Light Elves

Eltmer (Aldmeris, "Holy Elves"), also known as "Light Elves", hail from the legendary continent of Varlamora (Aldmeris, "Star-Wood"), said by legends to fly above the clouds. In a very alike way to the Wood Elves, the Eltmeri on Tamriel are known to reject the formalities of the civilized world, discarding lavish living for a life in the wilderness, among nature, the trees, and animals. In fact, most of the known members of this race chose to live among the Bosmer in the forest province of Valenwood due to their respect for nature and life. Unlike them, though, the Eltmeri do not paint or decorate their bodies in anyway: they believe one's body and soul to be sacred, and as such are naturally contrary to necromancy, considering it to be evil and unnatural. They are viewed as sacred, almost angelical beings by the High Elves. Unlike most elves, the Eltmer race does not descend from the Aldmeri. Instead, they're said to have originated from the Ehlnofex race around the same time the Aldmeri did. To what extent this is true is not known, but they do indeed have something angelical on their appearance and abilities. Their body is always surrounded by a faint glow of which the color can be any shade of blue and yellow, most commonly golden. They are naturally very talented in both Restoration and Alteration schools of magic, and also gifted, though to a lesser extent, in others. Their blood is supposed to be mystical, said to heal any and all wounds, diseases, curses and poisons, even those of Daedric origins, upon contact.

Although they too chose to live in Valenwood, and live in harmony with both the landscape and the wood elves who inhabit the province, the Eltmeri keep their distance from the various barbarian Elven clanfolk of the Western Valenwood forests. Their magic is similar to the one once used by the Snow Elves to construct their temples, but at the same time unique in a sense that they're able to channel their power through a special type of magical crystals and force them to take the shape of virtually anything they wish. This has been a matter of interest of scholars for many centuries, but of hundreds or thousands of attempts of replicating their magic, none was successful. Collectively, they are more commonly known as the "Light Elves", but Eltmer or "Holy People"  are synonymous terms as well as literal translations of their name. Although the correct translation of their name is "Holy", the term "Light" has been used by many when referring to them due to never fading glow around their bodies, their light skin, hair and eye colors, and their high proficiency with light-generating spells.

It's a known fact that all elven races of Tamriel (Bosmer, Dunmer and Altmer) live about two or three times longer than the other races, up to 200 or even 300 years. They are capable of extending their lifespans with powerful magical artifacts or spells. The most known way to do so is by becoming a vampire. However, the Eltmeri are an exception to that. In fact, a 300 year old light elf has only reached the half of their natural life time. A 500 years old Eltmer is considered old, but there have been light elves who lived up to 650 or even 700 years, although this is an extremely rare occurrence. They're able to extend their lifespans indefinitely by using powerful magic like any other race.

Background
Whereas the Aldmeri are descendants of the wanderer Ehlnofey, the Eltmeri race are descendants of the Old Ehlnofey race. During the Ehlnofey civil war, a group of Old Ehlnofey recurred to their divine magic and made a fragment of their old city rise to the sky in order to keep them away from the chaotic battle. Millennia of life exposed directly to the magic of Aetherius that comes into Nirn through the sun and stars granted them their unique traits. While physically similar to other Mer, the Eltmer have noticeable differences. Their skin is usually of a very light tone, as much as their hair and eyes.

Their most notable feature is their blindness; a layer of pinkish skin covers the vestigial eyes. However, their other senses have become extremely sensitive as a result. Unwary adventurers learn quickly that the Falmer's blindness is no handicap in combat or crafting.

The existence of the Falmer was once thought to be a myth. In recent times, however, they have made their presence known in gruesome fashion, butchering or enslaving every living thing they encounter. Whether anything of Snow Elf culture and civilization survives with them remains unknown.

Some people assume that Falmer live longer life spans than other Mer, given Knight-Paladin Gelebor's claim that he escaped the Nords over three Eras ago. However, Gelebor is a unique case being the last servant of Auriel, it is likely that Falmer had similar life spans to other mer, but this conclave were kept from death in order to serve Auriel.

Varlamora
Varlamora (Aldmeris to "Star-Wood"), or "Star Wood", which can also be translated to "Forest of the Stars" is their continent of origin. According to the legends about them, Varlamora is an island which cannot be found. It is said to hover above the clouds, an island on the sky, of which the only entrance changes according to the cosmological time. Little to no information has been shared about the Light Elves' legendary homeland, since they all seem unwilling to talk about it to other races. However, it is a known fact that the Eltmeri crystals come from there. Their walls and buildings are supposed to be made of magical crystals, which grow from the earth like plants.