Efhalond

Efhalond is an elven settlement in the Western Parayan Jungles. It is located North of the Perigrim Sierras The few outsiders that know of its existence will recall its beautiful waterfalls and queer elven buildings constructed into the trees themselves.

Recent History
The human mage Calisto was known for visiting this city looking for an ancient artefact. There, he met with Maelarya and some time afterwards, conceived Ylthana.

Council of Efhalond

 * Prime councillor - Ranathar Petcaryn


 * Foreign affairs - Maelarya El'Druin

The Waterfall of Tears
The great waterfall that stands at the pinnacle of Efhalond is the most beautiful natural wonder of the city. Standing 210 feet tall and 1640 feet wide, the sound it makes is believed to calm even the most savage of beasts.

Ylthana would often come here whenever she needed to escape as this one the one true place where she didn't have to deal with all the negativity thrown at her; a tranquil place where Ylthana was left alone with nothing but her thoughts.

Il'incyrlond
This elven architectural wonder stands as the political hub of Efhalond. It is where the council meets and all economical, diplomatic and social matters are settled. All buildings on this island are either courts, embassies, libraries or any other government offices. It is one of the few areas where only a select few are allowed to freely roam.

Demographics
The city is believed to be the one with the most prominent elven culture in all of Andoran, with very few influences from the outside. Its population consists of elves - both wood and high - and some half-elves.

Wood Elves often take roles involving the environment, agriculture and architecture. High Elves find themselves scholars and arcane wielders. Both parties have representatives in the council and they've been working together in harmony to keep the city in high esteem.

Half-elves, however, are often seen as impure outsiders. There are strict boundaries imposed on their population such as prevention from taking council seats or visiting certain elven archives. The few half-elves that are born here, usually leave at an early age. The ones that choose to stay are those that have a more dominant elven side, and are more widely accepted. Even so, the fact that the city is lead by mostly elf conservatives, there is still a slight intolerance even against those who prove themselves the most worthy.

Visitors are sparse, and even those that do find their way to Efhalond, they are mostly high profile diplomats or mages. They are usually under the supervision of the foreign affairs team, most notably Maelarya, their leader.