Elf, Common

Your Typical standard Elven People. The stereotypical one people think of. Often sharing a complexions and hair colours with humans but their eyes tend to be brighter as if containing Arcane power.
Elves in Felwind tend to fall into a few common but varied categories. Some become teachers of the Arcane arts or scholars, in an effort to research and further Arcane knowledge for themselves or the greater populous. Most tend to be rather loyal to those they form bonds with at a young age.
Others take up a more active life as rangers, protectors or lawful mercenary groups for the oppressed or defenceless. quite a large number of elves live and protect the nation of Greyhawk its people and its forests.
Its common that most elves in Felwind are rather xenophobic or just generally untrusting of adventurers. Most adventuring elves are treated rather badly due to their tendency to indirectly or directly harm those that are supposed to be comrades.
Not all elves are like this though…i hope.

Drow (Dark Elf)

Drow are the Elven people who have called the Underdark their home for tens of thousands of years. By far the most aggressive of all Elven people In Felwind and the realms around. They were ruthless hunters and slavers of overworld species until the great war with Oxtrad in the year 8490. You still hear tales of Drow raids on settlements as they pillage supplies and people, however true or fantasy they are today.
All Drow are tied to the Goddess Loth Also known as the Spider Queen.
The land of Mor-Thir was plagued by Drow raids during the years 8000~. The Northern lands of Oxtrad being the most to suffer. The hand was forced and Oxtrad invaded the Underdark, Committing to the death of over half the population of Drow at the time, They plundered their capital and ransacked its artifacts, Leaving the Drow Queen dead and its capital in ruins. almost all known entrances to the Underdark were sealed in Mor-Thir after that invasion and Drow raids all by ceased.
Today Drow raids are about as common as a hurricane, Once or twice a year and haven't been recorded in a major settlement since the War.
Most Drow are still looked at with caution but with the Outlawed Races in Mor-Thir, Over world Drow don't cop nearly as much abuse as they once would.

Wode Elf

Known as true children of the forest, Wode Elve's glamour and grace hide well their nature of being a danger to anything that's not the forest, a dwelling creature or another elf. Anything else is often seen as a threat and is dealt with in kind. If not for Drow, Wode-elves would be seen as the most violet of Elven kind. At least this is true for outsider interactions. Within their tree bound villages, Wode-Elves are known to be very mild and kind. Singing and Dancing as if it was a fairy tale. The way that they can so quickly change their attitude is a marvel to other species. Their ability to blend into the leaves and bark of the woods means you will never know they are there until they strike, If your not dead you may catch a glimpse of them as they meld back into their surrounds.
There are many large villages of Wode-Elves around Felwind. Always found deep in thick forests or similar areas where nature has rained supreme.
There is a widely known unspoken war between Wode-elves and Drow. Wode-Elves tend to intercept Drow raids and spare none. Folklora are treated as royalty by the Wode-Elves, Though their interactions are low, Elven scripture and art depicts Folklora being very will respected.
Often found to be expert hunters & Archers they only really leave their villages to seek out revenge for a burned down forest, or the odd one who is curious of the outside world.

Pallid Elf

High Elf

The High-Elves of Felwind are known to be more extreme versions of their regular kin. More natural mastery over the Arcane, Longer lived and can either be even more loyal and noble or even more xenophobic and stuck up than their other kin. With celestial heritage they are typically the tallest of elven kin and although not all high-elves share this trait, their fair features have been exaugurated so much their bodies and faces are far more elongated to the point of looking uncanny or alien in nature. History says they first came about when the Gods of Celestia created them for the humble task of tending their vast glorias libraries, This has long fallen out of favour due to the Fate's Weave taking that jurisdiction of stored knowledge and High-Elves were cast to the mortal plane. Only a few remain in Celestia as personal servants to high ranking celestinas.
There is still a deep rooted tradition for Pure-Bread high elves. Many High-elves seen in Felwind are often of a long heritage of pure family. Its very rare to see a High-Elf that isn't in some sort of high ranking position in society, As advisors to royalty or scholars for nobles. Strong mages for Generals or even in some level of nobility themselves. With all that said a High-elf as an adventure or soldier is almost unheard of and will be looked down upon by other high-elves. But Desperation can cause even the most snobby people to pick up a blade.

Half-Elf

The Half-Breed of Elven and Human blood. Very common in Felwind due to the high number of Human/Elf couples weather from one night stands or long lasting marriages, Half-Elves can be found all over the world. They often share none of an Elf's typical xenophobic nature due to their heritage. It would be rather hypocritical if they did. The qualities and sturdiness of human with innate magical abilities make them rather well versed for a life of adventure and travel. Commonly known as 'The Mule of the Adventuring world'.
its almost one's best life to be born a Half-Elf and you will very rarely find one that has had a hard life because of it. If one sad factor is that Half-Elves typically do not share the longevity of a full blood elf, Although it has been recorded it is the exception. most Half-Elves will pass before their elven parent and such an event is typically the emotional death of the parent. a factor not many think about until they experience it first hand.