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After the departure from the Isles of Axios in 1640, the joint armadas of the Elven fleet sailed west under a united banner, landing upon the north-west coast of the Continent of Atlas in 1641, after a year of travel. Plans by Princess Titania Hawksong were used in the construction of the city, and it was subdivided into three distinct districts. In quintessentially Elven fashion the walls were constructed in fusion with the existing forest, and most housing was raised among the branches of the elder trees. | After the departure from the Isles of Axios in 1640, the joint armadas of the Elven fleet sailed west under a united banner, landing upon the north-west coast of the Continent of Atlas in 1641, after a year of travel. Plans by Princess Titania Hawksong were used in the construction of the city, and it was subdivided into three distinct districts. In quintessentially Elven fashion the walls were constructed in fusion with the existing forest, and most housing was raised among the branches of the elder trees. | ||
| + | === The First Redshore Incursion === | ||
| + | In 1648, only a few years after the ceremonial laying of the plaque upon the fountain, the capital of Elvendom was first assaulted by two great beasts, born of the briny deeps of the North Sea. Coming upon the city with great carnage, the draconid ''Droquar'', as they came to be known, laid great waste to the seaward fortifications of Greyharbour, but were repelled by a large echelon of Virarim and a smaller force of Dwarven allies and artillery from [[Az'Adar]]. The conflict marked the first official use of [[Runesmithing|Rune]] Cannonades by the Elven Nation, and introduced the menace of the great beasts to the Continent of [[Atlas]]. | ||
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| − | '''Caras Eldar''' is located in the north-eastern corner of Atlas, in the broad forested lands which extend between the mountains and the sea. | + | '''Caras Eldar''' is located in the north-eastern corner of [[Atlas]], in the broad forested lands which extend between the mountains and the sea. Due to a nearby area of mild volcanic activity the soil is quite rich, and the farms and orchards which flank the capital's southern walls are known for their particularly fruitful and well-provisioned harvest. Caras Eldar's northern harbour opens to the great North Sea, protected from its perennial fury by two immense stone sea-walls which gird the seaward side. To the direct south-east of the city stands a mysterious spire capped with a curious pillared structure of silver stone, though none as yet have been able to discern its purpose. |
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Revision as of 02:10, 17 February 2018
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The capital of the Dominion of Malin, Caras Eldar is situated upon the north-west shores of Atlas, in the forested dales known as the Lofty Woods. The city acts as the seat of the High Court of Elvendom and was completed in 1646. Caras Eldar is known for its wealth of culture, its spectacular fusion of natural and stone architecture, and for its vast and diverse population; it is populated mostly by Elves, though many allied Men and Dwarves have also come to call the great metropolitan forest-city home. The Dominion's Court of Princes, led by the High Prince Belestram Sylvaeri, presides over the three united districts- Irrinor, Velunor, and Valleinor- which blend seamlessly within the high walls and beneath great leafy boughs. It is also home to several great architectural achievements, which include the great Court of Valleinor and the Greyharbour, which is one of the greatest seaports in the civilized world.
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History
Construction
After the departure from the Isles of Axios in 1640, the joint armadas of the Elven fleet sailed west under a united banner, landing upon the north-west coast of the Continent of Atlas in 1641, after a year of travel. Plans by Princess Titania Hawksong were used in the construction of the city, and it was subdivided into three distinct districts. In quintessentially Elven fashion the walls were constructed in fusion with the existing forest, and most housing was raised among the branches of the elder trees.
The First Redshore Incursion
In 1648, only a few years after the ceremonial laying of the plaque upon the fountain, the capital of Elvendom was first assaulted by two great beasts, born of the briny deeps of the North Sea. Coming upon the city with great carnage, the draconid Droquar, as they came to be known, laid great waste to the seaward fortifications of Greyharbour, but were repelled by a large echelon of Virarim and a smaller force of Dwarven allies and artillery from Az'Adar. The conflict marked the first official use of Rune Cannonades by the Elven Nation, and introduced the menace of the great beasts to the Continent of Atlas.
Geography
Caras Eldar is located in the north-eastern corner of Atlas, in the broad forested lands which extend between the mountains and the sea. Due to a nearby area of mild volcanic activity the soil is quite rich, and the farms and orchards which flank the capital's southern walls are known for their particularly fruitful and well-provisioned harvest. Caras Eldar's northern harbour opens to the great North Sea, protected from its perennial fury by two immense stone sea-walls which gird the seaward side. To the direct south-east of the city stands a mysterious spire capped with a curious pillared structure of silver stone, though none as yet have been able to discern its purpose.
Notable Figures
The Princely Council
- Belestram Sylvaeri, High Prince of the Dominion, Royarch of the Elderwood Throne
- Titania Hawksong, Princess of Valleinor
- Khaine Csarathaire, Prince of Foreign Relations
- Kairn Ithelanen, Prince of War
- Dak'ir Des'Nox, Prince of Velunor
- Awaiti Aureon, Princess of Irrinor
Government
See Government of the Dominion of Malin.
Random Tidbits
