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History of the World

(note: please read the religion section here.)

Five elven noble houses once dwelled within the kingdom of Caladarn, all of which served the royal family loyally. Neighboring the human kingdom of Alaelith; their relations were good and trade was frequent. Where Caladarn possessed endless spring and summer, Alaelith was a land of fall and winter. The immortal King Sailatar ruled the elven lands since time could recall. Fair and wise, kind and compassionate – he was loved by his subjects: with the exception of one by the name of Dúrion. The head of House Delior coveted the crown, believing himself to be more suited than Sailatar. So strong was his desire that the passage of time only seemed to amplify it. As Dúrion became consumed by that obsession, his heart began to darken. And, as it haunted his every moment: an answer came in the form of dreams. Dead whispers from things long forgotten and locked away. Instructing him, guiding him towards a path: one that sought to manipulate Dúrion to gain both freedom and power. The dreams taught him secrets: wicked things, forbidden magic and the art of deceit. Molding him, corrupting him – setting him on a path that would ultimately lead to devastation.

All of House Delior fell in line with Dúrion, those that refused were eliminated. And, as they schemed, their ambitions were driven further. It was no longer enough to become royalty, instead they desired more. The deification of their house; to become akin to living gods. Thus, behind the scenes they weaved their deceptions, reaching out to the mortals of Alaelith and using what the dreams taught them to win favor: and eventually their devotion. By the time King Sailatar uncovered their dark path, House Delior had fled to Alaelith. There, they hid – continuing to weave influence amongst the locals and gain their loyalty. In time, they would find themselves with enough forces to conquer those lands – with the help of their dreams to guide them. Still, the question remained: how much of that influence was the work of House Delior? Those same visions extended beyond that elven house; reaching out into the minds of the humans and weaving its magic. Once House Delior took the throne of Alaelith, their influence was far reaching. From the lands they dwelled upon, to their own essence: everything became foul and corrupt. As the lands darkened, the humans began to wake from whatever hold House Delior had upon them. Frightened by the transformation, some fled – seeking refuge within the lands of Caladarn.

King Sailatar was hesitant to allow them in due to their exploitable weaknesses. After all, their actions led to their own lands becoming defiled and completely unlivable to mortals. Thus they had to prove themselves; fighting alongside the elves of Caladarn against Alaelith. It was through their loyalty in battle that they redeemed themselves, the king allowing them to remain so long as they assisted. If they ever ceased taking part in protecting Caladarn? They would be exiled from the lands. Fighting amongst both kingdoms became commonplace; moments of war met with periods of silent uncertainty. This is how things remained for over a thousand years. It was only when whatever darkness whispered to House Delior grew silent that Caladarn was able to eventually defeat Alaelith. However, the cost of that victory was severe: King Sailatar fell in battle and Vanimon, his eldest son, took the throne in the aftermath. Alaelith’s lands remained vacant, unlivable – with the exception of the corrupted, nightmarish creatures that aimlessly roamed the lands. It would remain this way until King Vanimon found himself betrayed by his younger brother, Morohtar.

The last 2,000 years

Much has occurred over the last two thousand years. Unhappy with her cold and loveless relationship; King Vanimon’s wife found comfort in his younger brother Morohtar. This relationship would inevitably lead to the fracturing of the elven kingdom. Passage of time hadn’t completely healed the kingdom from the loss of its previous ruler. Neither son lived up to expectation; though opinion was split on which brother was an acceptable replacement. As always, there were those that sought to ally with whomever they thought would most benefit their family. Some of the commoners clung to Morohtar, believing that siding with him would help improve their lives greatly. Those most willing to make a sacrifice believed they would be rewarded greatly for their actions. This led to Morohtar and his faction fleeing the kingdom of Caladarn, setting up residence in Alaelith. There they uncovered the same forbidden magic obtained by House Delior. Studying, preparing, and practicing those dark arts – leading to them ultimately being corrupted in the same fashion. There they continued to attempt to seduce more to their cause; some targets more successful than others.

Several wars have raged between the two kingdoms since that fracture, all inevitably leading to the dark forces being pushed back into Alaelith. All the while Morohtar took King Vanimon’s former bride as his own and set himself up as king. There they scheme against the King of Caladarn, hoping and waiting for the day that they can take it for their own. If that day were to come, both lands would be poisoned in the same fashion as Alaelith. As of now, there is an uneasy standstill – each side watching and waiting carefully for the first sign of war renewed.

