Search - Knight of Ghosts and Shadows (Bedlam's Bard, Bk 1)

elves, Ren Fest, magic , battles galore with the forces of evil, fun fun fun.

Great!
Elves in L.A.? Well, that would explain a lot, wouldn't it?
In fact, half a millenium ago, when the elves were driven from Europe, they came to--where else? Southern California.
Happy at first, they fell on hard times after one of their number tried to force the rest to be his vassals. Now it's up to one poor human to save them if he can. A knight in shining armor he's not, but he's their last hope--their Knight of Ghosts and Shadows.

As always, Lackey and Guon make me laugh!