Reitheillaethor

Reitheillaethor or Rheitheillaethor ( was a wood elf village located within the High Forest in the North.

Description
The village comprised numerous naturalistic buildings and shelters that appeared to grow out of the roots and trees of the forest floor. Seven outer structures encircled a large central lodge that was built the spaced formed by four great oak trees. Smaller, temporary shelters such as huts, lean-tos, and tents surrounded this prominent arrangement.

Most of Reitheillaethor's elven residents however chose to live amongst the branches of the weirwood and shadowtop trees. The weirwoods were magically protected against fire.

Geography
It was situated on the bank of the Heartblood River, just beyond the borders of the Dire Wood east of the ruins of Karse.

Government
In 1374 DR it was ruled by Lady Morgwais. On Ches 1, 1374 DR, Rheitheillaethor was attacked by daemonfey and orcs under their control. They overwhelmed the defenses and drove out the guard.

Relationships
The elves of the village maintained an amiable relationship with the nearby treant community.

Trade
Reitheillaethor elves had the reputation as being expert hunters, foragers, fishers, and craftspeople. They were known to sculpt strong and highly sought-after clay pots that fetched a good price in local markets.

Defenses
In order to maintain its strong defenses, patrols were assigned to watch over the eastern reaches of the High Forest and keep watch over the nearby Dire Wood.

History
As of the Era of Upheaval in the late 14 century DR, Reitheillaethor was considered to be one of the elven peoples' newer settlements within the High Forest.

Inhabitants
Reitheillaethor's residents continually changed with the seasons, as the nomadic forest elves moved in and out of the village from other areas of the High Forest.

Notable Inhabitants

 * Lady Morgwais, ruler of the village and the wood elves of the High Forest.
 * Lady Jaementhe, another authority figure.
 * Captain Hulrune Silverbow, leader of the guard.
 * Gaerradh, an elf ranger and scout in the High Forest.
 * Fomoyn, a xenophobic orc-hunter.