Wild elf

Wild elves (or green elves as they used to be known) are a feral, stealthy subrace of the elven species that have become more and more reclusive over the years.

History
When elves first arrived on Toril, green elves were by far the most successful at establishing themselves and exploring new areas, creating several territories that eventually each became their own great nation. Unfortunately the Crown Wars brought with them destruction, most of which was focussed upon green elf territory. Three of their Five nations were completely destroyed and the other two were constant targets of dark elven aggression. The green elf prediliction for peace did not fare well against the dark elf lust for violence. Eventually at the end of the Crown Wars the green elves gave up their cities and left them in the ruins they had been reduced to, wandering Faerun for many elven generations and receding further and further from elven society. While the other subraces started the second Elven age the green elves withdrew to the forests and mountains, staying hidden from view. As time went on they forgot most of their lore and concentrated on hunting and staying hidden. This eventually led them to becoming a primitive race, still noble but considerably less refined. True 'wild elves'.

Game History
Under 1st and 2nd Editions, Wild elves and Wood elves were considered to be one sub-race, the difference merely being one of naming, with wild elf being considered somewhat derogatory, much like calling a Moon elf, grey elf. At this time, the entire race was often referred to Sylvan elves, as well as Copper elves and Green elves. The elven name for themselves was Sy'Tel'Quessir and it is not entirely clear whether this continues to apply to both of the new sub-divisions, or only one and if so, which one. Given the earlier matierials' physical descriptions, it would seem that the originally described sub-race is what is now under 3rd Ed referred to as Wood elves.