Nitesong Sidhe

[Alais d Nitesong]

Nitesong is an island that was created by Mauritaurn after the wars between elves and men. He splintered the land and set the Sidhe of Nitesong apart from the world of men and other creatures. It floats in the mists of confusion, where few have travelled since the separation millenia ago. The island is protected by the elves and their association with the land. If you are not invited, you will not find the Island of Nitesong.

The war was utterly devastating, and the battleground where so many died is now known as the Decimated Lands. Nothing survives there. Not plant life, nor animal life. The rock is barren obsidian that ends in cliffs that drop hundreds of feet into the sea. It was here that the island was ripped from the landmass it had once been attached to before Mauritaurn separated permanently. There had been great dissention and disagreement at the time, but since then, Nitesong has grown accustomed to the solitude and safety.

The island is self sufficient in its ability to produce everything the Sidhe inhabitants require. During the orogenesis of the holy mountains, home to the Nitesong Druids, many of the precious metals and gemstones were formed. In the caldera of the great volcano is where the precious moonsilver is mined by a colony of Dwarves who have been on Nitesong since the Island was created. They keep to themselves, but provide the fabled dwarven craftsmanship in exchange for their food and supplies.

At the foot of the mountains lay a meadowland where gardens abound, and most of the islands food is grown. There are orchards around the edges of the meadows, and beyond those are the great Rouwan forests. The elves reside within these fabled white trees that tower over the countryside. There is no known location outside of Nitesong where these trees grow with the exception of one tree on the grounds if I’ Taurn House.

The tallest Rouwan is home to Alais, and during her absence, is inhabited by her heir, Telemachus III. The Druids have been led by Legendazona’s successor since her death. They have lost some of their influence over the Heir after the High Priestess had declared open warfare with Alais over her taking a lifemate not from the Tuatha de Danaan heritage.

Alais left the island shortly after the birth of her twins, and the death of her lifemate. The twins were essentially raised by Xenograg and Legendazona until she became unable to reconcile that it was they who would inherit this island refuge for the Eldar. But by then, the twins were young adults, and Xenograg had schooled them in the arts of statecraft to the point that Telemachus was able to take the reins himself.

Once she had hoped to re-open ties with the outside world, but during her time in that world, she learned it would be a terrible mistake to make the existence of Nitesong known to outsiders, and so she keeps the secrets of her forebearers safe. The invasion of the Lich Ghrial changed many of Alais’ views on the outside world. It was also one of the things that sent Alais to seek training from the Arch Mage Morrin.

Today, only Xenograg Bey has the freedom as a nonresident to come and go from the island. Even the elven Queen, Teleperien, must obtain permission to come to the island. Alais trusts no other living soul with the location of her realm.