High Elves are elves who hold to elven ideals, and typically descend from a glorious ancestry (in settings where elves have a great era where they dominated). Though they are benevolent, and usually fierce warriors and mages, high elves are frequently filled with their own self-importance, and other races find them snobbish or condescending.

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The High Elves, also known as the Koada`Dal, are regarded as the closest relatives of the original Norrathian Elves created by Tunare, Mother of All. These noble creatures stand tall with ivory skin and gentle features. They are certainly not the sturdiest of races, but make up for that with heart. Throughout the ages, they have stood for freedom and justice, fighting evil with powerful magic and their skills with the blade.