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ECHEAUX: Added link to Palestra Trials 5122

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			*[[Palestra Trials 5122]]

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

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	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

	Most Faendryl are magically inclined by birth. In the early days of the house, while they still part of the Elven Empire, about eighty percent of the Faendryl population worked with some form of magic. As the modern Faendryl nation engages in very little foreign trade, it has become necessary for more citizens to take up practical occupations, though of course their skills are often augmented by magical means.		Most Faendryl are magically inclined by birth. In the early days of the house, while they were still part of the Elven Empire, about eighty percent of the Faendryl population worked with some form of magic. As the modern Faendryl nation engages in very little foreign trade, it has become necessary for more citizens to take up practical occupations, though of course their skills are often augmented by magical means.

	Though they delight in the vanquishing of opponents, the typical Faendryl does not especially enjoy the actual process of doing so. It is more likely to be simply a distraction from scholarly pursuits or political machinations. They'll loathe close physical contact with a foe, though again, they are not above any means, really, to meet their ends. Scheming to achieve power, wealth, and prestige is how they'll spend most of their days: manipulating, assassinating, stealing are well within the range of acceptable means. Officially, of course, plotting to murder another Faendryl is considered a form of treason and strictly outlawed -- but accidents happen.		Though they delight in the vanquishing of opponents, the typical Faendryl does not especially enjoy the actual process of doing so. It is more likely to be simply a distraction from scholarly pursuits or political machinations. They'll loathe close physical contact with a foe, though again, they are not above any means, really, to meet their ends. Scheming to achieve power, wealth, and prestige is how they'll spend most of their days: manipulating, assassinating, stealing are well within the range of acceptable means. Officially, of course, plotting to murder another Faendryl is considered a form of treason and strictly outlawed -- but accidents happen.

ZHOUY1: Clean up the roles somewhat. Some older comments on Palestra have been superceded by current documentation so they are now left out of the main page.

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Clean up the roles somewhat. Some older comments on Palestra have been superceded by current documentation so they are now left out of the main page.

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	== History ==		== History ==
			[[image:Crestpentacle small.jpg\|200px\|right]]

	''Official Documentation: [[The Faendryl Empire: The History of the Faendryl]]		''Official Documentation: [[The Faendryl Empire: The History of the Faendryl]]

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	{{House		{{House
			\| name = House of Faendryl
	\| crest = a scarlet pentacle		\| crest = a scarlet pentacle
	\| jewel = none		\| jewel = none

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			{{House
			\| crest = a scarlet pentacle
			\| jewel = none
			\| statement = "Our discipline rules all worlds."
			\| founder = [[Korthyr Faendryl]]
			\| ruler = [[Korvath Dardanus Faendryl]]
			}}
	Once the leaders of the [[Elves]], the [[Faendryl]] were cast out of the Elven Empire at the end of the [[Undead War]], for crimes the Elves were unwilling to forgive. Ever the leaders in terms of their mastery over magic, the Faendryl had dabbled in demon summoning. All the Elven houses were appalled at the spells the Faendryl had unleashed. They expressed their outrage by exiling the Faendryl to [[Rhoska-Tor]].		Once the leaders of the [[Elves]], the [[Faendryl]] were cast out of the Elven Empire at the end of the [[Undead War]], for crimes the Elves were unwilling to forgive. Ever the leaders in terms of their mastery over magic, the Faendryl had dabbled in demon summoning. All the Elven houses were appalled at the spells the Faendryl had unleashed. They expressed their outrage by exiling the Faendryl to [[Rhoska-Tor]].

ZHOUY1: Use more of the original documentation text and add a history summary.

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Use more of the original documentation text and add a history summary.

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			Once the leaders of the [[Elves]], the [[Faendryl]] were cast out of the Elven Empire at the end of the [[Undead War]], for crimes the Elves were unwilling to forgive. Ever the leaders in terms of their mastery over magic, the Faendryl had dabbled in demon summoning. All the Elven houses were appalled at the spells the Faendryl had unleashed. They expressed their outrage by exiling the Faendryl to [[Rhoska-Tor]].
	The '''House of Faendryl''' was once the leading house of the [[Elven Empire]]. Following the events of the [[Undead War]], the Faendryl were exiled due to methods they employed in the final battle, which included [[demonic summoning]]. They were banished to the wastes of [[Rhoska-Tor]], where in proximity to the local mana foci their physical appearance changed over the years, darkening their skin and sharpening their features. The various explanations given for this transformation are not consistent across the lore, and the [[Dark Elven languages\|Dark Elven language]] itself is mystically inborn, passing down forever in all offspring.

