Elves are one of the major ancestries found on Kishar. Though they are now a fragmented people in exile, in their heyday elven civilization accomplished unsurpassed feats of magic and engineering, including the creation of the aeroliths, flying cities built out of skymetal asteroids pulled down to the planet.
History
Appearance
In a relatively short time frame the physical appearances of elves can change drastically in response to their environments, often with visible differences within a matter of several generations. Though the deep elves are the most obvious example of this phenomenon, other elven peoples who have settled in other parts of the world show similar if less drastic changes.
Geographical location
Though elves can be found across the world, there are certain regions where most have settled after their various exiles. The majority of elves live in Hinthial, having relocated there after abandoning the Cradle, with a sizable population nearby in Brightmarch as well. Farther afield, elves are the primary inhabitants of the far-northern region of Yurukan. Many also live amongst the clans and cities of the Aban Steppe. Elves also form the ruling classes, though not the majority population, in Talmithe.
Deep elf settlements can be found far underground in the farthest reaches of the Darklands.
In places where elves are a minority population, they have largely integrated into the dominant cultures of the areas. Still, their extended lifespans means they often have trouble keeping up with the ever-changing practices of other peoples, and therefore tend to congregate together or with individuals of other similarly long-lived ancestries.