Dihavanor's Sphere (Dee-have-a-nors-Sphere)

Dihavanor Aalarelai's Greatest Legacy

C.R. Eede

Dihavanor's Sphere

• Name: Dihavanor's Sphere
• Symbolism: Sacrifice and Honour
• Recognition: 541 NE
• Contribution: Offers a line of defence for the Starlight Veil and the entrance for Caelorian homes within the mountain's core.
• Location: C'avarnia, Central

This is where stone architectural structures are located. They cover the features as the sun goes down and create a sphere protecting the Starlight Veil from the night. This is only when there is imminent danger lurking close by. The frame holds the citizens of C'avarnia underneath; therefore, it goes deep into the mountain's core. To the sides of Dihavanor's Sphere are two sets of staircases that descend into the heart of the mountain where the households of the kingdom reside. These staircases are always open.

Purpose / Function

Dihavanor's Sphere serves two purposes, both of which are important to the longevity of the capital:

• The Stone Sphere: When the sun sets, the sphere protecting the Starlight Veil covers it/retracts but only occurs when an imminent threat lingers. This is the only moving structure throughout the kingdom. 
• The Community of Varcanai: Besides the sides of the main feature are two sets of staircases that descend deep into the core of the mountain, where the native elves of C'avarnia live. These staircases never close except during times of conflict.

Denizens

A few significant beings and features reside within Dihavanor's Sphere. See below:

1. The Starlight Veil
2. The Seed 
3. The Caelorian Queens
4. The Saer Cavities

Alterations

The only alterations made over time to Dihavanor's Sphere is the addition of more homes within the mountain, for the stone remains robust.

Architecture

• Stone Sphere: The stone sphere comprises the most robust white marble with gold and saer outlines. These lines glow when danger is nearby. These lines will turn blue when evil lies within the capital.
• Staircases: The sides are made of carved stone and branches while the centre of the path is smooth stone.

Defenses

Four-six soldiers from the Varcanai Guard stand to attention around Dihavanor's Sphere to ensure the Starlight Veil and community is well protected. These guards will alternate throughout the day and night and patrol the area along with the Commander, Captain, or Squadron Leaders.

History

2998 NE:

• Homely Excavation Begins: The Community of Caelorian homes begin underneath the Starlight Veil

2996 NE:

• Spherical Protection: A stone and marble construction around the Starlight Veil had begun

2990 NE:

• Spherical Protection Completed: The stone and marble construction around the Starlight Veil had been completed

776 NE:

• Marble’s Shining: The Caelorian Sphere’s marble outlines started to glow, indicating that something was coming

541 NE:

• Aethel Caeloria Name Change: The area around the Starlight Veil became known as Dihavanor’s Sphere.

233 NE:

• The Blue Glow: Dihavanor’s Sphere’s marble outlines changed from gold and silver to dark blue, indicating that the threat had arrived

213 NE:

• Protecting the People: Paerel Aalarelai and his wife ensured the people of the capital and surrounding lands were safe, trying to get as many of them to safety as possible. Paerel and his wife, Rola, escorted the native C’avarnia elves into the community underground.

210 NE:

• The Closing: The Sphere around the Starlight Veil closed to protect it from the onslaught of Ashen.

170 NE:

• The Reluctant Opening: The Starlight Veil began to wither inside the dark sphere, not receiving the light it needed to thrive, so the sphere opened despite the Ashen still roaming the city.

13 NE:

• The Sphere Locked: Upon Vivaleth’s arrival, she touched the stone of the sphere, forcing it into a locked position and unable to move to protect its sole purpose, the Starlight Veil. This made it vulnerable.

26 VO:

• Still Locked, but Radiant: Dihavanor’s Sphere around the Starlight Veil remained locked and was predicated by scholars that Vivaleth’s grasp would deteriorate over time. When the war had ended, the sphere illuminated gold and silver again.

Tourism

Elves from other lands are able to admire Dihavanor's Sphere, but cannot venture near unless special events take place within the capital. Native elves; however, can venture close due to the staircases to the Community of Varcanai residing underneath it.

Dihavanor's Sphere: When danger lurks within the kingdom, stone structures cover the Starlight Veil from as a means of protection.

The Community of Varcanai: Underneath the Starlight Veil are the homes of the native high elves within C'avarnia. To each side of Dihavanor's Sphere is a set of staircases descending deep into the mountain's core.

Founding Date

2996 NE

Alternative Names

Geometric Heavens, Seeping Roots, and Nature's Ally.

Owning Organization

C'avarnia

Dihavanor Aalarelai: Dihavanor was such a significant elf in his time that the people believed his name should represent the most sacred part of their kingdom, the Starlight Veil, for he did his best to protect his people before, during, and after the war. Thus, becoming known as the greatest Ca'rthavial Elf who ever lived.

The Marble's Glowing: When danger lingers nearby, Dihavanor's Sphere will radiate gold and silver, acting as a warning to the high elves.