Dark fae (妖魔, yōma) is a collective noun that describes fae that have turned to the dark side, such as dark elves and goblins (formerly dwarves, the fae folk of the earth). Like fae, dark fae also originate from the spirit world. They took part in the War of the Gods, during which they sided with Phalaris and the Gods of Darkness. They have continues to exist on the material side of the world of Forcelia ever since, but usually away from human occupied territory, like most other fae.
On Lodoss, many dark fae reside on the dark island of Marmo where they co-exist with the humans who live there. When the island submitted to Emperor Beld's rule, the dark fae were incorporated into the Marmo army. During the War of the Destroyer’s Resurrection, many dark fae fled with their leader Ashram to Crystania.
Among the dark fae are:
- Dark elves
- Goblins
- Gremlins
- Hobgoblins
- Imps
- Kobolds
- Marshmen