Sylph

The Sylph are a race within Alfheim Online. They are known for their speed, stealth, as well as their wind magic. 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 was 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 are at war. But on the other hand, they have a good relationship with the Cait Sith. The Caith 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 Sylph

 * 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.