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| One such place was a deep temperate forest home to many other [[creatures:fae|faerie]] creatures. Deep inside this forest they discovered a [[Silver Lake|lake]] whose source was to be the lands of fae itself. Upon this shoreline, Ellowyn planted a small seedling of the [[lore:Elder Tree]] that binds all lands of the [[lore:Shadow Realms]] together in life. The roots of the [[Great Tree]] reached deep into the lake and eventually into the Fae Lands. The tree was a living being that existed in both the fae lands and this one. The elves found this tree so profound that a large community of them gathered around the tree simply to contemplate its existence. This community came to be called Ellendar, in honor of their queen, among the elves. | One such place was a deep temperate forest home to many other [[creatures:fae|faerie]] creatures. Deep inside this forest they discovered a [[Silver Lake|lake]] whose source was to be the lands of fae itself. Upon this shoreline, Ellowyn planted a small seedling of the [[lore:Elder Tree]] that binds all lands of the [[lore:Shadow Realms]] together in life. The roots of the [[Great Tree]] reached deep into the lake and eventually into the Fae Lands. The tree was a living being that existed in both the fae lands and this one. The elves found this tree so profound that a large community of them gathered around the tree simply to contemplate its existence. This community came to be called Ellendar, in honor of their queen, among the elves. | ||
| - | By the Great Tree, on the shore of the Silver Lake, Ellendar held the first meeting of her [[lore:Celestial Court]]. Although not as strong as it once was, there were still hundreds of [[wp>courtier]]s and powerful lords and ladies in attendance. The woods of Ellendar was the center of all elves during this time. | + | By the Great Tree, on the shore of the Silver Lake, Ellendar held the first meeting of her [[orgs:celestial_court]]. Although not as strong as it once was, there were still hundreds of [[wp>courtier]]s and powerful lords and ladies in attendance. The woods of Ellendar was the center of all elves during this time. |
| - | ===== Demon Wars ===== | + | ==== Age of the Gods ==== |
| - | //See also: [[lore:Firstborn War#Demon Wars]]// | + | |
| + | The elves had already spread across the world of [[atlas:Miranda]] when the gods created [[lore:Heavens Gate]], which allowed them to enter the [[lore:Mortal Plane]] with their [[lore:divine power]]. The gods not only brought their power to this world, but created the way in which the [[lore:devils]] could enter as well. The land of Miranda during this time was a single continent the elves called [[lore:Ellinodi]] and a scattering of smaller islands. The gods tore apart the land and raised more land so that each could create upon this world their own paradise and create upon it mortals who would worship them. | ||
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| + | Into these paradises came the devils. They did not challenge the gods for that was not there way. They subverted the people and corrupted the land. Their whispers convinced the godly races to construct the [[lore:Black Gates]] to honor their gods. When the gates open a demonic horde came to this world. The godly races were overwhelmed, with some of them killed to the last within hours. | ||
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| + | The elves did not take part in the struggles by the gods over the devils, but they were forced to deal with the aftermath. | ||
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| + | === Demon Wars === | ||
| + | //See also: [[lore:Demon Wars]]// | ||
| While the [[lore:gods]] emerged victorious over the [[lore:devils]] they were forced to leave the [[lore:Mortal Plane]] or risk awakening [[lore:Mir]]. The world that was left behind had been ravaged by war and the creatures made for war. During this time known as the [[lore:Firstborn War]], Ellendar served as a place of solace for the elves that worked to heal the lands and sooth its creatures. | While the [[lore:gods]] emerged victorious over the [[lore:devils]] they were forced to leave the [[lore:Mortal Plane]] or risk awakening [[lore:Mir]]. The world that was left behind had been ravaged by war and the creatures made for war. During this time known as the [[lore:Firstborn War]], Ellendar served as a place of solace for the elves that worked to heal the lands and sooth its creatures. | ||
| - | To aid her people in their struggle against these [[creatures:demon|demonic]] creatures of darkness she gathered hundreds of her followers before the Great Tree. Through their sacrifice she crafted the [[lore:Bow of the Maiden Archer]], which would be used to strike down these creatures. Ellowyn and her [[lore:Maiden Archers]] left Ellendar in order to drive back the darkness. | + | To aid her people in their struggle against these [[creatures:demon|demonic]] creatures of darkness she gathered hundreds of her followers before the Great Tree. Through their sacrifice she crafted the [[lore:Bow of the Maiden Archer]], which would be used to strike down these creatures. Ellowyn and her [[orgs:Maiden Archers]] left Ellendar in order to drive back the darkness. |
