Celesthem: The Beginning
The story that will follow this paragraph is much like many stories that have been told in the age. It is a story of life, love; a story of building, a story of hardship and triumph. Moreover, this is a story about the beginning and creation of the most beautiful country in the Empire today, Celesthem.
The beginning of Celesthem was much more like a romance, than any other story. There was once two great Elven families that took main ownership of the Forod Duin’s territories. The Families were the Vanloth and the Lithrina. These families were fierce enemies, and though they were cordial in all things, they spoke their evils in the shadows. Both families knew of this feud, yet continuously ignored its presence. They dealt with each other regularly, and it did not take long for the conflicts to arise. Despite the conflicts, the leaders of both houses refused to acknowledge the feud.
Generations after the Families had taken their hold in the forest, there birthed two children, one from either side. Rissien Vanloth and Mirwen Lithrina. Through all the chaos and conflicts that continuously split their family, these two individuals found each other, and like all classical romance they fell in love. Neither family condoned this meeting, but they continued anyway. Rebellious as Elvish children are, they met together and ran away. Into the forest they fled, the only place that they ever knew. They found a place where they could be alone, but the Elvish families knew all about the forest, and it did not take long for them to be found.
The largest fight of the area broke out in that place, the bodies strewn left and right, and in the end the healers of the families could not tell the difference between family members. The two lovers, hidden by the powers of their love, rose from the chaos together to see the destruction. Both vowed to one another that they would never allow such terrible tragedy to ever happen at their hands once again. In this place that they took their vows, right beside the flowing river, the blood washed away through the water. Bodies were serviced without a last name, and the families became one. The houses were united together under a single banner through the love of two individuals and took up the name Celesthaar.
In the memorial of this singular event, the city was named Celesthem and the house built marvelous monuments, dedicated to the power of Elven love and the ignorance of those who could not recognize it. At the center of the entire city, in the center of a marvelously built pond, a statue was erected of the two lovers as they committed to one another.
Celesthem: Amhiran
The population of the city began to grow, and as such, so did the need for space. To solve this issue, the leaders of the city at the time sent out several scouts to the wide areas of the forest and nearby plains for the conquered lands of others. They had come back with information of many places, and the longest borders of them all. With this information, the leader of Celesthem sent out several families of Elves, all prospecting the areas surrounding them.
Soon, the city of Celesthem became the nation of Celesthem, and it had grown, not only overtaking the entire forest surrounding the Forod Duin, but also the lands outside of the forest. These new lands were soon named Amhiran. The Kingdom seemed to never stop growing, as its borders began to naturally align with those Kingdoms around Celesthem.
When King Malice took over the Gestalt territories entirely, Celesthem was split in half. The Forest area was kept under Celesthem rule, but the surrounding plains and hills outside of the forest was split off from it, and made into its own kingdom, retaining its original name of Amhiran. Although the Kingdom of Celesthem did not approve of this change, there was nothing that they could do to stop it, as their new King displayed no mercy, nor care to the Elven population’s protests.
Celesthem: The Capitol
After Celesthem had spread out and become more than just a city, they kept the name for their capitol city the sameThe large Elven city is hidden back into the forest, created right by the edge of the river where a small dock can be found for trading, and fishing. The entire city was created from a beautiful mass of red oak woodwork and stone, each carving displaying its own beautiful scene. Each building has its own rightful design, similar to those around it, but unique all in the same. It would take one months to determine the differences between each building.
From the outside, it appears as though all the buildings are actually just one, as each of them are built into the other beside it. This may have made it seem like there was little room in the city, but once taking a walk through it, the deception would clear from one’s mind. Large, wide stone paths fill their streets, and go out into the forest where they created leisurely walking trails for their citizens to enjoy. The Trees grow exponentially taller and closer together towards the edge of the city, to protect it from an attack through the forest, but after that the trees become spread and normal, with beautiful gardens nestled within the trails. There are streams that come off the river and split out into the town, where one may find them drifting into the sounds of the water on the many red oak woodworked bridges above them, and within the center of the town, a beautiful pond where all the streams come together. A platform stands in the center of the pond, a depiction of the two Elves to originally create the city from the power of their love.
