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Relkath’s Foot (SMALL CITY)
This is the largest permanent settlement of half-elves in the
Yuirwood. To many of the locals—those who believe in such
“civilized” things as cities—this is the capital of the Yuirwood,
much as Velprintalar is the capital of the encompassing nation
of Aglarond. Princess Blindelsyn Olóssyne (NG female halfelf
Ari6/Sor6) is a distant descendant of King Brindor himself.
Her brother, Prince Branelwyr (NG male half-elf
Ari3/Rgr6) is the city’s current representative on the Royal
Council and rules in his sister’s absence.
Relkath’s Foot is built around four tall, majestic trees that
rise more than 100 feet out of the forest’s thick canopy into
the open light. These are said to have sprung from the buried
foot of an ancient god, Relkath of the Numberless Branches.
Relkath, along with other mysterious powers who predate the
elves, is said to be sleeping beneath the forest’s soil, someday
to awaken when the people of the Yuirwood need their ancient
gods again.
Many inhabitants of Relkath’s Foot live on the ground, constantly
on the lookout for invaders or strangers of any kind.
The rest make their homes on wooden platforms in the massive
trees and the surrounding forest, all strung together by a complex
network of ropes and suspension bridges. Outsiders are
rarely permitted in the boughs of the trees. A merchants’ square
is set up on the ground near the four trees, and a pair of inns
flank the town to the north and south. Travelers are welcome
as long as they respect the natives and their way of life.
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Relkath’s Foot is more a center of barter, celebration, and
lorekeeping than of commerce and industry. The local hunters
bring their game and furs here to sell, usually bartering for
needed goods rather than hoarding the Simbul’s coinage. Many
skilled woodworkers, including some of the kingdom’s finest
bowyers, keep workshops in and around the town. The Masters
of the Yuirwood have their headquarters here. Just outside
the city stands a menhir circle portal that leads directly
to the Sunglade. From there, the Masters can reach anywhere
else in the forest in less than a day.
The rangers of Relkath’s Foot—many of whom are masters
of the Yuirwood—are legendary. Human rangers from all
over Faerûn journey here to learn from these seasoned
foresters.
THE ROYAL HALL
Princess Blindelsyn spends much of her time here, overseeing
the work of keeping Relkath’s Foot running smoothly. It is an
amazing structure, made entirely of living wood magically
fashioned into floors, walls, windows, and even a leafy throne
covered with everblooming flowers.
The Royal Hall is situated at the top of the tallest of the
four trees. The only thing higher in the entire region is the
aerie of a family of song dragons—two mature adults and two
young. They live here among the half-elves, and each party is
sworn to protect the other. The half-elves cover the ground,
while the dragons watch the skies.
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