Vedre Hiraeth

Vedre Hiraeth (vehdra HEER-ath) is the home of the elves, vast trees made hearty by the rich soil along the mountain's edge and the heat of the southern coast. Building their homes high above the ground has offered the elves safety and seclusion that few nations have had the luxury of, the moderate climate offering rich opportunities for hunting as well as agriculture, making them a relatively self sufficient nation.

The city is steeped in tradition, their own private spirituality and beliefs that has fostered a distrust of the outside world and heavy pride in their way of life. Few within the city wish to leave, fewer still do, the only honour in leaving being to deal with matters of politics and trade in the name of the nation, and not for selfish means.

Their main export is lumber, sap and amber, as well as herbs and plants found within the thriving forest.

The Political Structure of Vedre Hiraeth
The leadership of the Elven Nation has been held by a single family for as long as history has been written, each King serving for Two centuries before allowing the next in line to take the throne.

Though it is a Kingship the title is passed through the first born, should they be female her husband would take the crown. Marriages into the crown line are based on politics, families spending decades negotiating for the right to marry off their sons and daughters into the prestigious position.

[ This often leads into unspoken but common affairs amongst royalty ]