The elves were called the Firstborn, even though they were preceeded by the Ents, the Mísifari and the Oroloiri.
History[]
Awakening[]
The Elves were said to be awakened at a small lake byImir. The five kings were awakened south of the lake, while the othrs were awakened elsewhere- the kings found the linyar, Finyara and Elnyar to the south of the lake and the Sinnar and Narjar to the north.
Divisions[]
At first they were divided into five kindereds,each named after their king.
| Original name | Later names | King | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minyar | Ciryari | Inwar | 12+2 |
| Finyar | Taeldyari | Feanwar | 30+2 |
| Elnyar | Laenyari, Limyari | Elwar | 64+2 |
| Sinyar (Sinnar) | Sinwar | 96+2 | |
| Naryar (Narjar) | Nalwar | 88+2 | |
| Queldar | Inwar |
300 |
Characteristics[]
The elves were immortal, but could be killed by the sharpness of iron or other sharp objects, but also by great grief. They were more beautiful than men and have pointed ears
Life cycle[]
Notable Elves[]
- Inwar
- Indis
- Feanwar
- Finlis
- Elwar
- Eldis
- Sinwar
- Siwdis
- Narwar
- Nardis
- Leamenar
- Arnefánno
- Finar