Court of Yestermorrow
The Court of Yestermorrow, hidden deep within the silver-threaded glades of Myndhalorien, is a Spring Court in name but exists far beyond the bounds of the present. Governed by the enigmatic Weavers of Weft and Wane, a triune of fey beings who eternally tend their looms, the Court neither acts with haste nor dwells in stillness. These Weavers never leave their great chamber, for their sole purpose is to weave the Tapestry of History, a vast and ever-unfurling work that not only records the past but bleeds into the many possible futures. The tapestry itself is mounted on the wall of Emone, the Old God of history and knowledge, and is said to ripple and rewrite itself with every new decision in the world.
The Weavers do not grant audience, but they are represented by True Thomas, their mortal-born herald, seer, and mouthpiece. Gifted with second sight and cursed with an inability to lie, True Thomas walks The Feywild as the face and voice of Yestermorrow, his words weighted with consequence. His presence is both a diplomatic gesture and a subtle warning: the Court watches not only what is, but what could have been, and what may yet become. For this reason, the Court is treated with cautious respect by its peers. Their tendency to reference events out of sequence—discussing tomorrow's betrayal in the same breath as yesterday's oath—makes others uneasy, and some fear the Weavers more than they revere them.
Politically, the Court of Yestermorrow operates not through power or control, but through preparation and knowledge. They rarely take direct action unless the consequences of inaction ripple too violently across the tapestry. Their influence is quiet and profound—whispers given to allies, subtle nudges to avoid catastrophe, veiled prophecies offered as riddles. They do not seek dominion, but preservation—of the fabric of time itself, of memory, of continuity. In disputes between courts, they often act as witnesses and recorders, not judges, for they believe the patterns of history speak louder than any verdict.
The Court is also a haven for chronomancers and time-touched fey, those who find the flow of time more malleable within Myndhalorien. Here, gardens bloom out of order, halls echo with voices yet to speak, and memories from tomorrow might arrive before breakfast. Time magic is stronger within the Court’s borders, as though the Weavers' threads influence every second that ticks through the realm. Many fey find this disorienting, but those who endure learn to listen to the rhythm beneath reality. In all things, the Court of Yestermorrow reminds the world that nothing is truly forgotten—and nothing is ever entirely certain.
Structure
The Court of Yestermorrow is structured like the tapestry it reveres—layered, looping, and precise, with every role bound to the flow of time. At its center are the Weavers of Weft and Wane, a triune of timeless fey who never leave their looms but shape the course of history through their silent work. Their will is enacted and interpreted by True Thomas, the court’s singular voice and living conduit, whose words are treated as direct extensions of the Weavers’ intent. Below him are the Archivists of Memory, responsible for recording events as they unfold (or as they once did or may yet), and the Foresight Keepers, who analyze patterns in the Tapestry to advise the court on possible futures. Chronomancers and time-bound fey serve as scholars, guardians of paradox, and careful stewards of rituals involving prophecy or restoration. Rank within the court is not determined by status or lineage, but by proximity to time’s rhythm—those who listen best to the Weave are granted the authority to speak for it.
Culture
The Court of Yestermorrow is built upon the belief that all things are threads in a greater pattern, and that understanding the weave of time—past, present, and future—is the truest form of wisdom. Its culture is steeped in contemplation, patience, and reverence for memory. The court sees moments as sacred, and choices as echoes that shape not just one's own life, but the very structure of the world. While other Spring Courts celebrate growth in the now, Yestermorrow celebrates the continuity of growth—how every blossom roots in past soil and bends toward future light. Fey here speak in layered meanings, and conversations are often riddles folded in prophecy.
Customs in the court revolve around ritual observance of time’s flow. Guests are often greeted with events out of sequence—meals served before introductions, apologies given before offense, farewells before meetings. Storytelling is central to court life, but tales are never told linearly; each retelling adds or subtracts details based on the thread being woven that day. It is customary to offer tokens tied to memory—locks of hair, handwritten moments, time-marked feathers—when pledging loyalty or seeking favor. Above all, the Court of Yestermorrow teaches that to forget is to fray the tapestry, and to presume the future is to tug too hard on the threads.
Demography and Population
The Court of Yestermorrow is home to fey who embody the essence of time, history, and prophecy. These fey are deeply connected to the flow of time and possess unique abilities related to understanding and manipulating the past and future. Spring eldarin have several settlements within the court, some of which practice chronomancy. Time-worn elves who have centuries of knowledge reside here to share their visions of past and histories. Echo spirits, ethereal beings that are manifestations of past events or memories, reside within the court, serving as guides or informants. Ancestral spirits reside in the court, as do temporal druides who have a unique affinity for the natural cycles of time. Bards and sages who have sought out True Thomas have found themselves here, either unwilling or unable to leave. These fey work together to maintain the Court of Yestermorrow’s role as a bastion of historical and prophetic knowledge. Their unique abilities and roles ensure that the court remains a place of deep wisdom, where the past and future are closely intertwined and carefully observed.
Laws
- No thread shall be cut without cause. The premature ending of a life, is a premature ending to a story.
- The Weave must not be forged. No one may falsify a record of history.
- What was promised must be kept.
- Never use prophetic knowledge for personal gain.
- Never speak untruth.
- If you speak of a deed in the future, it must be completed.
"Past and future intertwine, Wisdom's threads in time align."
Type
Court, Noble
Leader
Ruling Organization
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Parent Organization
Location
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
Related Ethnicities
Related Plots