Ice Elves

The ice elves are a race of elf native to the Blazing Tundra in the snowy regions of northeastern Sirakos. They have a long history with the Bazhkiri people, with whom they have had amicable relations for many years.

Biology
Ice elves are commonly hardy folk, leaner than orcs, shorter than golden elves, but more muscular than the average human. They are typically pale white-skinned and have hair that is straight and white or gray, depending on age. They are able to grow beards better than other elves.

Culture
Ice elves raised in the home region typically value the notions of chivalry, just rule, and righteous war.Their main food staple is fish, as agriculture is not feasible in their frozen lands within the Karalisti.

Ice elves in all regions of the world marry in groups, and raise their children communally among the spouses. Children are not differentiated by their parentage, no matter if they share one parent, both parents, or none.

A common ice elven concept is the Crusade, a large endeavor on which a group of ice elves embark, whether to defeat an enemy or settle new lands. These are typically led by one of the children of the Karalius, supported by groups of sworn soldiers and children of Vicegreaves. The most recent Crusade was called for by Karalius Alfbjorn I, sending his son to colonize Euravi for the Karalisti.

Religion
The ice elves commonly follow Theazha due to their proximity to the Northern Forest and the Bazhkiri Monastic Order of Thea. Some more isolated or traditional ice elves follow the Six Circles, the old pantheon that both the Bazhkiri and the ice elves followed. The worship of the Six Circles has seen a revival since the founding of the new Karalisti.