High Elves make for good mages because of their strong grasp on illusion magic.

- thus it is not explained how he knows they are High Elves.

However, over time as they lost interest in the world they gave some of their control to the High Elves.

In confusion over the death of their king and council, the High Elves did not pursue.

There is little the High Elves can do to stop them at this point.

Magic is another area in which the High Elves excel.

These were small victories, but in those days of darkness they gave the High Elves some hope.

It was the opening that the High Elf had waited for.

The High Elves had won their first major victory.

Word of his coming gave heart to the High Elves.