The Sylvan Heart
The Sylvan Heart is the Cypress Queen's palace. A tree more ancient than the Cypress Queen herself, this tree is considered to be the heart of the forest itself. Many wood elves go on a pilgrimage to see this tree even if they aren't citizens of the Enclave.
Purpose / Function
This is a tree palace, which serves as the seat of the Cypress Queen.
Architecture
The palace has the style of the tree itself. An old, bald cypress tree was found with hollowed-out space already inside and claimed by the Cypress Queen long ago.
History
Legends say that when the Cypress Queen took control of the Forest of the Verdant Crown, she found the Sylvan Heart already hollowed out and ready for her to inhabit, as though it was fated for her to take control. This is widely considered to be the will of Savassan, the god of Elves.
Since this point, the Cypress Queen has rarely left the Heart. She has a small garden she tends to, but she usually manages it from inside.
Tourism
Many wood elves from other nations come to see this palace, as it is a symbol of their own resilience and power. Others occasionally come to see the tree too, as its beauty is unparalleled among all the world's forests. None are allowed inside unless accompanied by members of the The Cypress Coven.
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