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Lore and Legend - Lera'Dal or Frostfell Elves (ed.2) - by Drigg
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Frostfell Elf or Lera'Dal

Frostfell Elves mostly appear only during the month of Deepice for the Frostfell festivities, bearing gifts and good cheer to all of Norrath.

On rare occasions, they are known to celebrate Frostfell in July as well, though.
Frostfell Elves are originally seen to be the creation of the desire of the people to celebrate their kin.

The sheer wish made them to be light creatures who live in the heavens. Frostfell Elves have been depicted as male or female, tiny or dwarf-like, youthful and immortal with magical powers.

Later they were often referred to as living underground, in forests, springs and wells.
Frostfell Elves were generally magical beings who could control what people see as well as experience. Frostfell Elves are also highly associated with the mushroom Amanita Muscaria" also referred to as "magic mushrooms" not only in art but in religious experiences.

Frostfell Elves already have a tradition associated with storytelling and magic, well before the Shattering revealed by the Halasians that their true purpose was to spread joy and cubes.

The Frostfell elves could be helpful, however their mischievousness was still evident in storytelling. Tales suggested that how you were treated by the Frostfell Elves depended on whether the person was
thought to be naughty or nice!

Particularly in Antonica, the diminutive, green with pointy ears type are depicted as making toys in the workshop of Santa Glug in Frostfell Wonderland Village.

More Folklore about the Lera'Dal
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According to some legends and post-Halasian folklore, especially in Qeynos, Frostfell Elves are mischievous pranksters who make special appearances during the lead up to Frostfell.

For example: "Albtraum" is a Halasian word for nightmare which also means "elf dream". Earlier the word meant "elf pressure" as it was believed that nightmares are a result of a Frostfell Elf sitting on the dreamer's head!

Frostfell Elves also were believed to braid
people's hair while sleeping, make milk sour and run off with sausages. The people of Halas, Everfrost and Velious believed that a bowl of porridge left out would prevent Frostfell Elves from playing tricks on people, especially during the festive season!

Today, Elves associated with Frostfell are symbols to remind children to be good and not naughty!

In the modern world, we now have the latest Frostfell Elf Defenders. They say they are commissioned to protect the spirit of Frostfell. Their dress code is still green and red and they declare to be armed with elf intellect, tools, charm and good looks. They defend the spirit of Frostfell (and its cubes) against naysayers including: Goblins, heat mizers, scrooges and of late pure commercialism. They are sworn by the Frostfell Elf Code and must remain unseen
whist defending the spirit of Frostfell!