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Martin: /* Places */

2026-03-31T07:53:17Z

Places

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	= Places =		= Places =
	~~<div class="TOC">~~[[Image:~~Alfheim-thumb~~.jpg~~]]<br>~~		[[Image:AlfheimMap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Map of Alfheim]]
	~~<center>[[Alfheim Maps~~\|~~Click Link for~~ Alfheim ~~Maps~~]]~~</center></div>~~
	== Eidolon ==		== Eidolon ==

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	==== Internal Security (Department I) ====		==== Internal Security (Department I) ====
	* Section 7		* Section 7

			=== Ministry of the Environment ===
			* Waste Ordinance Identification and Disposal (WOID) Specialists. This unit is charged with identifying and disposing of ancient elven 'Waste' sites across the realms - especially old outer realms of ex-elven control.

	===Beltan ===		===Beltan ===

ChrisC: /* Courtiers */ x

2025-02-18T07:38:51Z

Courtiers: x

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	===Youthful Expectations===		===Youthful Expectations===
	In 809 WK the Queen appointed Sir Celladoor Bladekind, a young and handsome male outcast from the [[Beltan]] Elves to this office. He is the new holder of this office of 'Youthful Expectations'. It is unclear what his roles or duties are. His advice is often sort by the [[Alfheim#Elven_Queen\|Queen]].		In 809 WK the Queen appointed Sir Celladoor Bladekind, a young and handsome male outcast from the [[Beltan]] Elves to this office. He is the new holder of this office of 'Youthful Expectations'. It is unclear what his roles or duties are. His advice is often sort by the [[Alfheim#Elven_Queen\|Queen]].

			=== Lady Swiftwater ===
			Lintenyn von Hecklyn - Lint or Lady Swiftwater has spent the last 80 years at court (727-807wk) in Elfheim and in embassy posts to the various Kingdoms in the Western Kingdom and she has learnt much. intenyn was trained in the court of Elfheim with specific skills relating to the human races, histories and lives within the Western Kingdom.

	==Factions, groups or organisations ==		==Factions, groups or organisations ==

Stephen: Text replacement - "Ã«" to "ë"

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	== Merche and Adjac ==		== Merche and Adjac ==

	Following the massive river feeding ~~VorimairÃ«~~ are the two provinces of Merche (north) and Adjac (south).		Following the massive river feeding Vorimairë are the two provinces of Merche (north) and Adjac (south).
	Although ruled by two distinct houses the realities of easy travel, common causes and shared histories tends to make them one.		Although ruled by two distinct houses the realities of easy travel, common causes and shared histories tends to make them one.
	Their entire western border is dominated by the feral forests of Elvandar.		Their entire western border is dominated by the feral forests of Elvandar.

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€™" to "'"

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	===Royal Eyes of Wisdom ===		===Royal Eyes of Wisdom ===
	For over two hundred years the three seers have successfully held the position within the Court. The three normally reside in the [[#Winter Garden\|Winter Garden]] at the Sunrise Temple. They are; [[Sir Callus Kelpenwood]] a Lord from the [[Elven Isles]] who is known for being kind and polite and two of The ~~Queenâ€™s~~ most loyal ladies-in-waiting [[Lady Hanna Royal Elm]], and [[Lady Marigold]] (who is understood to have returned centuries ago from [[Kinlu]]). Both are known to be very discreet and have many contacts within the Court for getting things done.		For over two hundred years the three seers have successfully held the position within the Court. The three normally reside in the [[#Winter Garden\|Winter Garden]] at the Sunrise Temple. They are; [[Sir Callus Kelpenwood]] a Lord from the [[Elven Isles]] who is known for being kind and polite and two of The Queen's most loyal ladies-in-waiting [[Lady Hanna Royal Elm]], and [[Lady Marigold]] (who is understood to have returned centuries ago from [[Kinlu]]). Both are known to be very discreet and have many contacts within the Court for getting things done.

	===Majestic Health ===		===Majestic Health ===

Martin: /* Historically */ small context addition

2022-09-24T06:47:43Z

Historically: small context addition

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	Learning a college at the Royal College of Magic takes six years - and the students have a thorough knowledge of the history (major proponents and their adaptions/evolutions) of each spell. Students are selected to attend based on their magical ability, and conniving/spending at court.		Learning a college at the Royal College of Magic takes six years - and the students have a thorough knowledge of the history (major proponents and their adaptions/evolutions) of each spell. Students are selected to attend based on their magical ability, and conniving/spending at court.

