Kingdom of Lórien

Lórien was the largest realm of the Elves before the Great Extinction. The realm, a broad woodland to the southwest of Siniadòr in what is nowaday know as the Wasted cliff.

Government

The kingdom had a king or queen, an hereditary title that was transmited from generation to generation. The leader was supported by a concouil of 12 counselir, advising him on every decision.

Culture

Orcs work to live, dwarves live to work

The elves of Lórien saw themselves as the protector of the realm, gifted with incredible lifespan, they could watch over generations of mortals and guide them through life as mentors.
The majority of the kingdom was made of high elves and wood elves, the Dryad of the Wood of the Vale already independant.
All the elven kingdom's capital and important city had large portal to the Feywild, alink to their home plane.

Diplomatie

Relations

The Kingdom of Lórien had a strong link with the Dryad from the wood of the Vale, the two sharing a common goal to protect the land, but disagreeing on how to do it. Despite this disagreement on the method, the two were ally and had a deep bond.

History

Genesis

In 4921 BD, with the end of the War of the Ancients, the elves who fought gatehred, forming a kingdom of their own, an authority that would rule over the lands and prevent another disaster like the war from happening. The realm centered around the original rift that spawned the demons in the middle of what is now known as the Wasted cliff but used to be a verdant forest, and reaching up to the Highlanders Mountains.

Nexus Overflow

In the year 2967 BD, a significant event occurred with the Nexus Overflow, resulting in the creation of Elven High Magic. This event triggered a desire for expansion within a portion of the Kingdom of Lórien. However, their Queen did not grant this wish, causing internal division.
As a result, various independent groups within the kingdom led by Yaevinn Murmevent resorted to guerrilla warfare and attempted to expand eastward. Unfortunately, these elves found themselves outmatched by the Chezucore Theocracy, as the Yuan-ti inhabiting the region prevented them from entering the jungle. Fearing substantial casualties, these groups eventually chose to unite and embark on a journey to the east.
After a challenging journey, they finally found safety and security in what is now known as the Lightfoot Land, where they established the Kingdom of Galandor.

Lich War

In 1574 BD, when Vecna 's forces marched on Lorien, an army of undead creatures, including zombies, skeletons, beasts, and even undead unicorns, brutally attacked the capital city. Far from the conflict in a secluded temple of Selune during the conflict, Lireesa Windrunner had a profound vision with the goddess herself on the day her mother, Alleria Windrunner was captured by Vecna. Selune revealed to her that defeating Vecna would require three things: a magical blade infused with the soul of Vecna's lieutenant, the assistance of dragons, and a means to cross between planes alongside the warriors of the night.
Determined to save her mother and defeat Vecna, Lireesa first sought the help of dragons. Knowing that Vecna's thirst for power would extend to other realms, she urgently requested a parley with the Golden Five , who ultimately agreed to aid her cause. With Selune's guidance, Lireesa had a vision of Entropis , Vecna's new tower in the shadowfell, and she understood the urgency of her quest. She sought the help of the elves from the Kingdom of Galandor to redirect their portal to the Feywild to instead lead to the shadowfell. Despite their reluctance, Lireesa pressed on, knowing that Time was of the essence, but they ultimately refused, believing the Lich war was none of their concern.
With her holy army marching towards Lorien despite the lack of the blade mentioned in Selune's vision, they faced countless undead forces. The dragons allied with Lireesa's forces turned the tide of battle, enabling them to reach the capital and the portal to Thar Amphala . However, the shadowfell's corruption weakened her warriors, and they were soon overwhelmed. In a desperate attempt to reach Entropis, Lireesa snuk inside the tower with a group of warriors, and alone managed to reach the tower's summit and confronted Vecna in an epic single combat. Though the battle was intense, Lireesa was ultimately defeated and lay on the ground, about to be beheaded.
In a twist of fate, Vecna's lieutenant, Kas, betrayed the lich, using a sword made with his own soul to kill the spellcaster. This act saved Lireesa's life, as both Vecna and Kas destroyed each other in battle. Escaping the shadowfell with her mother and the surviving forces, Lireesa returned to her kingdom, where she led the charge to reclaim it from Vecna's influence.
With Vecna's Death and the assistance of the dragons, the Windrunner family regained control of their kingdom. In 1564 BD, Lireesa was crowned queen, as her mother believed that the corruption that had tainted her did not befit a queen.

Geography

Region
Southwest of Siniadòr in what is now known as the Wasted cliff
Capital
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Aliases
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Society

Government
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Leader
Anastasja Windrunner (4921 BD - /)
Quinn Windrunner (2401 - 2096 BD)
Lirath Windrunner (2096 - 1834 BD)
Alleria Windrunner (1834 - 1564 BD)
Lireesa Windrunner (1564 BD - 1209 BD)
Sylvanas Windrunner (1209 BD - 1070 BD)
Races
Majority of Elves
Main pantheon
Elven Pantheon
Population
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Timeline
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Other

4921 BD - 1070 BD

Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom