Elven Supplementary Readings: Arboreal Plane

By Vilindra of house Cys'Vires.

INTRODUCTION

For the purpose of discussion in this tome, this will only cover the model of the Great Wheel Cosmology. There are two current models when it comes to studying the planes, but we will be limited to the model of the Great Wheel. That said, Arborea is located at the outer plane of the Great Wheel cosmology model.

It is the embodiment of the disorganized but well-intentioned creatures and beings. It is much like the prime, but much more greener. A landscape of untouched and unclaimed forest; it is comprised of three layers, each possessing its own unique landscape.

We will also focus on a single layer of the plane, that is Arvandor and will maintain the discussion of the other layers brief at most. Knowledge from this tome came from a divination of the planes, crossing the Astrolobe, passing through the portal and entering the plane of Arborea.

As such the interpretation of the author may be different from what truly lies within the realm as interpretation of divination spells may vary from one scholar to another.

LAYERS OF THE PLANE

AVANDOR

It is covered in lush forests, massive mountains, perfectly clear streams and placid lakes. It is like the prime, but more serene... more pleasing to the senses; its forests untouched by civilization and its inhabitants making use of the terrain in accordance with nature. Should an artificial structure be seen, it blends well with the surrounding, appearing more natural than synthetic.

The place is governed by the Seldarine. It is their home and each of the Elven Deities maintains a realm of his/her own on this plane. There is no known bored, it is as if each realm is infinite on its own, melding into one another with no discernible borders apparent.

Giant trees adorn any rugged terrain whilst the flatter parts are covered in vast untended vineyards, orchards and fields of wild wheat, giving way to wilderness.

AQUALLOR

It is a layer mostly filled with shallow seas, no more than three feet deep. The shallow seabed is occasionally broken by cavernous trenches, leading to the undersea passages and domains of various sea gods, one of which is the dolphin price Deep Sashelas.

It is considered as one that connects one layer to another, and is thought to be the passage way that communicates with one neighboring plane to another. The river Oceanus has one of its outlets here, delivering travelers from Elysium or the Beastlands safely in the middle of nowhere.

MITHARDIR

Meaning White Dusts in the Elven tongue, it is the mysterious third layer of the land, blowing white sands with snow in the colder regions. There are legends of powerful beings that once lived in the sand layer, creating artifacts that all became buried in the dust after they all died or departed. It is a layer that stirs the imagination as much of it is unknown.

REALMS OF ARVANDOR

Aerie

It is a glittering place of clouds floating high on the crystal clear skies above the forest and mountains of Avandor. This is where Avariel petitioners may be found, alongside some celestial elves and angels. Due to the nature of the realm, it is believed that the goddess Aerdrie Faenya maintains this realm.

Crescent Grove

It is the center of Avandor marked by a great palace called the Crescent Grove. It is a flawless union of nature and artistry, those that seem to be made artificially greatly blends in with the surrounding plant life. White marble pillars and walkways unite with towering white-barked trees. It is a realm of utmost beauty for any of the Tel'quessir.

At the center of the Cresent Grove lies a tall tower called the Overlook. It provides a majestic view of the entire plane of Arboria. Due to the nature of the realm, it can only be hypothesized that this realm is home of the Protector and the Luminous Cloud- Corellon and Sehanine.

This is where most petitioners of Avandor spend their time, reflecting in quiet contemplation and enjoying undisturbed solitude.

INHABITANTS OF THE PLANE

The Noble Tel'quessir

They compromise the majority of the inhabitants of the plane. They are much like the elves of the prime, but holding more grace and beauty with accentuated Elven features. They are not servants of the Seldarine but they do respect and cooperate with them in everyday matters.

Devas

They bear the mark of celestial touch though many different physical features. They are uncommonly beautiful and still, and they are often significantly taller than humans. Exact appearance varies widely on each, but all devas are marked by patterns of light and dark on their skin.

The dominant shade appears as the regular colour of the skin whilst the lesser shade appears in patterns across the face, chest and shoulders. They serve as powerful representatives to travel to another plane rather than the noble Tel'quessir. As such, they make this plane their home as well.

Petitioners

These are the souls of those who were not elves in their mortal lives, however they all appear beautiful elves in this plane. Their appearance is more exaggerated and fey-like than that of the elves of the prime. These petitioners spend their time enjoying the eternal tranquility of Arvandor.

OTHER INHABITANTS

There are several creatures that comprise the population of this plane as well. Giant beasts such as bears, eagles, wolves, boars, lions and white stags serve as wildlife for the plane. Though despite appearing the usual oversized animal, they do communicate using the sentient tongue. They could speak with us in as much as we could to them.

Agathia are also found on this plane. They serve as spiritual messengers and warriors of this plane, usually materializing in the form of a wisp. There are several celestial creatures there as well, aside from the Devas. Planatars and Solars also call the plane their home.