| While she was gone [[people:Mardoc]], her consort, took control of the Celestial Court. A warrior by nature he sought to protect Ellendar and all elven cities from attack. This lead to the creation of the first [[creatures:orc|orcs]], who were supposed to be the "protectors" of the elves, but instead would leave the elves fractured and fighting with their own kin. | While she was gone [[people:Mardoc]], her consort, took control of the Celestial Court. A warrior by nature he sought to protect Ellendar and all elven cities from attack. This lead to the creation of the first [[creatures:orc|orcs]], who were supposed to be the "protectors" of the elves, but instead would leave the elves fractured and fighting with their own kin. | ||
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| ==== Firstborn War ==== | ==== Firstborn War ==== | ||
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| + | === Kinslayer War === | ||
| During the [[lore:Night of Blood]], the orcs turned against their elven masters. Millions of elves died and their cities burned. Although Ellendar remained untouched and served as a safe haven for elven refugees. It was here that Mardac, seeing the folly of his earlier decision made a decision that would divide the elves forever. He took from Ellendar volunteers who wanted to fight the orcs. He bound to their spirits a warrior's spirit. These newly created [[creatures:elf#dark elves]] left Ellendar and went to war. | During the [[lore:Night of Blood]], the orcs turned against their elven masters. Millions of elves died and their cities burned. Although Ellendar remained untouched and served as a safe haven for elven refugees. It was here that Mardac, seeing the folly of his earlier decision made a decision that would divide the elves forever. He took from Ellendar volunteers who wanted to fight the orcs. He bound to their spirits a warrior's spirit. These newly created [[creatures:elf#dark elves]] left Ellendar and went to war. | ||
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| When Mardac and his dark elves returned to Ellendar he found that many of the lords and ladies of the court denied him entrance. So it was that when Ellowyn and her maiden archers returned they found Ellendar besieged by her consort and strange elven berserkers. Ellowyn and her Maiden Archers charged into battle to save Ellendar, Mardac was forced to retreat from this world with his followers or be annihilated. | When Mardac and his dark elves returned to Ellendar he found that many of the lords and ladies of the court denied him entrance. So it was that when Ellowyn and her maiden archers returned they found Ellendar besieged by her consort and strange elven berserkers. Ellowyn and her Maiden Archers charged into battle to save Ellendar, Mardac was forced to retreat from this world with his followers or be annihilated. | ||
| - | However, as a last act of deceit and dishonor, Mardac or one of his followers struck down Ellowyn with a poisoned dagger. It would have killed her, but the most powerful of the surviving elven lords moved Ellowyn to a place between worlds. This [[lore:demiplane]] is now the home of the Celestial Court. | + | However, as a last act of deceit and dishonor, Mardac or one of his followers struck down Ellowyn with a poisoned dagger. It would have killed her, but the most powerful of the surviving elven lords moved Ellowyn to a place between worlds. This [[lore:plane#demiplane]] is now the home of the Celestial Court. |
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| ==== Deep Forest ==== | ==== Deep Forest ==== | ||
| - | This large deciduous forest is located midway between [[atlas:Celinus]] and the [[atlas:Irill|Irillian]] border. The peace treaty signed between Ellendar and [[atlas:Dakar]] granted all of the northern lands to Dakar, except the area called Deep Forest. Although surrounded on all sides by Dakar, the forest still belongs to Ellendar. The dense forest and heavy scrub blocks travelers from seeing too far into the forest. What is inside of the forest is a mystery, as anyone that enters the forest has never returned. Several magicians and priests have tried to use their power to pierce its veil, but every attempt has failed. Several magicians lay unconscious for months after attempting to see deeper into the forest. To stop further attempts the elves have constructed both magical and mundane makers at the border of the Deep Forest. | + | This large deciduous forest is located midway between [[atlas:Celinus]] and the [[atlas:Republic of Irill]] border. The peace treaty signed between Ellendar and the [[atlas:Kingdom of Dakar]] granted all of the northern lands to Dakar, except the area called Deep Forest. Although surrounded on all sides by Dakar, the forest still belongs to Ellendar. The dense forest and heavy scrub blocks travelers from seeing too far into the forest. What is inside of the forest is a mystery, as anyone that enters the forest has never returned. Several magicians and priests have tried to use their power to pierce its veil, but every attempt has failed. Several magicians lay unconscious for months after attempting to see deeper into the forest. To stop further attempts the elves have constructed both magical and mundane makers at the border of the Deep Forest. |
