Kylorne Elves (Uganyun Riryan)

Unganyun Riryan (Kylorne Elves)
Uganyun Riryan (Kylorne Elves) are a group of humanoid primates originating from the continent of Vaurutir. While the race has many sub-races scattered across Uganyun (Kylorne), they all originate from Vaurutir. Riryan are often seen as one unified race, but there are many different qualities to each individual sub-race. Riryan, while related to humans, have many different evolutionary traits while being as diverse as humans.

All riryan have an organ structure and organ systems similar to those of humans. They bleed, breath, eat, and drink the same. Their bone structure is similar as well aside from the ears. Their ears also form in a different way, shaping up to be pointy unlike the round human ears. Most riryan are known to be taller than the average human, but in some cases, such as the Obyun Riryan (Cave Elves), the elves can be much shorter than the average human.

Riryan are known to have magic flowing through their blood. This magic is known as “Yukyuto” in the native Tenyon language. Yukyuto can be viewed as part of an rirya’s soul. Yukyuto flows through the veins of all riryan and will until their passing. In some cases the rirya’s yukyuto will remain after death, which can cause the rirya to rise back from the grave and continue existing as a Baron Rirya (Death Elf). Baron Rirya are a very rare occurrence and only three have been seen. Yukyuto can be extracted from a rirya, but this would cause the death of any rirya.

Riryan are a highly adaptable race. They are known to change skin colour depending on their climates that they adapt to. Other physical or internal characteristics can change as well. A good example would be the Inpa Riryan (Lava Elves) that have dark gray or blackish skin with bright orange blood flowing through their veins that shines through their skin. Some riryan have even mixed in with other races, but this is a very rare circumstance.

Original Creation Myth
As the Uren Sukkenti (Great Phoenix) wandered the plains of Nubyu, she began to create more beings alike to her. She traveled back to the great tree that birthed her into the world and broke off some of the bark. With this bark, she mixed her blood and began to create more Riryan (elves). After three days of work, she had brought thirteen new Riryan into the world. She took it upon herself to raise these new, young beings as her own. As years passed Sukkenti began to notice differences in each of her children. The children all had something special about them, a sort of “magic”. She would begin to test the children’s abilities once a month to see how their “magic” progressed. After some time of training, Sukkenti began to notice some changes in her blood. She began to notice bright spots of different colours that would flow through her veins at times depending on the environment she was in. When she was in a forest, the plant life around her would begin to bloom and flourish, if she was near the water, the waves would begin to move in unnatural ways. When she noticed this, she began to travel to different environments with her children to see how the area around them would react. Eventually, she discovered which environment reacted with each child. This new “magic” was deemed as yukyuto. Unknown to the few Riryan at the time, this yukyuto would shape future Riryani societies. As the children of Sukkenti spent time in their new environments, their bodies began to change to adapt to their new homes. The first Riryani divergence had begun. The Riryan began to repeat the same process that their mother had years ago. They each took the bark and different elements from their new homes and mixed it with their blood, thus creating the new populations of Riryan. Each Riryan had the same yukyuto that their creator did, that is, all except for one. One new Riryan was brought into this world by Uren Sukkenti. This was the last act that the Great Phoenix would ever do, as it took her remaining strength to birth these new Riryan into the world. This new group became known as the Ba Riryan (High Elves) and they possessed the ability to use all different types of yukyuto, just as their creator had. The Ba Riryan were noted as the most noble and pure among the Riryanan people. The two Ba Riryan that would begin the uprising of the Riryani race were known as Nuneri Nuhyu and Kadon Nuhyu. These two Riryan would go on to found the largest and most mixed elven clan on Nubyu Island, while the other Riryan would found smaller clans in their environments, mostly sticking to their own subraces.

Etymology
The word “Rirya” comes from the language of “Tenyon,” the native language to the Riryan (Elves). The elves would have first contact with their human relatives on the island of Nubyu. This first contact was a fairly friendly encounter as both parties engaged in trade. During the encounter the humans called their newly met friends “elphes,” which would later be adapted to “elves” translating to Riryan in Tenyon. The word “Riryan” would be passed down over the years and would become recognized by the Riryanan Councils as their identity.

