Elves are happy, implike magical beings. They are generally good-natured practical jokers, though not as mischievous as brownies. Elves look young, but most are actually very old. They have lived on the earth longer than any other magical creatures and cannot grow old or die. Elf magic is something of a mystery. Elves do not often use their magic in front of other beings, so it is not known how far their abilities extend. It is clear thant they can appear and disappear at will, and they are considered to be the most powerful of all magical creatures.