Lammayan Elves
The Elves once stood alongside Man to fight against evil forces. But these days they are more interested in playing with their balls and riding their ponies.
The most powerful and elusive of them all are probably the Fire Mountain Elves. They have mastered the elements. So, naturally, when there is a fire or fallen tree, the Fire Mountain Elves are there to use their magic and might to ensure the safety of Lammayans and friends. Once they feel there is no imminent danger, they quickly retreat to their mountain enclave.
The Fire Mountain Elves follow very strict regimes to keep themselves physically and mentally fit. If you venture up to their mountain enclave, you can see them wearing their training outfits which are very skimpy, if not a bit too revealing, short shorts. They play with their balls, be it volleyball or tennis, in a friendly competitive manner to sharpen their reflexes. They also do a meditative trance-liked jog back and forth. It can be quite unnerving if you are alone walking along the path and keep seeing the same near-naked elf slow-jogging pass you. But don’t be scared because they are really quite friendly.
The Forest Elves are an odd bunch. While some are friendly and enjoy blending in with local Lammayans, others are aloof and arrogant preferring not to be bothered by Lammayans at all. You sometimes see them riding their ponies in the Shire. Instead of mastering the elements, the Forest Elves focus their energies on illusions and persuasions. Whenever there is a dispute amongst Lammayans and friends, the Forest Elves cast their spells to confound people, making them having a hard time figuring out what the dispute is all about. Sometimes the Forest Elves simply make up a whole bunch of ridiculous disputes till people eventually give up because it’s more trouble getting the Forest Elves involved!
Occasionally, we get the High Elves from Middle Earth visiting our Shire. They are more concerned about the environment, from landscape balance to the welfare of magical and non-magical creatures. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to be around lately. All these constructions have gone rampant and are really getting out of control. Some Lammayans are wondering about the future of our Shire and are worried about our environment and safety. While some believe it’s all about some greedy investors trying to turn our peaceful and serene Shire into a bustling luxury holiday resort for Middle Earth, a few think the dug-up holes and trenches along the paths are just means to keep our ageing population down.
Unfortunately, none of the Elves on Lamma look anything like Legolas!
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