Coldwater

To find a place from themselves, some of the first arriving Elves , left Ederaa to sail out and claim some still unclaimed territory for themselves. calling the now city Coldwater - from the icy sea they had to pass to get there. Originally still under the banner of Ederaa, everything changed when the conflict and later with the elves that stayed on the mainland had started. Coldwater grew and became a city, which declared independence from the king's rule and started an alliance with Rhondam to guarantee their further freedom. Even though considered part of Rhondam these days, Coldwater acts as its own city state.

Culture

Because of the early split, small amount of outside visitors and other things, the Elves in Coldwater are still pretty much the same as they were when they came through the portal. They never needed to adept to the war and new environments like the desert, mist or swamp. The Elves are the only race after the Tainted, who ever had contact with the Elderin and still maintain this bond. Fascinated by the sheer will and power to transform the land to guarantee their freedom, some Elderin had helped them in the process in disguise. They were found out though, but the elves were thankful for their help and offered their own in return, if need for it ever arises. They swore to never speak of the Druidic Race to protect them and keep the balance of Aerion, which is now one of the highest unwritten rules of Coldwater.

Trade

Rhondam is often bringing fish and other foods to the island of ever winter to be cultivated for the winters, while Coldwater, is keeping part of it for itself.

Defenses

To be able to guarantee their freedom, the Elves started terraforming the already cold island into a white paradise which now lies in permafrost. Small ice bergs are dotting the coastlines and making it hard for inexperienced vessels to navigate. The cold climate is something barely anyone on the mainland is used to. Overall, thanks to these changes, Coldwater became very uninteresting for the outside world.

History

Founded in the year 302 by a group of elves who sailed south from Valderin's Gate, after noticing the first racial division and tension.

Alternative Name(s)

The island of Everwinter

Type

City

Population

21.243
Demographics
73% Elves
24% Half-Elves
3% Humans

Location under

Rhondam

Owning Organization

Rhondam (political)

Aerion

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