Myth Telvondial
Where the Giantspires meet the Rawlingswood is a hidden city of Sun and Moon Elves. Working tirelessly to combat the influence of the Nentyarch and now the Rotting Man and his Blightlords, the Elven city of Myth Telvondial is hidden deep within a valley in the mountains. The only entrances are within the Rawlingswood and secured with elven magic that misleads explorers who get too close to the mountain.
The hidden valley is roughly circular with a crystal clear lake fed by nearby ice caps. Most of the outer circle is forested, but once through the forests, a city of tall spires, gleaming white stone buildings and soaring trees astounds the unprepared. High above the eastern portion of the city is the King's Palace, built in the treetops of the largest trees in the city proper.
Eight Great Houses rule Myth Telvondial jointly in council. The Gold Elf Clan of Eshavel is considered "first among equals" and speak for the city in any outside negotiations. Aranath of Eshavel is High Councilor and speaks for the council.
Previously, Myth Telvondial had a King, Doriath of Erendyl. Doriath was not a popular king, so that when he passed, the council chose not to name a new king and keep power within the council. Aranath of Eshavel became High Councilor. Clan Erendyl has not forgotten that slight, and generally opposes anything that Eshavel proposes.
Also representing the Gold Elves are Clans Erendyl, and Feadil. Representing the Moon Elves are Clans Chossum, Risfuin and Soranor. The Green Elf Clans of the Council are Red Arrow and Taersi.
These eight represent the most powerful houses of the city, yet are only a portion of all houses. In case of war or a calamity that would affect the entire city, a great council is called, which consists of a representative of *every* clan of the city. The last time a Great Council was called was millennia ago, and the various representatives barely fit into the Great Hall of Telvondial.
In practice, the Gold Elf Clans hold power in Myth Telvondial, primarily because the Moon Elves and Green Elves don't share the drive to accumulate political power.
Demographics
Myth Telvondial is 99% elven (30% Gold Elf, 50% Moon Elf, 19% Copper Elf). There are a few residents who have earned the trust of the elves, or been taken in by the elves.
Government
The following Great Houses sit in council and rule Myth Telvondial jointly
House Eshavel (Gold Elf)
House Erendyl (Gold Elf)
House Feadil (Gold Elf)
House Chossum (Moon Elf)
House Risfuin (Moon Elf)
House Soranor (Moon Elf)
House Red Arrow (Copper Elf)
House Taersi (Copper Elf)
Defences
The hidden valley of Myth Telvondial is protected by a powerful Mythal. The mountains surrounding Myth Telvondial are solid rock, which only opens for residents of the city. There is no way for outsiders to get in. Dragons and other creatures flying over the valley simply cannot see the city. Some say that the mythal projects an illusion of an empty and inhospitable valley, while others say that the valley appears to be a mountain from above.
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