oranaren, Of The Clan Olokrana |
| Yumetu | Sylcaryn | Yumetu, Of The Clan Sylcaryn |
| Halueve | Dordove | Halueve, Of The Clan Dordove |
If an Elaven leaves a Clan and joins a new one, their name will change to that of the new Clan. If, in the unlikely event that a newcomer has the same name as an already existing member, they will then adopt the name of their former clan as a last name. For example:
| Given Name | Former Clan Name | Current Clan Name | Full Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haemir | Quistina | Xilgeiros | Haemir Quistina, Of The Clan Xilgeiros |
| Lymseia | Ysildea | Faestina | Lymseia Ysildea, Of The Clan Faestina |
| Ruvyn | Wranpetor | Shadan | Ruvyn Wranpetor, Of The Clan Shadan |
Ecology and Architecture
Due to their forest environments on Fasia, the Elaven have a particular fondness for ecological living - That is, creating communities and societies that intergrate nature as much as possible. For example, the city of Arran Lenora on Fasia is intergrated into giant trees which are known as Fasi Gigantus, or "Home Trees" to the Elaven, which they build towns and cities in, while ensuring that the tree does not die.
In more traditional cities, the Elaven tend to encourage for the intergration of more plantlife. Considering that this is an important part of Commune Federation architecture, their suggestions are often met with enthusiasm, and many cities all over the Federation have several Elaven botanists and planners in place to ensure that the cities are kept as green as possible.