manner of moments. All Elves are known as Elàni.
Elwyn (EL-win): Sylvan Elf, mother of Nelwyn. Name means “Elf-maiden.” From elàn (elf) and wyn (maid).
Èolar (AY-oh-lahr): High-elves that achieved the highest level of learning and skill, but were deceived by Wrothgar and his dark Asari. They were mostly lost during the second uprising. Examples are Aincor, Dardis, Magra, and Ri-Elathan. From Èolas (knowing).
Farahin (FA-ra-heen): Given name of Ri-Elathan. Name means “welcome rain,” from farath (welcome) and hin (rain).
Farath-talam (Fah-RATH TAH-lahm): Elvish welcome, it means “you are welcome among us” or “welcome to our realm.”
Gaelen (GEH-lehn): Sylvan Elf of the Greatwood, daughter of Tarfian and Gloranel, cousin of Nelwyn. Gaelen is rightly credited with bringing about the downfall of Gorgon Elfhunter. Name means “daughter of valor.” From gael- (valor, feminine).
Giron (GEER-ron): Trained falcon, light grey above and white below, belonging to Tarfion of the Greatwood. Giron is an excellent scout and messenger.
Gloranel (GLOR-ah-nel): Sylvan Elf, mother of Gaelen. Name means “Bright tree.” From glora (bright light) and nellas (tree).
Kotos (KO-tos): Dark Asarla, formerly of Tal-elathas, whose desire for power and to learn all things turned him to the service of Wrothgar. He can see into the hearts and minds of those he encounters. Kotos wore a magical amulet that allowed him to appear benevolent and wise, and he served Wrothgar as his emissary, turning men to his service through deception and promise of reward. His name means “the powerful,” but he is called “deceiver” by the Elves, and they name him Trachair, the treacherous. Fire is his element.
Léir (Stone of Leh-eer): Great crystal made by Dardis in which one may behold visions of the future or of the past, and gain enlightenment. It derived much of its power from the grieved and bitter spirit of Shandor, the Asarla, who was entrapped within. Shandor eventually was persuaded to come out of the Stone, which he then destroyed. From léir (far-sighted).
Liathwyn (Lee-ATH-win): Elf of the Eolar, mother of Ordath, espoused to Shandor the Asarla, with whom she founded Mountain-home. She relinquished her spirit after the Second Uprising. She was kin to the High Kings Ri-Aldamar and Ri-Elathan. Her name means “Blue-eyed maiden.” From liath (blue).
Malathon (MAL-a thon): Great war-horse of Ri-Elathan. Dark-coated and fleet-footed, his name means “swift runner.”
Magra (MA-gra): Èolarin Elf-lord, second-in-command and friend to Ri-Elathan. Magra was very tall and strong, and had golden hair. His name means “mighty.”
Monadh-ailan (Monath-EYE-lan): The Verdant Mountains. Gentle, coastal peaks that run along the sea, they are inhabited by folk of many races, notably the Wood-elves of Tal-ailean. Name means “green-mountains.” From monad (mountain) and ailan (green).
Monadh-hin (Monad-HEEN): The Great Mountains, largest of all mountain-ranges in Alterra, they are a daunting obstacle for travelers. Snow-covered in winter, they are shrouded by clouds year-around. Name means “peaks of rain.” From hin (rain).
Monadh-talam , or Mountain-home (Monath-TAH-lahm): Elven-realm presided over by Lady Ordath. Hidden among tall peaks of the Monadh-hin, it is also known as Mountain-home. It is perhaps the greatest of remaining Elf-realms and holds great stores of written record. It is a place of healing, study, and enlightenment, and is home to folk of many races. Ri-Elathan, the High King, made it his seat of power. Name means “mountain-realm.” From monad (mountain) and tal- (realm).
Mulafiann : Name given affectionately to Gaelen by Ri-Elathan, it means “little hunter.” From mula (small, loveable) and fiana (huntress).
Nachtan (NOCH-tan): Narrow and turbulent cold river that flows to the south and west from Monadh-talam. From nachta- (wild)
Nelwyn (NEL-win): Sylvan Elf of the Greatwood, daughter
Elwyn (EL-win): Sylvan Elf, mother of Nelwyn. Name means “Elf-maiden.” From elàn (elf) and wyn (maid).
