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Elmund Egivand
Tribal Liberation Force
Minmatar Republic
#41 - 2014-09-08 01:39:49 UTC
Average Space Elf wrote:
I was expecting more space elfs to stop by, or maybe just hoping that they would. Are we truly becoming extinct? Have our space elf bloodlines diluted into the general populace? I am not opposed to these things, of course, because such are the ways of space life, but I cannot help but feel a certain sense of loss.

Even the somewhat-elfish have been rare, far more rare than I thought. Anabella (almost) and Jinari (less so) are the only ones that somewhat qualify, that might have had some space elf blood in their distant space family space tree.

With all of this in mind, I suppose I shall expound on the criteria of space elfishness.

1) Sight of the Elfs. Elfs are clear of eye, unhindered of vision. We can "see" far into future times, and have not yet lost sight of the ancient past. The vast swatches of space are no barrier to our comprehension. Sometimes rejected by those who cannot handle the truthsight.

2) Forest of the Elfs. Every one of the space elfs carries a bit of the magical, mystical, exotic space forests with them. Though this is not a sure thing; space trees can be space-felled, after all. Can also be hidden by those ashamed of their elfselfs.

3) Artistry of the Elfs. Every elf is a canvas, and every elf clan holds a collective brush. The poetries of generations past, present, and yet to come are traced upon our very elf selfs. May be missing from elfs divorced from their culture.

So there, gentle guests. I have shared with you some deep elfin secrets. If I am alone as a space elf I suppose it does not even matter any more, breaking such a taboo. The other signifiers of elfinhood are secondary: litheness of frame, appreciation of space elf space wine, and so forth. These are not at all limited to elftypes.

Here. Wine. Wine for all. Just drink around my tears.


That sounds like Thukkers.

Point 1 is often attributed only to shamans, but of course, they tend to speak in riddles so it's not really that easy to discern the truthfulness of their vision. Way too many ways to interpret.

Point 2 refers mostly to clans that used to thrive in forests. Far as I know they had forests in ships meant for residence in their caravans. Space caravans, obviously. Poetry part is true to the Matari in general, as well as parables. We have lots of poetry. I think there's several relating to maintenance. And the things we can do with machines can sometimes appear magical to the uninitiated, but this is true for all cultures, I believe. Seriously, how many engineers are harangued by the everyman with questions such as 'How the devil did you do that?'

Point 3 is true to all Matari. Our body is the canvas, our tattoos are our paint. Together, they tell stories of the individual who possessed them, their trials, tribulations, accomplishments, etc. And very physically active Matari tends to develop lean muscles instead of bulky ones, so I guess litheness sort of apply. We also appreciate alot of things. Wine (something we got from our former masters), coffee, tea, etc etc.

A Minmatar warship is like a rusting Beetle with 500 horsepower Cardillac engines in the rear, armour plating bolted to chassis and a M2 Browning stuck on top.
Average Space Elf
Praise Coleslaw
#42 - 2014-09-08 02:51:27 UTC  |  Edited by: Average Space Elf
Very, very interesting. I'm inclined to wonder at the depth of connection between the peoples. How exactly do the physical properties of one become the metaphysics of another? The propagation of elfpaint ("tattoos" as you call them) across many cultures certainly suggests that the spacemen appreciated us enough to ape our cultural practices, even if they make a sad mockery of our beautiful art (looking at you, Caldari). Even the obsession with forests, and bringing your own terrestrial forests into space to copy elfs' actual space forests... hmmm.

I'm inclined to wonder how much is blood, and how much is rightful worship. The similarities in form suggest the former, though appreciation of the best things (and all of the points above) could be the latter. Something to think upon (and drink to), for sure.
Karynn Denton
Lekhantsi Salvage Depot
#43 - 2014-09-08 07:08:44 UTC
Elmund Egivand wrote:


That sounds like Thukkers.



Shocked
Did... did you just compare us to space-elfs?

