Elnnesar

Copyright © T. A. Myron, 2022

The fortress-city of Elnnesar, the elves’ greatest hold.

Originally constructed by the great archmage Elnnesar, in the early days after the Curse was cast, Elnnesar was designed to be a foothold in a forest rapidly turning against the elves. The Curse had robbed them of their power, and, sensing their weakness, the wolves had begun to organize and reclaim the Great Forest for their own.

Elnnesar stood, unassailable, for hundreds of years, the wolves unable to take it, even when they claimed the forest all around it. It now serves as a beacon of hope to all elves, a symbol that one day, they might reclaim what they lost.

Despite being one giant tree, the city of Elnnesar is not small. It was built to maximize vertical growth rather than horizontal, making it much easier to defend.

At the center of the city is the Market, an open space where traders and travelers might rest and congregate. Surrounding the market are three districts where the elves live. These are similar in construction to the Lower Quarter in Eld’rin, but there are many levels, houses resting on top of each other, roots going up and down between levels.

Between the districts are the Keep, Garrison, and Library. The Library is small, and doubles as a quiet place away from the activity of the city. The Garrison holds many levels, and can house an army far larger than the city could ever need. The Keep is lined with thick stones, and boasts several hidden tunnel entrances, which lead beyond the city. These have never needed to be used.

The people of Elnnesar have a long history of military practice. Many of the elves’ greatest generals and commanders have come from the city. Those civilians who live there must learn to adapt to the disciplined life of living in what is a fortress first, a city second.

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