So... How classic do you want it?

[loramin]

Originally Posted by Mblake81 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Which came from Forgotten Realms

Sorry, but my OCD nerd side begs to differ [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Dark elves, aka Drow, existed long before Forgotten Realms ever did. Gary Gygax himself created them as part of the Against the Giants series, G1-G3 (and subsequent adventures): they were the secret evil ally responsible for "stirring the giants up". Those adventures date back to 1978, not just before Forgotten Realms, but before I was even born.

Even since those early 1st edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons adventures, Dark Elves (like Dwarves) have had "see in the dark vision" ... although in the earliest days it wasn't even called "ultravision" it was

superior infravision of the 12" range variety

(Yes, I did just run out to my garage to get the adventure so I could find that quote ... and also yes, I am a HUGE nerd).