The Winter Court
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Terrain Type | Fae Realm |
| Climate | Eternal winter / Mystically cold |
| Size/Scope | Otherworldly court dimension |
| Dominant Inhabitants | The Elves, Fae creatures |
| Known Factions/Groups | The Winter Court nobility, Common fey |
| Key Resources | Fae magic, Ancient knowledge, Natural materials |
Physical Description
- General Overview: The mystical realm of the Winter Court exists partially outside normal reality, home to the elven fae who maintain ancient traditions and magical practices. Ulion the Sleepbringer holds lordship here, and the court maintains its ethereal, cold beauty despite the entropy affecting the mortal world.
- Sensory Details: An eternal chill permeates the air but feels natural rather than entropic, crystalline ice formations create prismatic light effects, and the sound of distant fae music echoes through silver trees.
- Points of Interest:
- The Throne of Seasons: Where Ulion holds court
- The Fae Bargain Grounds: Where common fey once served mortal wishes
- The Ancient Growth: Where the oldest and tallest elves dwell
Encounters & Events
The Summoning of Ulion
- Summary of Event: Recently, the Last Summit of nations made a plea that reached the Winter Court. The court chose to send Ulion, who had served this land centuries ago, to investigate and rekindle the bonds between humans and fae that had grown cold.
- Characters Involved: Ulion, The Winter Court nobility, the Last Summit of nations
- Outcome, Decisions & Consequences: Ulion joined the Fellowship as the elven representative
History & Lore
- Known History: The fae have served bargains with mortals for centuries, particularly children's wishes. The bonds between fae and mortals have weakened over time.
- Rumors & Legends:
- The Growing Elves: Elves grow taller as they age - the tallest are ancient beyond mortal comprehension
- Iron's Harm: Rumors say worked iron hurts elves (false - they simply prefer natural materials)
- The Low Birth Rate: Elves reproduce rarely, making them protective of all children
- Current Events:
- Seeking Reconnection: The Court actively seeks to reestablish bonds with mortals
- The Shepherd Question: Debate over whether to seek non-aggression pact with the Shepard (rumored)
Secrets & Discoveries
- Unrevealed Secrets:
- Ulion's Past with the Shepherd: They were once friends before the Shepherd's transformation
- The True Nature of Fae Bargains: What the fae gain from serving mortal wishes
- Player Discoveries:
- Elven Prison: The elves are holding Ale-ore's cousin for alleged crimes