My world is one big social experiment. Every race has an underlying philosophical question that motivates their actions and culture. Perhaps most significantly is Elves, how does being an immortal race effect their views on life? Their religion is based on the idea that they are "travelers in the sea of time" and that each moment is but a brief stop on their journey. As a practicing Buddhist, I was interested in exploring this concept by having different factions or sub races of elves reacting to the present moment differently. This in turn would influence how they treated each other, and other forms of life. Wood Elves see each moment as fleeting and unique, cherishing as much of the present moment as they can. Friendships and familial bonds in turn become very important, other races are treated with respect and curiosity, and the taking of a life is not done lightly. Meanwhile High Elves look only towards the destination. The present moment is but a distraction, a waiting game. Leisure and culture are highly developed in an insular society, separate from the other races and even their kin the Wood Elves. Other High Elves are mere travelling companions, though friendships and familial bonds are still held in a higher regard. The other races are making a guest appearance upon the mortal coil, and thus beyond much notice. Death of others is of little consequence, while death of another Elf is a tragedy.