Since the decline of aggression from the Shadowlands, King Willhelm Rhyanistar of Istarnia has negotiated for representatives of the Human, Elven, and Dwarven nations gather to discuss an alliance and shared efforts at protecting their collective borders. …
Welcome to the world of [[Estea | Estea]] - a world of growing shadows. In the last many years a corruption has seeped into the land. The humans call it [[The Blight]], the [[Elves]] call it the Shroud, Halflings call it Corruption, and the [[Dwarves …
Andilhar – Further west then [[Calidor]] – this nation of [[High Elves]] is one of crystal towers and high magic – the height of elvish civilization. At times in history, Andilhar has been a place of refuge for the weak and Elvish armies were known to …
the afterlife of the [[elves | elven people]]. Arvandor has many realms within in, including the Happy Hunting Grounds of the [[wood elves]].
The ancient forest city of the [[wood elves]] - destroyed in a war between the elves and shadow dragons - culminating in a battle between [[Correlon Larethain]] and [[Tiamat]] which destroyed Sylvanithus but drove the dragons away. The resulting …
Solyn is credited with the creation of the [[Elves]] – and is god of the Sun, Spring, and Valour. His nickname of “Eldest” leads some elven scholars to believe that he is the first of the Gods and the Elves are the first of the noble races. It is said …
An eastern outpost of the elven empire of [[Andilhar]] that has dwindled in size as human nations - particularly [[Nemaria]] and [[Nethria]] - war around them. Nemaria was sympathetic to the Elves and has many half elves amongst their people - but in …
Wood elf priestesses of the goddess [[Selhaine]].
Home to the militaristic camps of the wood elf people - constantly on guard to invasions from the [[Shadowlands]] since the destruction of their capital city, [[Sylvanithus]]. The [[wood elves]] have bronzed skin, tribal tatoos, are slender and muscled …
The wood [[elves]] have bronzed skin, tribal tatoos, are slender and muscled, and tend to have red, brown, or black hair. Green or brown eyes are the most common. They are renowned for their archers, stealth, griffin riders, and woodcraft. Shunning …
*Goodly Races* [[Humans]] are a wildly varied race in temperment, appearance, and values. They can live to be 100 - or longer with the aid of magic - though in these harsh times it is not unusual to succumb to disease or disaster of some kind before …
[[High Elves]] are also known as Gold Elves or Sun Elves and mostly live in the Elven Kingdom of [[Andilhar]] in western Estasia, although they have settlements and fortresses across the continent. They tend to have golden hair and brightly coloured eyes …
Athendirth is also known as Dragon Valley or The Cut. It is a deep gouge in the earth that marks the borders between the elven forest of the [[Spear Woods]] and the [[Shadowlands]]. The ancient stumps of blasted and charred trees still mark the …
Former capital of the [[Wood Elves]] - destroyed in a war between elf and dragon during the [[War of Shadows]]. In its place lies [[Athendirth]], a ruined and smoking chasm, riddled with caves and at its edge is the [[Deadwoods]], a charred and blasted …
Correlon Larethain is credited with the creation of the Elves - and is god of the Sun, Spring, and Valour. His nickname of "Eldest" leads some elven scholars to believe that he is the first of the Gods and the Elves are the first of the noble races. …
Goddess of the Moon, Mystery, and Magic - also the same name used for the moon. Consort to [[Correlon Larethain | Correlon]] and one of the 3 original Elven Gods who gave birth to the elven race and many of its lesser gods. Most of her worshipers …
This book was found in the hidden library of [[Queen Illestra]] in the [[Tilting Tower]] before it collapsed into [[Mere Illestra]]. It is challenging to read because it is written in a dense and scholarly ancient Elven Tongue – and on frail and crumbling …
The War of Dream and Stone was between the [[Elves]] of [[Andilhar]] and the [[Dwarves]] of [[Karakas]]. The exact cause of the war is lost in history and each race has vastly different views on what happened. What is clear is that the opening …
Llolth is sister to [[Selhaine]], and originally reigned over the dark side of the moon. Originally Llolth and her twin sister [[Selhaine]] were both lunar goddesses. Llolth represented the dark of the moon, with skin the rich black of a moonless …
Eladrin are more commonly known as Silver or Moon [[Elves]] and live in remote and hidden places of the world – rarely venturing out. Not many have seen one close, but they are rumoured to be creatures of almost pure magic and have pale skin, unearthly …
Dark Elves are also known as Drow. They live in the sunless realm of the [[Underdark]] — in great caverns shaped by magic and master crafters into strange and twisted cities. These elves are the ancestors of those who sided with [[Llolth]] against [[ …
High Elves are also known as Gold Elves or Sun [[Elves]] and mostly live in the Elven Kingdom of [[Andilhar]] in western [[Estasia]], although they have settlements and fortresses across the continent - including the besieged fortress of [[Nemelas]]. They …
h3. Humans of Istarnia [[:willhelm | King Willhelm Rhyanistar]], young king of [[Istarnia]]. [[:calmus | Calmus Wyndham]], advisor to the king. [[:12335 | Gared]], father to [[Bronwyn]], former world traveler, and owner of pub. [[:12441 | Jorn …
The frontline encampment of the [[wood elves]] of the [[Spear Woods]], right on the edge of the [[Shadowlands]], where [[Sylvanithus]] once stood. The blasted chasm of [[Athendirth]], the graveyard of their once might city, is now a defensive feature.
The [[Wood Elves]] no longer gather in such populated centres as [[Sylvanithus]] and now have numerous military camps throughout the Spear Woods. Their largest camp is known as Tree Top – and it is there that Ka’Rial (Dragon’s Bane) hangs – a scorched …
Not much is known about this secret tower of [[elves | Elven]] Sorcery. Rumours and myths place it in so many locations that they cannot all be true. Some say it is in the misty isle of [[Albanon]], others say the [[Elder Forest]], others say the …
Glawen is an impulsive and brash [[wood elves | wood elf]] ranger of the [[Spear Woods]]. He accompanied the Elven Diplomats to the Gathering of the Three Races at [[Fleethill]]. The accusation that he attempted to murder [[Chief Sigurd]] of the [[ …