Elves are one of the races of the little folk. They are a shy and secretive people, usually avoiding humans. Some dwell underground harvesting gems and some have small kingdoms, be it a civilized province, or an enchanted dark wood.
Elves can be divided into two broad groups, black elves and white elves. While these divisions are generally true, there has been much inter-marriage among the elves Daventry. As a result many elves live both above and below the ground, and cannot be fitted into easy categories. In fact, in the Dark Forest of Serenia there is a large settlement of "Gray Elves".
Elves are generally of human form, pale in color, of slim build with pointed ears. While considered "little people," some elves can be as tall as humans, and have even been known to intermarry. Most, though, are short, ranging in height from two and a half feet to four feet tall. Elves have their own kings, laws, and customs, but do not live together in towns and cities. Some of the rare and tall sylvan elves are known to have built large houses where they live and practice magic.
In general, elves are friendly but do prefer to stay out of sight of humans. Because of their low visibility, they are considered more mischievous than they really are--the thought being something like "if they don't have something to hide, why don't they show themselves more?"[1]
Although secretive, some Elves are happy when humans don't fear them, and in some cases, are eager to offer magic gifts to them.
Types of elves
Elves in the Unofficial Games
In King's Quest ZZT there are elves that live in an Elven Village east of Castle Daventry.
- ↑ The King's Quest Companion, 2nd Edition, 461, 462