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ZHOUY1: Add recent documentation to References and remove expired play.net link.

2025-09-26T23:53:12Z

Add recent documentation to References and remove expired play.net link.

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	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

			=== History ===
	*[[The History of the Sylvan Elves]]		*[[The History of the Sylvan Elves]]
		⚫	*[[The Last Days of Yuriqen]]
			*[[Roll of the Lost]]

			=== Clothing and Crafts ===
	*[[World Costume for Theatrical Productions#Sylvans\|World Costume for Theatrical Productions]]		*[[World Costume for Theatrical Productions#Sylvans\|World Costume for Theatrical Productions]]
	*[[Clothing of the Lassaran - A Study of Transitional Culture]]		*[[Clothing of the Lassaran - A Study of Transitional Culture]]
⚫	*[[Elanthian Divination: Sylvans]]
⚫	*[[Pledged for Many Summers: Wedding Traditions of the Sylvan People\|Wedding Traditions of the Sylvan People]]
	*[[Sylvankind Gemology Guide]]		*[[Sylvankind Gemology Guide]]
	*[[Glassworking/A Continuation#Lyshaelyn and Ithaenil\|Glassworking: Lyshaelyn and Ithaenil]]		*[[Glassworking/A Continuation#Lyshaelyn and Ithaenil\|Glassworking: Lyshaelyn and Ithaenil]]

			=== Stories and Traditions ===
		⚫	*[[Elanthian Divination: Sylvans]]
		⚫	*[[Pledged for Many Summers: Wedding Traditions of the Sylvan People\|Wedding Traditions of the Sylvan People]]
	*[[A Tale of Companionship]]		*[[A Tale of Companionship]]
	*[[Sylvan Mourning\|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]]		*[[Sylvan Mourning\|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]]
			*[[Dra'Elstin]]
	*[[Sylvan Lexicon]]		*[[Sylvan Lexicon]]
			*[[Sylvan Poeticals: The Hepta'ych Form]]
⚫	*[[The Last Days of Yuriqen]]
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/sylvan.asp Races: Sylvankind], on Play.net

	{{Sylvans}}		{{Sylvans}}

GS4-ITZEL: Added the new official document, The Last Days of Yuriqen.

2025-03-08T18:31:16Z

Added the new official document, The Last Days of Yuriqen.

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	*[[Sylvan Mourning\|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]]		*[[Sylvan Mourning\|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]]
	*[[Sylvan Lexicon]]		*[[Sylvan Lexicon]]
			*[[The Last Days of Yuriqen]]
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/sylvan.asp Races: Sylvankind], on Play.net		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/sylvan.asp Races: Sylvankind], on Play.net

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updated sorting index for Sylvans category.

2023-06-07T17:43:22Z

Updated sorting index for Sylvans category.

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	{{Races}}		{{Races}}

			[[Category:Sylvans\| ]]
	[[Category:Races and Cultures]]		[[Category:Races and Cultures]]

ZHOUY1: /* Resources */ Link to Glassworking.

2023-03-02T08:22:57Z

Resources: Link to Glassworking.

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	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
	*[[The History of the Sylvan Elves]]		*[[The History of the Sylvan Elves]]
		⚫	*[[World Costume for Theatrical Productions#Sylvans\|World Costume for Theatrical Productions]]
		⚫	*[[Clothing of the Lassaran - A Study of Transitional Culture]]
	*[[Elanthian Divination: Sylvans]]		*[[Elanthian Divination: Sylvans]]
	*[[Pledged for Many Summers: Wedding Traditions of the Sylvan People\|Wedding Traditions of the Sylvan People]]		*[[Pledged for Many Summers: Wedding Traditions of the Sylvan People\|Wedding Traditions of the Sylvan People]]
⚫	*[[World Costume for Theatrical Productions#Sylvans\|World Costume for Theatrical Productions]]
	*[[Sylvankind Gemology Guide]]		*[[Sylvankind Gemology Guide]]
			*[[Glassworking/A Continuation#Lyshaelyn and Ithaenil\|Glassworking: Lyshaelyn and Ithaenil]]
⚫	*[[Clothing of the Lassaran - A Study of Transitional Culture]]
	*[[A Tale of Companionship]]		*[[A Tale of Companionship]]
	*[[Sylvan Mourning\|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]]		*[[Sylvan Mourning\|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]]

ZHOUY1: Use a template for other mechanical characteristics.

2023-02-20T18:56:41Z

Use a template for other mechanical characteristics.