			Slowly, the Faendryl began to change. Their features became even finer and sharper. Those living in the deepest caverns, those closest to the ruins of [[Maelshyve]], found their skin darkening to a brown or black.
	Approximately five thousand years ago, the Faendryl made overtures to rejoin the other elven houses, but these hopes ended with the death of the Faendryl princess [[Chesylcha]] and the ensuing war that culminated with the destruction of the [[House of Ashrim]]. Since then, the Faendryl became known as Dark Elves.

			It was some time later that the Faendryl Elves returned from their exile and founded [[New Ta'Faendryl]]. However, they would never again be a part of the great Elven Empire.

			== History ==

			''Official Documentation: [[The Faendryl Empire: The History of the Faendryl]]

			The '''House of Faendryl''' was one of the first elven houses to form after they emerged from their ancestral forests in eastern Elanith. [[Korthyr Faendryl]], the first [[Patriarch (Faendryl)\|Patriarch]], led his followers westward to the fertile plains. The city of [[Ta'Faendryl]] was built over three centuries, overseen by Korthyr's great-nephew and successor [[Khalar Andiris Faendryl]].

			[[Zarish Aeglyn Faendryl]], Patriarch III, was assassinated two hundred and fifty years into his reign, leading to a millennium of political instability until the rule of [[Geniselle Anaya Faendryl]] and her son [[Yshryth Silvius Faendryl]]. While the position of Patriarch is male by tradition, Geniselle seized power in a coup and is acknowledged historically as the thirteen ruler of the house. Yshryth's first act as Patriarch XIV was to retroactively punish all plots against the Patriarchy by death, starting with his mother.

			In the relatively more stable climate that followed, the Faendryl made rapid advancements in magical studies. Major discoveries during this time included:

			*Breaching the Veil into other [[valence]]s, by [[Elizhabet Mahkra Faendryl]]
			*Demonic summoning, by [[Thyrsos Kanigel Faendryl]] (accidentally)
			*Implosion, by [[Qhwinn Laurentiu Faendryl]], used to assassinate the Patriarch

			Many of the most dangerous advancements were hidden from the rest of the Elven Empire.

			As a safeguard against overzealous researchers, the [[Palestra]] was established as a school that trained warriors to defend against the extradimensional creatures summoned by sorcerers.

			In the thirty-fourth millennium of the Elven Empire, it faced its greatest adversary in [[Despana]]. Patriarch XXXIV [[Unsenis Ignaas Faendryl]] decided that desperate times called for desperate measures. The full might of Faendryl magic was revealed at the [[Battle of Maelshyve]], as their summoners called forth an army of lesser demons to drive back the undead horde, then cause Maelshyve Keep to implode in upon itself. The war was won, but the other houses were horrified at the spells used, believing them to be reckless and unnecessary. The House of Illistim scholars, led by [[Laibanniel Illistim]], argued that breaching the Veil endangered the world itself and the [[Ur-Daemon]] still lurked somewhere beyond. The rest of the elves sided against the Faendryl, exiling them to Rhoska-Tor.

			The Faendryl made their new home in the caves beneath Maelshyve. Their knowledge of demonic magic allowed farms to thrive in the barren underground. Proximity to the tears in the Veil and their consumption of foods infused with valential energies caused their physical features to change. They also discovered that a new, distinct language known as "[[Dark Elven languages\|the voice of Rhoska-Tor]]" was known innately by anyone born there.

			After another fifteen millennia, the Faendryl attempted to reclaim their old city through a marriage alliance between [[Chesylcha Sukari Faendryl]] and a prince of the [[House of Ashrim]]. Chesylcha's ship never arrived, however, and her three sisters each reported seeing a vision where the Ashrim were in league with a [[Nalfein]] assassin who had murdered Chesylcha on her way to Ta'Ashrim. In retribution, the Faendryl declared war on the Ashrim. Though the Faendryl fleet was far outclassed and outnumbered, three of their ships managed to land on the Ashrim isles. The Faendryl warmages there worked a more powerful magic than had ever been attempted, destroying the islands and their inhabitants utterly.

			The Faendryl were thenceforth known as "dark elves" and would never again be welcome in the Elven Nations.

