Jade Wood

The Jade Wood holds the last remaining World Tree on Dreamer's Respite. Isolated from the mainland, the elven forest has remained shrouded in mystery. With the elves living amongst the magical forest, they have steered clear of conflict for millennia, being particularly wary of adventurers who come through the Ferryman.

History
The elves of the Jade Wood, used to live all across Dreamer's Respite, making their homes across the mighty world trees that dotted the land. This changed when Old Bedlam launched their attack on the world trees, set on using them for their rituals. The war between Old Bedlam and the elves of the Jade Wood lasted for over a century, as Old Bedlam destroyed almost all of the World Trees, leaving behind the final one known as the Jade Wood. When Old Bedlam fell, the Elves secluded themselves inside the forest, wary of all who approached.

During the First rising of The Sins, the elves created powerful illusions and barriers to keep their home safe, before eventually making a deal with Gozreh, who sent them the mighty Sea Serpent Awanyu, who carved a river forcing the Jade Wood into its own island. The elves distrusted the Ferryman and the adventures he brought, and they isolated themselves watching The Sins rise and fall from the safety of their forest.

Forming a treaty with Charon, they helped the city rebuild after the second rising of the sins. This treaty proved invaluable as an alliance between the two was necessary to stopping Old Bedlam. Sacrificing mages of Conjuration, Enchantment, and Illusion to the mighty Kohvar, peace was brought to the land.

Since then the Elves of the Jade Wood have kept to themselves, their land protected by powerful magic and a mighty river. To this day, many know almost nothing of this land, the appearance and involvement in events brings with it the distinction that something of grave importance might be occurring.

Culture
Due to centuries of violence with Old Bedlam, the Elves of the Jade Wood are heavily secluded. The city is composed of almost all elves, and outsiders cannot enter easily. Keeping to themselves, they find enjoyment in the natural world around them, tending to the fast forests that cover their island.

Religion
The elves respect the fey pantheon known as The Eldest, revering their incredible ability to shape the world, but there is also fear in their respect. The Eldest have the power, and temperament, to change the world on a whim. Many elves are also followers of Gozreh, as she provided them with the great Sea Serpent Awanyu.

Magic and Technology
Deeply in touch with nature and the wild fey, many of the elves are skilled users in magic. Primarily focused on Illusion and Enchantment the elves study ways of keeping their home safe. In recent years there has been an increase in the studying of conjuration magic, particularly as a means to travel.

Locations
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Notable People
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