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Celyndor’s balance is ever-changing. Though no single force rules the land, each faction leaves its mark, shaping the future of the endless forest.

|Notable Settlements=Despite its vast wilderness, Celyndor is home to settlements that have adapted to the forest in different ways. Some are nearly invisible, blending into the canopy or the deep groves, while others serve as gathering places where trade and tradition meet.

=== Northern Celyndor: The Hidden and the Sacred ===

* Kareth-Dal – A secluded stronghold of the Dralvir, hidden deep within the Everglen Reach. It is said that the trees surrounding Kareth-Dal do not fall, even after death, their trunks forming an endless wall of petrified wood. Few outsiders have ever set foot within its boundaries, as the Dralvir only reveal its paths to those they deem worthy.

* Thalrithir – The largest known Thryssin settlement, woven high among the towering pines of the Skybound Pact’s domain. The city exists entirely above the forest floor, connected by woven bridges and hidden passageways. Few outsiders are ever allowed entry, and those who do are blindfolded before being led inside.

* Velith-Shae – An ancient Velkyn grove where the oldest of their kind remain rooted, serving as living archives of forgotten history. The trees here are immense, their trunks hollowed into chambers where generations of knowledge are whispered through the roots. It is said that those who drink from the spring at Velith-Shae may recall memories not their own.

=== Southern Celyndor: The Living Forest ===

* Elarion – The largest and most well-known settlement in Celyndor, serving as the heart of the Greenwood Assembly. Built along the banks of the River of Seasons, Elarion blends seamlessly into the forest, with homes woven into the trees and platforms suspended above the water. It is a place of trade, diplomacy, and gathering, where different peoples of the south meet without fear of conflict.

* Miraethal – A wandering settlement of the Moonwake Clans, never remaining in one place for long. Its presence is marked by carved stones left in its wake, each one carrying symbols of the land’s balance. Some believe the Kaethari who dwell here can sense changes in the forest’s will, moving as the wild dictates.

* Shaelvryn – A Velkyn sanctuary where the glades glow faintly at night, illuminated by the bioluminescent flora that thrives there. Though peaceful, the sanctuary is closely guarded by its inhabitants, who believe the land itself holds deep and unspoken knowledge.

=== Lost and Forbidden Places ===

* The Hollow Spire – A ruined tower deep within the Veilwood, half-consumed by vines and shadow. It is unclear whether the structure was built by the forest’s inhabitants or something older, but few who venture near return unchanged. The Hollow Concord is said to gather here, seeking answers in the silence beneath the trees.

* Ryltharn’s Rest – A massive, gnarled tree, unlike any other in Celyndor. Its roots form a network of tunnels beneath the earth, some leading into chambers lined with carvings of unknown origin. Some say it is the remains of a spirit long lost to time, while others believe it holds something waiting to be found.

* The Moonlit Expanse – A clearing that appears only on certain nights, its location shifting with the cycles of the moon. Some claim that standing within its light grants visions of things yet to come, while others say it is a place where the boundaries between worlds grow thin.

The settlements of Celyndor do not dominate the land—they exist within it, shaped by the will of the forest and the traditions of its people. Some remain hidden, untouched by time, while others serve as places where different paths converge.

|Flora and fauna=Celyndor is home to a vast array of unique plant and animal life, many of which cannot be found beyond its borders.

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 Celyndor’s balance is ever-changing. Though no single force rules the land, each faction leaves its mark, shaping the future of the endless forest.
+|Notable Settlements=Despite its vast wilderness, Celyndor is home to settlements that have adapted to the forest in different ways. Some are nearly invisible, blending into the canopy or the deep groves, while others serve as gathering places where trade and tradition meet.
+=== Northern Celyndor: The Hidden and the Sacred ===
+* Kareth-Dal – A secluded stronghold of the Dralvir, hidden deep within the Everglen Reach. It is said that the trees surrounding Kareth-Dal do not fall, even after death, their trunks forming an endless wall of petrified wood. Few outsiders have ever set foot within its boundaries, as the Dralvir only reveal its paths to those they deem worthy.
+* Thalrithir – The largest known Thryssin settlement, woven high among the towering pines of the Skybound Pact’s domain. The city exists entirely above the forest floor, connected by woven bridges and hidden passageways. Few outsiders are ever allowed entry, and those who do are blindfolded before being led inside.
+* Velith-Shae – An ancient Velkyn grove where the oldest of their kind remain rooted, serving as living archives of forgotten history. The trees here are immense, their trunks hollowed into chambers where generations of knowledge are whispered through the roots. It is said that those who drink from the spring at Velith-Shae may recall memories not their own.
+=== Southern Celyndor: The Living Forest ===
+* Elarion – The largest and most well-known settlement in Celyndor, serving as the heart of the Greenwood Assembly. Built along the banks of the River of Seasons, Elarion blends seamlessly into the forest, with homes woven into the trees and platforms suspended above the water. It is a place of trade, diplomacy, and gathering, where different peoples of the south meet without fear of conflict.
+* Miraethal – A wandering settlement of the Moonwake Clans, never remaining in one place for long. Its presence is marked by carved stones left in its wake, each one carrying symbols of the land’s balance. Some believe the Kaethari who dwell here can sense changes in the forest’s will, moving as the wild dictates.
+* Shaelvryn – A Velkyn sanctuary where the glades glow faintly at night, illuminated by the bioluminescent flora that thrives there. Though peaceful, the sanctuary is closely guarded by its inhabitants, who believe the land itself holds deep and unspoken knowledge.
+=== Lost and Forbidden Places ===
+* The Hollow Spire – A ruined tower deep within the Veilwood, half-consumed by vines and shadow. It is unclear whether the structure was built by the forest’s inhabitants or something older, but few who venture near return unchanged. The Hollow Concord is said to gather here, seeking answers in the silence beneath the trees.
+* Ryltharn’s Rest – A massive, gnarled tree, unlike any other in Celyndor. Its roots form a network of tunnels beneath the earth, some leading into chambers lined with carvings of unknown origin. Some say it is the remains of a spirit long lost to time, while others believe it holds something waiting to be found.
+* The Moonlit Expanse – A clearing that appears only on certain nights, its location shifting with the cycles of the moon. Some claim that standing within its light grants visions of things yet to come, while others say it is a place where the boundaries between worlds grow thin.
+The settlements of Celyndor do not dominate the land—they exist within it, shaped by the will of the forest and the traditions of its people. Some remain hidden, untouched by time, while others serve as places where different paths converge.
 |Flora and fauna=Celyndor is home to a vast array of unique plant and animal life, many of which cannot be found beyond its borders.