Elemental League

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> ### Also known as
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> Elemental Freeholds, 'Mentals (by BPR), Tree-lovers (by Atlanteans)
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> Prophet-Priest Tremelen
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> Roanne Valle
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> Forest Elves, Trolls, Centaurs, Faeries, Humans
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> ### Date of origin
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> 279 Tz
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> Wylden, Wylden Plateau, Roanne Valle, Stonekeep, Sturnlander Coast
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> Wylden Host, Storm Druids
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> “Seek the infinite within the simplest things. A rock. A leaf. A feather. There you will find the strength to resist all temptation, all evil.”
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> ~*Massenliche* Rowan, reciting the teachings of *Weyr* Acacia
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The Elemental League stands as a bonded force of Elven, Centaur, Troll and Faerie eco-warriors armed with the powers of nature, the elements, and the fury of the storm unleashed. By the will of the Spirit of Tezla, they will triumph over all that stand before them.

## History

For more than a hundred and fifty years, the warriors, mages, priests and priestesses of the Elemental League stood devoted to protecting the Land from those who would pollute or destroy it. Deathspeaker Aeradon's victory in the Vampire Civil War paved the way for the attack against the Elementals. If Deathspeaker Spider and the Order of Uhlrik had won the bloody struggle in the Necropolis, then the Necromancers would be following a more subtle strategy rather than a plan of all-out conquest. When the Crusaders began savaging their way into Elemental territory, attacking from the north and the west, Prophet-Priest Tremelen, under the orders of the Spirit of Tezla, gave the orders for all loyal Elemental warriors to recall to Roanne Valle – as all-knowing Tezla himself ordered the castle built more than 150 years ago for this very purpose. While many of the Forest Elves obediently headed to the castle, the Trolls, Centaurs and Faeries were outraged at the Forest Elves' cowardice, and vowed to fight for the Land rather than hide in a stone box with the rest of the fools.

With the massive invasion of the Elemental homeland in 434 Tz, and the hasty recall of all the Forest Elves back to the capitol castle of Roanne Valle, there is a great deal of dissent in the Elemental ranks. While the Forest Elves, loyal to the Spirit of Tezla and devoted to his every command, quickly marched back to serve the wishes of the Circle of Nine, many of the non-elven races took great offense at these actions. For the Forest Elves to retreat and hide within a stone coffin during a time when the forests of the Wylden are filled with torch-wielding invaders is viewed as an act of treachery by Centaurs, Trolls, and Faeries of the Wylden. But as many Forest Elves believe that the Spirit of Tezla ordered the castle built more than a hundred and fifty years ago to weather this very attack, there is little dissent within the Elemental capitol of Roanne Valle. Every day, even when faced with the seemingly endless tide of the Crusader siege armies setting up camp outside the main walls, many of the defenders of Roanne Valle are bolstered by a growing sense of faith that Tezla will allow them to persevere through the destruction and chaos that will arise in the months to come.

   Provided that the Elementals survive this great attack, they will re-establish their place as the defenders of the Land, and fight any force that would pollute, destroy, or use the Land selfishly for their own means. By calling upon the forces of nature, the druids and priestesses of the Elemental Freeholds will stand against all odds. They still have an unknown number of Dragons under their control, and are likely waiting for the right time to unleash the fury of flame and claw against an evil enemy that needs to be purged from the Land without mercy.

As the Elemental forces managed to hold off against a deadly High Elven attack on the border fortress of Stonekeep, their valor and battle skills earned the Elementals a second fortress apart from Roanne Valle. However, in the months since the recall order, few of the soldiers in Stonekeep have honored the order, and believe they can better serve the Land by conducting strike attacks from their current protected base, rather than just sitting back and letting the Land burn.

The massive push of Dark Crusaders into the Elemental territories may spell the end for the League. While the castles of Roanne Valle and Stonekeep remain unbreached, virtually every other key location in the Wylden woods is either threatened or conquered by forces loyal to the Dark Crusade. Throughout the long history of the races loyal to the Elemental cause, never before has the Trolls, Elves, Centaurs and Faeries suffered such a time of darkness. With the forces of the Dark Crusade setting up siege camp outside the Elemental castle of Roanne Valle, many outsiders believe it is only a matter of time before the Necromancers deliver the final blow to the defenders of the Land.

## Organization

> "Where the League takes root, it shall flourish."
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The Elemental League centers its attention on nature and harmony, defending The Land itself as much as any tribe, kingdom or race. Peace, healing, community are more than words - these are the concerns which guide the League. Lowlander Elves and Trolls form the backbone of the League’s strength, though many humans—Elementalist priests and scholars mostly—walk among the races as accepted members of any tribe or village. The League is an enlightened, communal organization concerned with self-preservation and the protection of The Land - or so they want others to believe.

Natives of the Wylden Plateau know and rely on nature's truths. They recognize that "survival of the fittest" does not simply favor those with great size and strength. If this were true, Trolls would rule. Just as important are community, endurance, and the restorative powers granted all life: the subtler strengths reflected in the Elemental League. The natural friendship between Troll and Elf has blossomed into one of the strongest known alliances. The alliance is also bolstered by the Elven philosophy that, with time, any problem may be overcome - a strategically dangerous view to be held by one's enemies. Tactically, the Elves' regenerative and healing powers as brought to the alliance make the League armies stronger still.

Although Draconum believe that Dragons are little more than beautiful predators, the Elementals revere them as the Land's fury incarnate. Seeing Dragon scales (such as the relic Dragonplate) worn by the corruptors of the Land incites the Elementals to vengeance.

Invoking the name of Mother Earth without respect is considered blasphemy among Elementals.

## Notable Members

Elemental League's Notable members
 Kossak Mageslayer | *None* | Undead
 High Priestess Kess | Storm Druids | Alive

## In tabletop

While the Atlantis Guild emphasizes offense, the Elemental League concentrates on healing, protection and regeneration. Half of the League’s 10 character types also have the Toughness ability, making them very difficult to wound in the first place. This means that an Elemental army has staying power on the battlefield. Given enough time, League troops can deliver nearly as much damage as their Atlantean counterparts, and they may even live to tell the tale. The League’s offensive punch comes from their Trolls, while the Elves provide healing and support. At the high end, the faction leaders are the archetypes from which the supporting cast draws their skill sets; the Troll Chieftain is a punishing brute, while the Elemental Priest has strong sustaining abilities.

*****Elemental League*****
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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20020809080330/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/article.htm?cid=19034
2. ↑ https://www.mageknight.net/wp-content/uploads/Mage-Knight-2.0-Card-Set-Relics.pdf
3. ↑ Rebel Thunder (Bill McCay), Chapter 18
4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20020815173236/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mageknight/figures\_landing.htm?cat=elemental