I find that it's best to watch the OVA before watching the TV series. I started with the TV series, and sure
it's beautiful, I couldn't understand Deedlit's relationship with Parn. Sure they're together, but
how they end up that way?
This is an exaggeration tho
Guard - "Hey Parn! Long time no see."
Parn - "Yeah, it's been a while"
Guard - "Who's the elf?"
Parn - "Oh, her name is Deedlit, she's with me."
So I then got the OVA and started watching again from scratch. It made a lot more sense.
After watching the OVA I finally found out her background, as well as the background history for some of the other main
characters. I agree with ArcticAngel, it's a classic that should be watched
"The mouth of the just shall mediate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment. Blessed is the man that endureth
temptation, for when he hath been proved, he shall recieve a crown of life." - Lillium