The Elfenhold

The Elfenhold is a large territory on The moon of Olam that occupies the northern half of the Veritas continent. While not an official nation, it is a collection of closely cooperating city states and towns. It is primarily inhabited by Elves, with some other races such as gnomes having their own settlements withing the territory. The three large city states were founded by the surviving elves in exodus from Makorr in 0 A.E right after the formation of the moons. They grew new forests around their new cities, which soon stretched across the continent of Veritas.

#### Known settlements in the Elfenhold

The mortal races have not been allowed in to map the Elfenhold for around 150 years. The borders have been closed and ships that attempt to land in the Elfenhold are shot down. While the elves have recently reopened diplomacy with the Republic of Planaria and the Kingdom of Damahside, they still have closed borders. Thus the Current list of known settlements in the Elfenfold is incomplete.

#### The Arboretum City

The "Capital city" of the Elfenhold, and a major Spelljammer port. The Arboretum city's "buildings" are massive, magical hollow trees that are grown specifically for the purpose. Their branches are adorned with walkways and have additional rooms (other than the central trunk) built on them. All the hollow trees are connected via treetop walkways, allowing elves to traverse the city without touching the ground.

The name of the city derives from the fact that the city and the surrounding forest serve as an arboretum for much of Makorr's flora, which was preserved in the form of seeds during the exodus and flown to Olam aboard the elven arks. The trees surrounding the city are extremely varied, and the "forest" is not really a natural one, as it is carefully tended to by the elves of The Arboretum City.

#### Alstonville

A large gnomish settlement in the central northern part of the Elfenhold, near the moons northern snowline. Founded by Alston Folkor, hence its name. Famous for being a producer of Spelljammer ship parts.

#### Tinkerdwell

A Gnomish settlement of similar size to Alstonville, Tinkerdwell is situated on the western edge of the Thornwood forest. Tinkerdwell is known for its Acedemy of Magic and Technology, which has played a part in many an artificers education.

#### Thornwood

Residing in a forest of the same name, this is one of the three major elven city states of the Elfenhold. Surronded by pine trees, the silver spires of the city sprawl throughout the center of the Thornwood. This Settlement is inhabited primarily by Wood Elves.

#### Oakport

Residing in an oakwood next to the small ocean is Oakport, third of the three major city states of the elves. This town used to have a major trade route with the kingdom of Damahside, but since the erection of the great wall this ceased. It has returned in recent years however, at the protest of the council of the Arboretum City. There are even rumours that humans have been allowed to set foot in this town.

#### Bjergbrook

A settlement near the the central mountains and at the spring of the river Kirah. Was once a joint settlement with the dwarves of the central mountains, however these dwarves have since vanished from the surface world.. If there is a place one might rekindle contact with them, it is probably here

#### Soundtoll

A small fishing village that used to collect a toll from every ship that passed through the spiral sound. Since the toll was made illegal by the three major cities the town has shrunk in size until it became the small fishing village it is today. It has to watch out for raiders from the Fallan Kingdom, since it is a small settlement, they attack more freely here

#### Lazlo's Vigil

Built alongside the wall to the Fallen Kingdom, this settlement was created to host a group of knights dedicated to watching the wall for incursions of Hoshek-worshippers from the Fallen Kingdom. That the wall still stands is a testament to the Order of Lazlo