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Chibian elves are native to Northeastern Gondwana, believed to have settled around the lakes Nyo and Leopold. They have notably more pointy ears and tend towards a darker skin pigmentation, being often copper or brownish - referred to, pejorativelyin what was sometimes formerly a pejorative manner but has since undergone partial reappropriation amongst certain groups of Chibian elves, as 'muddy' - alongside a tendency towards darker hair. They are noticeably shorter than most elves, averaging just below the average human at 155.2cm for men and 153.5 for women due to their proportionally shorter forelegs. They are notable for a high content of rhodopsin within the rods of their eyes, which grants them a considerably better level of night vision than a majority of elves, despite not bearing the tetrachromatic vision possessed by others.

Another notable difference is in bone thickness, in which cortial bone - the outer layer of bone - is noticeably thicker amongst Chibian elves, believed to be due to decreased bone resportion (breaking down of bone tissue) which is theorized to be caused by a weakened ability to produce the Parathyroid hormone, which regulates the body's calcium concentration. This has led to Chibian elves being especially vulnerable to calcium deficiency, especially in the periods before dairy animals were brought to the region, a fact many have suggested as a possible cause for the use of almonds in traditional Chibian sociertysociety as an alternate calcium source, with almond milk - made by simmering ground almonds in water - being notable as a common drink, also believed to have medicinal properties by some cultures in Northern Chibilaba. The lifespans of Chibian Elves average to around 90 to 95, though it is often argued this is due most to societal factors rather than a natural trait, with the likelihood of Chibian elves to suffer material deprivation being one of the highest amongst elf groupssubspecies, especially in countries such as [[Hawa]] and [[Zawadi]].

Kromma elves, also known as Krommosantic, Alvic or Yasteri-Alvic elves are native to the regions surrounding [[Alva]] and Western Yasteria. They bear notably shorter ears than average and are generally tallbetween yet11 and 13 centimetres taller than the average elf. Despite this, they are considered to be hardy amongst elves, living on average 168 years, - though not uncommon for some to reach into the 210s. They are generally of fair skin and often possess a low amount of melanin in their eyes, increasing the commonality of blue, green or grey irises in comparison to other elves.

Peregrin elves are native to [[Peregrinia]] and are similar to Kromma elves with short ears and fair skin. Peregrin elves make up the largest portion of the population in their native country. Their hair and eye color are typically black and brown, respectively, and possess more rounded facial features than other elven subspecies. The lifespan of Peregin elves is not definitivleydefinitively known; while there are examples of individuals living past 170, most members of the species perform a ritualistic suicide once they reach 150 years of age.