			In the present day, most Faendryl live in the city of [[New Ta'Faendryl]], established north of Rhoska-Tor. [[Korvath Dardanus Faendryl]] is the thirty-ninth and current Patriarch. There have been some overtures to opening up more trade with the outside world, and an embassy is maintained in [[Ta'Illistim]] for the benefit of those who wander the lands of Elanthia, but for the most part the Faendryl prefer to continue their research in isolation.

	==Roles==		==Roles==

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	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
			*[[The Faendryl Empire: The History of the Faendryl]]
	* [[Path to Palestra]]		*[[Path to Palestra]]
	* [[The Theory of Governance and Social Order]]		*[[The Theory of Governance and Social Order]]
	* [[Basilica]]		*[[Basilica]]
	* [[Elanthian Divination: An Overview of Faendryl Divination Practices]]		*[[Elanthian Divination: An Overview of Faendryl Divination Practices]]

	* [[Faendryl Symposium]] (2015 festival)		*[[Faendryl Symposium]] (2015 festival)
	* [[/saved posts\|Saved posts]]		*[[/saved posts\|Saved posts]]
	* [[Palestra/saved posts\|Palestra saved posts]]		*[[Palestra/saved posts\|Palestra saved posts]]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Dark%20Elves/view Dark Elves Officials folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Dark%20Elves/view Dark Elves Officials folder]
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/darkelf.asp Dark Elf Cultures], on Play.net		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/darkelf.asp Dark Elf Cultures], on Play.net

INIQUITY: got confirmation the drow-sy pun is a coincidence

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got confirmation the drow-sy pun is a coincidence

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	When GemStone III divorced itself from the licensing for [[Shadow World]] and [[Rolemaster]], the world name was changed back to [[Elanthia]] and the history had to be written over again from scratch. The central story of this new timeline was the rise and fall of the Faendryl. The exile of the Faendryl to the underworld beneath the wasteland, and their physical transformation becoming darker and more magically powerful, clearly originates in the [http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Faerzress "faerzress"] concept of the Drow and the Underdark in Dungeons & Dragons. The Drow were the genocidal dark elves who lived in underground caverns.		When GemStone III divorced itself from the licensing for [[Shadow World]] and [[Rolemaster]], the world name was changed back to [[Elanthia]] and the history had to be written over again from scratch. The central story of this new timeline was the rise and fall of the Faendryl. The exile of the Faendryl to the underworld beneath the wasteland, and their physical transformation becoming darker and more magically powerful, clearly originates in the [http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Faerzress "faerzress"] concept of the Drow and the Underdark in Dungeons & Dragons. The Drow were the genocidal dark elves who lived in underground caverns.

	[[Despana]], [[Book of Tormtor\|Tormtor]], [[Dharthiir]], [[Shar]], and possibly [[Bregandian War#Behind the Scenes\|Breganda]] were Drow words taken from the Forgotten Realms world setting. In practice the Faendryl were not developed to mirror the Drow, which more closely resemble the later [[Dhe'nar]] culture which began as a player group. [[Southron Wastes]], [[Maelshyve]], and [[Rhoska-Tor]] appear to be based on archaic languages. Faendryl might be an anagram of Fenadryl, where phenadryl is the active drug in Benadryl, which makes you DROWsy. "Fae" typically refers to elves through faerie folklore, and may allude back to the faerzress magical radiation of the Underdark.		[[Despana]], [[Book of Tormtor\|Tormtor]], [[Dharthiir]], [[Shar]], and possibly [[Bregandian War#Behind the Scenes\|Breganda]] were Drow words taken from the Forgotten Realms world setting. In practice the Faendryl were not developed to mirror the Drow, which more closely resemble the later [[Dhe'nar]] culture which began as a player group. [[Southron Wastes]], [[Maelshyve]], and [[Rhoska-Tor]] appear to be based on archaic languages.

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

VANKRASN39: /* Resources */ update link

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Resources: update link

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	* [[The Theory of Governance and Social Order]]		* [[The Theory of Governance and Social Order]]
	* [[Basilica]]		* [[Basilica]]
	* [[Elanthian Divination: ~~Dark~~ ~~Elves~~]]		* [[Elanthian Divination: An Overview of Faendryl Divination Practices]]

	* [[Faendryl Symposium]] (2015 festival)		* [[Faendryl Symposium]] (2015 festival)
	* [[/saved posts\|Saved posts]]		* [[/saved posts\|Saved posts]]