an’Cróan -Old Elvish meaning "Of The Blood." The term by which elves of the Farlands, in the Elven Territories, refer to their own people. Used by some outsides to distinguished from elves in general. Tall, lithe, amber eyes, pointed ears, tan skin, and golden white hair. Most peoples of this continent do not believe in the elves, or in some parts, like Stravonia, people believe the elves they see are actually imps or forest dwelling spirits. The elves are withdrawn and seldom leave their forests. The few that are mingled with humans for any reason other then posts are usually considered traitors by their own kind and shunned. The elves have no open military might that they show, but within the elves is a cast of people. the Anmaglâhk, or simply put assasins. this cast are trained killers, they are unchallenged in the use of daggers and hand to hand combat. they can pick locks off all kinds and see traps and hidden passages easly, also more then just proficient with other assasin tools.
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Äruin'nas: A diminuative forest people in the Elven Territories. Similar in appearance to elves, they are a separate race, more aboriginal, who inhabited the region before the an’Cróan settled there.

Chein'âs: One of the 5 mythical races (fire) Live in the fire spines, near the northern coast of the elvish territories. diminutive, red skinned, spikes running along its back. these creatures are a well kept secret, they spend their time in the intense heat under the mountains. they are supreme smiths, but do little else. they are protected by the elves, very few besides the elves know of them.

Séyilf:Meaning "The Wind-Blown" in the Old Elvish, both singular and plural. Often mispronounced by humans as "silf." A diminutive avian people who may be one of the mythical Úirishg races(wind). thinner and more fragile looking then the smallest elf, with large powerful wings, entire body covered in feathers, with large black eyes and a beak. these creatures are also protected by the elves, as well the elves follow their will in almost everything.

Dwarf: half the height of a human, but 3/2 the width of one. their broad shoulders, and bones, make them look unusual. they are generally double the weight of an average human. they are made of muscle and bone. these stout people can take almost any blow and barely be affected. of all the mythical races these are the least secretive. they mingle with humans often, but still keep to themselves. (earth)

Humans: the most populace and most superstitious. humans cover most of the continent and are the only ones able to become noble dead. they live in large population cities as well as low population villages, they constantly war with each other, and fight for control. most other races look upon them with disgust.

Noble-Dead: Humans risen from the dead. Most become simple vampires. some become wraiths if they have a skill in sorcery and wish it. All noble dead must feed on the life of the living, either through blood or through some sort of magic. they all have strength to match the dwarfs, speed to match the elves, while retaining their previous life's memories. all noble dead must stay away from the sun. after a time the noble dead gain other powers. they slowly gain the ability to erase humans memories, and other varying powers. the older the noble dead is, the stronger it becomes.

Vampire: Vampires are Pale and strong. they feed of of the life of living creatures. Some can absorb energy from the elements directly through the skin. They can learn magic.

wraiths: Ephemeral beings. they can not be hurt by regular metal or other physical weapons. they do not like the sun, and can be hurt through physical means. they can pass through walls, and can also touch the physical world.

shapeshifters: can change its body however it wants.
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Dhampire (PM ME IF YOU WANT TO BE ONE): Half human half noble dead. Extremely rare, these peoples can be in the sun and seem completely normal. When angry or when a noble dead is near their canines will elongate, their nails with harden, eyes flood black, and they gain strength that rivals a noble dead's. Can also heal themselves from the blood of a living.

Majahi: These "people" are actually large wolf hounds. They have crystal blue eyes, silver blue and gray fur, and as smart as humans. they are Fay that have been born into flesh. these creatures are born in the elven lands and are protected by them. the far are few and far between and only come in times of need to lead important people so as to prevent a horrible thing from happening. they are secretive and can put impressions into peoples heads. an example of this is to enforce the idea of hunger and make the person belie they are hungry or even starving. They can detect the noble dead, and their claws and teeth are painful for them. they heal very rapidly. They also usually do not reveal themselves and work from the background to get what they want done.

Changelings: Humans that are considered fay blooded. they have a natural pull to the magical arts and find it far easier then most to remember and draw the sigels in their mind.