There are rumors that spread about in whispers among the empire of the location of a secret headquarters of the Inquisition stashed somewhere near Celesthem, but no one knows the location for sure. Every so often, there will be a lead that someone will take to find its whereabouts, and then that person will disappear entirely. The citizens of Celesthem will deny any knowledge of this hidden base of the Inquisition, and sometimes even the Inquisition itself, for true fear of their own lives, even as they know nothing of its location.
The Population of Celesthem is entirely made of Elves, with few exceptions. Because of this, they have allowed their ways to be carried on in the city, with traditional relationships leading into life-long companionships and families. The culture is rich in knowledge, lore, and family morals. Citizens marry young, and only once, as adultery is forbidden entirely in Elvish tradition, and they live happily.
They have children early, perhaps one-to-two dependent on families, but one will never see a family with an absurd amount of children as Humans do. Another odd thing about the Elvish traditions, is that the day of their birth is not celebrated, but the day of their conception. Elves believe truly that unborn children are alive, developing, and thinking prior to being born into the world, and it would be a sin greater than any other to kill a child in this state. Tales of a sexual nature are a taboo, and are not to be spoken of aloud within the city. Elves see the act of intercourse as a beautiful and wondrous thing, not to be tainted by the pleasures of men.
A greater majority of the Elven citizenship partake in daily rituals concerning the arts, life, liberty, and even politics of the Empire, as dull as those conversations can be. Several shops within the city contain beautiful pieces of artwork, created by the Elven citizens that reside within the city. Often, multiple times a week, one may see a greater majority of the city outside of their houses, partaking in these artistic events.
Common Celebrations:
Celebrations in the Elven tradition are a large part of the yearly happenings in society. Elves have many holidays throughout the year of Men, but also separate holidays that celebrate the comings and goings of their own year, called the Yén which is approximately 145 years of men. Some of their holidays have been displayed below, but do not believe that these are all that there is. The Elves are likely to make up holidays just for a reason to celebrate. In fact, the Elves enjoy celebration so much, that they have been known to invite citizens from other cities to join in their holiday from time to time.
Nethelioth: Simply translated as “The Birth of Flowers” this Elven celebration happens closely with the spring equinox in March, and lasts an entire week long. The citizens of Celesthem get together in the center of the town, where a magnificent pond had been created long ago, and they spend a week dancing and celebrating. A special choir is selected to sing ancient melodies that celebrate the blooming of the flowers and the coming harvest season. Drinks are served, as well as light foods and fruits such as berries and apples.
Dates: March 25th-31st
Athlananor: The celebration of the passage into summer, often referred to as “The Festival of Summer’s Gates,” recognizes the sun’s peak above the planet and celebrates its glory. The holiday technically starts at Midnight on the 13th, as all the Elves gather together in the center of the town. No words are spoken all night, until day’s break in the morning. Once this occurs, there is a week-long celebration that follows, full of fun outdoor games that Elves of all ages play, festive music with popular instruments and folk singers ring through the air, and treats of all kinds are served. This is one of the most looked-forward-to events in the Elven calendar, and displays the true center of the year, the tipping of the hour to the long, drawn out fall and winter that will follow.
Dates: June 13th-20th
Aglar Mareth: The Holiday of the Harvest, translated into “The Glorious Feast.” Following the same traditions of men’s fall equinox, the Elves gather together to celebrate the plentiful harvest of that year. Large feasts are prepared days prior to the event, and everyone that is permitted within the city is invited to its festival. Although the feast is a week-long, it is customary for members of the house to come and go as they please, eating the food that is constantly prepared and kept heated through their daily events. Small presents are often gifted during this event, but nothing large or meaningful.
Dates: September 20th-27th
Himlhach: Strangely, this word translates into a phrase similar to “Log-Night“ or “Night of the Log Drawing.” This derives from a simple tradition of the Elves to trudge through the forests in mid-winter and find all the dead, yet solid logs, drawing them back into town. Building a large fire in the center of the town, they put the logs around it and sit. Feasts are had per family, but nothing largely in the community. However, this is the time where stories are relayed to one another, folk tales are told over the firelight, and meaningful gifts are given to each other to display their thankfulness to have survived the cold, harsh winters.
Dates: December 22nd-29th
Ordûr: Translated as “The Day of Completion” this is the final day of the Elven calendar year, or Yén, which lasts for approximately 145 years of men. This day, and the following day are celebrated highly in Elven tradition. Ceremonies are put in place, where the torch, placed in the great hall of the town is extinguished for an entire day, resembling the extinguishing light that is life.
