Fae'Naru

Fae'Naru
Culture
Pronunciation	Fay-naw-roo
Nicknames	Woodfolk, Wildkin
Origins	Celestia
Races	Sylfae
Emphasis	Nature, Nurture, No Outsiders
Languages	Elvish
Major Cities	N/A

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Old Lore

Fae'Naru maintain a natural equilibrium with nature, and prefer to live peacefully in the ancient forest as opposed to a civilized life. These elves own very few possessions, and normally don't even acknowledge the concept of owning something. They are very happy with their minimalistic lifestyle, and have learned to co-exist with the great beasts and animals present in the ancient forest. The largest known population of wildkin is in the depths of the Arcadian Wilderness, the final frontier of the Exodian Continent. The wildkin are very zealous in defending their forest home from outsiders, and if the great beasts fail to kill the trespassers then the elves will. The wildkin were not always this hostile to outsiders, it was the consequence of their home being taken from them that led to their animosity. When humanity cleared the vast majority of the ancient forest during the Exodian Era, the wildkin were devastated by the atrocities that had been committed and by the general lack of sensitivity humans had for nature during that time period. The elves have a special relationship with Celestia, and hold a ceremony every year beckoning her to return to the ancient forest. Centaurs and fairies are revered in wildkin society due to their connection with Celestia, and often they are the only way for outsiders to communicate with the wildkin.

Politics

When politics are mentioned, wildkin are the last thing that comes into mind. The elves refuse to speak with outsiders, and the few successful conversations that have been had are with centaur emissaries. While these emissaries are able to hold a conversation, the elves have no intention of doing any favors for outsiders aside from centaurs and fairies. The wildkin have no interest in manufactured commodities, instead preferring things that come directly from nature. The wildkin have no centralized government, instead existing as many small tribes that coexist. Among these tribes, there is no clear leadership figure. Typically the elders maintain a set of traditions that all of the elves follow, and these traditions have not changed in many decades if not centuries. All of this means that while it may be possible to form an agreement with one tribe member, its almost impossible to form an agreement with the whole tribe. This has led most nations to disregard dealings with the wildkin completely, instead focusing on other potential groups.

Culture

The Fae'Naru live simple lives that are free of economic struggle or excessive hardship. Their homes are made from dead branches and leaves from trees, and their food is foraged from the many kinds of plants present in the forest. All wildkin are sworn to protect the forest and all the creatures within, which means they don't kill animals or even monstrous beasts. In fact they coexist peacefully with even the most dangerous of great beasts, for by some unknown reason do not bother the elves at all and may even be friendly towards them. If an animal dies of natural means, the elves bury it near a tree or it is left for predators as a sign of respect for nature. Wildkin clothing is made of crude woven cloth derived from the bark of certain trees. Their society is driven by a set of ancient traditions that are remembered by the elders and enforced by the rest of the tribe.

Every wildkin has an animal companion which accompanies them throughout life which signifies the bond they have with the ancient forest. The elves have ways of communicating with their animal companions, and can hold full conversations with them. When their animal companion dies, the wildkin will select a new companion from the offspring of their old animal companion or from the forest if their companion did not have a mate. In many cases wildkin children inherit an animal companion from the offspring of their parent's animal companions. Some of the elves even have more then one animal companion, which is a greater responsibility and also signifies a greater bond with the forest.

Fairies have a special place in wildkin society, since they directly originate from Celestia herself. Dryads are even more revered, the elves will often do whatever the dryad tells them. In some cases fairies and wildkin will get together, and their children have a special place in society. These children have the ability to mend damage to the forest (using magic), and are usually placed at the same level of esteem as the elders themselves. However these children do have a lot of expectations placed on them, and sometimes they may abandon the forest if they aren't able to fulfill their obligations.

Magic

Wildkin consider magic to be and evil and corrupt practice that endangers the security of their forest, mostly due to the atrocities that Exodian Era humans committed towards the forest dwelling elves in the past. There is one type of magic that the elves consider to be blessed by Celestia herself. This magic involves the healing of living organisms, which is used to heal wounded animals and repair damaged sections of the ancient forest. There are only a few among a wildkin tribe who are able to perform magic, usually lesser fairies and gifted wildkin. This practice is considered most sacred and the wildkin have great levels of respect for those who practice it.

Military

The arsenal of the forest elves consists of primitive spears made from dead tree branches and pointed stones, and shields made from tree branches and thatch. Possibly the most ineffective military force in all of Amestria, the elves rely on guerrilla tactics to eliminate intruders of their territory. A great portion of their effectiveness and survival relies upon the great beasts that still roam the ancient forest, which can easily kill intruders in a single attack. The great beasts that roam the ancient forest have declined in the past few centuries, leaving the forest elves more vulnerable then ever before. The elves have recently been forced to use primitive magic to drive back intruders when beasts fail to eliminate them.

Technology

Forest Elves are possibly the most primitive race on the Exodius Continent. The most advanced technology they have are the clothes they wear, along with primitive obsidian spears. The wildkin's ability to survive has a lot to do with their environment being abundant with food. If the elves were placed in any other natural environment they would likely die of hypothermia or malnutrition given the fact they don't hunt, rely on naturally occurring fruits and vegetables, and can only fabricate clothes from a specific kind of tree.