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well since its so rare to find portuguese people that are into writing fantasy i would like to know if there are some around here... for some idea sharing and stuff : )

exactly it makes much more sense

I was hoping to avoid creating new races. It requires some time to explain its traits which can be quite boring and the readers might just not get the image or simply don't feel a connection to the race. I prefer using the classics because people already have an idea about how they look and i...

i know that the noldor didn't take the best decisions, but still most of the elven houses were noble and kind in nature, they were beautifull, wise and immortal people, not wild barbarians. Tolkien didn't portrayed elves as evil beings, for that purpose he used the orcs. In my story i...

I wouldn't consider that a barbaric act, feanor did what he needed to do to reach middle earth and stop morgoth. the telari didn't even care about the other elven clans and the dark lord. they could have just helped feanor crossing the seas. And also the "holy jewels" were not just some common...

wise words indeed :)

yes i think it makes more sense

well the thing is i really wanted to write something without mankind as the main people. The human nature isn't kind and good, most of them don't even care about nature or preserving life like elves do. They just have a thirst for power and will do anything to get it. I just think i can't...

true but if i gave them another name they would still have the features of the elves, and in my opinion it would just sound like a cheap copy. i think the creation of a new and credible main race is a bit to much for me, i prefer taking the classic model that people are already familiarized...

Exactly :)

that's basically the essence of the elven society i have in mind

well thank you so much for your great sugestions, i guess i'll start writing right away !

well never thought of that before i guess . I just wanted some opinions about the choice of the elves for primary race and also if the story ideas were good enough to stick with them. but thanks you make a very good point :)

well i'll be adding some new dangers as the story keeps on going, and it will probably involve another race(s). Also the goal of one of the main chars will be the search for the lost ways of magic. I see we have very similar ideas and as for the pointy ears, totally agree with you :)

Just let me explain In this world the humans and possibly other races are extinct due to constant warfare and excessive use of destructive magic. The only ones left where the elves, because of their superior combat skills, weaponry, greater resistance to disease and extended lifetime. But as...