Flameflower
| Flameflower | |
|---|---|
 Flameflower, as illustrated by Anna Meyer in her 598 CY map. (2019) | |
| General information | |
| Realm: | Vesve Forest, near Highfolk |
| Size: | village |
| Government | |
| Authority: | Lord Kashafen Tamarel, Lord of the High Elves. |
| Demographics | |
| Population: | 500 |
| Races: | Elves |
| Languages: | Elven |
| Groups | |
| Organizations: | Knights of the High Forest |
| Allies: | Highfolk, Knights of the High Forest; beastmen, gnomes, halflings, and other residents of the Vesve Forest. |
| Enemies: | Iuz, humanoid tribes |
Description
[edit | edit source]Flameflower is hidden within the Vesve Forest approximately 150 miles northeast of the town of Highfolk, and is an intricate network of treehouses connected by walkways and ladders. The central area of town holds structures developed for use by others visiting and residing within the village.
History
[edit | edit source]The town itself has now become a meeting place for many of the residents of the Vesve, and Lord Kashafen holds court in Flameflower.[1] The other three leaders of the Vesve (Calandryen, High Priestess of Labelas Enoreth, Elrenn Walthain, Lord Marshal of the Vesve, and Loftin Greyhstand, Mayor of Highfolk Town) often attend court.
Geography
[edit | edit source]People
[edit | edit source]The high elves here are simple folk, yet they are true in their faith and devotion to Corellon and other Elven deities. So strong is their power that no one may approach within six miles of the village without them being aware of it. Flameflower is mainly populated by the Elven clan Shandareth.
The villagers have nothing but the utmost faith in their leaders, and are unswerving in their determination to keep their homeland free for generations to come
Ecology
[edit | edit source]Flameflower bush
[edit | edit source]The town is named for the brightly-colored flameflower bushes native to the area.[2]
After the end of winter each year, the unique flameflower bushes bloom into a great many, incredibly large "orchid-like" blossoms. They are a deep, rich red and where these vibrant flowers grow is considered sacred.
According to elven myth, while Corellon Larethian was freshly wounded and bleeding from his battle with Gruumsh (the Godswar), when he first entered the Vesve Forest, the flameflower bushes sprang up spontaneously. [3]
References
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.48.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.51-52.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.52.
Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Sargent, Carl. The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flameflower | Settlement | Highfolk vale, Settlement, (591 pop: 500), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 52 |
| Flameflower | Settlement | Highfolk vale, Settlement, (591 pop: 500), | WGR4 The Marklands | 48, 49, 51, 52, 54 |
| Flameflower | Settlement | Highfolk vale, Settlement, (591 pop: 500), | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 30, 31 |
| Flameflower | Settlement | Highfolk vale, Settlement, (591 pop: 500), | WGR6 City of Skulls | 47 |