The Basics of the Altmer. As stated above, the High Elves are the closest elves to the “traditional” idea of one from most fantasy series. Their gold-hued skin and height distinguish them.

"Both High Elves and Wood Elves have an abundance of rich and tremendously detailed background lore," Bethesda wrote. "These ancient races have had a very long time to establish their own unique ...

The high elves just wanted to disappear, as far as the rest of the world was concerned, but they were never allowed the opportunity. When the Third War came to pass, Arthas Menethil took up ...

But the high elves didn't just teach the humans magic -- they also learned about the Light from the humans, who had discovered it at some nebulous point during their evolution.

Tolkien's wider world explores thousands of years of Elf lore, yet he never specifically states why Gil-galad was the last ...

Bethesda needs to focus on the often-overlooked and surprising Wood Elf lore in The Elder Scrolls 6, ... fans might be forgiven for thinking the High Elves are the continent's biggest threat.