Eldreth Veluuthra The Eldreth Veluuthra ( " Victorious Blade of the People " , also sometimes Eldreth Veluuthara ) , formed in 262 DR and still active as of 1374 DR , was a group of elves dedicated to the removal of all human s from Faerûn . Its main areas of activity were ancient elven forests , including the Ardeep Forest , the Border Forest , the Chondalwood , Cormanthor , the High Forest , the Moonwood , Neverwinter Woods and the Winterwood . History . The incident that kickstarted the organization ’ s formation was Coronal Eltargrim Irithyl ’ s decision to open Myth Drannor to non - elves upon its foundation in 261 DR . Some elves at that time pointed at the danger of such a decision due to past bad relationships with humans , like those they had with Netheril , the supposed humans ’ inclination to take land from elves , and their supposed inability to live in a given piece of land without despoiling it . In 262 DR , these dissidents , five major elven houses , Bharaclaiev , Hyshaanth , Rhaevaern , Starym and Tellynnan , and about a dozen of minor elven houses left Myth Drannor in order to not allow social strife to develop into all out war . Outside of the capital , these dissidents founded the Eldreth Veluuthra , though at that time they neither called themselves such nor was their purpose at that time of genocidal nature . Their purpose at that time was to catalogue what they categorized as “ humans ’ crime against nature “ as well as to conduct philosophical discussions with other elves based on this catalogue to determine the humans ’ place in the natural world . The result was to call humans vermin . The organization ' s formally founded itself after the Weeping War ( 711 DR – 714 DR ) calling themselves by the name Eldreth Veluuthra . A number of raids in 757 DR were aimed to lead up to a final battle against the humans . After the Elven Court was abandoned in the Retreat , the Eldreth Veluuthra set about preparing to take the forest of Cormanthor for themselves , starting with the Elven Court . They were driven away by the drow of House Jaelre . Notable about the Eldreth Veluuthra ’ s history was , that they never had , throughout their history from their foundation to the 14th century DR , meaningful success at reversing or stopping human expansion . Relationships . The organization saw humans as vermin . It maintained secretive methods while still benefitting from good funding . Some elves would openly encourage cooperation and friendship with humans while simultaneously supplying the Eldreth Veluuthra with weapons , supplies and money . Although outsiders might view the organization as evil , its members believe that they are doing good by ridding the world of humans and saving their fellow elves from human dangers . Only few humans knew that the Eldreth Veluuthra existed at all . Among those who knew were the Harpers . On one hand , the Eldreth Veluuthra suffered setbacks at the hand of the spies ' infiltration , on the other , the Harpers supported them at remaining secret . The background for this was that the Eldreth Veluuthra were elves . The Harpers didn ' t want to make information public , that could tarnish the elves ' reputation and could lead to their disadvantage and covered up the Eldreth Veluuthra ' s crimes . In general , elves who were not members of the Eldreth Veluuthra saw the organization as an unnecessary embarrassment . Its eradication is believed to have been prevented due to certain members of elven high society who remained in its favour . The organization generally benefitted from relations with the centaur s , some fey and satyr s , although they were not above teaming up with evil races in order to fulfil a goal . Over the course of the organization ' s history , the Harpers ruined their plans on numerous occasions , and the Eldreth Veluuthra delighted in ambushing Harpers as a result . They also targetted human ranger s in general , since they were often the precursors to human encroachment in an area . Some members opposed attacking human druid s , since druids were aspiring to the elven ideal that the organization was trying hard to protect , though killing druids who founded their groves near human settlements was considered legitimate . They viewed half - elves as abominations , alongside fey ' ri , and were committed to wiping them out along with humans . They had some ties with the church of Vhaeraun and were capable of working with drow together against humans . Some members favoured making peace with the drow and accept their cleric s to counter their chronic shortage of healing magic , although this was not a popular proposition . The organization was opposed to some traditional elven enemies such as beholder s , evil dragon s , gnoll s , goblinoid s and orc s . Religion . The Eldreth Veluuthra solely worshiped the elven pantheon , although the pantheon ' s good - aligned deities did not appreciate their being worshiped by the Eldreth Veluuthra , and as a result , there were no cleric s in the organization . Members of the organization believed that they will one day be recognised by a deity in the elven pantheon , and the most likely candidate was Corellon Larethian . Under instruction from the ice lich Lossarwyn , the organization was able to harness nature ' s divine power , and this led to druid s and ranger s emerging . Organization . The organization was cellular and leadership of each cell was decided upon by its members . If a leader could not be removed by diplomatic means , approval from the Vel ' Nikeryma was sought to take further measures . Cells each operated differently with different rules under their respective leaders , but few took a militaristic approach . Instead , members went about their daily lives , working or maintaining families , and took up duties when called for . Although there were a few adventuring companies , these did not last long due to the high casualties involved in such a cell style . It was possible for established members of the Eldreth Veluuthra to request agent status with the Vel ' Nikeryma , and take on duties anywhere in Faerûn . Agents would have to pass on the information they learned , and donate a portion of their treasure , to their superiors . They gained access to passwords , handshakes and symbols that could help identify them to other agents anywhere in Faerûn . An agent arriving in a cell ' s area would gain access to their supplies and gain their shelter . Only if the agent requested a valuable item or stayed more than a tenday would the cell ' s leader be justified in asking for a task or favour in return . Recruitment . Only elves are permitted to join the Eldreth Veluuthra , which prohibits drow and half - elves from joining . Traditionally the sun elves have been the most numerous although as of 1374 DR , wild elf applicants have become more common . Moon elves are fairly numerous , and there are a few wood elves and sea elves . The two main areas of recruitment for the organiztion are amongst the mature and wealthy , and amongst the young and poor , especially those that are also disillusioned . The young and poor make up the organization ' s fighting force , while the wealthy are needed to spread the organization ' s reputations and agendas amongst high society . The wild and green elves are the specialists in the organization . In order to join the Eldreth Veluuthra , one must be observed for a time . Those who openly seek membership of the organization are treated with suspicion ( due to a history of problems with the Harpers ) . Once the true agenda of a potential new recruit has been ascertained , through observation by normal and magical means , he or she is approached and invited to join . Most new recruits are family members , because the trust of a family helps to maintain the secrecy of the organization . Some non - family recruits are treated with suspicion and have a hard time settling in . Once a member , an individual is bound by a vow of secrecy and a vow to punish any other member who breaks this vow . The vow is life - long and can never be broken . Areas of operation . The group was most active in ancient elven forests , but members were in operation near most large elven populations . Ardeep Forest . As of 1374 DR , two cells operated in the Ardeep Forest , one chasing down worshipers of Eilistraee near the Dancing Dell and the Ladystone ; the other guarding Phalorm ' s ruins . Operatives were occasionally sent to the House of Stone on treasure hunting missions . The Border Forest . As of 1374 DR , the Eldreth Veluuthra in the Border Forest were allied with the fey in this area in opposition of the Zhentarim . Two small cells operated here : one conducting raids on the Daggerdale border and the other conducting ambushes on Zhentarim agents . Chondalwood . As of 1374 DR , many of the creatures of the Chondalwood , such as centaur s , ghostwise halfling s and satyr s , were sympathetic to the cause of the Eldrath Veluuthra , and the wild elves provided them with support and shelter . Cormanthor . Due to being driven out of the forest in the past ( see History ) , Cormanthor was a problem for the Eldreth Veluuthra . As of 1374 DR , the organization took to using drow disguises while attacking humans , to further incite hatred between the two species . Agents operated near Bristar and Moonrise Hill in Deepingdale and near the Tangled Trees , whilst the area of the Vale of Lost Voices was sacred to the organization . There were numerous agents in Semberholme , who aimed to curry favour with the elven population there . Evereska . As of 1374 DR , a powerful cell operated in Evereska , quietly promoting the organization ' s causes and spreading propaganda . It also aimed to earn money and supplies to help the cells operating in the Graycloak Hills . Evermeet . As of 1374 DR , a loose information - gathering cell operated on Evermeet , also working to gain support amongst the sun elves . Graycloak Hills . As of 1374 DR , in the Graycloak Hills , tolerance for the Eldreth Veluuthra was greater than elsewhere , because the threat from Anauroch and the City of Shade was deemed too great to reject any ally . The Gray Forest . As of 1374 DR , a small cell operates in the Gray Forest , launching attacks against the native hobgoblin population and occasionally warning them of human encroachment . Hullack Forest . In 1391 DR , the Eldreth Veluuthra sieze control of the Hullack Forest . Cormyr tries to regain control in 1394 DR in a brief conflict , but more pressing threats from Netheril and Sembia forces King Azoun V to redirect its efforts , and the Eldreth Veluuthra maintain control of the forest . The High Forest . As of 1374 DR , Eldreth Veluuthra operated several cells in the High Forest , watching over Hellgate Keep and fighting back against the encroachment of humans . Around this time , the organization had a particular interest in the human settlement of Olostin ' s Hold due to its inhabitants ' integration with nature , which is notable for humans . The organization was allied with Turlang and the forest ' s centaur and wild elf populations . A common goal shared between the Eldreth Veluurtha and Lossarwyn of the Dire Wood meant that the organization was seeking him as an ally . The Methwood . As of 1374 DR , a cell in the Methwood was led by Talindra Amalith of the Vel ' Nikeryma . The Misty Forest . Although prior to 1374 DR the Misty Forest was a relatively safe caravan route between Boareskyr Bridge , Daggerford and Secomber , around this year , a cell of the Eldreth Veluuthra began operations in this area by setting up a base and planning ambushes . The Moonwood . As of 1374 DR , lycanthrope s in the Moonwood constituted a cell of the Eldreth Veluuthra , but often had problems with the People of the Black Blood , who benefitted from greater numbers superior organization . Neverwinter Woods . One of the oldest and largest cells of the organization was active in Neverwinter Woods around 1374 DR . Several other cells of a lesser size operated in the surrounding area . Urlingwood . The cells in Urlingwood at the eastern extend of the organization ' s reach were used as punishment and any members who committed a crime not serious enough to result in execution were sent here . As of 1374 DR the Eldreth Veluuthra in this area were tasked with removing the witch es from the wood . The Wealdath . As of 1374 DR , cells operated by the Suldusk and Elmanesse elven tribes operated in the Wealdath , tasked with protecting their traditional tribal homelands . The Vel ' Nikeryma were also interested in reclaiming the mythal at Myth Rhynn . The Winterwood . The Winterwood cell of the Eldreth Veluuthra was traditionally almost all wild elves . As of 1374 DR the cell would take only defensive action , protecting its borders against human threats , while concentrating on driving out the green dragon Foilsunder .