The Elves in Rings of Power are a group of characters in the Amazon Prime series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. They are a mysterious and powerful people who possess a deep connection to nature and the mystical realm of the Valar. They are not a part of the original books, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, written by J.R.R. Tolkien, and are introduced in the show as a new group of characters. The Elves are shown to have a strong connection to the land and to possess magical abilities, including the ability to shapeshift and communicate with animals.