Elves are believed to be the race that first gave birth to the Benevolence, and most elves either live in Benevolence space or are actual members of the Benevolence itself.  They are the second-tallest of the five main races, standing slightly taller than an average human but not close to the height of an ogre, which can reach nearly three meters.  Elves are generally slight in build and have pointed ears, but exhibit a wide range of phenotypes otherwise.

The vast majority of elves are considered genderless.  Male and female elves do exist, but gender is viewed with distaste among most elves, even those not affiliated with the Benevolence, and gender is usually considered a birth defect.  Elves born male or female generally occupy the lowest rungs of elvish society if they are even allowed into society at all.

Elves generally use single names, and are known to change their names frequently over the course of their lives.  Very frequently elvish names are related to nouns or adjectives, and often give a hint as to the outlook or occupation of the elf in question. Elves can also change the names of other elves who they hold power over; see the story of the male elf Barren in The Sanctum of the Sphere for more information.

My theme for this year’s A to Z challenge is my series The Benevolence Archives.  You can learn more about the series by going to the Amazon page for Volume 1 here or add it to a Goodreads shelf here.  

Previously:Darsi.

 

Darsi Tavh’re’muil is the oldest child and first daughter of Rhundi Tavh’re’muil and her husband Brazel.  She is rapidly approaching adulthood and is likely soon to become partners with her parents.  Darsi is mentioned in The Benevolence Archives, Vol. 1 and plays a small role in the events of The Sanctum of the Sphere.  A short story about her will appear in the forthcoming Tales from the Benevolence Archives.  

Darsi is intelligent and independent, and appears to be taking after the best traits of both of her parents.  She has a close relationship with Grond as well, who has taken her under his wing as a sort of unofficial apprentice.

My theme for this year’s A to Z challenge is my series The Benevolence Archives.  You can learn more about the series by going to the Amazon page for Volume 1 here or add it to a Goodreads shelf here.  

Previously:  Corvix Clan.

Because I am just that awesome, I’m doing four Sunday #AtoZ posts involving other parts of the universe I felt needed covering.  Today, you get an extra B!

The Benevolence are the primary antagonists of the Benevolence Archives series.  The Benevolence control the entire expanse of what was once human- and elfspace, and make occasional forays into the territory of the three other main races (ogres, dwarves and gnomes) as well.  Little has actually been revealed yet about the Benevolence’s interests or structure beyond conquest and control, but their spider-shaped warships and their black-armored agents inspire fear wherever they choose to appear.  Magic is generally (though not entirely accurately) believed to be the sole province of the Benevolence, and their technology is far beyond what the other major races have been able to invent.

The Benevolence are opposed by an organization known as the Glorious Opposition, sometimes known as the Malevolence.  The Mals are a loose organization, some of which resembles a traditional insurgent military and some simply prone to piracy.

The Benevolence have seventeen gods.  One of them has recently been making its presence known outside of Benevolence space…

My theme for this year’s A to Z challenge is my series The Benevolence Archives.  You can learn more about the series by going to the Amazon page for Volume 1 here or add it to a Goodreads shelf here.  

Previously:  Brazel.