Dark Elves

Dark were Elves that lived on the Dead Mountain underground, sealed by their creator. Later on, they form the Lenira Nexus, named after the main Lenira Family under Sister Pentiss, made up of Dark Elves and pledged their allegiance to the Undead Nexus.

## Description

'*"The will of the Divine One is our will. We are the humble tools of his divine will'*,
*students of his endless wisdom. Only the maidens of the True Elves are worthy of
this sacred honor. No other race is worthy for we are his chosen creations. His children."

The Lenira Nexus is quite the odditity in comparison to the other nexus - both in its
roots, its members and doctrines. It is named after the Lenira Family of the Dark
Elves, the family under the command of Pentiss who has taken the place of Quiraness.
The Lenira Family still exists as the ruling body of the dark elven society but many
of its warriors and members are now also members of the Lenira Nexus - while still
being alive which sets them apart from the Undead as a whole to begin with since
the Dark Elves of the Lenira Nexus are by no means unliving creatures. They still
breathe.
Despite the name, however, one should not believe that only the Lenira Family is
providing forces to the nexus. Pentiss herself chooses who can enter the services
of "her" nexus - in the name of the Divine One of course. For the religious, ambitious
and fanatical Dark Elves there can be no higher honor than serve in the ranks of his
unliving armies - meaning that this is a powerful political tool in Pentiss' hands. It
can also be used, of course, to pull internal enemies away from their allies and family.
And if said enemies were to suddenly die a mysterious death... Well, these things do
happen in war.
While there are of course also Undead in the ranks of the Lenira Nexus, it is mostly
comprised of its living members - and the Undead have adapted the mindset of their
living leaders quite quickly - which is not a surprise since some of them were living
Dark Elves before their death.
The members of the Lenira Nexus are fanatical zealots who believe that all should
kneel in the dirt before their creator and by extent them - only to then be enslaved
or slaughtered. They would rather see the entirety of Arkain burn than have it not
serve the will of their Divine One. 'At the same time, they share the Splecir Nexus
determination to follow only the wishes of the master, which is also why they have
not launched a full scale invasion against the surface. Yet.'*

## History

The Dark Elves were created by the Avatar of Death himself, but was sealed in the underground of the Dead Mountain, to prevent them enthralling creatures in his name, except for a group of Elves who hid themselves in the Elven Forest. The Watcher erased their memories of their true heritage.

The Dark Elves, sealed underground, made their society matriarchal, making men useless except labor and childmaking in purpose of population. They subsist on Black Lotus, plants who grow underground, fights or tames local creatures (notably spiders) and wait for their Divine One's call.

They established the Sisterhood, an all-female organisation which devotes to their religion. Their hierarchy was determined by influence and power. Members of the Sisterhood was also members of Families, Dark Elven Clan organisation.

## Story

### Human Book

They initially appeared near the coast, assisting Undead Nexus under Krom the Immortal and Saphira Whisperwind, after they finished several Golden Guard bases. Merlon Seabright's men must eliminate them, but not harm the Undead advance, and defeat the Elven Army under Lord Arganus Teran and Golden Guard bases nearby.

If you not defeat them, they will attack the Golden Guard outpost near the Purificator.

### Orc Book

They appeared once again, amidst Daric's Mercenaries/Imperial Regiments/Royal Army/Salrian Army battlefield busy besieging Tribal Dominion/Orc Clans. Logan the Skirmisher ceased attacks on the area, focusing on the Bonelords and their Undead Nexus. Amari, just arrived at the base, led the attacks on the Nexus, their Dark Elven allies and "kills" the Bonelords and destroys the Undead bases that sprung like mushrooms.

### Undead Book

They appeared to consolidate under Sister Pentiss, after a civil war divided them, with assistance of Ornasion and Haran'tel-kazor. They were given command of Lenira Nexus, reinforced by Skeletons for their loyalty to Aridon.

## Organisation

* Lenira Family
* Aldera Family

* Several other Families
* The Sisterhood

## Unit Description

### Dark Elves

The Dark Elves descended from Aridon the Watcher's first creations. He saw the creatures to be too dangerous for his balance, because these creatures are trying to enforce his will upon other races, which was dangerous to his vision. So he sealed them all underneath the caves of the Dead Mountain. The ones who weren't sealed were left alone by the Watcher, but erased all their connection to their sealed brethren, turning themselves into the Elves the mortals known.

While underground, these cretures adapted to their new home. Being a matrilineal and feminist race, they see men only as workers, thralls and seedgivers. The women serve the higher ranks, and more talented women are given more ranks.

These women are divided among families, with higher ranks were known as Sisters, and were members of the Sisterhood. Most notable Families were the Alderas, Sundalis, Zilgeras, and Leniras, the latter being where Sister Pentiss were a part.

Black Lotus were an early introduction. These narcotics were enjoyed by the women, who gave them "enjoyment".

These women are bound to the Sisterhood, an organisation of women warriors who believe about a goddess who will give them salvation at the appointed time. They were led by a High Priestess, handpicked by the Sisterhood to lead them, the most recent was Sister Pentiss, after successfully ousted Mistress Quiraness in a revolt.

### Lenira Nexus

After the infighting, the winners, the Leniras led their Sisterhood in pledging their allegiance to Aridon the Watcher, naming those who follow Mistress Pentiss, the Lenira Nexus. These women, whether they are serving the Lenira Family, or some Sisterhood members, were given by the Watcher full authority to do their works, even given her access to Undead Dark Elves reanimated to serve the cause once again.

## Leaders

* Sister Pentiss
* Mirazeyl the Ascendant
* Soryena

Former:

* Mistress Quiraness (killed/incapacitated)