This is the expanded, detailed lore, focusing on the history of the Elves, the tragedy of Sylvandell, and the mechanism of the Obsidian Pact. This information is suitable for in-game codex entries, character dialogue, or detailed plot summaries.
The Northern Elven Kingdom of Sylvandell once flourished high in the @Glosseryd Mountains , a land they shared, though distantly, with the Skyfire Falcons. Their capital, @Aeridor, Capital of Sylvandell , was a marvel of grace and enduring magic. The kingdom’s royal emblem, and a symbol of their ancient connection to the peaks, was the White Skyfire Falcon.
King @Aelorin reigned over Sylvandell, a monarch admired for his wisdom, yet prone to isolation. His closest and most trusted confidant was @Lyrian, a Keeper of the Library who served as his chief advisor. Unbeknownst to the court, the two shared a profound, secret romance, maintaining a facade of professional animosity in public to shield their love from the rigidity of Elven hierarchy.
The kingdom's downfall began not with an invasion, but with a desperate alliance. Facing some external, overwhelming threat (details now lost to history), @Lyrian —acting in his role as advisor, though driven by a misplaced desire to protect @Aelorin —reached out to a dark force known only as @Valyria .
@Lyrian formalized this agreement in secret, creating the Obsidian Pact. This treaty promised mutual defense and an exchange of resources, but its true price was far greater.
The effects of the Pact were swift and terrifying. The capital, @Aeridor, Capital of Sylvandell , soon saw a disturbing change in its defenses. A new, totalitarian order of guards began to patrol the city. Their shields were not the bright metal of Sylvandell, but obsidian black, symbolizing their loyalty to the Pact.
The sacred image of the Elven house—the White Skyfire Falcon—was defiled on these shields, depicted imprisoned within jagged, violet crystals. This symbol marked the insidious influence of @Valyria and the @Cult of Ir'Kala .
The kingdom did not fall in a single battle, but collapsed slowly from within, its defenses compromised and its spirit broken by this new, dark authority.
@Valyria herself is the physical embodiment and enforcer of the Obsidian Pact. As a testament to the destruction she wrought, she wears black obsidian armor. Her personal heraldry is the same grim image found on the shields of the totalitarian guards: the captured White Skyfire Falcon, trapped by the Cult of Ir'kala’s violet crystals. Valyria's actions were crucial to the Cult's goals, as the Pact also enabled the acquisition of the potent Elixir needed for their rituals.
@Lyrian 's involvement in the Pact ultimately led to the fall of the kingdom and his own death. The exact manner of his passing and the fate of King @Aelorin are central mysteries:
@Lyrian s Death: He died in the interrealm, unable to return to his world.
@Aelorin 's Fate: @Lyrian 's nightmares hint at the truth: @Aelorin was pierced by a shadow's spear and fell into an abyss. The @Ring of the Soaring Falcon , found by the player, is the only physical clue to this moment.
The wound that marks @Lyrian ’s hand—a long, pale scar—is a constant, painful reminder of the tragedy brought on by his alliance with @Valyria .
The Skyfire Falcons, who share the Glosseryd Peaks with the Elves, were fully aware of the disaster unfolding. Their great longevity and unique vision allowed them to perceive the Elves' fatal error and the darkness of the Pact. However, due to their profound distrust and fierce non-interventionist nature, they refused to intervene. This silence is the source of the deep, lingering animosity between the two races.
The remnants of Sylvandell now form the faction known as the @The White Wing , dedicated to finding their rightful King (or the truth of his demise) and restoring the fallen kingdom.