Illefarn

Illefarn was an ancient elven realm that existed and survived the turbulet period known as the Crown Wars.

Despite resisting many orc assaults following the orc gate wars, Illefarn slid into decline with the ever increasing number of human settlers migrating within its borders. Dwarves of the realm of Dardath also began to migrate into elven lands. Finally, the influx became too great and Syglaeth Audark, the last elven Coronal, commanded his people to join the Retreat to Evermeet.

Over the next centuries, Illefarn's elven population dwindled into three smaller Kingdoms; Ardeep, Iliyanbruen and Rilithar.

History
In -111DR a massive orc horde streamed out of the Spine of the World and laid waste to the Kingdom of Illusk, the hidden city of Gauntlgrym and ravaged the dwarven empire of Delzoun. Iliyanbruen, Rillithar and the neighbouring elven kingdom of Eaerlann united to finally destroy the horde. They paid a bloody price for their success.

Within a century, the human dominated realm of Illusk had rebuilt and began to encroach south into Illiyanbruen. War finally errupted in -11DR and culminated in an Illuskan defeat at the hands of Lord Halueth Never, the following year. Peace eventually returned in -4DR with the River Mirar set as the 2 kingdom's boundaries.

Fall
By 152DR the orcs were once again a serious threat. Elven outposts in the Spine of the World were overwhelmed and Illusk was again overrun. Human refugees began to swamp Iliyanbruen. To halt the tide, the host of Iliyanbruen marched to war against the orcs. In a campaign which lasted over 20 years, the face and nature of Iliyanbruen was changed completely. By 1175DR Iliyanbruen was gone. Many elves had fallen against the orcs or departed for Evermeet.

With victory achived, the few remaining elves under Lord Never settled in Eigersston, an Illusk refugee settlement, which was renamed Neverwinter in the Elf Lord's honor.

Territory
Illefarn streched along the Sword Coast, from the Spine of the World to the River Delimbiyr.

Locations

 * Capital: Aelithaldaar
 * Ardeep: Ardeep Forest
 * Iliyanbruen: Neverwinter Wood
 * Rilithar: Kryptgarden Forest
 * Illefarn Mountain
 * The Laughing Hollow