The Ljosálfar (Light Elves)¸ A Playable Race (5e)
Light elves¸ also known as the "Ljósálfar" (singular Ljósálfur) ¸ are a subrace of elves and the antithesis of their drow cousins. Hailing from the Feywild¸ descended from a mix of primal elves and dryad¸ light elves are fierce rivals of the drow and see them as their tragic elven cousins. Light elves still retain some features from their dryad ancestors¸ and as such they feel more in touch with nature than with other sentient races. The first Ljósálfar¸ Elio the Light-Giver¸ born from unnamed parents deep in the Feywild¸ was also the first of their kind to leave the Feywild with a few other Ljósálfar and found peace within the deep fjords and green landscape of the southwest of Miklagard¸ later named the Alftindur Sierra. Here they founded over many decades what is now the Capital of Alfheim: Prìomhaile¸ a city that shines like a beacon at night and can be seen from miles away. The Ljósálfar have an indifferent relationship with the rest of the races. They commonly cause humans illnesses due to their isolation and different immune system¸ but they also have the power to heal them¸ and seem especially willing to do so if sacrifices are offered to them. This document contains all the information you need for playing as a Light Elf character for D&D 5th edition. V1.1 - Updated subrace abilities.