Editing Fey Races in Jeweled Amber (section)

==Elves ==
Here’s a list of creatures called Elves, Elf, or Elven, grouped by region:

===Norse & Germanic Folklore===
*Álfar (Norse) – The original elves from Norse mythology, divided into Ljósálfar (light elves) and *Dökkálfar (dark elves). 
*Erlking (German) – A malevolent elf-like king who lures children to their doom. 
*Weisse Frauen (Germanic) – Pale, elven-like spirits that appear in forests or ruins. 
*Huldra (Norse/Scandinavian) – Beautiful forest beings that sometimes resemble elves but have animalistic features. 

===Celtic & British Isles Folklore===
*Ellyllon (Welsh) – Small, mischievous elves associated with nature and mushrooms. 
*Tylwyth Teg (Welsh) – A beautiful, fairy-like race often equated with elves. 
*Sidhe (Aos Sí) (Irish) – The supernatural race of Irish mythology, often compared to elves. 
*Seelie Court (Scottish) – A court of benevolent fairies and elves. 
*Unseelie Court (Scottish) – A group of dangerous and malevolent elves and fey. 
*Brown Elves (Scottish) – A type of house spirit similar to brownies. 
*Fir Darrig (Irish) – Trickster elves that enjoy playing pranks on humans. 

===Germanic & Central European Folklore===
*Schrat (German) – A mischievous woodland elf-like creature. 
*Erdluitle (Swiss) – Earth-dwelling elves that avoid human contact. 
*Heinzelmännchen (German) – Small, helpful elves that work in secret at night. 
*Dwarves (Nibelungen) (Germanic) – Sometimes considered an elven subgroup, particularly in Wagnerian mythology. 
*Alp (Germanic) – A nightmare-inducing spirit sometimes described as an elf-like creature. 

===Slavic Folklore===
*Vila (Wila) (Slavic) – Beautiful, often elf-like nature spirits. 
*Leshy (Slavic) – A forest guardian that shares characteristics with elves. 

===Finnish & Sami Folklore===
*Haltija (Finnish) – A broad category of spirit beings, including elf-like household guardians. 
*Tonttu (Finnish) – Small elf-like house spirits similar to the Scandinavian Tomte. 

===French Folklore===
*Fées (French) – Though typically translated as "fairies," these beings share characteristics with elves. 

===Iberian (Spanish & Portuguese) Folklore===
*Enanitos (Spanish) – Small, dwarf-like elves associated with mountain caves. 
*Duendes (Spanish & Portuguese) – Elf-like tricksters known for mischief and guiding lost travelers. 

===Italian Folklore===
*Folletti (Italian) – Small, playful elves often linked to household mischief. 

===Russian & Eastern European Folklore===
*Domovoi (Slavic) – Household spirits that have some elven-like qualities. 

===Middle Eastern Folklore===
*Peri (Persian) – Beautiful, elf-like spirits that can be benevolent or malevolent. 

===North American & Modern Folklore===
*Christmas Elves (Western/Modern) – Santa’s helpers, originally inspired by Scandinavian and Germanic traditions. 
*Keebler Elves (American Pop Culture) – Cookie-making elves from modern advertising. 

===Fantasy & Literary Elves (Modern Influence)===
*Tolkien’s Elves (The Lord of the Rings) – Tall, wise, immortal beings based on Norse and Celtic myths. 
*Dungeons & Dragons Elves – A variety of elven subraces, including High Elves, Wood Elves, and Dark Elves (Drow). 
*Warhammer Elves – Divided into High Elves, Dark Elves, and Wood Elves. 
*The Elves of The Witcher – A persecuted magical race that once ruled the world. 
*Elder Scrolls Elves (Mer) – Includes Altmer (High Elves), Dunmer (Dark Elves), and Bosmer (Wood Elves). 
*Elf on the Shelf – A modern holiday tradition featuring a magical, mischievous elf. 

===Other Traditions with Elf-Like Beings===
*Alux (Mayan) – Small, elf-like nature spirits that protect crops. 
*Chaneque (Aztec) – Mischievous elf-like beings in Mexican folklore. 
*Koro-pok-guru (Ainu/Japanese) – A diminutive, elf-like race that lived in harmony with nature.




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