Karynn Denton

Caravan Master
Average Space Elf
Praise Coleslaw
#44 - 2014-09-08 07:29:02 UTC
Karynn Denton wrote:
Elmund Egivand wrote:


That sounds like Thukkers.



Shocked
Did... did you just compare us to space-elfs?


It's high praise. Smile
Elmund Egivand
Tribal Liberation Force
Minmatar Republic
#45 - 2014-09-08 08:03:54 UTC  |  Edited by: Elmund Egivand
Karynn Denton wrote:
Elmund Egivand wrote:


That sounds like Thukkers.



Shocked
Did... did you just compare us to space-elfs?


You can't deny that you have a Large Titan called a Leviathan (refer to Large Titan) bearing entire cities and viable ecosystems hidden somewhere in the Great Wildlands. I wouldn't doubt that there are downsized versions of the same as well.

Honest, you Thukkers can come up with things not even the Sebiestor can imagine in the most fevered of times.

A Minmatar warship is like a rusting Beetle with 500 horsepower Cardillac engines in the rear, armour plating bolted to chassis and a M2 Browning stuck on top.
Lasairiona Raske
Itsukame-Zainou Hyperspatial Inquiries Ltd.
Arataka Research Consortium
#46 - 2014-09-08 16:20:28 UTC
I don't know whether to be amused, intrigued, or utterly terrified. Seeing as this is the IGS, I suppose I will continue to be amused.

Are you a devil or an angel

Sent here from heaven or from hell?

Sweet temptress, I'm wrapped in your tangles

Can't find my way out of your spell
Karynn Denton
Lekhantsi Salvage Depot
#47 - 2014-09-08 16:56:29 UTC
Elmund Egivand wrote:


You can't deny that you have a Large Titan called a Leviathan (refer to Large Titan) bearing entire cities and viable ecosystems hidden somewhere in the Great Wildlands. I wouldn't doubt that there are downsized versions of the same as well.

Honest, you Thukkers can come up with things not even the Sebiestor can imagine in the most fevered of times.


Ah, indeed they are a sight to behold. Should you ever see one with your own eyes, you'll never see the Thukker in the same way again.

But other than that, I don't think I would make a very good elf. How about Lasairiona here? She looks a little elfish, no?

Karynn Denton

Caravan Master
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#48 - 2014-09-08 17:37:49 UTC  |  Edited by: Claudia Osyn
Damn it Average elf, elfs are suppose to be a secret. That's why mine never leave the hanger....

A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
Bryen Verrisai
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#49 - 2014-09-08 21:02:12 UTC
Average Space Elf wrote:
If they are indeed elven features, then I am sorry for the curse placed upon your family (perhaps by a malicious space wizard).

Space wizards don't exist; you must mean space warlocks, such as the famous eagle-blooded Gallentean celebrity space warlock from Matar, Charles Shen.
Average Space Elf
Praise Coleslaw
#50 - 2014-09-08 22:03:16 UTC  |  Edited by: Average Space Elf
Karynn Denton wrote:
But other than that, I don't think I would make a very good elf. How about Lasairiona here? She looks a little elfish, no?


Let us apply the criteria to Lasairiona and see:

1) Sight Of The Elfs. If Lasairiona is blessed with elfsight, she chooses to hide it. It is trivial to do so in this day and age, of course, but why?

2) Forest Of The Elfs. The most readily apparent in most cases, and in this case, the most elfish. Lasairiona either has elfcestors who frolicked betwixt the elfin space trees and carried them with them when they left, or is imitating those who did (which is, again, trivial).

3) Artistry Of The Elfs. None apparent. This does not preclude it actually existing, of course, but why have stories if you aren't going to tell them?


Miscellany: She's rather... voluptuous... for a elf. Shocked


Conclusion: Probably not a elf.


