The Elvaan are an elf-like species, native to the Malica world of Vana'diel, they inhabit the Kingdom of San d'Oria. They are strong and have a high Strength, making them effective for physical classes and high Mind, making them successful healers. They are the most religious of the enlightened races, and also the most imperialistic.
They are proud warriors who have often noted elven like appearance, Their unshakable pride and faith in their beliefs are visible in each of their determined faces.
Both males and females of the race excel in swordsmanship. Most Elvaan seem to eschew the business world, preferring an austere lifestyle as skilled sword fighters. They are now apart of the United Commonwealths of Worlds.
Biology[]
The Elvaan are bipedal humanoid, they share many common traits among elven races and have lanky features, including long necks, long limbs, and long, pointed ears. They have tanned skin and fair facial structures.
Like many of the Malican races, they display strong connection to magic, making them effective as mages for many certain tasks.
History[]
Origins[]
According to the Elvaan mythology, at the time of Vana'diel's creation the children of the gods, the Ancients, attempted to gain entry to Paradise, however the Gate Keeper of Paradise rejected them and destroyed their entire civilization. The goddess, Altana, having awoken from her slumber, wept over the destruction of the ancient race. Her tears cleaned away the wreckage and five divine tears gave rise to the five races (Elvaan, Galka, Hume, Mithra, Tarutaru). The God of Twilight, Promathia, however, was disgusted by Altana's weakness and so cursed the five races by bringing out their darkest emotions - the Elvaan's arrogance, the Hume's apathy, the envy of the Mithra, the cowardice of the Tarutaru, and the Galka's rage and curse them to constant internal conflict.
This mythology could be a reference to the of time of The Collapse when the Systems Federation fell thousands of years ago, and the Zilart were humans who created the races prior to their downfall.
Age of Magic[]
The Elvaan reached the height of their influence after the Age of Magic, wherein the Tarutaru monopolized the practice of magic. After the secrets of magic usage became available to the other races, even the beastmen, the Elvaan developed powerful orders of knights. Elvaan influence expanded, until they went at war with Bastok and Windurst. Windurst allied with their enemies, the Yagudo, who were displaced by Elvaan imperialism. Bastok, with Hume ingenuity, invented firearms that gave them an advantage. The Elvaan's defeat at the Second Battle of Konschtat marked the end of this era, called the Age of Power.
Culture[]
Trivia[]
- The Elvaan resemble elves from German mythology