The Queendom of Moonshadow

The mysterious home of the graceful and otherworldly elves rests in Selune. Few humans have been here, and few enough elves leave. The beauty of the city is legendary all about the Moonsea, and the few that witness Moonshadow's sights leave forever changed. Oleana, pricipal seat on the Elven Council for all of Aeyn, has recently felt the pull of that mysterious land to which all elves are eventually drawn. Such an event should be an occasion of joy, but instead of sailing northward past the best known of all the islands in the Lapis Archipelageo, she wastes away from a terrible sickness. Her death appears immenent and she still has no heir. House Cylanth will die with her unless she produces an heir. The chaos surrounding the new crown could well start a civil war amongst the remaining seven houses, no less the intrigue that will ensue as the minor houses vie against each other to become major houses with seats on the council. There are rumors that during her wilder days as First Princess Oleana might have met a common elf and had a love affair with him, but they are largely unsubstantiated.

Information about Moonshadow

Selune

Geography of Selune
History of the city

Landing of the Imperial Navy
Rise of Colianthyr
Marylla, first daughter of the Moon
Illithriel and the Lunar Wars

Politics of the city

Who Rules: Moondaughter Oleara Cylanth
Who Really Rules: The High Council, of which the Moondaughter is the principal seat. The High Council consists of the heads of the eight noble houses. The ninth house, House Colianthyr, is currently in exile and sends no representatives to the Council.

Economy

Population: 70,000
Major Products:
Military

Army:
Navy: It should be noted that Moonshadow, like all Elven Nations, is a partof the Elven Imperial Navy and as such enjoys the protection of whatever ships can come to defense on sea, land, or air.

Society

Notable Characters around town:
Guilds of Moonshadow:
Notable Mages:
Notable Churches:
Notable Underground Organizations:

Notable Landmarks:

The Moontower
The Tears of Selune

Adventurer's Information

Equipment shops:
Hardy Inns:

Gallo's Lonely Isle House of Rest (excellent/moderate) The Lonely Isle, as adventurers know it, is the only place in Selune proper that houses unliscenced non-elves. The xenophobic elves do understand that trade is necessary, and have made provisions for getting that trade through the cities in the south. The few non-elves that rest in Selune will make due in Gallo's establishment, or sleep on the streets, which is not recommended.

Miscellaneous Information about town:
Local Legends:

Asharion Forest
The Asharion Forest lies in the far southern region of Moonshadow, just north of Bakláva. Wood Elves populate the southern parts of the queendom. Living in the wilds, they are known to be hostile to all travlers through the area. Whether they consider themselves subjects of the crown is of much debate, and many believe there might be a split in the Elven community. Little is known of the interiors of Moonshadow, and the elves aren't telling.

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