The Kingdom of Alfheim
- Ruler:
- King Doriath Erendyl
- Government:
- Monarchy
- Capital:
- Alfheim Town
- Languages:
- Elvish (Alfheim dialect)
Rumors, Lore and Places of Interest:
- Alfheim Town is a city built partly in the branches of enormous trees.
- The Canolbarth Forest encompasses all of the nation of Alfheim.
- Various "Magic Points", some good, some bad, are said to lie deep within the forest. These areas are said to have strange magical effects.
- The elves are said to have intelligent horses, and trees that provide many magical items and benefits.
History:
The history of the elves begins thousands of years ago, on another continent. Only the story of Alfheim will be covered here.
According to the elves, this region was once an area of barren steppes. When the elves arrived from far to the west, they cast powerful magics. These spells brought rain to the barren landscape and over time, the Canolbarth Forest began to flourish where nothing would grow before.
Over the centuries, there have been many attempted invasions of this new elven homeland. Most of these have been by greedy humans, covetous of the newly fertile landscape. All attempts have met with disastrous results, including those by the surrounding Republic of Darokin. The last major invasion of Alfheim was attempted over 400 years ago. No one has transgressed against the elves since.
Notes from the Dungeon Master:
This is a great place for elven characters to hail from, and nearly all races are welcome in Alfheim town. The rest of the forest, however, is not a wise choice for sightseeing. Those unskilled in the sylvan way of life can get lost quite easily, as the forest generally always looks the same to foreigners.
For more information see GAZ 5: The Elves of Alfheim.
