Imirin

The Imirin are a mysterious race, believed to be descended from elves, but hardened by their lives in the desert. Around the height of a human, yet more muscular and slightly thinner than most races their size, with bronze skin and black, gleaming eyes. Their pointed ears are one of the major reasons they are believed to be related to elves, along with their intelligence. Currently residing in the Ancient Ruins, they’ve used their natural intelligence and strength to develop magical technologies. Unlike other races which primarily use magic for weaponry and armor, their technology is based around less traditional methods of combat, as well as improvements to daily life. Also unlike most other groups, the Imirin are happy to not have any official states, instead focusing on their own communities. While they can spend their lives above ground, their technology has allowed them to create vast underground settlements under the deserts and ruins they reside in, each connected by various portals to allow travel. Trade is infrequent with other nations, but the few Imirin who do so have become immensely wealthy due to their unique technologies.