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 For [[statistic growth rate]]s by [[profession]], see [[List of statistic growth rates#Sylvankind]].
-| 1 per 4 min
+| spi-regen-off-node=1 per 4 min
-| 10 min
+| decay=10 min
 Sylvans receive a large [[stealth|hiding]] bonus in the forest, a penalty to [[crafting]] and a small penalty to [[forging]].
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 *[[World Costume for Theatrical Productions#Sylvans|World Costume for Theatrical Productions]]
 *[[Sylvankind Gemology Guide]]
 *[[Clothing of the Lassaran - A Study of Transitional Culture]]
 *[[A Tale of Companionship]]
-* [[Sylvan Mourning]]
+*[[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]]
 {{Sylvans}}

GS4-XYNWEN: /* Resources */

2023-02-06T15:54:05Z

Resources

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	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Sylvankind/view Officials folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Sylvankind/view Officials folder]
	*[[A Tale of Companionship]]		*[[A Tale of Companionship]]
			* [[Sylvan Mourning]]

	{{Sylvans}}		{{Sylvans}}

GS4-XYNWEN at 18:40, 12 November 2022

2022-11-12T18:40:28Z

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	\| weight = 72 to 217 lbs.		\| weight = 72 to 217 lbs.
	\| language = Common, Sylvan, Elven}}		\| language = Common, Sylvan, Elven}}
	<section begin=sylvan />Long ago, as the [[elves]] moved from the forests to build their [[Elven Empire\|Seven Cities]], some remained and became what are now '''~~Sylvans~~'''. Sylvankind are extremely rare outside of the forest, as few ever leave their wooded homes. Females are the most numerous, though males are not unheard of. They are slight and lithe, with pale complexions, sandy hair and light eyes. Sylvans move about the woodlands and hills virtually undetected, often garbed in forest green or brown.		<section begin=sylvan />Long ago, as the [[elves]] moved from the forests to build their [[Elven Empire\|Seven Cities]], some remained and became what are now '''sylvans'''. Sylvankind are extremely rare outside of the forest, as few ever leave their wooded homes. Females are the most numerous, though males are not unheard of. They are slight and lithe, with pale complexions, sandy hair and light eyes. Sylvans move about the woodlands and hills virtually undetected, often garbed in forest green or brown.

	Sylvans make their home high up in the trees, often building massive tree-cities hanging from the branches. These cities in the tree tops not only provide safety to the ~~Sylvans~~, but also an incredible view of their treasured woodland surroundings. Some of these cities have hundreds, even thousands, of rooms where they have been hidden from the outside world for centuries.<section end=sylvan />		Sylvans make their home high up in the trees, often building massive tree-cities hanging from the branches. These cities in the tree tops not only provide safety to the sylvans, but also an incredible view of their treasured woodland surroundings. Some of these cities have hundreds, even thousands, of rooms where they have been hidden from the outside world for centuries.<section end=sylvan />
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	== Statistics ==		== Statistics ==
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	== Cultures ==		== Cultures ==

	Sylvankind spring from the same roots as the ~~Elves~~, but they chose a different path. As the ~~Elves~~ moved from their forests to build the Seven Cities, some stayed behind. These are the ~~Sylvans~~. The ~~Sylvankind~~ care little for the world outside their forests. For them, the forests are the world. They retain a love and closeness to the land that approaches unity.		Sylvankind spring from the same roots as the elves, but they chose a different path. As the elves moved from their forests to build the Seven Cities, some stayed behind. These are the sylvans. The sylvankind care little for the world outside their forests. For them, the forests are the world. They retain a love and closeness to the land that approaches unity.

	Having a [[The History of the Sylvan Elves#Chapter Four - The Sylvan High Council\|hierophant governing system]], it is natural that the ~~Sylvans~~ would utilize a diplomatic system to designate divisions, or groups, among their populace. Their "D'ahranals" can be compared to Guilds elsewhere.		Having a [[The History of the Sylvan Elves#Chapter Four - The Sylvan High Council\|hierophant governing system]], it is natural that the sylvans would utilize a diplomatic system to designate divisions, or groups, among their populace. Their "D'ahranals" can be compared to Guilds elsewhere.

	It should be noted that many ~~Sylvans~~ not only are great archers and warriors, but fine artisans and civic leaders as well. The decision of which D'ahranal a child is invited to join falls to the child and his/her patron. Generally, the child will join the D'ahranal of her patron, and in fact the patron is found based on the child's foremost interest. However, as a child grows, interests sometimes change; in that case, the Patron helps the youth choose the appropriate D'ahranal and usually also finds a mature guide within it to direct the youth's development. On a youth's 'coming of age' day, a ceremony is held to induct them into their new D'ahranal. They remain a part of it for the rest of their life, and the membership bonds are held to be as important as that of family.		It should be noted that many sylvans not only are great archers and warriors, but fine artisans and civic leaders as well. The decision of which D'ahranal a child is invited to join falls to the child and his/her patron. Generally, the child will join the D'ahranal of her patron, and in fact the patron is found based on the child's foremost interest. However, as a child grows, interests sometimes change; in that case, the Patron helps the youth choose the appropriate D'ahranal and usually also finds a mature guide within it to direct the youth's development. On a youth's 'coming of age' day, a ceremony is held to induct them into their new D'ahranal. They remain a part of it for the rest of their life, and the membership bonds are held to be as important as that of family.

