Hybrid Elves

Physical Characteristics

Hybrid Elves have a random mixture of
traits from both parents. Usually,
they have slightly pointed ears, but
some have the ears of their non-Elf
parent (Human, Dwarf, or Wizard).

Often, Hybrids suffer a harmful new
trait due to a cross-over mutation
that occurred during fertilization.
Many do not survive past the age of
eighteen. The few who do may have an
altered pheromone production mechanism
which leads to an overproduction
similar to that of an Elf's ovulation,
except that it's constant after
puberty and doesn't require the
binding touch.

Creation of a Hybrid

The Elven parent has a mutated
pheromone and pheromone receptor that
matches up to a non-Elf fated mate.
Non-Elves (Humans, Wizards, and
Dwarves) have general pheromone
receptors that can detect nearly every
Homo sapien pheromone.

Ability for Magic

If the Hybrid offspring inherited the
Elven subcellular structure for energy
conversion, she/he can perform Common
Elf Magic. If the Hybrid offspring
also inherited the non-Elven parent's
genes for mitochondrial control and
reproduction, she/he will produce
enough energy to bribe the Elementals
without an Elven population and
command Elven King's Magic. A very
strong Hyrbid can lure Elementals away
from Elven land and perform Elven
King's Magic anywhere, which can be
dangerous for all others concerned.

Unlike either parent, Hybrids can
perform Wizardry, a newer and very
potent form of magic that requires
massive amounts of energy.

Common Elf Magic

Elven King's Magic

Wizardry

Fated Mates

Some Hybrids have Elven pheromone
receptors and can only reproduce after
the binding touch with their fated
mate. Those with a non-Elven pheromone
receptor can choose their mate.
Rarely, a Hybrid has a mutated
pheromone receptor that can loosely
detect all pheromones enough to allow
orgasm but her reproductive system can
only be activated by a specific
pheromone that fits tightly.

Elementals

Typically, when a Hybrid dies, she/he
joins the Elementals. If the Hybrid
had no loyalty to a land during life,
she/he will most likely be a rogue
Elemental who serves whoever has the
most energy to give. Rogue Elementals
often add chaos to the laws of nature.
When an object seems to defy gravity
or when a room suddenly darkens for no
reason at all, a rogue Elemental is
near.

They'll behave for a rare Hybrid who
produces extraordinary amounts of
energy and who commands Elven Elven
King's Magic. Anyone else should
beware.

All Elven and Hybrid spirits are
divided into four Elemental
categories: fire, earth, water, and
air depending on where their strength
lies. They can be seen when called
upon by the name they bore in life and
gifted enough energy to shed light.

Elven Land

Elven land conducts energy, including
that of a Hybrid Elf who treads over
it. Elementals sense this and can
choose whether to alert the king or
queen. Usually, Elementals choose to
persuade the Hybrid to share his/her
energy.

Note from Ness

The idea for Hybrid Elves came from my
insecurities and some uncomfortable
events. I'm half Mexican and half
Irish, but by the combo of both's
views - I'm neither. My Mexican side
considers me white. My Irish side
considers me Mexican.

In my own mind, I'm both. However, I
can't change the way others see me. In
real life, that's impossible.

In the fictional realm of New Pangaea,
my Hybrid characters deal with that
same problem and can achieve
acceptance from both races. Of course,
there are a few characters who take
longer than one novel to broaden their
views.