Èolar (AY-oh-lahr): High-elves that achieved the highest level of learning and skill, but were deceived by Wrothgar and his dark Asari. They were mostly lost during the second uprising. Examples are Aincor, Dardis, Magra, and Ri-Elathan. From Èolas (knowing).
Farahin (FA-ra-heen): Given name of Ri-Elathan. Name means “welcome rain,” from farath (welcome) and hin (rain).
Farath-talam (Fah-RATH TAH-lahm): Elvish welcome, it means “you are welcome among us” or “welcome to our realm.”
Gaelen (GEH-lehn): Sylvan Elf of the Greatwood, daughter of Tarfian and Gloranel, cousin of Nelwyn. Gaelen is rightly credited with bringing about the downfall of Gorgon Elfhunter. Name means “daughter of valor.” From gael- (valor, feminine).
Giron (GEER-ron): Trained falcon, light grey above and white below, belonging to Tarfion of the Greatwood. Giron is an excellent scout and messenger.
Gloranel (GLOR-ah-nel): Sylvan Elf, mother of Gaelen. Name means “Bright tree.” From glora (bright light) and nellas (tree).
Kotos (KO-tos): Dark Asarla, formerly of Tal-elathas, whose desire for power and to learn all things turned him to the service of Wrothgar. He can see into the hearts and minds of those he encounters. Kotos wore a magical amulet that allowed him to appear benevolent and wise, and he served Wrothgar as his emissary, turning men to his service through deception and promise of reward. His name means “the powerful,” but he is called “deceiver” by the Elves, and they name him Trachair, the treacherous. Fire is his element.
Léir (Stone of Leh-eer): Great crystal made by Dardis in which one may behold visions of the future or of the past, and gain enlightenment. It derived much of its power from the grieved and bitter spirit of Shandor, the Asarla, who was entrapped within. Shandor eventually was persuaded to come out of the Stone, which he then destroyed. From léir (far-sighted).
Liathwyn (Lee-ATH-win): Elf of the Eolar, mother of Ordath, espoused to Shandor the Asarla, with whom she founded Mountain-home. She relinquished her spirit after the Second Uprising. She was kin to the High Kings Ri-Aldamar and Ri-Elathan. Her name means “Blue-eyed maiden.” From liath (blue).
Malathon (MAL-a thon): Great war-horse of Ri-Elathan. Dark-coated and fleet-footed, his name means “swift runner.”
Magra (MA-gra): Èolarin Elf-lord, second-in-command and friend to Ri-Elathan. Magra was very tall and strong, and had golden hair. His name means “mighty.”
Monadh-ailan (Monath-EYE-lan): The Verdant Mountains. Gentle, coastal peaks that run along the sea, they are inhabited by folk of many races, notably the Wood-elves of Tal-ailean. Name means “green-mountains.” From monad (mountain) and ailan (green).
Monadh-hin (Monad-HEEN): The Great Mountains, largest of all mountain-ranges in Alterra, they are a daunting obstacle for travelers. Snow-covered in winter, they are shrouded by clouds year-around. Name means “peaks of rain.” From hin (rain).
Monadh-talam , or Mountain-home (Monath-TAH-lahm): Elven-realm presided over by Lady Ordath. Hidden among tall peaks of the Monadh-hin, it is also known as Mountain-home. It is perhaps the greatest of remaining Elf-realms and holds great stores of written record. It is a place of healing, study, and enlightenment, and is home to folk of many races. Ri-Elathan, the High King, made it his seat of power. Name means “mountain-realm.” From monad (mountain) and tal- (realm).
Mulafiann : Name given affectionately to Gaelen by Ri-Elathan, it means “little hunter.” From mula (small, loveable) and fiana (huntress).
Nachtan (NOCH-tan): Narrow and turbulent cold river that flows to the south and west from Monadh-talam. From nachta- (wild)
Nelwyn (NEL-win): Sylvan Elf of the Greatwood, daughter
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