	There are four known D'ahranals:		There are four known D'ahranals:
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	Pronounced: KEE-ta-wa		Pronounced: KEE-ta-wa

	This is a group of ~~Sylvans~~ whose talents suit them for leadership or public service roles. Most of the population's leaders, called Councilors, are numbered among this group, however the governing body does number some Artisans among them as well, mostly in an Advisory role. The symbol of this group is a pelican.		This is a group of sylvans whose talents suit them for leadership or public service roles. Most of the population's leaders, called Councilors, are numbered among this group, however the governing body does number some Artisans among them as well, mostly in an Advisory role. The symbol of this group is a pelican.

	===Fresiawn D'ahranal===		===Fresiawn D'ahranal===
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	<section behin=fresiawn />Pronounced: FREE-si-awn		<section behin=fresiawn />Pronounced: FREE-si-awn

	This is a group that includes architects, artisans, craftsmen, musicians and artists, as well as cooks, brewers and anything that pertains to the creation of something. At the top of this group are those associated with Arts & Sciences, a calling much esteemed among the ~~Sylvans~~. Their symbol is a doe.<section end=fresiawn />		This is a group that includes architects, artisans, craftsmen, musicians and artists, as well as cooks, brewers and anything that pertains to the creation of something. At the top of this group are those associated with Arts & Sciences, a calling much esteemed among the sylvans. Their symbol is a doe.<section end=fresiawn />

	===Tyesteron D'ahranal===		===Tyesteron D'ahranal===
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	Pronounced: ty-ESS-ter-on		Pronounced: ty-ESS-ter-on

	<section begin=tyesteron />This group includes all those who specialize in physical and magical martial arts. It includes the great number of superb archers among the ~~Sylvans~~, as well as warriors and magic-users. The group serves as protectors of the homeland as well as hunters who bring in game to feed the tree-cities. They are known for the mithril or silver linked belt and armband they wear, rather than a particular symbol. Additionally, the archers among the group form a subgroup called [[Ki'Tyesteron]]s, and will have the image of an arrow incised upon the armband. This group might also wear other arrow-themed ornaments. It is not uncommon for a particularly gifted weapon/armor maker or fletcher to be made an honorary Tyesteron, even though the artisan is also a member of the Fresiawns.<section end=tyesteron />		<section begin=tyesteron />This group includes all those who specialize in physical and magical martial arts. It includes the great number of superb archers among the sylvans, as well as warriors and magic-users. The group serves as protectors of the homeland as well as hunters who bring in game to feed the tree-cities. They are known for the mithril- or silver-linked belt and armband they wear, rather than a particular symbol. Additionally, the archers among the group form a subgroup called [[Ki'Tyesteron]]s and will have the image of an arrow incised upon the armband. This group might also wear other arrow-themed ornaments. It is not uncommon for a particularly gifted weapon/armor maker or fletcher to be made an honorary Tyesteron, even though the artisan is also a member of the Fresiawns.<section end=tyesteron />

	===Lassaran D'ahranal===		===Lassaran D'ahranal===
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	Pronounced: LAS-sa-ran		Pronounced: LAS-sa-ran

	<section begin=lassaran />The last group is really a conglomerate group of all three of the others. The main distinction of these ~~Sylvans~~ is that they have gone against normal tendencies and left the Homeland, to wander the world among other races, beyond the protection of the great trees. The symbol of these ~~Sylvans~~ is a hawk.<section end=lassaran />		<section begin=lassaran />The last group is really a conglomerate group of all three of the others. The main distinction of these sylvans is that they have gone against normal tendencies and left the Homeland, to wander the world among other races, beyond the protection of the great trees. The symbol of these sylvans is a hawk.<section end=lassaran />

	== Background ==		== Background ==
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	''This section is partly hypothetical based on fragments of official documentation.''		''This section is partly hypothetical based on fragments of official documentation.''

	The language spoken by the sylvans of [[Yuriqen]] has been preserved almost exactly as it was spoken over 40,000 years ago due to the unbroken chain of ancestral hierophantic memory. To modern elven listeners, it sounds so archaic as to be nearly impossible to understand. Most contemporary sylvans living in the wider world have found it easy to pick up the modern elven language, though on occasion they may use some bafflingly antiquated phrasing.		The language spoken by the sylvans of [[Yuriqen]] has been preserved almost exactly as it was spoken over 40,000 years ago due to the unbroken chain of ancestral hierophantic memory. To modern elven listeners, it sounds so archaic as to be nearly impossible to understand. Most contemporary sylvans living in the wider world have found it easy to pick up the modern elven language, though on occasion they may use some bafflingly antiquated phrasing.

