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The '''Dökkálfar''' ("Dark Elves") and '''Ljósálfar''' ("Light Elves"), better known collectively as the '''Ancients''' by the Isu, are two contrasting types of elves in [[Norse mythology]]. | The '''Dökkálfar''' ("Dark Elves") and '''Ljósálfar''' ("Light Elves"), better known collectively as the '''Ancients''' by the [[Isu]], are two contrasting types of elves in [[Norse mythology]]. | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
The light elves were believed to live in [[Álfheimr]], as described in [[Snorri Sturluson]]'s 13th century text ''{{Wiki|Prose Edda}}'', | The light elves were believed to live in [[Álfheimr]], as described in [[Snorri Sturluson]]'s 13th century text, the ''{{Wiki|Prose Edda}}''. In contrast, the dark elves lived underground and, despite the name, were considered separate beings from the Svartálfar or "black elves" from [[Svartálfaheimr]], though scholarly interpretation has suggested that both titles may have been alternate names for [[Dwarf|dwarves]].<ref name="WP">{{WP|Dökkálfar and Ljósálfar}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The elves were a mysterious race which existed ages before the [[Isu]] and were immensely more advanced than the Isu themselves. Their race faced extinction when [[Surtr]] and his [[Muspels]] invaded and massacred all of the | The elves were a mysterious race which existed ages before the [[Isu]] and were immensely more advanced than the Isu themselves. Their race faced extinction when [[Surtr]] and his [[Muspels]] invaded and massacred all of the elves of Álfheimr. According to [[Odin]], the elves begged the [[Asgard]]ians for aid, but since they had just finished {{Wiki|Æsir–Vanir War|their war}} with the [[Vanir]], they were too weak to enter another conflict immediately. Surtr took advantage of this and invaded Álfheimr to steal their "immortal light", which allowed him to become deathless.<ref name="TheMasters">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]'' – [[The Masters]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
The elves were described by | The elves were described by Odin to be a very ancient race who were said to be brighter than the sun, with their understanding over all things related to the soul unparalleled even by the smartest of the Isu. When [[Baldr]] was a child, Odin told him a story of how Surtr invaded Álfheimr and massacred all of the elves, rendering them extinct, adding that even [[Loki]] was moved by this and wept for what the Muspel warlord had done. All of their knowledge on souls was confiscated and remained known only to the tyrant of [[Múspellsheimr]], leaving many of their secret inventions and artifacts like the Salakar sealed away in ancient vaults, while even the wisest of the Isu had little understanding on how these elven mechanisms, runes, and artifacts functioned.<ref name="TheWarlordsDaughter">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök'' – [[The Warlord's Daughter]]</ref> | ||
All of their knowledge | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] {{1stm}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1stm}} | ||
**''[[Dawn of Ragnarök]]'' {{ | **''[[Dawn of Ragnarök]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Dökkálfar ("Dark Elves") and Ljósálfar ("Light Elves"), better known collectively as the Ancients by the Isu, are two contrasting types of elves in Norse mythology.
Mythology[edit | edit source]
The light elves were believed to live in Álfheimr, as described in Snorri Sturluson's 13th century text, the Prose Edda. In contrast, the dark elves lived underground and, despite the name, were considered separate beings from the Svartálfar or "black elves" from Svartálfaheimr, though scholarly interpretation has suggested that both titles may have been alternate names for dwarves.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The elves were a mysterious race which existed ages before the Isu and were immensely more advanced than the Isu themselves. Their race faced extinction when Surtr and his Muspels invaded and massacred all of the elves of Álfheimr. According to Odin, the elves begged the Asgardians for aid, but since they had just finished their war with the Vanir, they were too weak to enter another conflict immediately. Surtr took advantage of this and invaded Álfheimr to steal their "immortal light", which allowed him to become deathless.[2]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The elves were described by Odin to be a very ancient race who were said to be brighter than the sun, with their understanding over all things related to the soul unparalleled even by the smartest of the Isu. When Baldr was a child, Odin told him a story of how Surtr invaded Álfheimr and massacred all of the elves, rendering them extinct, adding that even Loki was moved by this and wept for what the Muspel warlord had done. All of their knowledge on souls was confiscated and remained known only to the tyrant of Múspellsheimr, leaving many of their secret inventions and artifacts like the Salakar sealed away in ancient vaults, while even the wisest of the Isu had little understanding on how these elven mechanisms, runes, and artifacts functioned.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first mentioned)
- Dawn of Ragnarök (mentioned only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Dökkálfar and Ljósálfar on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök – The Masters
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök – The Warlord's Daughter
