Taydarin Elves

The Taydarins believe themselves to be the 'elder sibling' of the elven races. They have unique views of their 'brothers and sisters'. The Maydarin are impatient, frivolous, and entirely to obsessed with humans and the other demi-human races. The Syndarin are considered wild, and somewhat uncultured, much to rustic for the average Taydarin. They Naydarin are the "black sheep" of the elven family, tricked and corrupted by Syth. Though the other races would prefer to see them exterminated, they Taydarins believe they need to be "cleansed" and brought back into the fold. The Eridarin are nearly a complete to the Taydarins. Though they have more exposure to the aquatic elves and are on good terms with them, they Eridarin are so radically different that even after thousands of years the Taydarins are still working to understand them.

The Taydarins are generally a reserved people, never rushing to do anything. Though when angered or threatened they are still capable of great savagery. This reserved attitude shows in their garb, art, literature and music. Most Sea elves wear clothing colored in subdued shades of blue, green, gray or white.
Often their clothes are decorated with intricate needlework or embroidery, sea shells or gemstones. Taydarin crafters also show this reserved, non-rushed attitude. To them every item produced is a unique piece of art. It often takes months to craft even the seemingly simplest of items. Something as intricate as a suit of elven chainmail may take years to produce. Most items produced by the Taydarins have intricate patterns worked into them; geometric patterns, knot work, scrollwork, floral and woodland designs. Taydarin poetry and musical arrangements are generally long, somber affairs. Music typically features harps and flutes. Their artwork leans toward a more natural motif, animals, plants, etc. are typically the subjects of most Taydarin artwork. This is not to say that the Taydarins are boring or stodgy, just that they prefer to not show their emotions. There are several well-known, lively (almost bawdy) Taydarin songs.

Religion plays a large role in the day-to-day lives of the Taydarins. Elvaara, as well as other members of the Ythrak Nyn, are prevalent in most aspects of Taydarin life.Prayers are offered at the start and end of each day. Any crafted item, poem, musical arrangement, etc. is dedicated to the craftsman patron deity(ies). Surprisingly, Taydarin religious services are filled with joyful prayers, songs and dances, a wide change from the normal reserved approach that is the norm.