Ta'Illistim

Ta'Illistim map by Allereli

Ta'Illistim, also known as the Shining City, is an elven city-state situated in the foothills east of the Dragonspine Mountains. It is one of the five major states that comprise the Elven Nations.

History

Ta'Illistim was founded in the year -49,107, when the scholar Linsandrych Illistim began construction of the Library Aies to house the written histories of the nascent Elven Empire, and was ruled by her direct descendants until the events of the Undead War. Subsequent succession has been controlled by the Council of Thrones. The formal title of the ruling king or queen of Ta'Illistim is the Argent Mirror.

Since 4,878 M.E., the Argent Mirror is Myasara Illistim.

After the opening of the trail across the Dragonspine Mountains (via Zul Logoth) which connects the Elven Nations to the adventuring lands of Wehnimer's Landing, Solhaven, Icemule Trace and River's Rest, Ta'Illistim also became frequented by adventurers. In the case of Ta'Illistim, most of these adventurers were relatively experienced, having traveled there after gaining some skills elsewhere.

Some of the major NPCs recently active in the Illistim Court include:

• Argent Mirror Myasara Illistim
• Ardtin Greyvael Illistim, former Argent Mirror, current member of the Council of Thrones
• Seneschal Aeriadrn Ghaeriden
• Sapphire Guard Commander Murstyr Javilerre
• First Loremaster Meachreasim Illistim
• Loremaster Caylio Javilerre (deceased)
• Hycinthia Javilerre (deceased)
• Loremaster Zenlynn Veythorne Illistim

Places of interest

Ta'Illistim Keep

Ta'Illistim Embassies

• Hanging Gardens - The floating dais in the southeastern portion of the city is a traditional adventurer's gathering spot.
• Hall of Patrons - Town cleric.
• Ta'Illistim Keep - Government, debts and citizenship clerks, public lockers.
• Library Aies
• Veythorne Manor

Shops

Weapons and Armor Ta'Illistim Armory Ta'Illistim Weaponry Adventuring Supplies Brother Aemis' Clerical Supply Ta'Illistim Alchemy Supply Valina's Herbs and Tinctures Marroux and Haert, Chirurgeons (tinctures)

Clothing and Jewelry A Twist of Roses (boutique) Aegenis General Store The BriarStone GemShop Food and Drink Braesella's Baked Goods Galieca's Teas and Coffees Furniture Gawiel's Floor Coverings Urylia's Doors Vund's Chairs

Hunting areas

Area	Level Range	Features
Yegharren Valley	13-17
Yegharren Plains	14-22
Orcswold	16-21
Emerald Forest & Masked Hills	14-27
Teorainn Dale	28-33
Wraithenmist	28-36
Black Moor	34-42	Blocks Transference
Gyldemar Forest	37-50
Seethe Naedal & Maernstrike Caverns	40-48
Gyldemar Green	43-46
Gossamer Valley	52-56
Blighted Forest	59-60
Temple Wyneb	66-70	Spell burst, blocks Transference
Griffin's Keen	64-73	Spell burst, blocks Transference
Maaghara Tower	75-78	Blocks Locate Person, Transference
Old Ta'Faendryl	82-100	Spell burst

Resources

• Area maps
• Hunting areas
• A beginner's guide to Ta'Illistim
• Protocol and Etiquette: Behavior Within the Court of the Illistimi Elves
• Ta'Illistim Officials folder
• Ta'Illistim Hunting Areas Officials folder