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| ==== Foreign Relations ==== | ==== Foreign Relations ==== | ||
| - | Ellendar policy of closed borders to most and outright hostility to a few has left them isolated and surrounded not by enemies - but neither by friends. There are few nations in the [[Western Realms]] that would aid Ellendar should they be attack | + | Ellendar policy of closed borders to most and outright hostility to a few has left them isolated and surrounded not by enemies - but neither by friends. There are few nations in the [[atlas:Western Realms]] that would aid Ellendar should they be attack |
| === Kingdom of Dakar === | === Kingdom of Dakar === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Kingdom of Dakar]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Kingdom of Dakar]]// |
| - | While the Queen of Ellendar signed treaties with King [[Reiner I]] and even visited his palace in [[Celenius]], this relationship has steadily deteriorated over the years. Successive Dakarian rulers have made ever greater demands on Ellendar. Both nations lay claim to the [[Elfenwald]], which has disrupted the normal trade between the nations. Instead Irillian merchants have grown their coffers moving goods between their lands. | + | While the Queen of Ellendar signed treaties with King [[people:Reiner I]] and even visited his palace in [[atlas:Celinus]], this relationship has steadily deteriorated over the years. Successive Dakarian rulers have made ever greater demands on Ellendar. Both nations lay claim to the [[atlas:Elfenwald]], which has disrupted the normal trade between the nations. Instead Irillian merchants have grown their coffers moving goods between their lands. |
| - | === Irill === | + | === Republic of Irill === |
| - | //See also: [[Irill]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Republic of Irill]]// |
| - | The Great Houses in Ellendar could hold a great deal against Irill, but most recognize the weakening influence of the [[lore:Irrishite#Orthodoxy]] among its people. The Ellendar army destroyed most of the largest temples and killed their priests when attacked. When they left the priesthood was shattered and without the support of the laity, the Holy Emperor was killed. Now ruled by the largest merchant houses, Irill has signed several peace treaties with Ellendar and they have shown no signs of breaking their promises. | + | The Great Houses in Ellendar could hold a great deal against Irill, but most recognize the weakening influence of the [[orgs:irrishite#Orthodoxy]] among its people. The Ellendar army destroyed most of the largest temples and killed their priests when attacked. When they left the priesthood was shattered and without the support of the laity, the Holy Emperor was killed. Now ruled by the largest merchant houses, Irill has signed several peace treaties with Ellendar and they have shown no signs of breaking their promises. |
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| //See also: [[Xian]]// | //See also: [[Xian]]// | ||
| - | Possibly the most dangerous border in all of Miranda. The [[lore:Xianese]] consider the elves to be the font of all evil. They are deceivers and seducers who cavort with demons and devils to destroy the true seed of humanity. The elves consider the Xianese religious fanatics who insulted the elven hospitality and poison the land with their worship of [[lore:zarn|the destroyer]]. | + | Possibly the most dangerous border in all of Miranda. The [[orgs:xianese]] consider the elves to be the font of all evil. They are deceivers and seducers who cavort with demons and devils to destroy the true seed of humanity. The elves consider the Xianese religious fanatics who insulted the elven hospitality and poison the land with their worship of [[lore:zarn|the destroyer]]. |
| Ellendar lost nearly half of their territory when the Xian first showed their true intentions. While its army was away besieging [[lore:Templum Draco]], the Xianese attacked. The elves tried to defend the woods, but they were too few and the Xian burned the forest as they advanced. The hatred the Ellendar has for Xian has not diminished over the years. | Ellendar lost nearly half of their territory when the Xian first showed their true intentions. While its army was away besieging [[lore:Templum Draco]], the Xianese attacked. The elves tried to defend the woods, but they were too few and the Xian burned the forest as they advanced. The hatred the Ellendar has for Xian has not diminished over the years. | ||
