dark elf
Subterranean pointy-eared folk
A dark elf is a malevolent or morally ambiguous elf in fantasy fiction and games, typically dwelling underground and having dark skin.
In Norse mythology, dark elves (svartálfar) were subterranean beings contrasted with light elves.
Modern fantasy—especially *Dungeons & Dragons* with its drow—has made dark elves a staple: The dark elf assassin emerged from the shadows.
Male practitioner of dark magic
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- loreTraditional knowledge transmitted orally
saga · epic · mythical · legend · faerie · tale · fantastical · allegory
Paid murderer of targets
- shadowLight blocked by object
- cloakSleeveless outer wrap
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- infiltrateEnter secretly to observe
lurk · prowl · silent · spy · covert · thief · poisoner · blade
Communicating with the deceased
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- spellcasterOne who performs magic
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
conjuration · divination · hex · ward · incantation · summoning · illusion · mana
Large natural underground chamber
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
- depthsLowest or innermost regions
- grottoSmall scenic cavern
labyrinth · chthonic · stalactite · stalagmite · fungus · bioluminescence · spider · dwelling
warlock
Male practitioner of dark magic
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
lore · saga · epic · mythical · legend · faerie · tale · fantastical · allegory · dungeons
assassin
Paid murderer of targets
infiltrate · lurk · prowl · silent · spy · covert · thief · poisoner · blade · dagger
necromancy
Communicating with the deceased
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- spellcasterOne who performs magic
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
ritual · conjuration · divination · hex · ward · incantation · summoning · illusion · mana · curse
cavern
Large natural underground chamber
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
- depthsLowest or innermost regions
grotto · labyrinth · chthonic · stalactite · stalagmite · fungus · bioluminescence · spider · dwelling · realm
Elder Scrolls
Fantasy video game series
RPG · tabletop · miniature · campaign · character · class · lore
Alfheim
Norse elven domain
poetic · saga · folklore · pantheon · deity · mythic · ancient · prophecy · trickster · dwarf
- fantasywizard, witch, magic, dragon, dwarf
- Elveshigh elves, wood elves, half-elves, Legolas, Galadriel
- fantasy raceselves, dwarf, dwarves, orc, orcs
- dark magesnecromancer, warlock, black mage, black magician, lich
- pointy-eared creaturesSpock, Vulcan, goblin, fairy, pixie
- Dark Creaturesdemon, vampire, werewolf, zombie, ghoul