Species:
There are 18 major species of Elemental that have been discovered and exist within The Astarian Empire.

Elves, Dark Elves, Corrupted Elves, Twisted Elves, High Elves, Holy Elves, Astral Elves, Ash Elves, Ebony Elves, Snow Elves, Ice Elves, Sky Elves, Wind Elves, Water Elves, Swamp Elves, Mountain Elves, Sand Elves, Forest Elves

Factions:
The elves are a divided bunch with alliances running rampant. The high elves and forest elves are a prideful, arrogant, and egotistical bunch while the city elves are a humble, hard working, soft bunch of people. The mountain elves and dark elves tend to keep to themselves and are more reserved, while the swamp elves or swamp casters are very secluded; they are very kind to travelers, letting them stay a while and listen to their tales.

Elves:
Elves are a group of people that generally tend to have elongated limbs, long pointed ears, long pointed eyebrow hair, large sharp oval eyes, and heightened senses. Elves are of a light yellow and light peach hue, their skin becomes darker due to living where the sun shines the brightest and longest just like Humans however their skin is influenced by the magic around them as well. The pigments in their skin will naturally change into various blush and blemish colors based on their magical affinities which will show in the rings of their eyes. They are tall, swift, agile, and nimble due to their lower bone density and overall mass. It is said that Elves are so light they can walk on top of the snow and water. This is due to their manipulation of different types of magic powers. They are powerful survivalists as they thrive in environments where they can use their powerful magic with little to no repercussions. They live by means of general rules and codes of honor so little crime happens with the Elven people, this is the main reason they dislike Humans due to all their rules and regulations for stuff. The Astarian Empire generally leaves the Elven people and their ships alone so long as they follow the basic rules and answer the Fleets Call, they have each time and have yet failed to disobey any major order.


Dark Elves:
Elves who have begun to fall down the rabbit hole that is darkness magic and magic of the great void. The Dark Elves are of a dark brown, crimson, or purple hue with hair of a darker shade. They have begun to experiment and use spells far greater than they could ever use due to their slow pull into the darkness which feeds their lust for casting magic. They begin to develop sharper features as their bones begin to fuse in their face creating a more angular focused head shape. Their long ears grow longer and split into 2 long ear lobes as their eyes sink further into their skull focusing their vision.


Corrupted Elves:
Corrupted Elves like Dark Elves have been using and manipulating Dark and Void magics however they have begun to study and use some of the Demonic Magics to increase their fire power. The Corrupted Elves are of various light pick hues with dark brown or pink hair. The Demonic Magic begins to burn their Demonic Runes into the Dark Elf’s body and allows them to instantly cast the Demon Magic when they please. This has also allowed the Demons of Sin to begin pulling at the Dark Elf’s soul threads slowly but surely manipulating it for darker purposes. This has caused them to further study Demonic Magic while maintaining the last bit of soul they have left less they turn into a Twisted Elf.

Twisted Elves:
The Twisted Elves are of various orange hues with dark brown or crimson hair. Twisted Elves like Dark Elves have been using and manipulating Dark and Void magics however they have been swallowed by the Demonic Taint and Demon Influence as the Demonic Magic begins to swallow their soul. Using the Demonic Magic burned the Demonic Runes to their bodies increasing their power allowing them to cast spells instantly. They have now given into the Demons of Sin to further their magical powers and spell book which has had side effects. The Dark Elf becomes Twisted, Demonic appendages begin to forcibly protrude and grow from the Twisted Elf’s body. They begin to develop other Demonic Features like claws, fangs, wings, and aura twisting them into something far worse than an Elf who peered into the Demon’s Corruption.

High Elves:
High Elves sometimes called Light Elves are Elves who have developed rounded faces and sharper brows. They have a shorter build and more bulk than a normal Elf. High elves are refined, tall, fair-skinned, and highly intelligent, with a deep connection to arcane magic without fully delving into the Astral Realm, walking the fine line of High Elf and Astral Elf. Every moment they grow stronger The High Elves are constantly wrapped in powerful Arcane Magic that allows them to manipulate the world around them and use equipment far heavier and more effective than all other Elves. The Arcane Magic boosts their power and abilities which allows them to see the unseen and sense those hidden around them due to their magic sense.

