Elves

The elves are native inhabitants of the Americas. They once covered the whole of the northern and southern continents, but incursions from European settlers have reduced their numbers quite significantly. Many powerful tribes still exist in the frontiers of America, such as the Sioux in the Dakota Territory. Some of the tribes work with the U.S. government, but many work to defend their lands against the manifest destiny of the pale invaders. Originally thought to be Indians by early explorers, they are still called as such, though the more derogative "arrow ear" moniker is used quite often, and most never refer to them as elves (their self-designation).