Elf

Elf - one of the humanoid races in Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series. Elves are one of the Elder Races (along with gnomes and dwarves). Elves known as Aen Sidhe came to the Continent on their white ships much earlier than humans, but later than gnomes and dwarves. Elves live much longer than humans and are usually very attractive. Their characteristic features include pointy ears and small, identical teeth without fangs. Elves are capable of interbreeding with humans (thus producing half-elves and quadroons) and dryads.

Like other nonhumans, elves are often persecuted by Nordlings. Because of that, many elves were members of the Scoia'tael guerilla allied with Nilfgaard during the empire's invasion of the Northern Kingdoms. In return, Emperor Emhyr var Emreis gave the elves a state of their own in Dol Blathanna and made Enid an Gleanna its queen.

Elves believe that they were created, unlike humans, who evolved. For this reason, some elves consider humans to be little more than hairless apes.

Aside from Aen Sidhe, there exists another group of elves called Aen Elle that inhabits another world.

Notable elves

 * Francesca Findabair
 * Isengrim Faoiltiarna
 * Filavandrel aén Fidháil
 * Aenyeweddien
 * Aelirenn
 * Eredin Bréacc Glas
 * Avallac'h
 * Ida Emean aep Sivney
 * Ithlinne
 * Lara Dorren
 * Auberon Muircetach
 * Iskra

Other known elves

 * Angus Bri Cri
 * Cairbre aep Diared
 * Chireadan
 * Ciaran aep Dearbh
 * Coinneach Dá Reo
 * Til Echrade
 * Errdil
 * Ettariel
 * Galarr
 * Iorweth
 * Riordain
 * Toruviel
 * Echel Traighlethan
 * Vanadain
 * Yaevinn

In the graphic novels:
 * Aideen (There is an Aideen in the books. She is a mentioned-only, human historical character, not the same person)
 * Fionnuala


 * Yaevinn
 * Toruviel
 * Chireadan
 * the Elven craftsman
 * the Elves of Murky Waters

Glossary Entry
Source
 * Against Nonhumans
 * Cults and Religions of the Nordlings
 * Lara's Gift
 * The Story of Lara Dorren and Cragen of Lod

In "The Price of Neutrality"

 * Reim

Gallery
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