The Elves of Hârn
Evael is an elven kingdom located on the south coast of Hârn. The borders are the Farin River on the west, the Kald River on the east, and the Wend River on the north. The Shava Forest covers most of the kingdom. The islands of Yaelin and Keboth, although part of Evael, have no permanent inhabitants. There are about 5100 Sindarin, most living within the Shava Forest in clanholds of 20 to 60 elves.
The Chelni, Pagaelin, and Tulwyn tribal nations surround Evael. All three tribes have legends about the inhabitants of the Shava Forest. The Chelni fought against the elves in the Battle of Sorrows and have since viewed them with respect and awe. The Pagaelin consider the elves to be “devils of the forest” and keep their distance. The Tulwyn will not cross the Farin River after a disastrous attempt to invade Evael around 150.
Evael has minimal contact with other civilized nations of Hârn. Some trade is conducted through the port at Ulfshafen or overland through Trobridge Inn. Generally, the elven kingdom pursues a neutral policy towards the rest of Hârn. Kaldor and the Thardic Republic both claim lands right up to the borders of Evael. These claims are only nominal. Neither state has the strength to extend its power into the region. The Sindarin and Khuzdul, once great allies, have ignored each other for 14 centuries. Evael’s isolation from the rest of Hârn lends it an aura of mystery and a reputation that all manner of enchantments will befall the unwary. Visitors are few.
Intro to Evael History
The Sindarin arrived on Hârn circa 10,000 BT, approximately 5,000 years after the departure of the Earthmasters. According to legend, they came from “…lands of the East, following the Lord of the Starlit Realm.” It is believed by most human scholars that the Sindarin were journeying from Midgaad, the original home of the elves, to their Blessed Realm and stopped on Kethira to rest.
The Sindarin settled throughout the island but tended to concentrate in the Shava Forest. For 3000 years, the elves dwelt in solitude with their god, Siem, until the deity said:
“Ealdwood awaits. My journey continues. Follow to the Uttermost West, or remain amid these forests until ready to join your kith in Faerie. Choose, my children, and may Yael’s light guide your path.”
Siem left with most elves around 7,000 BT. Daelda, the wisest of the Sindarin to remain, became king and ruler of Hârn.
