Sylvan Forest

The ancient home of the elves, this forested, almost jungle expanse lies to the south east on the main continent of Tal'Ria. Aelendorain is its capital, and it is ruled by the Moonlit Council.

During the first era, humans from the west moved further east in an attempt to explore and settle more lands. It was during this time that humans and elves came into contact with each other, and a conflict arose as to whether they should be allowed passage through their lands or if these tired and ill-supplied creatures should be fed and given aid on their journey. The motion passed by a narrow margin, and the Moonlit Council, under the supervision by the Sun King, assisted these brutish creatures along their journey.

Unfortunately, the dispute about the "human problem" persisted for some centuries, until a significant portion of the population elected to leave the Sylvan Forest, and head northwest, settling inside what is now called the Willow Wood, east of the Kingdom of Ibarant (now the Kingdom of Barce).

Architecture
Not much is known about the ancient elven homeland, as the Sylvan Elves are mostly taciturn about the subject, but what little is known is that most of their structures are built from marble and crystal, and that the Tower of Irulubahn can be seen from almost any distance while traversing the Sylvan Forest (a common navigation adage is asking which side of the tower you are facing).

Organization
The Sylvan Forest is ruled by the Moonlit Council, who decide policy, and the Sun King, who enforces their rulings. While the identity of the members of the Moonlit Council is kept secret, even among the high elves, the Sun King will make public appearances throughout the villages and cities of the Sylvan Forest. The true face and name of the Sun King, as well as the lineage of the royal family, however, remain also secret.