= Riryan Sub-Races =

Ba Riryan (High Elves)
Ba Riryan (High Elves) were first encountered on Hiruna, an island in the South-West, while an elven tribe from Nubyu was on a hunt. These riryan were much taller than the normal rirya and had much lighter skin, along with pointier ears. In some cases there are Ba Riryan with darker skin, but this is very rare. Female Ba Riryan average height at around 7 feet, while the males average out at around 6 feet 5 inches. Their hair is usually white or extremely light blonde, while having red, purple, pink, green, or blue eyes.

Ba Riryan are long living people compared to the other Riryanan Subraces, growing to be around 500–600 years old, with maturity coming at around 50 years of age. They are considered to be middle-aged at around 300 years.

Ba Riryan were once the most populated sub-race of elves across Kylorne, but due to their “religious purity,” most of them never engaged in reproduction causing a collapse in their population. There were once around 500,000 Ba Riryan across the lands, yet now about 6,000 remain. Their people are beginning to reproduce again, so hopefully we shall see the rise in their population once more.

Unyun Riryan (Plains Elves)
Unyun Riryan (Plains Elves) were first spotted on the home island of Nubyu. These riryan can be found roaming the same areas as the Ba Riryan (High Elves). Unyun Riryan are one of the most common sub-races of riryan. Their population is estimated at around 650,000. This group has managed to spread from the plains of Vaurutir to the continent of Lázzeatir.

The female Unyun Riryan averages at around 6 feet and males average at around 6 feet 3 inches. Their lifespan averages at around 200–300 years, while they mature at the age of 20. They are considered to be middle aged at the age of 100. The Unyun Riryan are considered to have the most average lifespan of all sub-races of Uganyun Riryan (Kylorne Elves). Unyun Riryan have a beige skin shade, with brown or blonde hair pigments. Their eyes can be green, blue or brown.

The Unyun Riryan, while not having a formal nation to call home, have started many different tribal villages across the lands of Uganyun (Kylonre). If you happen to run into these people then feel free to engage in conversation. Unyun Riryan are a friendly grouping of peoples that are almost always willing to engage in trade.

Burin Riryan (Forest Elves)
Burin Riryan (Forest Elves) were first spotted on the continent of Lázzeatir. They first encountered non riryanan beings on the island of Pelagon. While not engaging in conversation, they watched the new beings and then retreated back into their forest home. These riryan can be viewed as weary of others unlike the Unyun Riryan (Plains Elves). This sub-race is estimated to be around 50,000 large while only inhabiting Pelagon and South-Eastern Lázzeatir. These riryan have adapted to the forest's environments with their darker skin shades as well as hair color. They are known for their stealth capabilities.

The female Burin Riryan averages at around 5 feet 8 inches, while males average at around 6 feet. Their lifespan averages at around 250–350 years, while they mature at the age of 30. They are considered middle aged at around 125 years of age. Burin Riryan are tanner than Ba Riryan (High Elves) and Unyun Riryan (Plains Elves), but they still are considered to have white skin pigments. They usually have brown, blonde, and sometimes even black hair with green, blue, or brown eyes.

Burin Riryan do not have a formal home on an international scale, but you may happen upon a tribal village during your adventures. Do not fear these beings, but don’t venture too close to their homes as they can be very defensive. Burin Riryan will not attempt to kill you on sight, but if too close to what they hold dear, they can consider you a threat. It is possible to engage in trade with these people, but they will choose other riryanan (Elven) peoples over different races if possible.

Kisen Riryan (Jungle Elves)
Kisen Riryan (Jungle Elves) have only been spotted within the Yualta Jungle on the continent of Vaurutir. They were first encountered by a group of Unyun Riryan (Plains Elves) that sailed to Vaurutir in search of food. The Kisen Riryan came out to greet the Unyun Riryan and taught them how to hunt in the dense jungles and the ways to avoid disease. The Kisen Riryan are estimated to be around 200,000 in population, while only inhabiting the Yualta Jungle.

Female Kisen Riryan are averaged at 5 feet 8 inches, while males are averaged at 6 feet 2 inches. Their lifespan averages at 300 years and they mature at age 50. They are considered to be middle aged at 150 years of age. Kisen Riryan have dark skin pigments along with black and brown hair. These riryan have brown, black, or orange eyes. After years of living in the dense Yualta Jungle, these riryan have adapted to their surroundings and it can be shown through their change in physical appearance.