Holy Elves:
Holy Elves like High Elves have been using and manipulating Light magics however they have begun to study and use some of the Holy Magics to increase their support of their religion and people. The Holy Elves are of various yellow and white hues with light brown hair. The more they use their Holy Magic they begin to permanently develop glowing golden eyes and long shimmering blond hair. Their skin is clean and clear of all blemishes and acne as the Holy Magic radiates off of them. The Elven people around them are naturally blessed and enter into a light as it further boosts their skills and abilities. Their magic however is lessened as it is absorbed into the Holy Light to provide a stronger bonus to all of those around the Holy Elf. As their lifespan is long it is further increased to extremely ancient levels as the Holy Magic empowers their body keeping them young and youthful far longer than other races, this applies to all religious and holy things. Many Holy Elves serve the Elven people but there are many who flock to the other religions to be shepherds to the people in service to the good holy words of the Gods they are linked to. On rare occasions a Holy Elf may meet a god they serve which is an interesting situation as its 2 groups of people.

Astral Elves:
Astral Elves like High Elves have been using and manipulating Light magics however they have begun to shift and study the Astral Magics instead. As they study the magic of the Universe they begin to tap into the true depths of magic accessing stronger spells. This has allowed them to learn not just different magic spells but even different types of magic elements into their spells. The further and deeper they go into the Arcanic Arts the stronger and more prevalent the Arcanic Magic Runes are burned on their body. Everytime they cast the magic spell they undergo a torment unknown to all other non-Astral Elves. The constant burning and healing of their bodies has turned their skin into a bright purple with black burned runes. The skin begins to harden in places the runes are not, the eyes and hair begin to glow an aether blue, the voice becomes a telepathic projecting into the target's mind. They become a magical being which can sit still and enter the Astral State which allows them to cast any and all spells they know at the same time. If they do so without the strength, or magic energy in reserve their soul will be split apart ripped asunder and their mind wiped from the trauma. They will become an Arcane Elemental lost to the void until it is strong enough to escape.

Ash Elves:
Elves born and living near volcanic areas. These Elves develop glowing red glossy eyes as they can peer long distances to catch their prey. The Ash Elves are of various grey hues with dark colored hair. They are very sensitive to noise and sound as they have enlarged ears which wrap around their head and fuse to their head allowing the ear canal to expand and grow into the skull. Due to their sensitivity to sound the Ash Elves do not wear footwear and instead develop thick skin on the bottoms of their feet fused with the ashlands they live in. Due to them breathing in constant ash and consuming foods with ash, their lungs and stomach have developed an Ash lining which filters toxins from their body more efficiently. They will crawl on the ground laying their bodies flat, absorbing all minute sounds to determine the size and distance their prey is from them.


Ebony Elves:
Ebony Elves like Ash Elves are Elves who line inside of Volcanos, this has caused their skin to become hard and glassy. They are tall and slim glassy black bodies with thickened eyelids and small slits to see from. Their skull has encased their sight turning them into more of a monster than an Elf. They have no hair and smooth obsidian like skin which hardens when sending magic through it. This has caused them to be called Glass people as they hit extremely hard and can harden their body into a structure which can smash through almost all types of minerals and materials. Thick like diamonds, each punch is set to kill.


Snow Elves:
Elves who live with and in the frost lands which the snow and ice have absorbed into their bodies. The Snow Elves are of various white hues with white hair and deep colored eyes and are larger and more bulky than other Elves. The winter wonderlands have changed them, causing them to be covered in short fur. They have developed hooves instead of feet to better walk the ice and snow around them, they have developed horns to help them traverse and fight when they need to. This has labeled them as Furred Elves or Frost Elves due to their furred bodies and long hair. They have developed a cold blooded system to thrive and are unable to stand any real form of heat. Their Ice Magic is so powerful that a single wind storm can become a blizzard.

Ice Elves:
Ice Elves like Snow Elves are Elves which have various light blue and teal skin hues with long decorated dark brown or blue hair. Their skin is covered in small, ever growing ice crystals which can be infused with magic to rapidly grow, encasing them in a powerful magical ice to strengthen themselves. They naturally resist the cold and have small Auras of Cold Resist which can compound when in a small group. Since they control the Ice on their bodies, they can develop more Ice by staying outside in the winter colds or in frozen temperatures. This ice can be applied to the armor and skin to protect the Elf, it can be used to inflict all kinds of damage by encasing the knuckles and hitting someone, it can even be created on weapons and tools and either swung or thrown at a target. This has turned Ice Elves into deadly hunters and quick knife throwers which can devastate even the most powerful as their skill with throwing knives are second to none. They tend to become entertainers and knife throwers in their spare time when not employed on the front lines.

