Origins and Heritage
The Skyborn are a race of air elementals tied to the endless expanse of the skies. Their ancestry emerges from natural unions of mortal beings and primordial winds, born during tempests when the heavens churned with raw, unbridled energy. Legends speak of their creation as the breath of the world’s first winds given form, embodying the freedom, unpredictability, and boundless nature of the skies. Skyborn wander the world as emissaries of the air, carrying whispers of ancient currents and watching over the balance between the land and the heavens.

Physical Traits
Skyborn possess a weightless, ethereal appearance. Their skin shimmers faintly, reflecting soft tones of pale silver, soft blue, or pearlescent white, as if kissed by starlight. Hair flows as though caught in an eternal breeze, ranging from wispy, cloudlike whites to stormy grays or golden hues of dawn. Their eyes are luminous, glowing faintly with the colors of the sky—azure, amber, or twilight violet—seeming to shift with the light. Their voices are airy and resonate with a soft echo, carrying the subtle rustle of wind. When they move, faint currents ripple around them, stirring loose fabric and the air nearby.

Elemental Abilities
Skyborn are intrinsically attuned to the winds and the currents of the air. They can manipulate breezes to carry objects, slow falls, or create gusts strong enough to knock enemies back. With age and mastery, they can briefly become intangible, shifting into pure air to evade attacks or travel. Their innate resistance to high altitudes and extreme winds allows them to thrive in environments that would challenge others. As they mature, Skyborn can summon stormlike tempests or create protective barriers of swirling air.

Personality and Behavior
The Skyborn are as untethered as the winds they embody, favoring freedom and adaptability in all things. They are curious, drawn to the unknown, and rarely remain in one place for long. While often aloof and contemplative, they are quick to act when a situation demands swiftness. Like the winds, their moods can shift unpredictably, from serene calm to stormy ferocity. Despite their restless nature, Skyborn value connections, often acting as mediators or messengers between isolated communities. Their love for exploration is matched by their reverence for the vastness of the skies, always seeking new horizons.

Society and Culture
Skyborn are nomadic by nature, traveling in small groups or wandering alone. They leave few permanent settlements, instead forming ephemeral encampments that move with the winds. These gatherings are often atop mountains, open plains, or other places where the sky feels close. Their society celebrates the beauty of impermanence, crafting temporary structures, intricate wind chimes, and fleeting sand or cloud sculptures. Skyborn revere the cycles of the sky—dawn, dusk, storms, and clear skies—as symbols of life's ever-changing nature. Leadership within their groups is fluid, often shifting to those most attuned to the winds or the needs of the moment.