Alyndrica is home to several varieties of elves (Alfar, as they call themselves), the origins of which are unknown to most folk. Forest elves are the most common, followed by high elves (Eladrin), dark elves (Druas), and the least common, the sea elves (Mar’Eladrin).
Alfar are extremely long lived, but never really show their age until they reach venerable, and even then it is not as apparent as it is in other races, giving rise to the legends of elves being ageless and immortal. Actually most elves don’t die due to old age, sometime around their first century after reaching venerable, they grow content/tired with their life and either fade away into the forest, or set sail to the shores of Arvandor. A few unique and rare individuals with a strong sense of purpose may choose to remain in the world for several more centuries.