The Kingdom of Caladarn

Caladarn: the kingdom of light, possessing eternal spring and summer. Home to the high elves, though humans and wood elves reside within it as well. A home originally founded for immortal beings, their architecture is known to last for centuries on end. Rich in culture and history, it was the late King Sailatar that helped establish their homeland and way of life. A great ruler that emphasized the importance of intelligence and purity. They believe the Goddess protects the kingdom: the one that sees to their lifestyle and assures the land forever sustains them. There is no desert to be found; merely lush green lands and eternal forests. It is a stark contrast to the dark kingdom of Alaelith.

The high elves allow the humans and wood elves to dwell within their kingdom in peace. Likewise, they are considered citizens, thus they are required to obey the laws and serve the upper class just like the lower class high elves. Humans and wood elves have been given their own towns to dwell within, courtesy of the high elves themselves. Though they are not restricted to those areas. All of the territories within Caladarn are as follows: .

Glawardor (Royal family - Amathel)
The territory where the royal family has resided since the kingdom’s formation. This area is green, lush – and always sunny. It is littered with forests, though nothing akin to some of the other territories. Most of the dwellings within this area are extravagant, leaning towards ivory and gold hues. Some of the more common creatures found within this territory are: gryphons, wyverns, and dragons.

☼CAPITAL: Galadost – The capital city; where the royal family currently resides. Surrounded by large, impenetrable walls with guard dwellings; within the center is the royal palace. Directly surrounding it is dwellings for the upper class. Beyond this is the temple to the Goddess, followed by various other sights: merchants, taverns, and housing for the commoners. The poorest of the citizens can often be found dwelling beneath the city, within ((IDEA)). High elves with solar manipulation dominate within the capital.

☼Glawarositrion – This is a fortified settlement, possessing several watchtowers. It’s original purpose was to be a dwelling for those keeping watch for possible danger coming from Alaelith. It would allow messages to be sent towards the rest of Glawardor via petharn, giving the rest of the territory time to prepare. Lately, it has expanded beyond this original function: much to the displeasure of some that feel it is an unnecessary risk.

☼Caras Anor – This town was originally founded by a group of high elves, who grew tired of life within Galadost. They strived for something more simplistic, thus they brought their families here. The residents of this area are close; friends are treated like extended family. They are hesitant, but welcoming to outsiders: as welcoming as a large group of high elven supremacists can be.

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Lothdor (Noble house - Branniar)
The flowering lands, filled with vast open fields and a variety of floral plants. It is known for possessing some of the rarest ingredients that alchemist treasure. It houses a few scattered forests, the largest houses the lone wood elf settlement. Its architecture typically possesses hues of cream and peach. House Branniar has controlled this territory since the kingdom’s conception. Likewise, they are among the most devoted to the goddess. Some of the most common creatures found here are: Norotharas, bears, and badgers.

☼Minas Claur - The city of splendor, where the noble family currently resides. Like the capital city, it is walled off: possessing a watchtower near the outskirts. House Branniar’s dwellings are currently within the center, surrounded by housing for lower nobility and the marketplace. The lower class finds itself walled off in a smaller area – far out of sight of the main entrance. There, the poor have created their own little community: filled with housing and a few small, shady shops.

☼Sunbreak - some shit about it. HUMANS ((NOT MINE))

☼Yslahera - some shita about it. WOOD ELVES ((NOT MINE))

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Tirneryndor (Noble house - Iorthon)
This territory is renowned for the sentinel forest. The trees are massive, possessing both beauty and purpose: to stand guard over Caladarn’s fallen. While the high elves still dominate the main city, this territory is known for housing a large portion of the kingdom’s wood elves. Simply put, they dominate these lands: no other area within the kingdom houses so many of their brethren. The high elven architecture typically leans towards the colors dark green and gold. Some of the common animals found within the kingdom are: Pegasi, owls, and giant spiders.

☼Amrunost - This is where House Iorthon currently resides. Possessing large, granite walls – its nobility is located within the centermost area of the city. Staying true to the theme of the kingdom: the architecture here possesses a balance between earthy and elegance. After all, many of the high elves dwelling here possess earth manipulation. Like Minas Claur, the poor within the city are walled off within their own section: out of sight, though possessing their own little tight knit community.

