Nevricīl (A Dragon's Tooth Article)

From an issue of “A Dragon’s Tooth,” the collected works of Garavel Norixior, Scholar of the Realms:
As a dutiful scholar and veritable caroler of knowledge, it has come to my attention that many of you readers – my sweet Mortal readers especially – tend to tar the Elvhen with one wide, prejudicial brush.
No, in fact, they are not all “hoity-toity magic hoarders.” Some are to be certain, but not all.
In this issue, I will enlighten you on one of the more furtive and ancient groups among the Elvhenan: The Nevricīl
Known as “The Joyful Guild” in Common, the Nevricīl are a testament to Elvhen memory and persistence, as they are one of the oldest known factions in our modern world. The date of their exact inception is lost to the ages, but it is firmly believed that the Joyful Guild was founded nearly 15,000 years ago! An eternity to many of us, but roughly a mere ten generations for the Elvhenan.
Legends tell that the Nevricīl were borne after the venerable Tamsyn Nevrikos had a chance encounter with one of the Eclipse while scouting the primordial Heart Wilds. The great Nevrik, God of Emotion (and later Father of Wizardry) is said to have graced the scouts with a hunt and after such glory, Tamsyn resolved to ensure that this act of divine, peaceful benevolence was never forgotten. Thus he became the First Joy. Quite the resounding success, I’d say!
The Guild’s purpose, however, has indeed evolved over the eons. It is clear to us that initially, the Nevricīl were an official arm of Üthevhenan tasked with spreading Elvhen influence beyond the confines of the Wilds. But that has clearly changed. These days they seem quite divorced from the Elgariis and his Court.
The Nevricīl of today are mostly Ad’Elvhen and are vehemently nomadic. They view the Prime at large as their true home and believe firmly that we all must live in harmony with both each other and the natural world. To exist as the gods truly intended
If so peace-inclined, why then craft a faction of shadow-wielding wetwork operatives, hmm? A question perhaps for a different day. Til then, spare a Copper for the Dragon, and read well!
– G. Norixior, A Dragon’s Tooth
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