Red Elves

The Red Elves, also known as Arati, Soul Elves or Heretics, were a twisted variant of Ancient Elves created by Toloth for use in the War for Sunrise. They have since risen up several more times since his defeat and imprisonment.

Creation
The Red Elves were created by Toloth and Astuon prior to the War for Sunrise. Originally they were regular Ancient Elves that served Toloth, but after his decision to wage war upon the Elves they were warped in both body and mind.

Under Toloth
Under the command of Toloth during the War for Sunrise, the Red Elves were capable of suprising and overwhelming the City of Ethroel and cutting a large swathe through Elven lands.

Toloth's Defeat
Following Toloth's defeat, the majority of Red Elves fled to the far south-east, away from any other Elven influence. What they did there is not known, but they never attacked the Ancient Elves again.

Survival of the Sinking of the Great Lands
It is unknown how the Red Elves survived the sinking of the Great Lands or where they went following its destruction, but they somehow survived and were able to rebuild to a certain degree.

Astuon Resurgent
In the third era, the power of Astuon had recovered enough that he was able to summon the Red Elves to free him from his prison and attack the city of Euntoji in a suprise force. This force was however repelled and Astuon destroyed.

Physiology
The Red Elves possess features similar to their other Elven counterparts, but with some changes. Red Elves have been warped so that their natural magical ability is more powerful, but less controlled and their general body size and strength has been increased. The skin of the Red Elves is commonly shades of white to red, with prominent veins giving off a faint red glow.

Craftsmanship
They have developed their weapons and armor to match their changed forms, but still resemble the Ancient Elven styles. Armor typically consists of full body armor made of black steel and warriors silk, in the style of Ancient Elves. Armor is typically handed down through the family as warriors silk is difficult to come by following the Great Lands destruction. Weapons used by the Red Elves consist of swords and spears, alongside magic. Weapons are typically made of the same black steel as armor. Swords are typically long with a gradual curve and a small guard, while spears are straight black steel rods with a leaf shaped tip and a small hook.