Sylph

The Sylph are a race within ALfheim Online. They are known for their speed, stealth, as well as their wind magic. Their territory is situated in the southwest area of Alfheim. Sylph are also the first, and only race, to have had their Lord die.

The Sylph are on good terms with the Cait Sith race, and at one point joined forces to attack the World Tree, under the agreement that the race that obtained unlimited flight would assist the other in the next Grand Quest.

Background
The relationship between the Salamanders and the Sylphs was bad due to their territories were close to each other, so the two races would usually compete for the resources in the neutral ground. Eventually, the rivalry soured and the two races went to war. But on the other hand, they have a good relationship with the Cait Sith. The Cait Sith would always provided tamed riding animals to the Sylph capital in friendship. They currently have an alliance with the Cait Sith to help each other clear the main quest.

Their leaders are elected by popular vote and they hold tournaments to gauge each others strength.

Known Sylphs

 * Lady Sakuya - Leader
 * Lyfa
 * Recon
 * Sigurd - Exiled
 * Erika -Asuna's Alternate Account

Trivia

 * The etymology of Sylph comes from the 16th century alchemy works of Paracelsus. Sylphs was his term for an air elemental.
 * Sylph  is also the name of a recurring summon spirit of Wind in the Tales of series.