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'''Elves''' are [[Astral World|astral]] beings{{qref|e201}} which hail from the kingdom of [[Elfhelm]], the domain of the [[Flower Storm Monarch]].{{qref|e237}} [[Puck]] and [[Ivalera]] are the two most prominent elfin characters, both of which travel with [[Guts]] in his [[Black Swordsman Party|traveling party]].

== Appearances ==
Elves appear in many fairy tales, poems, and legends, but are rarely seen by human eyes.{{qref|e201}}{{qref|e237}} They are creatures who exist in the [[Astral World]], and may appear in the [[Physical World]] if they so desire. Only humans who have not closed their minds to the idea of mythical creatures are capable of perceiving them; religious zealots of the [[Holy See]] cannot.{{qref|e123}} As such, [[Farnese]] is only able to fully perceive [[Puck]] after secularizing herself.{{qref|e190}} Elves often become invisible to humans in large religious establishments such as monasteries and cathedrals, or in large crowds, though they sometimes appear to rural religious communities.{{qref|e123}} They can most often be observed by children.

The most famous legends involving elves include the story of Red-Eyed [[Peekaf]]{{qref|e102}} &ndash; a children's tale about a boy with elvish characteristics &ndash; and the [[Flower Storm Monarch]], the ruler of the idyllic elfin homeland: [[Elfhelm]].{{qref|e237}}

== Personality ==
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== Abilities ==
Elves possess many different powers. They are capable of healing injuries, sensing people's emotions, and some even say that they have the power to bring one happiness, possessing a strong sense of duty.{{qref|e0A}} They can create medicine with the dust that sloughs off their wings, known as elf dust. Although their size generally limits their usefulness in combat, they may emit a bright flash, acting as a flare to blind enemies temporarily,{{qref|e0C}} and carry small objects.

== Story ==
Long ago, elves dwelled within various locations such as [[Godot]]'s mining cave{{qref|e130}} and [[Rosine]]'s tree in the [[Misty Valley]].{{qref|e115}} However, in time, the [[Holy See]] established its strict doctrines and the elves were forced to withdraw to the magical island of [[Skellig]], upon which their homeland of [[Elfhelm]] is located.{{qref|e201}}{{qref|e236}} The areas once home to elves now offer sanctuary to those preyed upon by restless spirits, Guts having [[Casca]] placed in Godot's cave for her safety.{{qref|e130}} It is only after the cave's destruction that [[Puck]] suggests taking Casca to his homeland,{{qref|e181}} and subsequently, Guts learns from the [[Skull Knight]] that the [[Flower Storm Monarch]] can restore Casca's mental capabilities.{{qref|e237}}

There are different races of elves that coexist in the [[Astral World]], with Puck and [[Ivalera]] being of the pisky race, descendants of the [[Elementals#Sylphs|sylph]].{{qref|e203}} They are famed for their bubbly, friendly and fun-loving nature.

== Notes ==
* The elves appear to be influenced by various types of fairies in European folklore, with [[Puck]] and [[Ivalera]] being piskies, a race of fairies traditionally hailing from Cornwall in England.

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