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May 9, 2005 14:25:48 GMT -5
Post by Elix on May 9, 2005 14:25:48 GMT -5
Hi everyone... I am making a list on elven features. I believe this list will help others who are confused or who think they may be elven but aren't sure. I was asked a while back, "what do elves do?" Well I hate to break anyones bubble, but we get up and go to work every morning just like anyone else. It seems that the first thing that comes to a lot of people's minds when think of an elf, is that we are tall thin creatures of nature and should live in a tree and name our children Arwyn. Well, not so... not all of us are tall and thin, not all of us even like the forest! So I have been compiling a list of traits that all elves have in common. So far there are only a few. Here is what I have so far...
Elves tend to either use nature majick more, or have more power when in a natural setting as opposed to non-elven majick users.
Elves have a knack for healing majicks. It's one of their stronger powers.
Elves although can be clumsy, are most of the time well balanced and graceful.
The elven brain is constantly in motion... not necessarily think ALL the time, but usually thinking more than one thought at a time, thus causing it very difficult for others to read them.
Without dispute, elves are arrogant and aloof!!
Elves are empathic to some degree.
Elves are sensitive to temperature change and will always be cold or always to warm should the preferred temperature drop or rise by even a degree, and once the body temperature has changed, it is hard for the elf to adjust back to their range. IE, should an elf that prefers the warmer temperatures get chill, it takes longer for them to warm up.
Mind you these are the only traits that from those that I have spoken to and responded to a post I made before, all have in common. If you have a trait you believe to be elven please let me know so I may compare it to others.
My purpose here is to find exactly what makes us, well, US! Why are we different than a human or a dragon or even a vamp... For example, can't anyone do healing majick? Sure, but it seems that everyone who is an elf or believes to be an elf has a knack for it. It's their strongest power, the easiest thing they can do and it comes almost naturally to them. No studying required.
Anyway, let me know what you all think... Till next time
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May 9, 2005 14:30:02 GMT -5
Post by Elix on May 9, 2005 14:30:02 GMT -5
Actually in the same vein, it was brought to my attention, that we elves can usually tell those of the same like. Not that we can tell every person is an elf, but that we can sence other-kin especially if they have fea blood. I never realized this until I discussed my list with a friend, then went back through some of my e-mail. I was wondering if this was another trait us ELVES posses, or is it just an other-kin thing, or even just a subform empathy?
Let me know your thoughts!
Elix
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Jun 23, 2005 9:36:51 GMT -5
Post by Elix on Jun 23, 2005 9:36:51 GMT -5
Yes actually that does help. Like I said, this list was compiled from those the responded to me and there were plenty of traits that did not make the list that I have but no one else does. As far as being arrogant and aloof, it's hard to describe it in any other terms but that way. I'mnot saying that we as elves are not the sweetest people on the planet, by all means we are or at least can be... I'm saying that our general aura, and not talking about colour, seems to put us at a higher standard. Geez, that sounds bad too... but for example, we tend to take over conversations, we tend to take charge of situations, people seem to flock to us for "some reason". All this makes us "look" like we are all that to most mundanes. As far as being graceful, I trip over my own freakin' feet!! I fall upstairs, I walk into walls, I am not one that you would call graceful. BUT... I have a great sense of balance. I'm not knocked over easily, I sword fight which takes a lot of footwork, co-ordination and balance, I can scamper up mountains, sand dunes, taboggan slopes. And it seemed that when I gave this example, those that responded agreed. They all thought they were clumsy, but when they really thought about it, they realized, hey that's true. As far as those that have difficulty with balance do to inner ear problems or equilibrium issues, those are outside sources that effect ones balance. Those I do not take into consideration. With sensing other-kin, yes it may be a kin trait, but it seems that elves can usually tell when other-kin are around especially those of fea blood. It's part of the wheel. We get pulled and out sences go wild. I will take what you said into consideration when I complete the list...sometime in my life and of course there will always be revisions. Like Isaid in my last post, I want specifics... not a list of 30-50 traits that says you may be elf if you have 5 or more of these. Hell everyone could be an elf then. Being an elf doesn't make you any more special then being human. We have some advantages and some disadvantages... ooohhhh... disadvantages, seems like another list may be in order. Keep this post moving... the more weall learn the better. Thanks for the post! Elix
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Aug 15, 2005 9:24:21 GMT -5
Post by Elix on Aug 15, 2005 9:24:21 GMT -5
So ok everyone, with the new rush of elven blood filling our ranks I thought I'd post a slight revision of the list that I have been compiling. The traits and theories are still pretty much the same, I just added some disclaimers as clarification. So welcome all new kin, and enjoy.
Greetings all elf-kin and those of the like,
It is good to see that more and more elves are finally coming out of the woodwork. A while back I posted some traits that seem to common amongst elves. Now these traits are not the end all be all, but are similarities that those of elven orgins share. Think of it this way, take a nationality, let’s use Irish, the traits normally associated with the Irish are red hair, green eyes, the “Irish” nose, etc. Not all Irish have these traits, but it is a trait that is common among the Irish people. Personality wise, the women are known to spiteful and have a tongue that can cut ya’ like a knife, according to the Irish men anyway LOL! Also, the Irish are known for hard labor, my grandfather in fact was a brick layer, and like the stereo-typical Irish man, was a huge drunkard. Again, these are just traits associated with them and not all Irish have them, there are always exceptions. BUT, even the exceptions have similarities. Maybe physical stature, facial structure, and/or attitude. No two people are the same, but a lot share things in common.
