Haven(lore)

Haven

Haven Town is the center of the modern High Elves (or simply "elves"). Originally settled by orcs following their conquest of the Southern Coast, the orcs were quickly pushed from this area by the elves at the opening stages of the GodsWar. The elves established one of the first Elven Towers here (the "Southern Tower") which served as the focus of elven government for the region.

During the GodsWar, this tower was cursed and abandoned, but the city of Haven itself (colloquially called "Haven Town" despite its relative size and importance) remained and became the main "capital" of elvish culture. This town represents the "Holy City" of the Kylin faith, and the largest Cathedral of the Lord of Order is built there. Though the city is the largest city of the largest nation on the main continent of Kailie, the King of the Elves simply holds the title of "Mayor". This may be due to the fact that each of the high ranking Lords of the Towers fell in one form or other during the GodsWar. It is also noted the Alahandra Banewulf's title at the time of the fiery mountain being cast upon the Eastern Tower was "Mayor".

Over the last century, this city has become more and more xenophobic, with the Mayor holding less and less authority and power more truly emanating from within the Cathedral of Kylin. For over a century, the city has been ruled in fact if not in name by Dalahalus, High Priest of Kylin.