Date: Varies. End of Elven Year.
Orgalad: Translated as “The Day of Beginning.” This day, following Quantarië, signifies the relighting of the torch kept in the great hall of the city. It is the first day of the new Elven year, which lasts for 145 years of men. Another ceremony is in place where they relight the torch in the great hall, symbolizing the rebirth of life, and its constant flux between the light and the dark.
Date: Varies. Beginning of Elven Year.
Statistics of Celesthem:
v Population: 10,000
v Native Flower: Elanor: The “Sun Flower” is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower that grows near the waterbed of the Forod Duin near the edges of Celesthem.
v Native Bird: Red-tailed Bloomingbird: A small bird that is native only to the Forest’s edge near Celesthem. It is the size of a robin, but has a myriad of colors including black, blue, and yellow, of which the combination is different for each bird. The only real determining fact between these birds is their vibrantly red tails.
v Dominant Race: Elven.
v Minority Race: Druada, there is never allowed any Druada into the city willingly. If they refuse to leave peacefully, it is not uncommon for the Elves to use force.
v Native Tree: Red Oak.
v Common Language: Elvish ( Common on rare occasion )
v Birth Rate: Medium
v Death Rate: Low
Important Locations of Note:
Forod Duin ( North River ): A rather beautiful river, untouched by the hands of man, that allows easy passage between several small Elven villages outside of Celesthem, but also any other city that may lie on the river. The river is approximately 50 feet wide and only around 15 feet deep in the center, with small stones on the bottom, but no large rocks near Celesthem. Several occasions are found on the base of this river weekly as the Elves celebrate its beauty.
Celesthem Palace: Perhaps the most beautiful building in the most beautiful town in the Empire. The Current King lives here with his lovely wife and two children. Several other elected members of the city’s council are allowed room and board here as long as the King and Queen collectively allow it. Currently, however, there is no noble in the Celesthem area, and this building is mainly vacant except for random occasions of visits from other cities.
Celesthem Forge: The forge is laid with beautiful red oak woodwork on the outside, a small chimney coming up from the top to allow surprisingly small tendrils of smoke to rise out of it. On the inside of the establishment are intricately designed stone tables filled with partial renditions of weapons and armor, and towards the back is a forge, with several phrases and artwork displayed around it’s edges, stonework built up to the roof, and easily opened through a small wooden hatch, perfectly fitted.
Celesthem Docks: The docks are peacefully nestled towards the edge of the town, large archways built of red oak, and intricately carved posts are the threshold into the completely wooden area. There are several spaces for medium sized craft that may fit on the river, and the end is empty with a large post for a large vessel used for travel up and down the river. There are several miniature docking areas for small canoe-looking ships for fishing and other pastimes on the water.
Cities:
Celesthem: The capital city of which the entire nation is named after. It is nestled back in the forest, and rests on the edge of the Forod Duin. This is the main city of Commerce of the nation, having the most amounts of shops; people from all over the nation come to this city to open their shops. They have a monopoly on the fishing and transportation over the water in the area, being directly on the river. The city is entirely made of redoak wood and stone, carved or sculpted with the most beautiful of artwork.
Nost’forod: A city outside of the forest, but still on the edge of its borders. Several crop farms surround the city, and bring out the city’s main exports of wheat and corn, but also a myriad of other experimental crops. This city is most known for inventing the Dura’nos, which is a berry with small healing properties. A meal of these would easily cure a common cold, or perhaps a small case of the flu. The city is quiet, and run by the citizens, with little to no politicians outside of the capital.
Descune: The smallest city in Celesthem, Descune is the only city that produces cattle and livestock. This is its only export, and these Elves are quiet and antisocial. Although it is a completely harmless town, they do not socialize very well with the outside world aside from trading off their animals. From afar, one may think that the city was a couple of huts, strewn together haphazardly. This is not far from the truth. Despite this, their livestock is known to be of the best quality in the nation, and rivals that of other nations in the Empire.
Camps of the Forgotten: Several groups of Elves who despised the Empire’s beliefs when they were taken over escaped Celesthem entirely. Although these camps are small in size, there are several of them scattered over the forest, and it is quite easily to stumble upon one. For Elves, these camps are harmless, but for anyone not of Elven blood, they can be quite dangerous. Rebellious at the very least, these camps are completely set off from the Empire’s ways. Though their location is likely known by the Empire, they have been left alone for now.