Kisen Riryan are established throughout the Yualta Jungle and are willing to help any traveler that respects the grounds they tread on. Most of the Yualta Jungle is considered to be sacred to the Kisen Riryan, so be kind to the environment around you. Similarly to how the jungle is considered sacred, the Kisen Riryan view Lake Wali’taqia as a sacred lake in which they use its waters for rituals and ceremonies. If you are spotted desecrating the jungle without speaking to Kisen Riryanan villages in the area, then you will be seen as a threat to them and their people.

Zoryun Riryan (Ice Elves)
Zoryun Riryan (Ice Elves) are native to the continents of Lverstwrynn and Kavernis. These riryan tend to avoid contact with other brings. The Zoryun Riryan can mainly be seen near glaciers or mountains in icy environments. Their population is estimated to be in the 100,000s.

Zoryun Riryan inhabit small scattered villages in the icy plains and small caves in the mountains. These riryan are constantly in conflict with each other and the other sub-races of riryan in the area, notably the Ani Riryan (Snow Elves). The Zoryun Riryan, due to always being in conflict, have mainly an isolationist view of the world and tend to only converse with each other and engage in diplomacy with the Ani Riryan in the area. Some Zoryun Riryan do choose to have contact with foreign peoples, but in doing so they are exiled from Zoryun Riryan society and can not return to their former homes. Exiled Zoryun Riryan will mainly stick to the edges of snowy areas and will sometimes travel to foreign continents to escape their old society.

Zoryun Riryan are said to possess the ability to turn water into ice upon touching, but this has never been seen in practice by another group of people. Zoryun abilities are mainly kept to themselves as they trust nobody except themselves and their people, however the exiled Zoryun Riryan may share their abilities and practices. Exiled Zoryun Riryan are the only source of information on their people as you can’t come into contact with the societies in the North. Anybody venturing into their homes will be considered a kill on sight.

Female Zoryun Riryan average at 6 feet 7 inches, while males average at 7 feet. Their hair is usually a light blue to match their light blue skin. They have blue or light green eyes. These riryan have a high resistance to the cold and love to swim in the arctic waters. You can see many ways in which this group of riryan have adapted to their environment.

Ani Riryan (Snow Elves)
Ani Riryan (Snow Elves), similarly to the Zoryun Riryan (Ice Elves), inhabit the continents of Lverstwrynn and Kavernis. These riryan also tend to avoid contact with the outside world due to internal isolationist policies, yet they will exchange for weapons in times of war. These riryan prefer to inhabit the snowy plains of Uganyun (Kylorne). Their population is estimated to be around 150,000.

Female Ani Riryan average at 6 feet 5 inches, while males average at 6 feet 4 inches. Their lifespan averages at 350 years, while maturing at age 50. These riryan have extremely pale or light bluish skin with light blue hair. Their eyes range from teal, blue, light blue, and white. Due to their yukyuto (Magic), these riryan have an extremely high resistance to the cold weather of the North. They can freely swim in the arctic waters of the North.

Ani Riryan inhabit small tribal villages that are grouped in clusters under larger tribal confederations. The Ani Riryan were forced to do this so they could easily fend off the warring Zoryun Riryan from the mountains and caves of the North. Due to their isolationist policies, nobody has ever seen these riryan practice their yukyuto skills. Ani Riryan do not like to reveal their strengths and abilities to foreigners, but in some cases friendlier Ani Riryan will break off from their tribes to join new lands. To all foreign visitors in the Northern reaches of Uganyun (Kylorne), then be aware that you will be considered kill on sight to the native Ani Riryan.

Gisulan Riryan (Tundra Elves)
Gisulan Riryan (Tundra Elves) inhabit the continents of Lverstwrynn and Kavernis. Unlike their other Northern relatives, these riryan have been friendly and open to foreigners visiting their villages in the North. These riryan inhabit the border of the taigas and snowy plains of Uganyun (Kylorne).

Female Gisulan Riryan average at 5 feet 8 inches, while males average at 5 feet 9 inches. Their lifespan averages at 400 years, while maturing at age 30. These riryan have extremely pale white skin with blonde hair. Their eyes are usually light blue, green, or white. Due to their yukyuto (Magic) they can freely traverse the cold North without experiencing the cold temperatures.

Gisulan Riryan can be spotted in taiga forests near the snowy plains while gathering resources for their villages. Unlike the other Northern Riryan, these riryan live in more developed societies. These riryan should be open to commerce and conversation with any travelers willing to stop and have a chat.

