Afia

Elandor appears to be in his prime by elven standards—tall and graceful, with long, silvery hair cascading down his back like a waterfall of moonlight. His deep green eyes reflect both ancient sorrow and enduring hope. His skin holds a faint, natural glow, as though touched by starlight, and faint vines seem to grow and shift across his robe, alive with quiet energy. The robe itself is a flowing tapestry of leaves, bark, and moss, embroidered with the subtle runes of the forest. His staff is a living branch grown into a twisted, elegant shape, its tip flowering with pale blossoms that change with the seasons.

Serene, wise, and contemplative, Elandor rarely speaks hastily. His words carry the weight of centuries, and he values silence as much as speech. Though peaceful by nature, he does not hesitate to unleash powerful druidic magic to defend his people or the forest. He is known to forgive easily, but never forgets. His compassion runs deep, not only for the elves of Lelone, but for all creatures of the natural world, and he often speaks of the balance between life and decay, creation and stillness.

Elandor Leafstride has been the spiritual and practical guardian of Lelone and the Mist Woods for over eight centuries. In his youth, he traveled the continent, witnessing the unchecked greed of empires and the wounds they left upon the land. When he returned to Lelone, he vowed to keep the forest untouched and whole. As archdruid, he performs sacred rites, communes with the spirits of the woods, and tends to the Canopy Gardens and sacred groves. He is one of Lelone’s twin pillars of leadership, alongside Liandra, and though they differ in methods—Elandor favoring patience, Liandra swift action—they share unshakable respect. Though slow to trust outsiders, he is not unkind. He sees the potential for good in all beings, even those who have harmed nature, and believes in redemption and growth. Elandor is often consulted not only for matters of druidic lore, but also for guidance in times of political or spiritual unrest.