Elementals

Elementals (or: Elemental Elves) are the beings living in this world. The name of their species is tied to the fact that all of them belong to at least one Type. Without the Elements of this world, they wouldn't exist.

Appearance
Elementals come in all humanoid shapes and forms. Being very muscular or very small and feminine isn't uncommon and is not tied to their biological sex but rather to their genetics and a unique hormonal composition. Their ears can be pointy or round and vary in sizes. Sharp teeth aren't uncommon as well. Some even might grow horns, a very rare trait in some species.

Magic
Elementals are able to master magic, if one of their types allows them to. Those types are: Water, Fire, Grass, Ghost, Psycho, Dark, Fairy, Ice and Electric. Many years ago Magic used to be something almost everyone mastered but with the advance of technology it's considered something special now.

Reproduction
Reproduction happens between a biological male Elemental and biological female Elemental. Type and species are inherited by the mother alone. One exception are male-only species who have a 50% chance of being their father's type and species.

Sexuality
The most common sexualities are bi- and pansexuality, followed by hetero- and homosexuality. Asexuality isn't as common. Despite not being constitutional discriminated against, same sex relationships aren't seen as equal as hetero relationships. Most families want their children to have biological offspring, especially in the more rural areas.

Gender
Elementals can be male, female and non binary. Transitioning isn't seen as something bad, yet it's still very expensive and something only few can afford.

Social Aspects and Behaviours
Despite their appearance Elementals, depending on their species and type, have a tendency to act animalistic. Common examples are gnarling or purring or using their fingernails like claws.

Their ears might move depending on their mood as well. Surprise, happiness, tension and curiosity make the ears move upward, while sadness, disappointment, annoyance and worry makes them move downward. Excitement and feeling flattered or flustered might make the ears flutter, while anger makes their ears set back.

Depending on their genetic makeup Elementals develop a unique composition of different hormones and pheromones during puberty, making them either more or less attractive to those around them simply by their smell. Still, it only takes a small part in their behaviour, with sexuality and preferences playing the biggest roles in finding a partner.

Shinies
The Shiny disease is a rare genetic mutation that makes an Elemental have different colors than usually common for their species, as well as makes their skin sparkle slightly. Since the Shiny disease tempers with an Elementals DNA, it can cause heaps of different health problems, varying in all sorts of gravity and from mental to physical illness. Shinies are incredibly rare and very popular among slave owners. Most shinies will try to stay out of public to not get too much attention.

Known Shinies: Nyx, Brynhild, Minna, Venus, Mars, Gawain, Elvira, Orion, Vanilla, Matcha, Gylfi, CANDY, Theresa, Rayquaza

Trivia

 * Due to their lack of pheromones children smell like they have to be protected to adult Elementals.