Aurora syndrome

Aurora syndrome, also known as Aurorae syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder primarily affecting High Elves. This condition is a recessive genetic trait, and is present in approximately one out of every thousand High Elves, with an even rarer occurrence among Half-Elves with a High Elven heritage. Notably, Aurora-syndrome has never been reported among other Elven races, such as Wood Elves, Dark Elves, Humans or Orcs. The name of this syndrome derives from the association between the pale skin and white or very pale blond hair often observed in individuals with this condition and the aurora borealis, which is also known as the northern lights.

Symptoms


The clinical manifestations of Aurora-syndrome include a variety of physical and psychological symptoms. Individuals with this condition typically exhibit a relatively short stature, at least by Elven standards. While Elves, including High Elves and Wood Elves, typically have an average height of 190 centimeters (6 feet and 2 inches), males of the human species have an average height of 175 centimeters (5 feet and 9 inches), while females have an average height of 165 centimeters (5 feet and 5 inches). By contrast, individuals with Aurora-syndrome are usually between 155 centimeters (5 feet and 1 inch) and 163 centimeters (5 feet and 4 inches) tall - unusually short by Elven standards, and below average even by Human standards.

In addition to stature, other common physical characteristics of individuals with Aurora-syndrome include small breasts or a flat chest in females, as well as pale skin and white or very pale blond hair. However, the degree of skin pigmentation is not as extreme as in albinism.

Psychological symptoms of Aurora-syndrome include reduced social sensitivity and emotional impact, often to the point of emotionlessness, or other symptoms similar to high-functioning autism, specifically Asperger syndrome. Individuals with this condition may also exhibit reduced libido, sometimes to the point of asexuality. While not all High Elves with Aurora-syndrome display all seven symptoms, most will exhibit at least four out of the seven.

Furthermore, it is worth noting that the founder of the vampire clan Tséntach - whose members remain asexual and emotionless, and do not age at all even after being turned into vampires as children - was himself a High Elf with Aurora-syndrome. This highlights the potential impact of Aurora-syndrome on individuals who may already be predisposed to certain personality traits or behavioral patterns.

In summary, Aurora-syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects High Elves and is characterized by physical and psychological symptoms, including reduced social sensitivity, emotional impact, and libido.

High Elves

 * Lotte Faróna
 * Y'rein
 * Tséntach
 * Auré of Froturn (possibly, only speculated)