Reitheillaethor or Rheitheillaethor (pronounced: /ˈrhaɪθaɪˈweɪɛθɔːr/ RHY-thigh-WAY-eh-thor) was a wood elf village located within the High Forest in the North.[1] For some of its history it existed as a winter retreat for the forest's elves, a place for them to take up seasonal residence before continuing their nomadic ways in the warmer months of the year.[4] By the late 15th century DR however, it became part of something larger, one of the first communities of the High Forest that strove to revive a long-lost elven empire.[3]
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 central, white marble[5] lodge built within the space formed by four great oak trees.[4]
Smaller, temporary shelters such as huts, lean-tos, and tents surrounded this prominent arrangement,[4] meant to deceive potential intruders, and mask the true homes of Reitheillaethor's elves.[5] The village's residents actually chose to live amongst the branches of the weirwood and shadowtop trees, high atop the forest floor. Their homes were made up of deadwood platforms obscured by leather tents protected in wax and decorated with scenes of winter.[5][6] The weirwoods of Reitheillaethor were magically protected against fire.[7]
The village boasted a sculpture carved by the famous stone giant artist Aris, depicting humans and elves dancing together in celebration and glee.[8]
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.[4][1]
Government[]
Throughout its history, Retheillaethor was ruled over by the Lady of the Forest Morgwais Nightmeadow.[9][2][3]
Relationships[]
The elves of the village maintained an amiable relationship with the nearby treant community.[4]
Guests of the elves were free to enter or leave the village as they wished, provided they did not endanger its safety in any way.[10]
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.[4]
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.[1]
History[]
As of the Era of Upheaval in the late 14th century DR, Reitheillaethor was considered to be one of the elven peoples' youngest settlements within the High Forest.[11]
On Ches 1 in the Year of Lightning Storms, 1374 DR, Rheitheillaethor was attacked by daemonfey and orcs under their control. The combined forces overwhelmed the village's defenses and drove out its guardspeople.[2]
As of the late 15th century DR, Lady Morgwais had united her village with those of Nordahaeril and Teuveamanthaar with the hopes of uniting all the tribes of the High Forest and restoring the kingdom of Eaerlann.[3]
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.[4][1]
Notable Inhabitants[]
- Lady Morgwais, ruler of the village and the wood elves of the High Forest.
- Lady Jaementhe, another authority figure.[1]
- Captain Hulrune Silverbow, leader of the guard.[1]
- Gaerradh, an elf ranger and scout in the High Forest.[1]
- Fomoyn, a xenophobic orc-hunter.[1]
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Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Ed Greenwood and Jason Carl (July 2002). Silver Marches. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 29. ISBN 0-7869-2835-2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Richard Baker (August 2004). Forsaken House. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 101–105. ISBN 0-7869-3260-0.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 86. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 slade, et al. (April 1996). “The Wilderness”. In James Butler ed. The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (TSR, Inc.), p. 56. ISBN 0-7869-0391-0.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Troy Denning (December 2009). “The Summoning”. Return of the Archwizards (Wizards of the Coast), p. 133. ISBN 978-0-7869-5365-3.
- ↑ Richard Baker (August 2004). Forsaken House. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 99. ISBN 0-7869-3260-0.
- ↑ Richard Baker (August 2004). Forsaken House. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 104. ISBN 0-7869-3260-0.
- ↑ Troy Denning (December 2009). “The Summoning”. Return of the Archwizards (Wizards of the Coast), p. 152. ISBN 978-0-7869-5365-3.
- ↑ Troy Denning (December 2009). “The Summoning”. Return of the Archwizards (Wizards of the Coast), p. 134. ISBN 978-0-7869-5365-3.
- ↑ Troy Denning (December 2009). “The Summoning”. Return of the Archwizards (Wizards of the Coast), p. 156. ISBN 978-0-7869-5365-3.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Ed Bonny, Travis Stout (February 2005). Lost Empires of Faerûn. Edited by Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 94. ISBN 0-7869-3654-1.