Are we elves repelled by iron, once again?

“It occurs to us that while Men think we elfae are allergic to iron, it is, in fact, they who may really be allergic to Nature. Why else would they seek so desperately to retreat from it? To destroy Nature and build themselves a bubble of existence almost entirely removed from it. On the other hand, for we elfae folk, we fae or fey, iron is something we can take or leave but Nature, we cannot live without. Or surely, do not wish to do so.”

 

     Ancient lore (although not in every instance) and modern fiction about we elfae folk often posit the idea that we are repelled by iron or harmed by it or allergic to it, as is the idea sometimes put forth that vampires are repelled by garlic or the bible or the cross; or Superman is weakened by kryptonite, etc. We have written on this before in our book The Magical Realms of Elfin: Answers to Questions About Being an Elf and Following the Elven Path. However, this notion keeps popping up and we continue to evolve in our own thoughts and musing upon this matter. So here are some of our new considerations.

You can find this idea as a significant part of Nancy Baker’s novel Cold Hillside and it is also mentioned in Claude Lecouteux scholarly book The Hidden History of Elves & Dwarfs. Although in The Hidden History of Elves & Dwarfs it is extended from the notion that we are repelled by sharp objects, which the author then reasons to refer to iron. However, we might point out, as we have elsewhere, that we elfae are not generally inclined to like being poked or stabbed by sharp objects whatever their composition may be.

Once again, we feel a need to declare that we elfae in general are not weakened by iron the way Superman is by kryptonite (although we are told that there are some elfae who do have unpleasant physical reactions to iron). And it is certainly true that we are not all that inclined, in a general fashion, toward iron. We much prefer silver and gold when it comes to metals and naturally mercury fascinates us. But our objection to iron isn’t because we are weakened or repelled by it in an occult or magical sense, or that its touch burns us (unless it is very hot) but because we, as elfae folk, are much more inclined toward beauty than harshness and the smooth over the rough. We are repelled by iron in the same way, actually, that we are disinclined to wear polyester when we do not need to do so or go to churches and listen to someone sermons (or listen to sermons wherever we might be). We elfae almost always and as a general disposition prefer cotton, linen, silk and rayon over polyester, especially when it is woven into velvet.

Mankind and some of the traditionally Unseelie Folk (for instance some but not all orcs and gremlins) seem to prefer a rougher world, a world of steel (iron + carbon) and concrete that to our elfae senses seems dead. If they wish to protect a place they put barbed wire around it, whereas we would be more linked to surround our realms with thorny bushes rather than rusting steel. Our objection to iron really isn’t that we are somehow magically repelled by it but that it is inelegant and merely serves to further the sort of lifelessness that seems to delineate and dominate Man’s world.

We elfae, for the most part, prefer to surround ours’elves with living Nature, not the synthetic constructions of Man’s creations. Of course, in the modern world, we often have little choice but adapt to their preference for inanimate objects, but even then, we instill our magic into those empty vessels and make them our own. Yet still, we’d much prefer to live amidst vibrant Nature than the lifeless atmosphere that Men seem to prefer to surround themselves.

We understand, of course, that Men in general are preparing themselves for their idea of space travel, of living in space ships for ages surrounded by artificial everything. We expect that in time they will come to understand that taking Nature into space will prove far superior to living entirely in an artificial environment. The fact that in their preparation for abandoning the Earth for space (and we sincerely hope they come to their senses first) they seem determined to destroy everything on the Earth, is curious to us. For sadly it appears unlikely at times that they will even make it into space to the point where they can actually survive there without destroying themselves in the first place. And how will they survive in space if, in fact, they can’t survive on Earth? And what exactly is it they are running from? Not us surely, they don’t believe in us anymore. Certainly, it must be themselves.

It occurs to us that while Men think we elfae are allergic to iron, it is, in fact, they who may really be allergic to Nature. Why else would they seek so desperately to retreat from it? To destroy Nature and build themselves a bubble of existence almost entirely removed from it. On the other hand, for we elfae folk, we fae or fey, iron is something we can take or leave but Nature, we cannot live without. Or surely, do not wish to do so.

Kyela,
The Silver Elves
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“We elves do not hate humanity. We are, in fact, incredibly humane beings.”
— The Silver Elves 

Many people ask us which Silver Elves books to begin reading first and so we say, which ever sounds right to you, follow your elven intuition, as there is really no right order! But if you would like a suggestion, you may wish to begin with one or more of these four books:
1. Through The Mists Of Faerie: A Magical Guide to the Wisdom Teachings of the Ancient ElvenThis is our most popular book and one we highly recommend reading by anyone interested in elves and the elven way.
2. The Elven Way:The Magical Path of the Shining Ones This is a companion book to Through the Mists of Faerie, but may be read in any order. It is also a very popular book and a good one to start with.
3. The Book of Elven Runes: A Passage Into Faerie
4. The Book of Elven Magick: The Philosophy and Enchantments of the Seelie Elves
If you have questions about the Elven Way and being an elf, then you may also wish to read The Magical Realms of Elfin: Answers to Questions About Being an Elf and Following the Elven Path. If you are curious about elves and want to learn more about modern elves, then you will surely find The Magical Realms of Elfin to contain many of your questions answered and it will be a great comfort and help in finding your way home to the magical realms of Elfin.

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“Ages pass and styles may change
but in our hearts we remain the same,
our love of Nature and all things fair,
our love of each other, our need to share,
these are the things for which elves care.
Others may think that magic’s gone,
even while for it they long,
but we elves have a truth we shall declare
that we still see magic everywhere.”
— The Silver Elves

 

“We dance ‘neath the moon, we dance ‘neath the sun,
we dance in the shadows, for it is all fun.
For we are the elfin and dancing we do
and the only thing better than dancing is you.”
 — The Silver Elves 

 

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