House of Illistim

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One of seven original noble houses of elves, the House of Illistim was said to have valued knowledge above all else, the elves of the House of Illistim having been known as being great scholars. It was said that no other culture in Elanthia valued knowledge more than the Illistim did, and they were the creators of some of the most powerful of artifacts produced by elves due to their mastery of magic. The House of Illistim seat of power was in the City-State of Ta'Illistim. It was held by the Argent Mirror, who is presently Queen Myasara.

"The Shining City" owes its title to a famous poem by Isildrich Greyvael Illistim.

Illistim society was infamously egalitarian, and divided into a number of recognizable branches. Among these include the Loremasters, the Elemancers, the Artificers, the Arch Magi, the Sapphire Guard, the Council of Thrones, and royal representatives such as the Seneschal. There was also mention of an Illistim Ministry of Scholars. However, there were many people who were less high profile, being little more than farmers or shopkeeps.

Prominent Groups

Families

There are a number of highly influential families among the Illistim elite, other than the old royal bloodline, whether historically or at the present time. The following are examples with what they were characteristically known for:

Orders

There were also a number of private social clubs of considerable influence, including:

See Also

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