Can an elf be black?

Black Elves
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Game. The Dark Elves (known as Svartálfar by the Ancient Norse, Älfeneel or Harudheeniksel by the Dark Elves themselves) are among the oldest known species in existence, hailing from the realm Svartalfheim. They are one of the mortal enemies of the Asgardians, the other being the Frost Giants.
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can be both light- and dark-skinned
. For example, 3 of the Black Elves living in Kharé and most of the members of the Caravan of Cesstar are light-skinned.
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Can a High elf be black?

Most high elves were fair-skinned, though sun elven skin was a hue darker than that of the star elves or moon elves. Dark elven skin, in contrast, was dark brown. Most high elves had black hair, with silvery hues common among moon elves and star elves while blond or copper hues were more common among the sun elves.
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Are black elves a thing?

They were first mentioned in the Dungeons & Dragons game in the 1st Edition 1977 Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual under "Elf", where it is stated that "The 'Black Elves,' or drow, are only legend."
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Are dark elves black?

Their dark elves, or dunmer, have nearly black skin with red or black eyes. Early dunmer were also slavers, but after the revolt and Accession War, the race was scattered across the land, known as Tamriel, and became more peaceful with other races.
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Do elves have to be white?

Tolkien never describes his Elves as white skinned. There's no reason to believe that all Elves had pale skin, and even if all Elves had pale skin not all people with pale skin are white. It is okay to imagine Elves however you imagine them.
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The PROBLEM with BLACK Characters in THE LORD OF THE RINGS



What is the black elf?

Dark elf may refer to: Dökkálfar or dark elves, a type of elf in Norse mythology.
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Can elves be brown?

Wendy Pini's Elfquest elves are a great example of this (and one of the rare cases of brown elves — some of them settled in a desert or on plains, and developed darker skin), but they'd throw a monkey wrench into the whole thing since some of them turned into magic eugenicists.
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What race are elves?

Elves, much like their living ancestors, the eladrin, who were also commonly called elves, were a long-lived race of the Tel-quessir found most commonly in forests, shrublands, and other wildernesses.
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Do dark elves have dark skin?

Dark elves had dark brown skin, as opposed to the the ebony skin that drow had, and pale hair. It was believed that some of them may have had black hair instead of white, and no darkvision.
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How do you name a dark elf?

Male Dark Elf Names
  1. Belper Blakvon, Conquerer of the Dark Elves.
  2. Ahpa Herahi, Conquerer of the Light.
  3. Gausniel Komoguth, Chief of the Dead.
  4. Upvai Giedendros, Conquerer of the Dead.
  5. Lisin Crudaal, Keeper of the Superior.
  6. Kasin Zahdoc, Conquerer of the Dark Elves.
  7. Poidun Giedenlas, Chief of the Old.
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Why do dark elves have dark skin?

Issue: Dark elves are often described as a race that "is blessed by the Moon/Dark power," and often is associated with living in the dark as well. But dark skin color means that they adapted to live under the sun!
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Are all elves fair skinned?

All elves are described as having fair/white skin.
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Where do dark elves come from?

The Dark Elves come from the world of Svartalfheim, one of the Nine Worlds of Norse Mythology. They are ruled over by Malekith the Accursed, and the most powerful amongst their ranks was Algrim the Strong. However, Algrim was betrayed by Malekith in a bid to kill Thor.
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How tall is a dark elf?

They usually varied in height from four feet seven inches to five feet five inches and weighed from 80 to 155 pounds on average.
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Are there black Hobbits?

No. There is no indication of black hobbits in the Tolkien Legendarium.
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Are wood elves black?

Wood elves were easily identifiable by their coppery skin and green, brown, or hazel eyes. Wood elven hair was usually black or brown, although hues such as blond or copper red were also found.
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Why are Blood elves pale?

“After being exiled from the Well of Eternity, the Highborne began to feel the effects of aging and disease. Their skin had even lost its violet hue, and they had begun to shrink in stature. The Highborne feared that the effects would only worsen over time.” Modern Blood Elves are the descendants from these High Elves.
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Are drow GREY or black?

The drow (/draʊ/ or /droʊ/) or dark elves are a dark-skinned and white-haired subrace of elves connected to the subterranean Underdark in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game.
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What do dark elves look like?

The dark elves' most distinguishing feature is their purple skin, which is usually of a very dark, almost black hue. Warlocks spend most of their lives indoors, so their skin is usually much bleaker. Like all elves, Charneldar have pointed ears of wildly varying length.
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Can elves have black hair?

[edit] Hair colour

Other Elves - including the Noldor, Sindar, and Avari - had dark brown or black hair like Finwë or Maeglin. Lúthien Tinúviel and her remote descendant Arwen Undómiel, both described as the fairest of all Elves, were dark haired.
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What color is an elf?

They typically have fair skin and hair that runs in hues from silver-white to black or blue. While human style hair colors are rare, eye color can be remarkably similar, with colors ranging from blue to green. The majority of the half-elves in Faerûn come from parings between humans and moon elves.
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Can elves get fat?

Elves and human share many similarities, from body type to the ability to perform magic. However, elves retain a slim, lean build throughout their life, and are incapable of becoming obese.
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Are there any black elves in Middle Earth?

No. All Elves were light-skinned.
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Where are the black elves?

In Norse mythology, the svartálfar ("black elves") or dökkálfar (" dark elves") are supernatural beings (Old Norse " vættir," wights) that are said to reside in the underground world of Svartálfheim.
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What color are Santa's elves?

Christmas elves are usually depicted as green- or red-clad, with large, pointy ears and wearing pointy hats. They are most often depicted as humanoids, but sometimes as furry mammals with tails. Santa's elves are often said to make the toys in Santa's workshop and take care of his reindeer, among other tasks.
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