Elvhenan

Elvhenan in the age of Arlathan is a land of myth and magic. The elves rule a vast empire across rolling forests, towering mountains, and hidden valleys. Magic flows freely; the boundary between the waking world and the Fade is thin, allowing spirits to walk among mortals. Living architecture, enchanted forests, and spirit-forged tools define the empire. Humans exist in scattered tribes, dwarves dwell in subterranean thaigs, and other races are rare. Despite its brilliance, Arlathan teeters on the edge of collapse: pride, divine intrigue, and brewing rebellion shape the world.

Arlathan: Capital city of the elven empire, built in a vast evergreen forest. Towers of living stone rise alongside enormous trees, their branches forming bridges and walkways. Major Cities and Locations: Lorael Spires – Twin towers of translucent livingstone, connected to the Fade through magical mirrors called eluvia. Hall of Echoes – Mirror halls that link to the Fade, used by the Evanuris to communicate and travel. Deepwood Gardens – Sacred forest at the edge of the capital, where spirits wander freely. Firstforge Thaig – Subterranean dwarven city and forge, trading lyrium and enchanted metals with elves. Silverleaf – Forest city with strong magic, home to House Sylvelis. Starfall – Coastal city guarding trade with humans; notable for observatories and spirit-seers. Moonrest – Mountain city, training ground for elite elven mages and warriors. Sunspire – Southern city of temples and ritual grounds. Feywatch – Border city near human tribes, garrisoned by elite soldiers. Elven Noble Houses: House Sylvelis (magic and forest guardianship) House Avariel (military and scouts) House Thandril (rituals and spirit-binding) House Voralis (trade and diplomacy) Human Clans: Clan Harrowvale – northern plains hunters Clan Redbranch – southern forest farmers Clan Ironpeak – mountain dwellers and stoneworkers Dwarven Families: House Baerdan – leaders of Firstforge Thaig House Korvath – trade and diplomacy House Drelvar – mining engineers and lyrium specialists

Elves dominate the empire, ruled by the Evanuris. They govern politics, magic, and the military. Houses manage regions or cities, overseeing crafts, trade, and armies. Elves interact with the Fade freely; spirits, demons, and magical phenomena are commonplace. Dwarves live in thaigs beneath mountains, organized into guilds and family houses. They trade lyrium, metal, and enchanted weapons but maintain independence. Humans are tribal and non-magical, often subordinate or serving as laborers. Some tribes ally with elves; others resist. Other Races are rare; spirits and Fade entities mingle with mortals naturally.

Rivalries among the Evanuris threaten political stability. Human tribes grow restless and begin resisting elven control. Dwarves suspect elven magic in their forges. Fen’Harel’s faction plots secretly to oppose the Evanuris. Spiritual disturbances emerge: corrupted spirits and anomalous Fade activity.

Magic in Elvhenan is both wondrous and dangerous. The Veil between the mortal realm and the Fade is thin, allowing elves to walk between both worlds and draw power from spirits, nature, and raw will. The divine rulers known as the Evanuris govern this magic and its use. There are several recognised types or schools of magic: Elemental Magic: Manipulation of classic elements such as fire, ice, lightning, wind and earth. Used openly in ritual, warfare and craft by elves and some allied dwarves. Spirit Magic: Magic drawn from spirits and the Fade—communing, binding, healing, influencing the unseen. Elves often use spirit‑magic in the Deepwood, the mirror chambers and sacred forests. Entropy & Force Magic: More destructive or raw arcane power: magical force, anti‑magic wards, disintegration, telekinesis. Employed by elite elven mages or the Evanuris themselves. Shapeshifting: Rare and ancient. A mage alters their body or takes the form of an animal, spirit or hybrid being. This art is whispered about in legend among the elves. GameRant +3 dragonage.fandom.com +3 theblackpudding.com +3 Blood Magic: A forbidden discipline even in Elvhenan’s age. It uses the life‑force or blood of the caster or others to power spells—mind control, sacrifice, corruption. It bypasses much of the Fade’s formal structure and is widely feared and outlawed among elves. dragonage.fandom.com +2 www. Newbie DM .com +2 Religion is centred on the Evanuris, each god‑king or god‑queen overseeing domains of magic and life. Elven society maintains shrines and councils for each. Humans and dwarves in the empire have their own faiths (humans: spirit‑shamans, dwarves: veneration of the Stone), but they recognise the Evanuris as the supreme rulers in the empire’s theology. The Evanuris: Mythal, female, motherhood, justice, protection, magic Dirthamen, male, secrets, knowledge, hidden truths Andruil, female, the Hunt, wilds, vengeance Elgar’nan, male, vengeance, war, champions Sylaise, female, hearth, domestic arts, family June, male, craft, invention, creation Ghilan’nain, female, halla, beasts, animal spirits Fen’Harel, male, trickery, rebellion, freedom Artifacts: Eluvian Mirror of Lorael – a small handheld mirror that allows brief glimpses into the Fade or distant locations. Hallahorn of Ghilan’nain – a ceremonial horn that summons spectral halla to aid the player in battle or travel. Mythal’s Tear – a crystal infused with protective magic, able to shield an area or heal. Dirthamen’s Shroud – a cloak that allows the wearer to move unseen or hide secrets magically.

between realms. Demons and corrupted spirits sometimes appear, especially where Evanuris magic has been misused.

Rise of Elvhenan: elves unify the continent under the Evanuris. Golden Age of Arlathan: cities, roads, portals, and thaigs flourish. Emerging Tensions: rivalries among Evanuris, human unrest, and spiritual disturbances foreshadow collapse. Pre-Fall Era: empire at its peak, seeds of betrayal, rebellion, and tragedy growing.

Trade flows in living stone, enchanted weapons, and magical artifacts. Lyrium and metals come from dwarven thaigs. Humans provide grain, timber, and labor. Trade routes include roads, living-tree bridges, rivers, and eluvian portals. Currency: gem tokens, enchanted coins, and barter of magical items.

Elves are governed by the Evanuris, then noble houses. Humans are subordinate, dwarves largely independent. Justice is administered through magical courts or Evanuris envoys. Adventurers are rare, often employed by noble houses or the Evanuris themselves. Outcasts face exile or death.

The Forgotten Ones: ancient spirits opposing the Evanuris. Corrupted spirits: fade entities twisted by magic. Earth titans: subterranean creatures stirring under mountains. Rogue Evanuris factions experimenting with mortals or spirits. Early signs of Blight-like corruption in forests and thaigs.