Ulf of Mythril

The Ulf of Mythril is the country home to the Elven race. The country has a rich history containing several name changes, going from small settlement to global power to isolated nation. 
During the first era when Dragons still ruled the continent of Terratos, the Elves were the first to rise up against them after learning how to harness the forces of Magicka, liberating their land from these dreadful creatures. This allowed the Elves to spread their influence across the entire continent, marking the dawn of a golden age for Elvenkind until Humans and Dwarves rose up against the Elves, resulting in the bloody Human-Elf War which resulted in the Elves being banished to their ancestral lands.
The Elves of the Ulf of Mythril now live in relative isolation, rarely interacting with the outside world. They conduct some trade with neighbouring settlements which don't fall under the sphere of influence of The Crimson Empire. 
The Elves use the 'Neptune' as their official currency which is a coin based currency. The coins are made from Edelwood with traces of Mythril.
There main export of the Elves is the wood of the Edelwood and Etherwood trees that are abundant in the Forest of Ugheria which encompasses the entire country.

Structure

The Elven society in the Ulf of Mythril is ruled as a hybrid between a monarchy and an aristocracy.  On the top of the ladder sits the High King who is seen as the symbolic leader of the Elves. Though not having any significant power of their own, they are considered the 'facade' of the Ulf of Mythril and they will speak publicly on behalf of their kingdom. The land itself is ruled by the so-called 'Elder Council' consisting of the most prominent figures of the Elven community. These figures represent the 'clans' that form the Elven Society. Those clans are the agrological clan, hunter clan, religious clan, and the warrior clan. Each clan gets to bring forth three members to serve in the Elder Council. Members of the Elder Council are appointed for life but have the option to resign their position when deemed appropriate. They can also be forced to resign in the event of a unanimous vote.

Culture

Elves are considered to be one with nature, and thus nature takes a prominent place in their culture. There are many rituals that are supposed to strengthen their bond with nature, such as the annual harvest festival.
The practice of Magicka is also a major staple of the Elven Culture since the majority of the Elven population has an affinity towards Magicka. The ability to wield Magicka is taught from infancy and perfected until they reach maturity. Once in their lifetime, Elves make a cultural pilgrimage to the so-called "Etherium Vale", which is considered the origin of Magicka. After having made this pilgrimage, Elves are considered to be matured. 
Hunting and the art of archery also plays a major part in Elven culture, as hunting provides them with their primary source of food. Because of this, Elves are considered to be the most lethal archers in the entire continent of Terratos. There exists a small elite and of archers within the Elven community known as the Rangers which contain the finest archers the Ulf of Mythril has ever known. Jacub Everton and Iqo Daecaryn are also notable people that are part of this group with Jacub being the first non Elve to be part of the Rangers.

Public Agenda

The Elven history is known as a bloody yet prosperous one, having ruled the entire continent of Terratos during the Second era, until the Humans rised up with help of the Dwarves. In present times, the Elves live in isolation within the Forest of Ugheria, enveloping the entire country. The main focus of the Elven agenda these days is to remain prosperous while avoiding the tyranny of The Crimson Empire. May the right time arise, they are more than willing to rise up against this Empire.

Assets

The Ulf of Mythril contains the following major assets:

Military:

• The Elven Rangers
• A network of traps laid out throughout the forest in order to keep intruders out
• 24 Long-range ballistas 

Economic:

• Rich Mythril deposits
• Edelwood trees
• Etherwood trees

Religious:

• Ether portal
• Harvest Circle
• Hunters Circle

History

When the Ulf of Mythril was first founded back in 20,000 FE, it was known as Elveria. The Elves were just like the other races oppressed by the ancient Dragons After learning to harness the forces of Magicka and overthrowing the Dragon oppressors, the Elves entered a golden age during which they controlled the entire continent of Terratos and renaming their kingdom to the "Elven Kingdom". Signaling the start of the Second Era. 
This golden age was brought to an abrupt end when Humans and Dwarves rose up against the Elven Kingdom which escalated into a bloody conflict with the Humans emerging as the victors and founding The Crimson Empire. The Elves were forced back to their ancestral lands and live on in secrecy as the Crimson Empire outlawed the wielding of Magicka through the Great Reformation in 1 FE.

Demography and Population

Since the Ulf of Mythril is an isolated country, the population is almost solely Elven, but there are also a few Human refugees who have an affinity toward Magicka inhabiting the country. About 90% of the population is Elven while the rest is Human.
The majority of the population lives in the city of Lilith as this is the only city within the country. About 7% of the Elven population inhabits smaller camps dotted across the country.

Territories

The Ulf of Mythril controls the entire Forest of Ugheria and the surrounding waters. The country also owns a portion of the mountain range on the western border of the country.

Military

The Ulf of Mythril has a limited yet impressive military mostly focussing on ranged warfare because of the Elven culture and influences. There is an array of 24 ballistas guarding the walls of Lilith. The Elven military also contains the respected Elven Rangers and a wide range of Magicka Wielders who can use their magical abilities to guide them in battle.

Technological Level

Elves used to be the most technologically advanced beings on the continent during their golden age, but after the Human-Elf War and the Elven society was forced back to their homeland, their technology stagnated so they have been surpassed by The Crimson Empire and Norheimsk.

Foreign Relations

Because of history and the Great Reformation, there are large tensions between the Ulf of Mythril and The Crimson Empire. Norheimsk and The Dead Frontier are both neutral towards the Ulf of Mythril.

Agriculture & Industry

Agriculture is a major part of the Elven society, providing the majority of the food for the citizens of the Ulf of Mythril. There is also a limited wood industry as the rare Edelwood trees and Etherwood trees are abundant in the Forest of Ugheria.

Trade & Transport

Since the Elves of the Ulf of Mythril live in relative isolation, there is very little trade with the other nations on Terratos. There is only some limited trade with the bordering Human and Ashen settlements in which the influence of The Crimson Empire is rather limited.

Education

There are no dedicated schools in the Ulf of Mythril. Instead, each clan is responsible to teach their young the ways of their clan through experience.

Infrastructure

There are very limited roads within the country in order to make the city of Lilith harder to detect and reach. Elves mostly travel through the many large trees in the Forest of Ugheria.

Live from the earth, die from the earth

Founding Date

20000 FE

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Capital

Lilith

Predecessor Organizations

• Elveria
• The Elven Kingdom

Successor Organization

• The Alliance of United Races

Demonym

Mythrilian

Leader Title

High King

Government System

Monarchy, Theocratic

Power Structure

Autonomous area

Economic System

Post-scarcity economy

Currency

Neptune

Major Exports

• Edelwood
• Edelwood planks- Edelwood logs- Edelwood sap
  • Etherwood
• Etherwood planks- Etherwood logs- Etherwood sap
  • Mythril
• Refined Mythril

Major Imports

• Food products
• Jewelry

Official State Religion

Cultus Naturam

Location

Terratos

Official Languages

• Elvish

Controlled Territories

• Forest of Ugheria
• Lilith

Neighboring Nations

• Ethonia
• The Dead Frontier

Notable Members

• Iqo Daecaryn
• Jacub Everton

Related Ethnicities

• Elf