Elves

The elves of Terragard are an ancient and highly developed race. They have balanced magic with nature and their society and culture reflects aspects of perfect balance. Most elves belong to Elven Houses, the largest of them being granted the title of an Elven Court. There are many elven houses, but most elves belong to the Court of Winter of Snowspire or the Court of Summer of Everbranch.

Elven Magic
Elves have learned to weave magic in subtle ways with the natural magic of the trees and earth, making their magic often subtle or unnoticeable. Things like trees always being in autumn bloom, or the moon's light always shining brighter in specific areas.

The elves have even woven magic into their written language, possessing certain elven 'power words' - magic that can be used by any elven blooded who respects the magic of the forests.

The strongest of all elven magics are the Elven barriers found in the forests, designed to keep out threats and evil. These barriers are powered by elven power words written between certain trees, some of which are so old the tree has overgrown the written words and they forever exist deep within the tree. Not all of the barriers still exist, but enough still function to significantly hinder any intruders or evil. Combined with the elven patrols, the forest remains largely safe within their ares of influence.