Sky Elves:
Elves who have purple pigments in their skin with short flowy features. They are lighter, slimmer, and thinner than most Elves as they are much taller with longer hollow bones like birds. This has allowed them to live in their cloud cities built atop trapped storm clouds and storm Elementals as they float around in a small area anchored to the ground with magical anchors. When compared to other Elves, they tower over them as they stand close to 3 meters tall and weigh around 19 kg. They are known to run further than all other Elves and they can jump extremely far distances naturally without the use of magic.


Wind Elves:
Wind Elves like the Sky Elves are a magical wind infused people with light green skin hues and glowing green eyes whose breath emits a strong gust of wind and their semi light frame allows them to soar through the skies great distances. This causes them to never speak vowing silence and only using their breath to push them, they are a people who almost have no lung capacity as when they take a deep breath in, they can exhale a gust so strong it can push entire ships by their sails or small fleets of ships. The Astarian Empire has deployed them to work on allied naval ships and they use specialized suits which lock them down as they can use their exhales to kick up sand and dust storms or blow enemies back. This has caused their people to take a different approach, when not in a suit their people have developed a telepathic link between each other and this has allowed their silent civilization to prosper among the fields and plains they live on. They have become entertainers and dancers in the Astarian Empire, using a breath they can swirl in long flowy outfits and glide across the stage gracefully.


Water Elves:
Elves who have spent so long in the water they have become short and slim with webbed feet and hands. They have a set of gills which allow them to breathe under the water and develop their lives within the water. This has allowed them to be excellent swimmers and explorers in the vast amount of waters on most worlds. Their magic enhances their gills and they use it to filter the different particles and elements in the water to safely breathe even in sea and alien waters. They consume the largest of aquatic creatures and begin to develop mimicry and illusion based magic to use when needed to create massive creatures. The Water Elves are of various dark blue hues with dark hair which flows gracefully under water and when using their magic.

Swamp Elves:
Swamp Elves like Water Elves are able to breathe under water. They use this concentrated swamp water to filter out the bacteria and parasites which are then stored in a ball of fluid in the throat. It is then spit at a target infecting them with all kinds of home bodily grown and swamp grown parasites. The Swamp Elves are of various deep purple hues with very long light purple hair and 4 pincer-like legs. They skitter about their swamps keeping all away as a swamp witch who uses many forms of magic spells and curses to steal the life and corpses of those that enter the swamps.

Mountain Elves:
Elves of the mountain are huge hulking people that lumber about their mountain. The Mountain Elves are of various deep crimson brown hues with light brown or crimson hair, they build their village and gather their resources like normal Elves except the fact they are large brutish people. They will fell a small tree and stick a large axehead on it to make an axe, they will use the entire tree as a club. They have a super level of strength as it is enhanced by magic and they are constantly at war with both Oger and Giant kind over who's the biggest and strongest. Mountain Elves are the heavy hitting lumbering giants of the Elven people who will carry their comrades into battle.

Sand Elves:
Sand Elves like Mountain Elves are larger in stature but they have thick cragged skin made of thick desert sand. They have large pockets in their cheeks which can expand to store sand and keep sand with them at all times. They have developed heat resistant flat webbed feet and a long reptilian-like tail which helps them traverse the sandy desert. The Sand Elves are of various light brownish orange hues with dark brown hair. They use the sand in their mouths to spew a large sandstorm in moments to help them escape predators or hunt their prey. They have a thin carapace on their backs which allow them to curl up in the desert and shield them from the heat and against attackers, from the distance they look like earth dragons when they crawl across the sand.

Forest Elves:
Elves of the woods and forests, they are powerful nature and earth based magic casters which fit the motif and stereotype of the Elven people to a tee. The Forest Elves are of various fair pink and yellow hues with Blonde and Brown colored hair. Unlike the normal Elves these Elves have normal pointed ears and soft features. They are some of the most beautiful people found throughout the Astarian Empire and on every world Elves hail from. Due to their magic, their Elven natures are pushed to the side as they age, fairies magic helps them grow into what they are, people gifted with beauty and hunted for their looks. They have begun to live in secluded areas away from the general populace on most worlds as Humans and other races like Goblins and Orcs use them primarily as breeding stock. Humans at least pay for it after enslaving them and generally it's a pleasurable thing for all parties and not for only as forced breeding stock. Across the Astarian Empire Forest Elves are treated like all other Elven people given full rights.