Ikun Riryan (Water Elves)
Ikun Riryan (Water Elves) can be encountered anywhere along the beaches of Uganyun (Kylorne). These riryan are friendly to travelers and love to show off their surfing abilities along the water using their yukyuto (Magic). These riryan are rarely hostile, unless forced into a crisis situation or hostilities are raised against them.

Female Ikun Riryan average at 5 feet 4 inches, while males average at 5 feet 6 inches. Their lifespan averages at 300 years, while reaching maturity at 30 years of age. They are considered middle aged at 150 years. They have darker skin with brown or blonde hair. Their eyes can be blue, green or brown. These riryan have adapted to water travel and island living due to their yukyuto giving them special abilities with water.

The Ikun Riryan can be spotted surfing or fishing along the waters of Uganyun (Kylorne) at any time of day. These riryan do not have an official home nation, but they exist in small coastal settlements around the world. Ikun Riryan are cooperative with many peoples, but they do still have some dislike of certain races. These riryan should be open to commerce and conversation with anyone they can tolerate.

Obyun Riryan (Cave Elves)
Obyun Riryan (Cave Elves) have been spotted throughout Uganyun (Kylorne). These riryan can usually be found when mining or exploring the deepest caves of Uganyun (Kylorne). They are fairly timid and shy, so they will flee on sight in most cases. There have been some meetings when the Obyun Riryan have stayed and attempted conversing with the other beings though. Their population is estimated to be around 500,000.

Female Obyun Riryan average around 4 feet 8 inches, while males average at 5 feet 2 inches. They have an average lifespan of 400 years and mature at age 20. These riryan are considered middle aged at age 200. Obyun Riryan have dark gray or blackish skin along with black hair. Their eyes can be brown, black, yellow, or orange. They have sharp teeth compared to the other riryanan as well as hard and sharp nails to dig through caves.

Obyun Riryan do not have an official home, nor will they ever. These riryan do not tend to cooperate well together in large groups, so they mainly join the lands of other races or stay underground forever. You can only find large groups of Obyun Riryan together when a crisis is happening. Families of Obyun Riryan do stick together, but the children will leave home after reaching age 20. If you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter one of these riryan and trade with them. You may even be able to recruit them and bring them back to your home land.

Engun Riryan (Desert Elves)
Engun Riryan (Desert Elves) were first encountered on Vaurutir in the Aurian Highlands. These riryan have spread across the continent of Vaurutir and have also settled in the deserts of Lázzeatir and Bazwebwe. These riryan can be found traveling across deserts due to their semi-nomadic traditions. Their population is estimated at around 400,000.

Female Enguan Riryan average at 5 feet 4 inches, while males average at 5 feet 6 inches. Their lifespan averages at 200–400 years and they reach maturity at age 30. They are considered to be middle aged at age 100. Engun Riryan have darker skin with darker hair pigments ranging from brown to black. Their eyes range from brown, black, yellow and orange. These riryan’s yukyuto has developed a high resistance to the nature and heat of the desert. They can use their life essence to heal others around them that suffer from natural damages of the deserts.

Engun Riryan can be found in almost any desert environment as they travel to find a place to settle. Feel free to engage in commerce and conversation with this friendly folk, but be aware that they may have many stories to tell. If injured in the deserts of Uganyun (Kylorne), it is best to seek out the help of an Engun Riryan.

Nesa Riryan (Mesa Elves)
Nesa Riryan (Mesa Elves) were first encountered in the Msasaguru Mesa on the continent of Bazwebwe. These riryan are not only located there, but their most highly concentrated population is located in the Msasaguru Mesa. Mesa Riryan can be located in a Mesa biome and can sometimes be spotted wandering the deserts in search of a mesa to call home. Their population is estimated to be around 60,000.

Female Nesa Riryan average at 5 feet 5 inches and males average at 5 feet 2 inches. They reach maturity at age 35 while having a lifespan of 200–350 years. Nesa Riryan are considered middle aged at 125 years of age. These riryan have darker skin as well as brown or black hair. Their eyes range from brown, green, yellow and orange. These riryan have adapted to the high temperatures in their homes and can withstand a formidable amount of heat.

These riryan can be spotted roaming the terracotta hills of the mesas any time of day. These riryan can rarely be spotted at night as the cool temperatures can cause damage to their internal organs if certain temperature thresholds are met. They live in their small tribal villages and have many unique customs and traditions involving the terracotta from their homes. Anybody could easily engage in conversation and trade with the Nesa Riryan as long as you respect their homelands.

