Sindoryn

The area known as Sindoryn, commonly called the capital of Freylia, is much more than a city or a seat of government. In fact, it has a highly cultural value to it's elven inhabitants. Sindoyrn is said to be the place that the first elves of Seldar settled, and remains one of the few non-nomadic settlements in the Great Forest.
The city itself is built into the trunks and branches of massive and ancient trees. These trees, still alive,  have been warped and tended by druids for countless centuries, so that the wood elves can live inside the trees without killing them as many lesser races would have done. The homes located at the forest floor belong mainly to the common clans such as those that farm and hunt according to ancient tradition and the further up one goes, the more prestigious the denizens. The highest of the branches are reserved for drudic circles and powerful tribal warriors and leaders.

Demographics

Sindoryn is completely homogeneous with only elves as its inhabitants. The bulk of the population is made of farmers and hunters, with a decent upper class of artisans and specialists.

Government

Sindoryn is governed by old elven law. Each tribe has a say in any matter , but the size of the tribe allocating the number of representatives received. A council of druids is also drawn from the clans, with the most powerful and wise leading.

Defences

Built from the roots of the great trees, Sindoryn is built to be a vertical fortress of nature. It lies far inland, meaning the forest itself would make short work of any invading army. The city itself however, has wooden and stone walls, bridges, and Palisades , crafted by drudic magic.

Industry & Trade

The elves are a people of sustainability and thus live modest lives. They hunt and farm for their sustenance, while artisans provide the heart of industry by crafting masterwork items at request. They tend to favor bartering over the exchange of actual currency.

Infrastructure

Sindoryn has a unique infrastructure. The gigantic trees of the area have been molded and grown with druidic magic to mimic the workings of city streets, roads , housing, bridges, and many other things.

Assets

Sindoryn itself has a great reserve of natural resources such as metals, hard woods, and gems. It protects these resources with religious zeal, wishing not to exploit the land.

Guilds and Factions

There are several factions within Sindoryn , many being powerful enough to effect the whole of Freylia. The Sind, the representative body is a collection of the elven clans, where alliances are made and broken continuously.

History

Before the fall of the old gods, the elven people had struck out on their own. It is said they entered Caerul's ancient forest and wandered for weeks until they came to a forest of massive trees that enchanted the elves and their view of nature. They slept beneath the trees , which seemed to protect them from the dangers of the forest. It was decided then that this was the land of the elves. Over the centuries , the elves would develop the land further and further, making a living city of bark and Vine.

Architecture

The city is crafted from the still living trees in the area, having been molded by druidic magic.

Geography

The city lies in the heart of the great forest and is a verdant paradise of wondrous flora and fauna.

Natural Resources

Sindoryn is rich in many natural resources, which the wood elf inhabitants are careful not to over exploit. They have great quantities of wood, stone, some metal ore, and freshwater from the river Aesira.

Type

Large city

Population

1,400,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Sindoryn

Location under

The Great Forest

Owning Organization

Freylia