The story that will follow this paragraph is much like many stories that have been told in the age. It is a story of life, love; a story of building, a story of hardship and triumph. Moreover, this is a story about the beginning and creation of the most beautiful country in the Empire today, Celesthem.
The beginning of Celesthem was much more like a romance, than any other story. There was once two great Elven families that took main ownership of the Forod Duin’s territories. The Families were the Vanloth and the Lithrina. These families were fierce enemies, and though they were cordial in all things, they spoke their evils in the shadows. Both families knew of this feud, yet continuously ignored its presence. They dealt with each other regularly, and it did not take long for the conflicts to arise. Despite the conflicts, the leaders of both houses refused to acknowledge the feud.
Generations after the Families had taken their hold in the forest, there birthed two children, one from either side. Rissien Vanloth and Mirwen Lithrina. Through all the chaos and conflicts that continuously split their family, these two individuals found each other, and like all classical romance they fell in love. Neither family condoned this meeting, but they continued anyway. Rebellious as Elvish children are, they met together and ran away. Into the forest they fled, the only place that they ever knew. They found a place where they could be alone, but the Elvish families knew all about the forest, and it did not take long for them to be found.
The largest fight of the area broke out in that place, the bodies strewn left and right, and in the end the healers of the families could not tell the difference between family members. The two lovers, hidden by the powers of their love, rose from the chaos together to see the destruction. Both vowed to one another that they would never allow such terrible tragedy to ever happen at their hands once again. In this place that they took their vows, right beside the flowing river, the blood washed away through the water. Bodies were serviced without a last name, and the families became one. The houses were united together under a single banner through the love of two individuals and took up the name Celesthaar.
In the memorial of this singular event, the city was named Celesthem and the house built marvelous monuments, dedicated to the power of Elven love and the ignorance of those who could not recognize it. At the center of the entire city, in the center of a marvelously built pond, a statue was erected of the two lovers as they committed to one another.
Celesthem: Amhiran
The population of the city began to grow, and as such, so did the need for space. To solve this issue, the leaders of the city at the time sent out several scouts to the wide areas of the forest and nearby plains for the conquered lands of others. They had come back with information of many places, and the longest borders of them all. With this information, the leader of Celesthem sent out several families of Elves, all prospecting the areas surrounding them.
Soon, the city of Celesthem became the nation of Celesthem, and it had grown, not only overtaking the entire forest surrounding the Forod Duin, but also the lands outside of the forest. These new lands were soon named Amhiran. The Kingdom seemed to never stop growing, as its borders began to naturally align with those Kingdoms around Celesthem.
When King Malice took over the Gestalt territories entirely, Celesthem was split in half. The Forest area was kept under Celesthem rule, but the surrounding plains and hills outside of the forest was split off from it, and made into its own kingdom, retaining its original name of Amhiran. Although the Kingdom of Celesthem did not approve of this change, there was nothing that they could do to stop it, as their new King displayed no mercy, nor care to the Elven population’s protests.
Celesthem: The Capitol
After Celesthem had spread out and become more than just a city, they kept the name for their capitol city the sameThe large Elven city is hidden back into the forest, created right by the edge of the river where a small dock can be found for trading, and fishing. The entire city was created from a beautiful mass of red oak woodwork and stone, each carving displaying its own beautiful scene. Each building has its own rightful design, similar to those around it, but unique all in the same. It would take one months to determine the differences between each building.
From the outside, it appears as though all the buildings are actually just one, as each of them are built into the other beside it. This may have made it seem like there was little room in the city, but once taking a walk through it, the deception would clear from one’s mind. Large, wide stone paths fill their streets, and go out into the forest where they created leisurely walking trails for their citizens to enjoy. The Trees grow exponentially taller and closer together towards the edge of the city, to protect it from an attack through the forest, but after that the trees become spread and normal, with beautiful gardens nestled within the trails. There are streams that come off the river and split out into the town, where one may find them drifting into the sounds of the water on the many red oak woodworked bridges above them, and within the center of the town, a beautiful pond where all the streams come together. A platform stands in the center of the pond, a depiction of the two Elves to originally create the city from the power of their love.
There are rumors that spread about in whispers among the empire of the location of a secret headquarters of the Inquisition stashed somewhere near Celesthem, but no one knows the location for sure. Every so often, there will be a lead that someone will take to find its whereabouts, and then that person will disappear entirely. The citizens of Celesthem will deny any knowledge of this hidden base of the Inquisition, and sometimes even the Inquisition itself, for true fear of their own lives, even as they know nothing of its location.
