@Shylarah Elven culture, such as it is, has been left pretty vague with the exception of the southern kingdom of Xochimilco. Honestly, Vahir has been very good about allowing us to sort of flesh out the world he's created within reason. I figure the elves originally had a Greco-Roman-esque kingdom before they ended up forming the Empire of Tolos, which still exists today. As a people, however, the elves have been scattered to the winds. The only places where they have any influence are the Empire, where they form a ruling class of sorts, and in Xochimilco, which is comprised mostly of dangerous jungles. Even in the Empire, however, they are subservient to the Emperor. My character, Myranda Tavellan, is an elven mercenary who grew up in a small village in the southern reaches of the Empire. She was a farmer's daughter until a group of sellswords destroyed her home and took her in. Of course, this was over 150 years ago. Personally, I feel like elves outside of the Empire are survivalists and extremely pragmatic. They do what they have to in a world that despises them. Even if that means serving humans. Think more 'Dragon Age' elves than 'Lord of the Rings' elves. I'm not sure if that helps. Oh, and we have established that elves from Xochimilco, or "southblood" elves, believe their "northblood" cousins are weak and worthless. Apparently, living a harsh existence in a rainforest can make an already arrogant race even moreso.
Honestly, I'm thinking the less "supernatural" and "magical" stuff the better. Controlling spirits might be a bit much, but that is Vahir's call. Maybe a sila stone that allows the wielder to speak with the dead and nothing more? I still think the less magical and fantastical the better. Again, I'm not the GM but that's the vibe I'm getting. The only really powerful magical being is the God-King himself. And sila stones are also very rare. I think we've encountered three since the RP began. As for why your character joined him, I'm not sure what to tell you. Myra joined because it was either that or the hangman's noose. Claes joined because she supposedly wants to help Oromis bring peace to Tverios, though I'm not sure that's the case. Others want glory, power, or wealth. Serving the potential Emperor of All and befriending him can only be a good thing, right?
Honestly, I'm thinking the less "supernatural" and "magical" stuff the better. Controlling spirits might be a bit much, but that is Vahir's call. Maybe a sila stone that allows the wielder to speak with the dead and nothing more? I still think the less magical and fantastical the better. Again, I'm not the GM but that's the vibe I'm getting. The only really powerful magical being is the God-King himself. And sila stones are also very rare. I think we've encountered three since the RP began. As for why your character joined him, I'm not sure what to tell you. Myra joined because it was either that or the hangman's noose. Claes joined because she supposedly wants to help Oromis bring peace to Tverios, though I'm not sure that's the case. Others want glory, power, or wealth. Serving the potential Emperor of All and befriending him can only be a good thing, right?