Selendral

Description: The smallest continent, Selendral is densely packed with magical forests, ancient ruins, and arcane sites. Known as a haven for scholars and mages, Selendral was the hub of magical research before the Sundering. Its landscapes alternate between serene and surreal, especially during night cycles when Alagorian’s magic is strongest.   Key Landmarks: The Veilforge Temple This ruined temple once held the secrets of crafting artifacts and managing magical energies. Now in ruins, the temple’s unstable magic attracts those seeking lost arcane knowledge and potentially a way to heal the Veil.   The Shadowed Vaults of Myrr An underground library partially collapsed in the Riftquake, the vault opens at midnight and contains texts believed to hold clues to restoring balance. The arcane traps and spectral guards make it a risky place to explore.   Notable Features on the Map: Selendral’s terrain is heavily forested with magical areas, and arcane ruins are scattered throughout, giving it a mystical, otherworld     Economy Size: Small to Moderate; Selendral’s economy is not vast but is highly specialized, focusing on arcane goods and mystical research, making it an influential player in Elaris despite its smaller population and economy.   Primary Economic Resources:   Arcane Artifacts and Enchantments: Selendral is known for crafting high-quality magical items, protective wards, and enchanted artifacts, valued across all continents.   Magical Herbs and Forest Resources: Selendral’s magical forests provide rare ingredients for potions and magical rituals, sought after by scholars and alchemists.   Forbidden Knowledge: Selendral is a repository for arcane texts and forbidden knowledge, drawing scholars and researchers from other lands despite strict entry controls.   Rivals:   Umbrenor: Selendral and Umbrenor both vie for mystical dominance, with Umbrenor favoring shadow and lunar magic, while Selendral focuses on arcane forests and enchantments.   Aetheron: Selendral’s arcane focus competes with Aetheron’s celestial studies, leading to tension over control of magical and scholarly influence on Elaris.   Allies:   Drakora: Selendral relies on Drakora’s mineral exports to craft potent arcane items, while Drakora benefits from Selendral’s protective wards and enchanted artifacts.   Solaris: Selendral’s scholars and artisans have a long-standing relationship with Solaris, exchanging arcane goods for agricultural products, ensuring mutual benefit.   On the map, Selendral is the smallest landmass located at the center, characterized by dense magical forests and ancient ruins.   Capital City: Mysthaven – Situated in the heart of the continent’s magical forest, near The Veilforge Temple, serving as a center for arcane research.   Major Cities:   Spellweaver’s Rest – Positioned near the center of Selendral, known for magical craftsmanship and enchanting.   Moonvale – Located near the coast to the east, known for its connection to nocturnal magic and pilgrimages.   Sableport – A coastal trade city on the northern coast, specializing in rare artifacts and magical ingredients.   Whispergrove – Positioned in the north, a serene city where scholars study the mysteries of the Veil.   Celestial Hollow – Located in the southern part of the continent, filled with shrines and sites dedicated to celestial events.   Minor Cities:   Arcwell, Dreamvale, Mystwood, Shadowbrook, Starlight Grove, Voidstone, Fableseek, Eldergrove, Spiritfall, Lunebend   Notable Landmarks:   Veilforge Temple – An ancient temple located near Mysthaven, dedicated to crafting and artifact creation.   Shadowed Vaults of Myrr – Situated underground in the northern area, containing forbidden knowledge and arcane traps.   Description: A mysterious continent covered in ancient ruins, Selendral was once the heart of magical studies and arcane institutions. Its landscapes are lush and serene by day, but at night, Selendral becomes a darkened, almost otherworldly place, full of enchanted forests and eerie ruins.