Male Elvaan
A race of proud warriors, The Elvaan are the founders of two legendary orders of knights in the nation of San d'Oria. Physically, they are characterized by their tall, slender bodies and pointed ears. Their unshakable pride and faith in their beliefs is visible in each of their determined faces. Both males and females of the race excel in swordsmanship. Most Elvaan seem to eschew the business world, preferring an austere lifestyle as skilled swordfighters.
The Noble Elvaan
The Elvaan are the founders of 2(3) of Vanadiels greatest Knightly Orders. The Royal Knights or what deended into Paladin's, and the Temple Knights basically Red mage (oh and the Dragon Knights, aka Dragoon). Together these orders are charged with protecting the Elvaan nation of San D'Oria, and its temple to Altana (and its Former King).
This Race has excellent hearing that is second only to that of the Mithra. They are extremely skilled with swords. Last, but not least, they are uncanny business men/women.
The History of the Term Elvaan
The word "Elvaan" is most likely just a variant on the plural for the word "Elf" -- a word (and all related words) that is said to derive from the same Indo-European root albh as the Latin albus (meaning white). It's fairly obvious that the Elvaans seen in Final Fantasy XI are more inspired by the Elves of Tolkien myth than the elves of actual mythology.
Elvaan Job Distribution as of 5/2005
See Also
- Elvaan Models
- Elvaan: Guide to Job Selection