Inpa Riryan (Lava Elves)
Inpa Riryan (Lava Elves) are a unique subrace that can be encountered near lava pools both above and under the ground. These riryan can be rarely spotted as they don’t usually come out of their homes. They have a very small population of about 800, but they are a friendly group of people willing to communicate with anyone.

Both female and male riryan average at 5 feet 6 inches. They have a lifespan of 600 years and mature at age 80. These riryan are considered middle aged at 300 years of age. All Inpa Riryan live long lives, unless their end is brought by another person or a large amount of water. These riryan have a grayish skin colour with dark hair and yellow or orange eyes. Their internal organs can withstand extreme temperatures to the point that they can swim in lava. Due to the yukyuto in their bodies, these riryan can withstand extremely hot temperatures while remaining at the same body temperature as other riryan. Their blood glows bright orange and it can be seen through their skin as it travels through their veins.

Inpa Riryan are a communal group that rely on others to thrive in their homes. A single Inpa Riryan can not survive by itself for an extended period of time. Inpa Riryan can also survive with other beings. These riryan will engage in conversation and trade, but they will not have much to offer in trade.

Ponon Riryan (Ancient Elves)
Ponon Riryan (Ancient Elves) are the oldest living subrace of riryan. The Ponon Riryan are seen as symbols of wisdom among the riryanan people. Riryan will visit these “Elders” in order to seek the wisdom of the past ages. The Ponon Riryan do not leave their chambers and do not speak in public. Ponon Riryan are held to the highest regards in the riryanan society and are respected by all. If anybody dares to dishonor or insult the Ponon Riryan then they shall be served a death sentence.

Kekikan Riryan (Dark Elves)
Kekikan Riryan (Dark Elves) have been spotted on every continent of Uganyun (Kylorne). There is no exact main concentration of their population as they will travel anywhere and work for anybody who is willing to pay a good price. Kekikan Riryan have a population of around 75,000. They will call any biome, cave, or mountain their home.

Female Kekikan Riryan average at 6 feet 8 inches, while males average at 5 feet 10 inches. These riryan have gray skin and black hair. Their eyes can be purple, pink, orange, yellow, or red. They mature at age 25 and have an average lifespan of 500 years. They are considered middle aged at age 250. These riryan have adapted to work well in any environment and have tough prowess.

Kekikan Riryan can be found in any settlement of any nation or culture. These riryan have learned to blend in with their surroundings, so they have no problem blending in with foreign societies. These riryan are not “evil” in any way, so do not treat them in such ways. The Kekikan Riryan will do any number of work if somebody offers them the correct price and they will engage in friendly conversations as most other riryan do.

Baron Riryan (Death Elves)
Baron Riryan (Death Elves) are an extremely rare “sub-race.” These riryan come into being when the yukyuto (magic) in the body of a rirya (elf) continues to flow after the death of said rirya. The yukyuto begins to flow into the organs of the rirya and the body starts to move again. These riryan like to hide out in darker or colder areas. They are very rarely spotted and only 3 are rumored to exist.

Baron Riryan have dark gray skin and black hair. Their eyes glow red and sometimes orange. These riryan do not bleed and sometimes you can see areas of flesh missing from the corpse.

Eni Riryan (Blood Elves)
Eni Riryan (Blood Elves) can be found roaming the plains of Uganyun (Kylorne). This subrace is very elusive, yet will come into contact with others every now and then. Some Eni Riryan will join public areas and live in them, but it is rare. Their population averages at around 20,000.

Eni Riryan have gray skin and black or gray hair. Their eyes are a dark red or a dark pink. Their lifespan averages at 600 years, while maturing at age 50. They are considered middle aged at 300 years. Females average at 6 feet 6 inches, while males average at 6 feet 5 inches. Due to their yukyuto (Magic) you can see their blood flowing through their veins through their skin as it grows a dark red. These riryan have a very tough prowess similar to Kekikan Riryan (Dark Elves). The yukyuto of the Eni Riryan is usually seen as “evil” by most other riryan subraces. The idea of controlling blood flow is not natural to the other riryan.

Eni Riryan usually stalk around in the night. They are friendly to other beings, despite their appearance. Even though these riryan are friendly, they are the most spiteful of all riryan and will almost always hold a grudge. The Eni Riryan are also considered to be highly racist towards dwarves and dwarf-like races.