The Avariel were known to be a race of winged elves that lived in the Narnia. At some point before the Long Winter, a conflict with the dragons almost wiped them out before the First Flowering and while they survived since that time, they were considered by most to be myths or legends.
Description[]
Avariel were more delicate than their earth-bound cousins, with hollow bones to aid their flight. They had pale skin, often porcelain white. An avariel's wings were usually white, but could be black, brown, or speckled. Avariel were also known to practice the dyeing of wing tips. Their eyes were slightly larger than normal and ranged in color from brilliant blues to green or purple. Their hair color was normally a silver-white or black.
Society[]
Avariel society was split into two groups that coexisted together, labeled "warlike" and "peaceful". Young avariel spent time immersed in both cultures, so that no matter what sect they came from, they had a deep understanding and respect of how the other half lived.
Warlike Avariel[]
Avariel warriors were geared towards war and power, answering to war chiefs who governed avariel society equally with the religious leaders. They lived by a complex code of honor and spent their lives defending their race. In combat, these avariel showed no mercy, often using ranged attacks from above and believing that others should know better than to create an enemy of a superior foe such as themselves. They also viewed surrender to be dishonorable, holding the idea that when a warrior drew blood, it was a promise to honor them with their combat skill, and slaying them was fulfilling that promise.
Peaceful Avariel[]
The other side of avariel society included scholars, philosophers, and artists. Intellectuals who believed in solving problems through reason and diplomacy, these avariels spent much time researching magic and history, contemplating religion, worshiping Aslan, , and producing art for the sheer joy of creation.
Settlements[]
The last known shelter for the avariels was the Aerie of the Snow Eagles, located on the eastern edge of the Narnian nation.
Relations[]
Avariels had good relationships with other good-aligned races who lived in the sky. For a very long time, they nourished respectful and admiring bonds with giant eagles. Maleficent dragons considerd avariels as enemies and their magic as a threat.
History[]
They were one of the most ancient elven races, having arrived very early in Narnia's history. Unfortunately, they were quickly confronted with the cruel dragons, who invaded their territory. They almost all perished long before the Long Winter. In response, the remaining avariels went into hiding at the start of the First Crown War, preferring to stay on the ground rather than flying.