	At court 'nice girls' do not mention humans (and other lesser humanoids) or recognise their existence (it would be like ~~a southern~~ girl saying that black men are interesting).		At court 'nice girls' do not mention humans (and other lesser humanoids) or recognise their existence (it would be like an ''antebellum'' Southern girl saying that black men are interesting).
	The richer merchants etc probably mimic this (at least on the outside whilst recognising their potential) and may resist the temptation to trade with them.		The richer merchants etc probably mimic this (at least on the outside whilst recognising their potential) and may resist the temptation to trade with them.
	Social ostracism could be bad when you live for 1000s of years!		Social ostracism could be bad when you live for 1000s of years!

Jono Bean: /* Isil Eth */

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Isil Eth

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	The prospect of a Queen who is an agent of [[Elven Gods\|Manwe/Varda]] polarises most Elves, fortunately it is highly unlikely (barring acts of gods).		The prospect of a Queen who is an agent of [[Elven Gods\|Manwe/Varda]] polarises most Elves, fortunately it is highly unlikely (barring acts of gods).

			Isil Eth is the Elvish ambassador to [[Duke Leto\|Duke Leto DeWinter]] of [[Carzala]] and can often be found at [[Grace Wind Estate]].

	== Courtiers ==		== Courtiers ==

Jono Bean: /* Eidolon */

2018-04-16T00:44:00Z

Eidolon

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	'''Selkai''' (the lower city) is on the lake's surface, criss-crossed with canals.		'''Selkai''' (the lower city) is on the lake's surface, criss-crossed with canals.

	'''Eidolon''' (the upper city), floating about a mile above Selkei, resembles a circular step-pyramid.		[[File:Eidolon.jpg\|left\|150px]]'''Eidolon''' (the upper city), floating about a mile above Selkei, resembles a circular step-pyramid.
	All of the real nobs and royalty live up here.		All of the real nobs and royalty live up here.
	The wide, lowest stage of Eidolon has huge trading warehouses and docks for the fleet of Elven flying-ships, which don't visit the Baronies, because they're too politically unstable.		The wide, lowest stage of Eidolon has huge trading warehouses and docks for the fleet of Elven flying-ships, which don't visit the Baronies, because they're too politically unstable.

	Almost anything may be bought at Eidolon including minor magical items (if easily reproducible or desired in quantity -- e.g., armour and weapons) ... but it is all hideously expensive (about 4x Seagate cost): e.g., good boots in Seagate (20sp) are 10 [Selini] in Selkai (8 Seagate sp = 1 silver Selini).		Almost anything may be bought at Eidolon including minor magical items (if easily reproducible or desired in quantity -- e.g., armour and weapons) ... but it is all hideously expensive (about 4x Seagate cost): e.g., good boots in Seagate (20sp) are 10 [Selini] in Selkai (8 Seagate sp = 1 silver Selini).



	== Winter Garden ==		== Winter Garden ==

Jono Bean: /* Youthful Expectations */

2018-04-07T00:40:39Z

Youthful Expectations

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	===Youthful Expectations===		===Youthful Expectations===
	In 809 WK the Queen appointed Sir Celladoor Bladekind, a young and handsome male outcast from the [[Beltan]] Elves to this office. He is the new holder of this office of 'Youthful Expectations'. It is unclear what his roles or duties are. His advice is often sort by the [[Alfheim#~~The Queen~~\|Queen]].		In 809 WK the Queen appointed Sir Celladoor Bladekind, a young and handsome male outcast from the [[Beltan]] Elves to this office. He is the new holder of this office of 'Youthful Expectations'. It is unclear what his roles or duties are. His advice is often sort by the [[Alfheim#Elven_Queen\|Queen]].

	==Factions, groups or organisations ==		==Factions, groups or organisations ==

ChrisC: /* Factions, groups or organisations */ add

2013-09-22T08:22:11Z

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	=== Elvandan Army ===		=== Elvandan Army ===
	After shunning the society of the core provinces, following the events and agreements of [[Molon Labe\|809]]-[[Missing, presumptions on hold\|810]]wk the Elvandan army are now actively involved in the defence of all of Alfheim.		After shunning the society of the core provinces, following the events and agreements of [[Molon Labe\|809]]-[[Missing, presumptions on hold\|810]]wk the Elvandan army are now actively involved in the defence of all of Alfheim.

			=== The Kernsmen ===
			This is a body of elves gathered together by [[Kern Silvercrest]] and taught recent and modern combat tactics. They are all hardy outdoors elves who think they already have a good grasp on how to fight but a willing to listen when Kern is around. There are about 1000 Kernsmen. While most are technically High Elves they are all tough outdoors types not really accustomed to courtly settings. Most Kernsmen are male, only about 1 in 6 are female.

	= Places =		= Places =