Forest elves live in secluded communities among the forests and trees of the world. They live in close harmony with nature and their surroundings. Forest elves (Sylvan Alfar) are the most widespread and common type of elf. They can be found nearly anywhere elves are found. They are slender, pale-skinned, with brown or black hair, and green or yellow eyes. They prefer to wear pastel or woodland colors.
The majority of forest elves revere the spirits of nature, the world, and their ancestors. Forest elves believe all spirits are connected and that when they die, they return to the spirit of the world, Mother Nature, or Melora, as they name her. As a result, shaman (speakers as they are commonly called) and druids are the primary religious figures in a forest elf community. In some areas followers of elvish hero-deities or fey powers have formed small sects or temples dedicated to their patron.