Elanians

Elanians are a superior form of humans. Their main difference is a much vast and powerful spirit than humans and their inability to handle minergia.

Ivellios Galastacia was the first known Elanian and is the founder of the Great Temple.

History
According to Ivellios' studies, Elanians, at birth, recieve a gift from Joworn: the Elan, a superior source of vital energy.

No human can choose to be an Elanian, since it is Joworn who randomly places his grace in a human baby. The natural differences between the parents and the child would reveal themselves after adolescence.

It was Ivellios, the Supreme Master of Elanians, who created all the knowledge and mysticism around the Elan. Refusing to use lesser weapons, that is, human weapons, Ivellios invented a martial art only learnable by Elanians called Kirokai.

The influence of Ivellios' philosophy, induced the frequent separation between humans and elanians, beliving their superiority is a message from Joworn to keep a distance from humans.

There are also more agressive philosophies, like the one developed by Tirava Stone. She defended that Joworn created Elanians, because he knows that one day, Skon will attack again and when he does, it is the duty of the Elanians to get rid of the weak and defend Wyrnia with their lives.

Before the Great Massacre, Elanians were mainly diplomats and keepers of the peace. The Human Kingdom supported them with information, men, money and weapons. Then, after some disputes between Ivellios and the King, it was ordered that all the Elanians should stop acting under human orders.

The King, influenced by the advices of the Counsil, expelled all Elanians of his kingdom forever. Since then, the relations between Elanians and humans could be much better and Ivellios moved the Great Temple to the clouds.

Powers and abilities
Elanians are almost a better version of humans, despite of their inability to use magic.

A trained Elanian has superior agility, dexterity, strength and logical skills. Most of them, including Ivellios, are excellent diplomats, able to convince others easily.

Yet they could never do what sorcerers can, Elanians master several magical-like abilites, like telekinesis, incineration, water breathing, distance healing, defensive shields and walls, control of water, fire, earth and air, etc. Among these, many others have also psionic training and can read, affect or control minds, project their spirts into the unknown, shapeshift, etc.

Weaknesses
Elanians are often hunt for their spirit. A captured Elan is worth fortunes in the black market. Although it is extremly difficult for a human do defeat an Elanian, it is possible to get artifacts to weaken their spirit, like Norlan Artifacts, Vyryk Artifacts or the legendary Minergia Or.

Besides, the Elan is easily detectable by an apprentice, what makes silent approaches difficult for Elanians.