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| === Stoneheart Hold === | === Stoneheart Hold === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Stoneheart Hold]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Stoneheart Hold]]// |
| The animosity between these two nations goes back to the [[lore:Age of the Gods]] when each refused to aid the other during their civil war (see [[lore:Brothers War]] and [[lore:Kinslayer War]]). There is a small trickle of trade between both nations, but both eye the other with deep suspicions. | The animosity between these two nations goes back to the [[lore:Age of the Gods]] when each refused to aid the other during their civil war (see [[lore:Brothers War]] and [[lore:Kinslayer War]]). There is a small trickle of trade between both nations, but both eye the other with deep suspicions. | ||
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| === Three Kingdoms === | === Three Kingdoms === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Three Kingdoms]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Three Kingdoms]]// |
| Ellendar is one of the signatories of the treaty that created the lands known as the Three Kingdoms. While the southern most kingdom is allocated to Ellendar, the Great Houses have no moved to claim the lands. Instead they have left it to the smaller houses to reclaim the land. | Ellendar is one of the signatories of the treaty that created the lands known as the Three Kingdoms. While the southern most kingdom is allocated to Ellendar, the Great Houses have no moved to claim the lands. Instead they have left it to the smaller houses to reclaim the land. | ||
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| === Selcaria === | === Selcaria === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Selcaria]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Selcaria]]// |
| - | When the [[wp>magistrates]] of Selcaria broke away from the [[lore:Holy Irillian Empire]] the elven army withdrew from their lands and marched into Irilli proper. Elven merchant ships dock at Selcarian ports; although the local populace is not friendly to them. This disconnect is because the rulers of Selcaria were not staunch believers of Irrish, unlike the commoners. | + | When the [[wp>magistrates]] of Selcaria broke away from the [[atlas:Holy Irillian Empire]] the elven army withdrew from their lands and marched into Irilli proper. Elven merchant ships dock at Selcarian ports; although the local populace is not friendly to them. This disconnect is because the rulers of Selcaria were not staunch believers of Irrish, unlike the commoners. |
| === Free Cities === | === Free Cities === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Free Cities]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Free Cities]]// |
| Most of the conquerors of the Free Cities are Irillian, given its close proximity. This means that Ellendar enjoys good relations the several of the petty kings. The lack of a common waterway means that all trade has to flow through the Three Kingdoms to reach Ellendar. | Most of the conquerors of the Free Cities are Irillian, given its close proximity. This means that Ellendar enjoys good relations the several of the petty kings. The lack of a common waterway means that all trade has to flow through the Three Kingdoms to reach Ellendar. | ||
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| ==== Religion ==== | ==== Religion ==== | ||
| - | //Main Article: [[lore:Celestial Court]]// | + | //Main Article: [[orgs:celestial_court]]// |
| Although Ellendar is a single culture that can not only trace its lineage back to the elves crossing over into this world. The religion of Ellendar is the religion of all elves. Unlike the humans, elves everywhere are bound together by the deity that created them. Ellowyn is the queen of their celestial court and she is attended by hundreds of courtiers, each of which watches over a small part of an elf’s life. Few not raised to the religion could understand the subtle ties that bind many of the courtiers together, mostly just deride the elves as having deities with political aspirations. | Although Ellendar is a single culture that can not only trace its lineage back to the elves crossing over into this world. The religion of Ellendar is the religion of all elves. Unlike the humans, elves everywhere are bound together by the deity that created them. Ellowyn is the queen of their celestial court and she is attended by hundreds of courtiers, each of which watches over a small part of an elf’s life. Few not raised to the religion could understand the subtle ties that bind many of the courtiers together, mostly just deride the elves as having deities with political aspirations. | ||