As for you, Karynn, it appears that your clan has many stories to tell. Whether they are elfin stories, I do not know. So much has been lost to the space sands of spacetime. Sad
Average Space Elf
Praise Coleslaw
#51 - 2014-09-08 22:04:41 UTC
Claudia Osyn wrote:
Damn it Average elf, elfs are suppose to be a secret. That's why mine never leave the hanger....


If you happen to see Secret Space Elf (he's next to impossible to get a hold of), please tell him I still have his pants.
Average Space Elf
Praise Coleslaw
#52 - 2014-09-08 22:09:33 UTC
Bryen Verrisai wrote:
Average Space Elf wrote:
If they are indeed elven features, then I am sorry for the curse placed upon your family (perhaps by a malicious space wizard).

Space wizards don't exist; you must mean space warlocks, such as the famous eagle-blooded Gallentean celebrity space warlock from Matar, Charles Shen.


Ah the sweet vagaries of language. "Space warlock" is of course a bastardization to the space elf word for "space wizard", which is of course unpronounceable to most tongues. P
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#53 - 2014-09-08 22:20:02 UTC
Average Space Elf wrote:
Claudia Osyn wrote:
Damn it Average elf, elfs are suppose to be a secret. That's why mine never leave the hanger....


If you happen to see Secret Space Elf (he's next to impossible to get a hold of), please tell him I still have his pants.

Well, if you happen to get him his pants back before I see him again, tell him to give me back mine. That quality of leather and craftsmanship is hard to come by these days..... He can keep the thongs though.

A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#54 - 2014-09-08 23:51:12 UTC
Mer?
Are mers these elves?
Does it mean they are sea creatures and live under water?..

Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.
Average Space Elf
Praise Coleslaw
#55 - 2014-09-09 00:54:28 UTC
Claudia Osyn wrote:
Average Space Elf wrote:
Claudia Osyn wrote:
Damn it Average elf, elfs are suppose to be a secret. That's why mine never leave the hanger....


If you happen to see Secret Space Elf (he's next to impossible to get a hold of), please tell him I still have his pants.

Well, if you happen to get him his pants back before I see him again, tell him to give me back mine. That quality of leather and craftsmanship is hard to come by these days..... He can keep the thongs though.


Shocked He had just left his pants with me to have them space-tailored...
Average Space Elf
Praise Coleslaw
#56 - 2014-09-09 00:57:03 UTC
Diana Kim wrote:
Mer?
Are mers these elves?
Does it mean they are sea creatures and live under water?..


Again I can only point to the mangling of a beautiful language by bastard tongues. The way it is meant to be pronounced (as evidenced in The Scrolls of our Elders), apparently sounds enough like another human word as to be adopted.

Since you guys can't handle the realness here, I was accommodating. Blink
Lasairiona Raske
Itsukame-Zainou Hyperspatial Inquiries Ltd.
Arataka Research Consortium
#57 - 2014-09-09 15:28:18 UTC
I assure you. I am no Elf.

Are you a devil or an angel

Sent here from heaven or from hell?

Sweet temptress, I'm wrapped in your tangles

Can't find my way out of your spell
Average Space Elf
Praise Coleslaw
#58 - 2014-09-09 19:27:42 UTC
Lasairiona Raske wrote:
I assure you. I am no Elf.


Elfhood is a strange thing. Some of the elfest elfs to ever elf have sworn up and down that they were, in fact, not elfs.

Many non-elfs have claimed to be elfs.

In your case I'm inclined to take your word. No offense.
Anatole Madullier
Alexylva Paradox
#59 - 2014-09-10 10:35:40 UTC
He's quite a cute elf.
How do elf/non-elf relationships work?

ॐ
Aedre Lafisques
Nadire Security Consultants
Federation Peacekeepers
#60 - 2014-09-11 15:19:49 UTC
Levels of eccentricity here. But I'm curious, since you're posting here in the IGS, you're also a capsuleer? What made you decide to do that? Did you get that done enrolling in the CAS or is that some kind of artifact?