Dark Elves

Dark Elves are one of several civilized races in the world of The Legend of Sun Knight.

Attributes
Dark elves are humanoid creatures with long, pointed ears. They have dark skin and naturally white hair; they are the only race in the world that possess these features. Dark elves also have red eyes, although it is not mentioned if this trait is exclusive to their species. Their voices tend to be softer than those of humans.

Dark elves have an expected lifespan of 500-800 years.

Dark elves are naturally inclined towards dark element, and physically cannot produce holy light. They are unnaturally fast.

History
As of the 800’s of the Sacred Calander, dark elves have not been seen on the surface in nearly a century, presumably having temporarily discontinued their criminal activities.

Culture
Dark elves live deep underground, in open caverns that house entire cities. They generally do not venture aboveground, unless it is to commit horrific crimes, because they cannot stand sunlight. Dark elves are all trained as soldiers, and are considered profoundly skilled in combat. Although dark elves are bloodthirsty, they can be cowardly, and do not take action when they are at a disadvantage.

Dark elves view criminal deeds as virtuous, and encourage malicious behavior. Bloodsports are popular among dark elves as entertainment. They look down on kindness, considering it to be a sign of weakness. Because of this, without exception, every dark elf raised among dark elves is cruel and remorseless. They are notorious among other species for this.

Between dark elves and elves there is an ancient blood feud. Their bitter hatred for one another is fed by the dark elves ongoing misdeeds, which they often frame the elves for, pushing all the blame onto their enemies. Their animosity for one another is so strong that they engage in combat on sight, invariably to the death.

The dark elves have their own language, although they can also communicate clearly with humans. The language of the dark elves has no equivalent for the word ‘sincerity.’

Trivia

 * Dark elves of The Legend of Sun Knight are based heavily on drow from Dungeons & Dragons, as depicted by R.A. Salvatore.