high elf 

A race in the Elder Scrolls video game series.

In the Imperial tongue, the haughty, tall, golden-skinned people of Summerset Isle are called "High Elves," but call themselves Altmer, or the "Cultured People." In the Empire, "High" is often understood to mean "proud" or "snobbish," and as the Altmer generally personify these characteristics, the "lesser races" harbor little warmth for them. Altmer confidently consider themselves, with some justice, as the most civilized culture of Tamriel; the common tongue of the Empire, Tamrielic, is based on Altmer speech and writing, and most of the Empire's arts, crafts, and sciences are derived from Altmer traditions. However, the Altmer's smug self-assurance of superiority can be hard to bear. Deft, intelligent, and strong-willed, Altmer are the most strongly gifted in the arcane arts of all the races, and Altmer boast that their sublime physical natures make them far more resistant to disease than the "lesser races." However, they are also somewhat vulnerable to fire, frost, and shock.

A High Elf is the best choice for a pure Mage character.

high elf by Elder Scrolls January 24, 2008

high elf 

Usually a very tall Elf with pale to fair toned skin. They have dark (almost black) slanted eyes, sharp jawline, light colored hair, and very slim in size.

High Elves are rare, beautiful creatures that ususally specialize in Alchemy, Psionicism (psionicist), and other magical classes.

high elf by Jai January 22, 2005