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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AFGNCAAP" data-source="post: 1364560" data-attributes="member: 871">I think that the key thing about a sun elf, despite what AL the elf is, is that there is a belief that the sun elves are better than others.  On one hand, this could be taken to rascist (or speciesist) extremes, while OTOH, more benevolent sun elves could deem themselves as more enlightened than the other races.For the evil/villainous extremes, the Eldreth Valuuthra seem the best example of this.  Other evil sun elves (not necessarily the EV) could merely deem themselves as extremely superior to all non-sun elves at the least, and possibly even superior to other sun elves at the most.  Half-elves (esp. half-sun elves) may be seem as abominations.  An evil sun elf could not work with non-sun elves, deeming them the same as vermin, OR he/she could just as easily work with them, seeing them as no more than a readily disposable, easily manipulated, temporary asset for their own plans & agenda--basically, the non-elves should either be eradicated or enslaved.For neutral outlooks, I think our own world & history has great examples of the elitist attitudes these sun elves would have.  Think of the rigid class system in England (esp. during Victorian times)--sun elves would see themselves as upper class, while non-elves would be seen as the lower classes/"rabble."  Non-sun-elves may be deemed as middle class or upper middle class--a cut above the "rabble," but not quite on par with sun elves.  Half-elves (esp. half-sun elves) may be shunned, deemed as sort of a "social embarassment" for the "unfortunate" elven family with such a child.  I think the idea of viewing them in similar terms as Japanese nobility is as equally valid; I think that the Indian caste system would be just as valid, with sun elves as the highest caste, other elves in lower castes, and non-elves in the lowest/untouchable caste.  Heck, think of the American WASP culture & their view of immigrants/non-WASPs during the 1890's/1900's.For good/benevolent views, I think that these sun elves would see themselves as more fortunate/more enlightened than other folk.  Some of the more arrogant ones may see themselves among the ignorant/unenlightened when dealing with non-elves.  Some may be patient yet patronizing, viewing non-elves in the same light as children (not knowing any better, needing guidance & enlightenment, and even requiring protection due to their naivete).   You could even use somewhat archaic ideas of how a "gentleman" should treat a "lady" (removing the gender-based context in application)--the "gentleman" treating the "lady" with courtesy, respect, kindness, even love, but at the same time preventing them/barring them from things deemed inappropriate/"not proper" for the "fairer sex" or from things deemed exclusive for "gentleman" (such as certain esteemed professions like doctors, politicians, or even high-ranking military officers, admission to a men's club, membership in a fraternity or society like the Masons, etc.).  There wouldn't be any sort of hate or malevolence at the root of these views, just more of a hardwired/often practiced mindset--they may offend others by their views, but the sun elf never meant to cause any malice or harm.I think that the negative outlooks tend to have a stronger/more memorable impression on people, & thus these negative views tend to linger in their minds.On the flip side, non-elves may "reinforce" the sun elf's attitudes by their own behavior.  The sun elves' elitism seems to be the perfect spark to set off that old steroetypical powderkeg of dwarf/elf animosity.  Bartenders & innkeepers may steel themselves up for a barrage of critiques & complaints whenever there's a sun elf patron (thinking that the sun elf will never be satisfied, despite all of the barkeep's/innkeep's best efforts), perhaps even peppering their verbal interactions with sun elves with sarcastic words & terms such as "your majesty," "your highness," "the lord/lady," etc. (e.g., "Of course, your highness.", "Would the lady like another glass of wine?", "What can I do for your majesty?", etc.).  Orcs, goblinoids, & other foes may try to kill a sun elf outright instead of take them prisoner.  Robbers, bandits, & pirates may target sun elves just as they would any sort of noble.  Some folk may try to go out of their way to aggravate/antagonize sun elves in order to try to "knock them down a peg," etc.Hope this helps somewhat.</blockquote>

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