The Population of Celesthem is entirely made of Elves, with few exceptions. Because of this, they have allowed their ways to be carried on in the city, with traditional relationships leading into life-long companionships and families. The culture is rich in knowledge, lore, and family morals. Citizens marry young, and only once, as adultery is forbidden entirely in Elvish tradition, and they live happily.
They have children early, perhaps one-to-two dependent on families, but one will never see a family with an absurd amount of children as Humans do. Another odd thing about the Elvish traditions, is that the day of their birth is not celebrated, but the day of their conception. Elves believe truly that unborn children are alive, developing, and thinking prior to being born into the world, and it would be a sin greater than any other to kill a child in this state. Tales of a sexual nature are a taboo, and are not to be spoken of aloud within the city. Elves see the act of intercourse as a beautiful and wondrous thing, not to be tainted by the pleasures of men.
A greater majority of the Elven citizenship partake in daily rituals concerning the arts, life, liberty, and even politics of the Empire, as dull as those conversations can be. Several shops within the city contain beautiful pieces of artwork, created by the Elven citizens that reside within the city. Often, multiple times a week, one may see a greater majority of the city outside of their houses, partaking in these artistic events.
Common Celebrations:
Celebrations in the Elven tradition are a large part of the yearly happenings in society. Elves have many holidays throughout the year of Men, but also separate holidays that celebrate the comings and goings of their own year, called the Yén which is approximately 145 years of men. Some of their holidays have been displayed below, but do not believe that these are all that there is. The Elves are likely to make up holidays just for a reason to celebrate. In fact, the Elves enjoy celebration so much, that they have been known to invite citizens from other cities to join in their holiday from time to time.
Nethelioth: Simply translated as “The Birth of Flowers” this Elven celebration happens closely with the spring equinox in March, and lasts an entire week long. The citizens of Celesthem get together in the center of the town, where a magnificent pond had been created long ago, and they spend a week dancing and celebrating. A special choir is selected to sing ancient melodies that celebrate the blooming of the flowers and the coming harvest season. Drinks are served, as well as light foods and fruits such as berries and apples.
Dates: March 25th-31st
Athlananor: The celebration of the passage into summer, often referred to as “The Festival of Summer’s Gates,” recognizes the sun’s peak above the planet and celebrates its glory. The holiday technically starts at Midnight on the 13th, as all the Elves gather together in the center of the town. No words are spoken all night, until day’s break in the morning. Once this occurs, there is a week-long celebration that follows, full of fun outdoor games that Elves of all ages play, festive music with popular instruments and folk singers ring through the air, and treats of all kinds are served. This is one of the most looked-forward-to events in the Elven calendar, and displays the true center of the year, the tipping of the hour to the long, drawn out fall and winter that will follow.
Dates: June 13th-20th
Aglar Mareth: The Holiday of the Harvest, translated into “The Glorious Feast.” Following the same traditions of men’s fall equinox, the Elves gather together to celebrate the plentiful harvest of that year. Large feasts are prepared days prior to the event, and everyone that is permitted within the city is invited to its festival. Although the feast is a week-long, it is customary for members of the house to come and go as they please, eating the food that is constantly prepared and kept heated through their daily events. Small presents are often gifted during this event, but nothing large or meaningful.
Dates: September 20th-27th
Himlhach: Strangely, this word translates into a phrase similar to “Log-Night“ or “Night of the Log Drawing.” This derives from a simple tradition of the Elves to trudge through the forests in mid-winter and find all the dead, yet solid logs, drawing them back into town. Building a large fire in the center of the town, they put the logs around it and sit. Feasts are had per family, but nothing largely in the community. However, this is the time where stories are relayed to one another, folk tales are told over the firelight, and meaningful gifts are given to each other to display their thankfulness to have survived the cold, harsh winters.
Dates: December 22nd-29th
Ordûr: Translated as “The Day of Completion” this is the final day of the Elven calendar year, or Yén, which lasts for approximately 145 years of men. This day, and the following day are celebrated highly in Elven tradition. Ceremonies are put in place, where the torch, placed in the great hall of the town is extinguished for an entire day, resembling the extinguishing light that is life.