	The common term "sylvan" comes from ''sylvisterai'', meaning "one who embraces, or marries, the forest".		The common term "sylvan" comes from ''sylvisterai'', meaning "one who embraces, or marries, the forest".

	The sylvan writing system is credited to the scholar Raolawei Ly'Setta, who exchanged his knowledge of early elven scripts for permission to live among the sylvans of Ithnishmyn for the rest of his life. Elven archaeologists believe that much of the first sylvan writings were hidden away when the sylvans left Ithnishmyn, having committed all their knowledge to memory to be passed down through oral tradition.		The sylvan writing system is credited to the scholar Raolawei Ly'Setta, who exchanged his knowledge of early elven scripts for permission to live among the sylvans of Ithnishmyn for the rest of his life. Elven archaeologists believe that much of the first sylvan writings were hidden away when the sylvans left Ithnishmyn, having committed all their knowledge to memory to be passed down through oral tradition.

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===

	Most sylvans practice a religion dedicated to [[Imaera]], the [[Arkati]] most closely aligned with nature, and among sylvans she is often called the Mother Goddess. Festivals are held at the start of every season to celebrate her with song and prayer. Many of the unusual magics known to sylvan hierophants are said to come from a special connection to the goddess.		Most sylvans practice a religion dedicated to [[Imaera]], the [[Arkati]] most closely aligned with nature, and among sylvans she is often called the Mother Goddess. Festivals are held at the start of every season to celebrate her with song and prayer. Many of the unusual magics known to sylvan hierophants are said to come from a special connection to the goddess.

	While many traditions are based on worship of Imaera, sylvans also recognize the balance between Light and Dark, and honor all of the Arkati for their roles. [[Gosaena]], as the personification of eternal death and the end of the cycle of life, holds a special place in the pantheon.		While many traditions are based on worship of Imaera, sylvans also recognize the balance between Light and Dark, and honor all of the Arkati for their roles. [[Gosaena]], as the personification of eternal death and the end of the cycle of life, holds a special place in the pantheon.

GS4-THANDIWE at 10:56, 7 June 2021

2021-06-07T10:56:22Z

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	*[[Clothing of the Lassaran - A Study of Transitional Culture]]		*[[Clothing of the Lassaran - A Study of Transitional Culture]]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Sylvankind/view Officials folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Races/Sylvankind/view Officials folder]
			*[[A Tale of Companionship]]

	{{Sylvans}}		{{Sylvans}}

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Tyesteron D'ahranal */

2020-12-06T06:29:17Z

Tyesteron D'ahranal

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	Pronounced: ty-ESS-ter-on		Pronounced: ty-ESS-ter-on

	This group includes all those who specialize in physical and magical martial arts. It includes the great number of superb archers among the Sylvans, as well as warriors and magic-users. The group serves as protectors of the homeland as well as hunters who bring in game to feed the tree-cities. They are known for the mithril or silver linked belt and armband they wear, rather than a particular symbol. Additionally, the archers among the group form a subgroup called [[Ki'Tyesteron]]s, and will have the image of an arrow incised upon the armband. This group might also wear other arrow-themed ornaments. It is not uncommon for a particularly gifted weapon/armor maker or fletcher to be made an honorary Tyesteron, even though the artisan is also a member of the Fresiawns.		<section begin=tyesteron />This group includes all those who specialize in physical and magical martial arts. It includes the great number of superb archers among the Sylvans, as well as warriors and magic-users. The group serves as protectors of the homeland as well as hunters who bring in game to feed the tree-cities. They are known for the mithril or silver linked belt and armband they wear, rather than a particular symbol. Additionally, the archers among the group form a subgroup called [[Ki'Tyesteron]]s, and will have the image of an arrow incised upon the armband. This group might also wear other arrow-themed ornaments. It is not uncommon for a particularly gifted weapon/armor maker or fletcher to be made an honorary Tyesteron, even though the artisan is also a member of the Fresiawns.<section end=tyesteron />

	===Lassaran D'ahranal===		===Lassaran D'ahranal===

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Lassaran D'ahranal */

2020-12-06T06:10:50Z

Lassaran D'ahranal

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	Pronounced: LAS-sa-ran		Pronounced: LAS-sa-ran

	The last group is really a conglomerate group of all three of the others. The main distinction of these Sylvans is that they have gone against normal tendencies and left the Homeland, to wander the world among other races, beyond the protection of the great trees. The symbol of these Sylvans is a hawk.		<section begin=lassaran />The last group is really a conglomerate group of all three of the others. The main distinction of these Sylvans is that they have gone against normal tendencies and left the Homeland, to wander the world among other races, beyond the protection of the great trees. The symbol of these Sylvans is a hawk.<section end=lassaran />

	== Background ==		== Background ==