Elves are just the same. Most of us are so far removed from our elven ancestors that being thin, having pointy ears, and all the other traits are pretty much obsolete. Besides, with the food out there these days, even if a full-blooded elf came walking out of the woods, they wouldn't be super thin ethereal creatures for long LOL!! However some things do carry over. Look closely at yourself, sure you may not be the thin ethereal creature that your ancestors were, but what about you looks elven? Myself, I am thin and tall, I don’t have almond eyes, but as it was pointed out to me, I do have larger open eyes, I don’t have high cheek bones, but I do have pronounced cheekbones.
But here are some other similarities:
Elves tend to either use nature majick more, or have more power when in a natural setting as opposed to non-elven majick users.
Disclaimer: not all elves are nature lovers and are one or commune with nature. But when in a natural setting, they can easily draw energies from their surrounding, consciously or unconsciously and tend to more alive or awake when in a natural setting. This even applies to City elves who may wonder into a nature trail, go camping, or even sit under a tree at a local park.
Elves have a knack for healing majicks. It's one of their stronger powers.
Disclaimer: Elves can practice any sort of majick available to those of human ancestry. Healing majicks are the first to manifest and easiest to control for elves.
Elves although can be clumsy, are most of the time well balanced and graceful.
Disclaimer: Dancing, hiking, climbing, ice skating, roller blading, good center of gravity; these are examples of what I mean as “graceful”. Not that we float above the ground, but that we tend to have a better or at least good sense of balance.
The elven brain is constantly in motion... not necessarily think ALL the time, but usually thinking more than one thought at a time, thus causing it very difficult for others to read them.
No disclaimer needed, we all know we are flighty LOL
Without dispute, elves are arrogant and aloof!!
BIG DISCLAIMER: This seems to be a sore spot so please allow me to clarify. Elves are an old race. Some could trace them back to the angels that fell in Christian Myth and mated with the daughters of men. You could read stories dating back to pre-indo European culture, of elven princes and Kings, fierce warriors and great workers of majick. With such a long history and an extraordinary long life span, those that share an ancestry with the elves tend to have an alien way of thinking to non-elves. We usually take a longer view, don’t dwell on small petty relations, grab the center of attention, are vocal and confident. This can be seen as a form of arrogance to others. How many of you elves have been called stuck up, snobby, better than thou? Even by people who would you consider to be just as snobby and aloof? Well, it’s not that you are, it’s that sometimes because of demeanor non-elves especially non-kin will view you as being arrogant. Pride comes into play here as well. Elves are a Prideful race. As mentioned above, elves have been around for a very long time, elves shepherd new races, it was even admirable to have elven blood in your family lines as recent as the 13th century!! There is no shame in having pride that you are of elven ancestry, and like people who are proud of their race are called racists, elves are called aloof and arrogant for being proud of being elven.
Elves are empathic to some degree.
Disclaimer: this is also a normal trait amongst kin, but I thought I’d pop it in here.
Elves are sensitive to temperature change and will always be cold or always to warm should the preferred temperature drop or rise by even a degree, and once the body temperature has changed, it is hard for the elf to adjust back to their range.
IE, should an elf that prefers the warmer temperatures get chill, it takes longer for them to warm up.
Elves can sense others of like kind. This does not mean you ARE an elf, but it seems that elves are more sensitive to other-kin especially those of the fea races.
Disclaimer: This is a newer trait that I came upon. A lot of kin can sense other kin. Elves are no different, but the more I talk to, it seems that elves are attracted to elves. They tend to flock together without even knowing. One mentioned that when an elf is born on this world, it’s almost like the air smells and tastes sweet.
Now please don't read this list and suddenly think, Oh oh oh, I'm an elf!!!
Maybe, maybe not... If you have these traits, you MAY be an elf and it would then be time to explore yourself deeper. Speak with others that have already gone through this and already know what they are.
For the elves already here and the new elves of the group, please give me your comments on this list.
Also if you wouldn’t mind, give a brief physical description as well. If there are traits that you have that you believe are related to your elven ancestry, please post them. I am hoping to have a nice list just as reference.
Elix
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Jul 17, 2006 22:14:51 GMT -5
Post by fauna on Jul 17, 2006 22:14:51 GMT -5
i used to be graceful and arrogant but then i realized that gracefullness will not get me anywhere-lol
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Jul 18, 2006 22:11:49 GMT -5
Post by fauna on Jul 18, 2006 22:11:49 GMT -5
another trait that i have noticed is elves tend to have bright eyes no matter what color they are
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Jul 31, 2006 16:29:19 GMT -5
Post by Elix on Jul 31, 2006 16:29:19 GMT -5
The eye is a trait, however it is also used to describe otherkin in general. Now are you referring to eye colour as being bright, or do they gleam with an internal light. We need tobe very specific because there are a lot of cross over traits and the one thing I don't want is another Jeff Foxworthy list of traits, you may be an elf if... which is why the last revised list has disclaimers and examples. Thanks for the post...
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Jan 25, 2007 1:01:08 GMT -5
Post by cathrea on Jan 25, 2007 1:01:08 GMT -5
Oh one thing I noticed is that elves are hard to kill... by this I mean that Elves tend to walk away from accidents that kill Humans. I know this for a fact having done so more then once. The same ability that allows us to stay alive in traumatic situations is the one that allows us to heal faster then Humans. Not sure if that is true of all Otherkin or not.
Namarie, Cathrea Please pm me if you want more info.
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Jan 30, 2007 17:33:01 GMT -5
Post by Elix on Jan 30, 2007 17:33:01 GMT -5
Hmmm, that is indeed an interesting note... I do know that the Earth kin, like Trolls have "regenerative" traits, and tend to heal quickly. I cannot say for myself, for I have been fortunate enough to not have been in a life threatening, or severly traumatic accident. but an interesting thought none the less.
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