Elder

The Elder race is the former ruling race of the Earth Shadowrealm.

History
The first Elders, the Great Elders, first rose to prominence in a divided Earth. They raised the island of Danu Talis from the sea, and it became the base for the Elder race. The Elders waged war on the Earthlord, Ancient, and Archon races. They were all defeated, leaving the Elders as the masters of the planet. Danu Talis eventually sank, killing many Elders. The children of the Elders were very different, and were labeled the Next Generation. The Elders walked amongst the Human race as it developed, and were worshipped as Gods. More and more Elders retreated into Shadowrealms, and eventually, left the Humans to their own devices. The Humans created a vast empire, and many Elders formed the Dark Elder group, wishing to revert Earth to its previous state by any way possible. The practice of making Humans immortal was also developed in this time.

Abilities and Traits
All Elders have an Aura, and can manipulate it to create displays of power. The Great Elders group had more powerful Auras, some of the most powerful ever. All Elders also have the capacity to commit an Awakening of the senses of a Human, as well as the teaching of magics to one. Elders can also shape and sculpt their own Shadowrealm world.

Elders have complex social relations, and are divided into three camps. Dark Elders, Elders that support Humans, and Elders who's belief is not known or sought.