Tygaran natives' views:
Since the elf portion of the faction is not solely about the Eldorai, but also the natives of Tygara, we shall have a few words on their beliefs, too. Admittedly these are already summarised in the species subs, but they're very long! Special thanks to [member="Valiens Nantaris"]
All elf cultures on Tygara have a positive perception of the Force, though there are some differences:
1.
Vashyada
The Vashyada (Wood Elves) believe the Force is a blessing of nature. Their priestesses are all Forcers and focus on what could be considered Light Side powers, with a special focus on healing. Unlike the Qadiri and the Eldorai, their view of the Force is dualistic, as they believe in Light and Darkness. This means that those they consider darksiders would get a rough reception. There's another side of the coin, since Force-users have a disproportionate amount of power. Thus a child who's Force-sensitive is more likely to inherit than an older child who's not, set apart from gender inheritance.
Tylania, the Vashyada's demigoddess, does not rule herself, but acts as an arbiter who settles disputes and uses her prophetic visions to guide her people. She refused to take control because she wanted to avoid the temptations of power. The wood elves' Priestesses are strong Force-users and employ what would commonly be considered light side powers.
2.
Qadiri
The Qadiri refer to the Force as Zari, which is the same word they use for spirit or soul. This is very comparable to the Eldorai's 'Sciia'. This may be no surprise since the chief goddess of the Qadiri, Kashara, and Ashira are linked! In terms of practical use, the Qadiri regard the Force as a tool. The Saoshyant, who is nominally acknowledged as the supreme prietess of Kashara, is always a Force-user, as only one of them can commune with the Goddess. Force-users, as soon as they manifest their powers, are normally taken in by either the temple or the state. The former become priestesses (female only), the latter warriors (both sexes). Sometimes this can lead to violent competition between both powers!
Only after thorough training are the Qadiri allowed to leave, but their jobs are determined for life. This is a mixed blessing for their families, since on the one hand they are well paid, prestigious and create influence, but also tear them apart. That said, Force-sensitivity is a way for slaves to escape their lot and gain their freedom, since they are taken in for training by either temple or state, and can later buy their families out of slavery. All large states include Force sensitive warriors, trained to use their elemental and other abilities in battle or to aid their comrades. This is one area where a male Qadiri can rise high. Much like the Eldorai, the Qadiri focus on elemental powers; fire, air, water and earth.
Noble families tend to prefer to pass on their inheritance to Force-sensitive children and only marry them off to similarly 'blessed' nobles. Inevitably this causes resentment, when a younger child is promoted instead of an older sibling solely because he or she was blessed with mystical power. There exists a notion of the Dark Side, though like with the Eldorai it is more a political and religious label, as those who have fallen are labelled 'heretics'. This is a vague term that has often been used to get rid of a political rival.
3.
Xioquo:
The Xioquo take matters to the extreme. To them, the Force, which they call Faer, is just power. One could say that the elves' tendency to view the Force as a tool carries the dangers of the Dark Side, but the 'Dark Ones' are the only ones who openly embrace it. It is the glue that binds their society together and has become connected with it so closely that it is practically a requirement to rule. One could compare their warped culture with that of the ancient Sith species.
Non-Force sensitive children of nobles are often abandoned or forcefully swapped with others who have the gift, since the mundanes are seen as inferiors in the magocracy. Force-users automatically receive preferential treatment and are trained thoroughly. After this, providing they live and survive Xioquo politics, they become powerful members of their families. They have all the prestige and a younger female might rise to become the heir of a great house because she has the Force. Naturally this causes rivalries, resentment and rather cutthroat politics, which amplifies the volatile nature of Xioquo society. Like the other elves, Xioquo are adept at elemental manipulation, but they are also trained in what would be considered 'dark' arts, such as draining the life force of opponents or driving them into insanity.
The Xioquo never take Force-sensitive captives, preferring to kill them since they're not only seen as a danger, but also as demons. This is because their power is believed to be an aberration to the Goddess, who favours only the Xioquo.
General Summary:
All in all, the beliefs of the various elf races are defined by a combination of pragmatism and religious mysticism. The Force is often seen as a gift of the Goddess, a blessing even, but is also used as a tool. Force-users are less judged by the specific powers they use, but how they use. Being labelled a 'darksider' is less of a metaphysical label, and more of a political one, with the exception of the Vashayda.
Since as a faction the Tygaran Alliance also includes Jedi or non-elf Light Siders, this can lead to some interesting rping situations. After all, diversity makes things fun and can provide for some interesting conflicts. Firemane Industries itself does not discriminate, as long as Force-users in its employ obey its rules and aren't Sith.