☼Kith'Cadar - some shit about it. WOOD ELVES

☼The Sentinel Forest - Once the place of a large fortress, this was the place that House Delior was defeated and King Sailatar lost his life. The king’s body was taken back to Glawardor where a tomb was built outside Galadost. However, the remainder of the dead were simply buried where they fell. The trees serve as both grave markers as well as a deterrent for necromancers that might seek to disturb the dead. All of Caladarn’s wood elves gathered together and used their plant manipulation to help accelerate the growth of the forest. There many remain, dwelling within the forest and acting as guardians – ruthless to those that might trespass upon the memorial.

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Ninuidor (Noble house - Nemir)
The land of water, possessing a plentiful amount of rivers and streams. It is no wonder that many of the high elves that reside here possess water manipulation. This territory belongs to House Nemir, the most loyal of the elven houses. Their connection to the royal family is through the current queen: who happens to be the youngest daughter of the house. Their architecture typically leans towards colors of ivory and pale blue. Some of the more common animals found within these lands are otters, eagles, and beavers.

☼Annunonst - The main city within the territory and current residence to House Nemir. The city is walled; outside that barrier resides a large moat. The layout of the city is similar to many others: the nobility within the center, followed by the temple. Outside that is the marketplace, followed by a pocketed area for the lower class: far out of sight of the main entrance.

☼Caras Ithil - A noble high elf and a lower class high elf of questionable lineage fell in love. Despite all the odds stacked against them, the noble married his love and left the city of Annunonst. No longer welcome among his family, they settled down together and built a modest house. There they remained until the poor elven female was killed. Devastated by the loss, the noble male followed his wife in death. They left behind three children, all of whom sought to honor the memory of their mother and father by expanding the town. Today, it houses a rather healthy population of high elven citizens. Many of which are not familiar with the backstory of their town.

☼Goldrun - some shit about it. HUMAN

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Thenidor (Noble house - Celebren)
Land of the loyal: an interesting name for the territory under House Celebren. During King Sailatar’s reign, they were among the most loyal of the noble houses. However, their admiration doesn’t extend to either of his sons – at least, that is what rumor states. Despite the fact that they are the family of the late queen mother. Regardless, the lands are beautiful – rich, green fields, crystal blue shores, and a sizable forest that houses the local wood elves. Their color theme tends to lean towards hues of silver and gold. Some of the more common animals found within these lands are unicorns, dragons, and foxes.

☼Minas Giliath – The city of stars; the main city within Thenidor and where House Celebren resides. The layout of the city is very similar to Annunonst, minus the moat. The influence of King Sailatar’s wife can still be seen within the temple. Her devotion to the goddess can be seen within the place of worship: a large, silver and gold etched depiction of the deity. The design is unique, out of the realm of her imagination and made reality by one of her favorite sculptors.

☼Caras Gildin – This town was built upon the grounds where a city once dwelled. Caras Gildin was created by a group of soldiers seeking to rebuild after the loss of King Sailatar. Jaded by what they’d witnessed, they wanted to escape the city life and find peace within simplicity. It is beautiful, small, and shares the color scheme of House Celebren.

☼Bethsabhera - some shit about it. WOOD ELVES

Most settlements have some sort of place dedicated to the worship of the Goddess. Whether it is a temple in a big city or a small shrine within a town, there is something always there to remind them of their favored creator and protector.

The Kingdom of Alaelith

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Conflict

There is a history of conflict between Caladarn and Alaelith. Currently, the high elves are working on a means of keeping the dark forces out of their territory. This comes in the form of a large, magic imbued barrier between the two kingdoms. Though, powering such a grand concept will take time and energy. There's also the trick of maneuvering it in a means that doesn’t delve into darker territory, thus corrupting all those involved in the formation. All of the noble houses are doing their part, using their resources and ingenuity to find an answer to this question. Given their nature, they cannot even fathom doing anything that goes into the area of darker arts. Those that would consider it are likely in the beginning stages of joining the corrupted over in Alaelith.

Currently things are at an odd standstill. That doesn’t mean that Caladarn isn't vigilant. Conflict is likely to break out at any given time. All that either kingdom needs is a reason to gather their forces.

Political Structure

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