Date: Varies. End of Elven Year.
Orgalad: Translated as “The Day of Beginning.” This day, following Quantarië, signifies the relighting of the torch kept in the great hall of the city. It is the first day of the new Elven year, which lasts for 145 years of men. Another ceremony is in place where they relight the torch in the great hall, symbolizing the rebirth of life, and its constant flux between the light and the dark.
Date: Varies. Beginning of Elven Year.
Statistics of Celesthem:
v Population: 10,000
v Native Flower: Elanor: The “Sun Flower” is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower that grows near the waterbed of the Forod Duin near the edges of Celesthem.
v Native Bird: Red-tailed Bloomingbird: A small bird that is native only to the Forest’s edge near Celesthem. It is the size of a robin, but has a myriad of colors including black, blue, and yellow, of which the combination is different for each bird. The only real determining fact between these birds is their vibrantly red tails.
v Dominant Race: Elven.
v Minority Race: Druada, there is never allowed any Druada into the city willingly. If they refuse to leave peacefully, it is not uncommon for the Elves to use force.
v Native Tree: Red Oak.
v Common Language: Elvish ( Common on rare occasion )
v Birth Rate: Medium
v Death Rate: Low
Important Locations of Note:
Forod Duin ( North River ): A rather beautiful river, untouched by the hands of man, that allows easy passage between several small Elven villages outside of Celesthem, but also any other city that may lie on the river. The river is approximately 50 feet wide and only around 15 feet deep in the center, with small stones on the bottom, but no large rocks near Celesthem. Several occasions are found on the base of this river weekly as the Elves celebrate its beauty.
Celesthem Palace: Perhaps the most beautiful building in the most beautiful town in the Empire. The Current King lives here with his lovely wife and two children. Several other elected members of the city’s council are allowed room and board here as long as the King and Queen collectively allow it. Currently, however, there is no noble in the Celesthem area, and this building is mainly vacant except for random occasions of visits from other cities.
Celesthem Forge: The forge is laid with beautiful red oak woodwork on the outside, a small chimney coming up from the top to allow surprisingly small tendrils of smoke to rise out of it. On the inside of the establishment are intricately designed stone tables filled with partial renditions of weapons and armor, and towards the back is a forge, with several phrases and artwork displayed around it’s edges, stonework built up to the roof, and easily opened through a small wooden hatch, perfectly fitted.
Celesthem Docks: The docks are peacefully nestled towards the edge of the town, large archways built of red oak, and intricately carved posts are the threshold into the completely wooden area. There are several spaces for medium sized craft that may fit on the river, and the end is empty with a large post for a large vessel used for travel up and down the river. There are several miniature docking areas for small canoe-looking ships for fishing and other pastimes on the water.
Cities:
Celesthem: The capital city of which the entire nation is named after. It is nestled back in the forest, and rests on the edge of the Forod Duin. This is the main city of Commerce of the nation, having the most amounts of shops; people from all over the nation come to this city to open their shops. They have a monopoly on the fishing and transportation over the water in the area, being directly on the river. The city is entirely made of redoak wood and stone, carved or sculpted with the most beautiful of artwork.
Nost’forod: A city outside of the forest, but still on the edge of its borders. Several crop farms surround the city, and bring out the city’s main exports of wheat and corn, but also a myriad of other experimental crops. This city is most known for inventing the Dura’nos, which is a berry with small healing properties. A meal of these would easily cure a common cold, or perhaps a small case of the flu. The city is quiet, and run by the citizens, with little to no politicians outside of the capital.
Descune: The smallest city in Celesthem, Descune is the only city that produces cattle and livestock. This is its only export, and these Elves are quiet and antisocial. Although it is a completely harmless town, they do not socialize very well with the outside world aside from trading off their animals. From afar, one may think that the city was a couple of huts, strewn together haphazardly. This is not far from the truth. Despite this, their livestock is known to be of the best quality in the nation, and rivals that of other nations in the Empire.
Camps of the Forgotten: Several groups of Elves who despised the Empire’s beliefs when they were taken over escaped Celesthem entirely. Although these camps are small in size, there are several of them scattered over the forest, and it is quite easily to stumble upon one. For Elves, these camps are harmless, but for anyone not of Elven blood, they can be quite dangerous. Rebellious at the very least, these camps are completely set off from the Empire’s ways. Though their location is likely known by the Empire, they have been left alone for now.