Alfheim

First arriving in Alfheim is filled with lush forest terrain and a peaceful atmosphere. The bright realm of Alfheim is adorned with abundant and colorful flora, alongside luminous fauna which glitter the lands and skies of the Elf realm. The Elves' artistic architecture includes their unique light crystals, sapphire colored stones fueled by the Light of Alfheim that are plugged to structures in order to create bridges mades of solid light. When elves die they return here as elven spirits. The door to Alfheim has been closed for some time now, not even the Bifrost may be used to enter it, only in death may elves finally find themselves in their true home.

General Features

Population: Elves
Ruler: The Elven Gods
Weather: Pleasant and mild climate, without excessive temperature ranges, like a gentle breeze of a summer morning.
Lighting: During the day, the sun sheds light on the world and warms it. At night, the whitest of moons lights this world's wonders.
Sounds: The rustling of trees, the calm backwash of the summer sea, the croaking of crickets and the chirping of birds.
Terrain - Plains: Although there are no roads or paths, travel pace in these areas remain normal.
Terrain - Mountains: These steep walls are challenging to climb, halving travel pace.
Terrain - Forests: A lush undergrowth makes traveling slower.
Terrain - Sea: These clear and warm waters require the guidance of an expert sailor, but do not slow travelers down.

Places of Interest

The Valley

At the foot of the western mountains, born of a slow river, opens a lake cut in two by an imposing waterfall. It is here that hosts the grand houses of many important light elves. The main buildings close to the falls house a royal elven family while the others are workshops where the elves practice the most diverse arts and crafts, from painting to sculpture, creating magnificent masterworks.

The Woods Beyond the Mountains

Along the road leading north, beyond the mountains, lies a circle of standing stones, ready to be used. On the hills and in the forests surrounding the circle live another elven royal family. They live amongst massive trees that they carve their homes out of, far above the forest floor.

The Snows to the West

This area is marked by conifer trees, snow, frozen rivers and lakes. It is here where the dark elves live, a cast of elves who are in a perpetual state of civil war with their light elven counterparts.

Yggdrasill's Branches

At the center of the realm a branch from the World Tree rises from the ground. Its leaves a golden green, they reflect the sunlight on those staring into the sky. All rivers of the realm flow towards this branch where it nurtures the World Tree with fresh water.

Alfgarder

The domain of the elven gods, it sits high on top a mountain which halfway up is surrounded by swirling clouds that prevent all uninvited from entering, with the use of thunderbolts and howling winds. The top of the mountain is covered in moss and flowers and is kissed by sunlight, with herds of elk grazing around.