Summary
The representation of elves in the media has been rampant for years, andmanhwa(Korean comics) also have their renditions of them. Primarily, elves are represented as elegant creatures adept in herbal arts and medicinal techniques. They’re graceful and extremely beautiful beings that are considered ethereal by human standards.
As one of the most popular humanoid species in media, many manhwahave included all sorts of elven charactersand the range of abilities they manifest. Aside from their pointy ears, the elves on this list are a little different from the norm in terms of their mannerisms, morality, and personalities. That doesn’t mean they are any less relatable, or any less enjoyable when reading about these interesting species and their lives.
2022
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Status
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As the Minister of State and one of the Female Lead’s close confidants in her past life,Melvin Aphastoris a well-known half-elf of the Empire. He easily falls into theentourages of the multiple male leads who are obsessed with the main character, Sia, who now inhabits the body of the villainess, Elena. Since Melvin is part elf, his intuition is much greater than the average human’s, and so he quickly discovers that Sia was reincarnated.
Unlike the other characters, though Melvin is quite devoted to her, he exerts an air of elegance and tranquility. However, his gentle nature and amicable face are easily dropped when he’s angry. Out of all the male leads inEverybody Loves The Villainess, Melvin is the least pathetic around Sia. Coupled with the dichotomy between his cunning personality and his soft face, readers will easily fall for his charms.
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A trusted companion of Kim Jinwoo,Rikshashais initially introduced inDungeon Odysseyas the suspicious elf mercenary. She is immediately hostile because of Jinwoo’sorigins as a dungeon baby. Rikshasha has only one goal in life: to murder the Spirit King who decimated her clan. For a dark elf, she’s quite cunning and ready to do anything to achieve her goal.
After betraying Jinwoo, it took her a while to warm up to him and the rest of his companions in the labyrinth. She comes off as cold and intimidating but can be quite the adorable ball of fluff whenever she is praised, showcasing very frequent ‘tsundere’ tendencies. Together with the rest of the characters, her combat skills are also top-notch, making most battles that include her particularly entertaining.
2023
59
Just like every elven character in the game,ErwenfromSurviving The Game As A Barbarianis also a side character that many readers have developed a fondness for. Erwen is the second daughter of a noble elven family and comes from a long line of spirit users. Aside from her small stature, she packs quite a punch when it comes to her combat abilities.
She has a minor role alongside the main character, Bjorn, but the two of them have grown to become good friends after their first meeting in the Labyrinth. As the series is still ongoing, readers have yet to find out how big of a role Erwen will play with Bjorn, because as of right now, she only seems to have an unhealthy obsession with him. She’s not like the other elves in the storywho are wary of barbarians. Plus, her cute and clumsy demeanor make for good comedy and adorable moments that readers will enjoy.
elfboi
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PlayingDungeons and Dragonscan either bring out a gamer’s amazing strategic skills or their worst side.1HP Clubdoesn’t hold back the chaos that comes with the game and this particular group of friends.Obirus Nailo, otherwise known as Obi,is the elf assassin on the team.According to the character sheet, he’s flirty, mysterious, and a self-proclaimed edgelord. Theo, the player who created Obi, gave him characteristics that not many would see in an elf fromDungeons and Dragons.
For one, Obi is a huge masochist, and the majority of his identity presents him as an arrogant flirt who knows he looks good. Despite his thrifty skills and jaw-dropping good looks, he prefers fooling around and sticks solely to the ‘emo-anime boy’ persona. He’s the type of character readers look forward to seeing, as he brings a modern comedic factor that’s easy to identify with.
2018
TurtleMe (Story) Fuyuki23 (Art)
188
Readers who enjoy agood fantasy manhwa with themes of action and mysterywill surely find many mythical creatures, including elves, inBeginning After The End. One special, unforgettable character isTessia Eralith, the Princess of the Elven Kingdom and Arthur Leywin’s (MC) childhood friend. Tessia and Arthur grew up together after he rescued her one night from bandits in the woods. The two have been attached at the hip since then, but only meeting after a couple of years when they entered the Academy together.
As the Princess of the Elven Kingdom, Tessia is born with immense power and an affinity for magic. What makes Tessia a great character is her independence and durability. No matter what she is faced with, she takes it head on and tries her best to overcome the situation. She’s not a damsel in distress and is easily one of the more memorable elves in this story, as she doesn’t let her heritage negatively affect her personality.
2020
134
Lout of the Count’s Familyfocuses on the story of Cale Henituse, the useless eldest son of a Count who wastes his days drinking and causing trouble. His only option for survival is racking up as much money as he can, and what better way to do it than becoming best friends with the Crown Prince of the Empire,Alver Crossman? Alver isn’t a typical elvish character, as he unfortunately needs to keep his species hidden from the world.
Alver is a quarter dark elf, but because the blood from his species runs thick, his appearance in his dark elf form is more dominant than his human form. Dark elves are considered hostile beings, so he has to use magic to hide his lineage and, so far, only Cale has been the only person to find out. As a human, Alver is cheery and outgoing, but when in his elf form, he exudes anintimidating aura due to his increase in magical power.Nonetheless, he’s still a character that many readers connect with, since Cale and he are cut from the same cloth.
