Fylarion

Overview
The magical forests of Fylarion are the sacred home of the elves, and have been for thousands of years. Towering Magnolium trees rise with the spires of elven citadels throughout the colorful woodlands, and magical lights dance through the treetops as a nightly reminder of peace and tranquility. Though the world of men constantly grows and changes, Fylarion remains unchanged; as old and as sacred as it's blessed inhabitants.

During the pre-Spaurian era, the Fylarion elves played a crucial role in helping the new settlers win the Goblin Wars, and as the empire of Spauria rose, the elves watched from their sacred forests, offering wisdom and guidance where it was most needed. Today, Fylarion remains a respected and independent nation, still flourishing with the sacred light and life of Idalidar.

History
Though the histories of other races are full of wars, explorations and expansions, the history of the elves is simple and unchanging. For three thousand years they have lived in peace and harmony within Fylarion, and as the world around them has morphed and changed, the elves have remained the same.

Long Life
While humans are driven by the constant desire to build, gain and expand during their short lives, elves do not experience the same rush to be productive. In elven society, a life of peace, harmony with others, and content placidity is desired above all. Thus, the Fylarion elves are welcoming of outsiders and hospitable towards travelers, but are less likely to plant themselves in Spaurian society.

Religion
Fylarion elves do not worship the same gods as Spauria or Nurn, nor do they partake in the same forms of worship, such as sacrifices. They see their gods as divine parents and creators; as celestial ancestors that elves as a race share an ancient bond with. These gods include Sylvannus, god of the forests/stars, Mystra, the goddess of magic, Shar, goddess of the drow/underdark, as well as the Raven Queen and the White King.

Elvenkinds
The oldest and purest of the elven race are the high elves, descended directly from the Idalidarian Elves. They are noble, righteous, and naturally gifted with magic. On the outskirts of Fylarion's cities, wood elves make the trees their home, and become one with the forest. Wood elves are naturally nimble, and make for impressive rangers and huntsmen.

Below the earth, deep within the Underdark, the dark elves are said to reside. A great curse long ago banished the Drow to a cavernous world without sunlight, and now, legend says that they curse the world above from the shadows. Fylarion has not seen nor had dealings with the Drow for untold centuries.