Elezen

The Elezen are a characteristically tall people, long of limb and slender of build. They are also possessed of a somewhat extended lifespan in comparison to the Hyur. The Elezen once claimed sole dominion over Eorzea, their presence predating that of the other races, and, as such, developed a heightened sense of honor and pride. In years past, the Hyur migration into Elezen lands sparked bitter conflict. At present, however, the mutual understanding reached between the two races allows them to work towards mutual peace and prosperity.Official website

The Elezen is a race from Eorzea in Final Fantasy XIV whose members have lived on the continent the longest and co-exist peacefully with the other races. They are similar to the Elvaan of Final Fantasy XI. The Wildwood/Forester tribe live in the forest but also adapt to urban life, and are excellent archers due to their keen eyesight. The Duskwight/Shader Elezen live in caves, and see the Wildwood as traitors. Duskwight have excellent hearing and are skilled in hand-to-hand combat, and many act as thieves.

In the First, this race is known as elves, while in Alexandria, they are called Eldite. In Final Fantasy Lost Stranger, the race is known as Elrein.

Notable members

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Culture

The Elezen can lay claim to being the oldest of Eorzea's native sentient races—various city-states over multiple Astral Eras have been founded by them, and there is significant evidence to suggest that the ancient, mighty Allagan Empire may have been substantially driven by the Elezen's distant forebears. In modern times, while a few Elezen can be found all across Eorzea, their greatest populations are in Gridania and Ishgard. Elezen were instrumental in Gridania's founding and are responsible for many of the traditions of its greatest institutions, such as the Archer's and Conjurer's Guilds. Their long attachment to the Black Shroud and understanding of the elementals who truly rule that forest mean that they will be a crucial part of Gridania, as long as it endures.

Physiology

The Elezen's characteristically tall, slim physiques and elongated limbs are part of a successful adaptation to the land's various environments. Elezen children are roughly the same size as young Hyur growing up, but hit a final large growth spurt as they near their twenties that sees them grow to nearly twice their teenage height. It is said that their highly sensitive ears can discern the squeak of a field mouse at a distance of up to several malms.

Wildwood Elezen

For eons, the Wildwood Elezen have lived in the safety of Eorzea's lush forests. They have an excellent sense of sight—a contributing factor in their unparalleled expertise as archers. With the formation of the realm's governments, many Wildwood were drawn either to the exhilarating cosmopolitanism of the urban centers or the simple nomadism of the plains.

The other great population of "Wildwood" Elezen is to be found in Ishgard, but long decades of ceaseless warfare with the Dravanian Horde, the intensity of the faith of the Church of Halone, and most recently the years of bitter cold and snow, have made the Elezen of Ishgard culturally distinct from their other Wildwood cousins.

Duskwight Elezen

The Duskwight Elezen have spent centuries in the peace and seclusion of Eorzea's caves and caverns. They have developed an acute sense of hearing, capable of detecting the faintest of sound. The uncanny awareness this grants has proven advantageous in the field of hand-to-hand combat. Many of the reclusive Duskwight resort to robbery and pillaging to survive, earning them the scorn of their woodland relatives.

There are also Duskwights living in Dalmasca, such as Gilbrisbert quo Buteo.

Naming conventions

Main article: Elezen naming conventions

Elezen names resemble French names, such as that of Louisoix Leveilleur.

Story

The Elezen are a traditionally nomadic people who in former times claimed sole dominion over Eorzea, their presence predating that of the other races. Believing this prominence to be ordained by the gods, they came to develop an esteemed sense of honor and pride.

The Elezen perceived the immigration of the Hyur as tantamount to invasion, and as a result the two share a past plagued by warfare. At present, however, they coexist peacefully, the exception being the reclusive Duskwight Elezen.

Attribute modifiers

The following table shows the attribute modifiers for Elezen. These are flat modifiers and do not scale with level, only making a noticeable difference at low levels and very quickly becoming negligible as these attributes climb into the hundreds and thousands.

Clan	STR	DEX	VIT	INT	MND
Wildwood	0	3	-1	2	-1
Duskwight	0	0	-1	3	1

Other appearances

Final Fantasy XV

Completing the Adventurer from Another World collaboration quest yields the player Eorzean-themed attires for the party, including the Glamour Prism: Elezen for Ignis Scientia.