High Elves

High elves live in places high up, where few of other races venture. One of their largest cities is the Sky City of Caelum. Elves are very aloof, and see themselves as superior to the other races. They are extremely skilled in the magical arts. They have used their powerful magic to build Sky City Caelum out of white stone. This white stone is almost blinding to those not used to it, due to the bright reflection from the sun(s). White dragons have become faithful servants of the High Mages of Caelum. Their magic has even allowed them to enslave eagles for some of Caelum's gaurdians to ride.

Most of the Elf population in Caelum is unskilled, both magically and physically. They have never wanted for anything so have had no need to develop skills. They just live peaceful, pampered existences. The entire city is run by the High Mages, who sustain it with thier immense magical energy. A small proportion of the elves receive military training, primarily in the bow and the spear. Some of the best learn to ride eagles, and a couple of the very best can even become White Dragon Riders if the dragon respects them enough.

Periodically, the High Mages select a few of the city to train to become a High Mage. Their selection methods are secretive, but to be selected is a great honour no one can refuse. High Mages remain out of the public eye, ruling the Sky City below from their great towers, one tower per High Mage. Thus, those selected for training are never heard from again, so it's not known what the success rate is or what the turnover of High Mages are.

Outside of Caelum, small groups of High Elves may inhabit mountain tops, or even other sky cities. These small settlements are usually ruled by a single High Mage. Why these settlements exist are a mystery, as are the origins of the High Elves themselves.

The skycity often causes abnormal weather to those below it, which is essentially excess waste magic. Sometimes this abnormal weather can be rather deadly, such as one notable case known as The Day the Sky City rained Fire, which lead to massive destruction and death.

High Elves are not typically very religious. They worship no gods, as they believe themselves to be superior. The closest things to gods the high elves have are the High Mages. Their wisdom is final.

When an elf dies, their spirit returns to the Sky City of Caelum, to be used as fuel to help power the sky city and propagate the cycle of elven life. Of course, if they have taken to worshipping a god, then their spirit follows the usual process instead.