The Maps of Myrist

Centuries before the elves' migration from Antonica – then known as Tunaria – pixies, brownies and other magical creatures of the fay called this shady, lush wilderness home. Today, these creatures continue to inhabit the area in reluctant co-existence with the elven emigrants, even though most of the fay relocated to the lesser region of Faydark as the elven influx intensified. Still, it is not altogether uncommon for pixies and fae drakes to still be seen lurking about the woodland of the elves.

Although the elves have dedicated themselves to the preservation of this calm, dark wilderness, the fay are wary of any mortal being. The race of pixies, who can be less forgiving than their fay brethren, have made it known to the elves on several occasions, through non-violent and highly annoying or intrusive pranks, that their presence is not particularly welcome. This mild tension between the pixies and elves continues to exist, although neither side has deemed the other a true nemesis.

The large, shadowy forest, is comprised of both coniferous beauties and evergreen giants. The gates to Felwithe, the home of the Koada`Dal, lie upon the western borders of this expansive woodland, while the great Fier`Dal city of Kelethin rests atop the eastern forest's canopy. A thin, winding trail leads from Kelethin's base and branches out to the neighboring regions of the Lesser Faydark to the northwest and the southwestern mountains of Butcherblock, easing travel for the unfamiliar adventurer.

However, the elves are not the only emigrants to have settled in this area, for the orcs of Crushbone inhabited a small portion of the northern area of the woods but a few short decades before the elves' arrival. The elves have engaged in constant battle with the hostile Crushbone clan since the construction of both Felwithe and Kelethin began – a struggle that rages on to this day. Small outposts and camps of orcs have been established in the northern corner of the woods, just beyond the gates of the Crushbone citadel. This citadel has become the primary focus of both the high and woodland elves as they struggle to defend their precious, beloved woods from the infestation of these plague-worshiping orcs.