Elven Common Terms
Elven Terms for Growth and Mastery
When speaking in-character, Elves describe their personal advancement through spiritual and physical harmony rather than numbers or points. The terms below let players refer to common game systems in ways that make sense within Elven culture.
| Out-of-Character Term | In-Character Reference |
|---|---|
| Experience | Potentiality |
| Level | Attunement |
| Skill | Discipline |
| Mana | Lirae (as in Lyrandel) |
| Battle Aura | Non-Magical Feats/Usage of Mana |
| Techniques | Special Moves (Armor Ignore etc.) |
Places in Arandor
Some of the places in Arandor predate the city itself, and are still referred to by their 'old names'. Others use more common names brought on by the latest generation of Arandor's defenders who have had far more exposure to the outside world.
| Out-of-Character Term | In-Character Reference |
|---|---|
| The Temple | Vael'Tir |
| The Meeting Hall | Vael'Reth |
| The Craft Hall | Vael'carath |
| The Vault | The Deepstore |
| Hearthsong Hall | Hearthsong Hall |
| The Weeping Stones | The Weeping Stones |
Quick Notes
- The Lyrandel is the organ that gathers and refines Lirae (the Elven word for mana or life-essence).
- As an Elf’s attunement increases, their Lyrandel resonates more strongly producing visible or emotional signs of growth.
- Using these terms in roleplay helps describe progress without breaking immersion.
Geographical Context
While Elves refer to their homeland as Arandor, it lies upon the greater landmass known as Vaelora.
Vaelora encompasses all major realms: Arandor, Mercadia, Karagard, and Burz’kal, and the unincorporated settlements.
| Region or Realm | Description | Notes (OOC) |
|---|---|---|
| Vaelora | The collective name for the known world. Derived from ancient Elven roots meaning “World of Harmony.” | What the Elves call the main overworld map. |
| Arandor | Homeland of the Elves; forested sanctuaries bound by song, tradition, and divine grace. | The heart of Elven civilization and seat of the Valar’s influence. |
| Mercadia | Human kingdom to the northwest, founded under King Merenthal | Known for its chartered laws and mercantile cities. |
| Karagard | Mountain realm of the Dwarves; rich in ore and industry. | Carved halls, stoneworks, and fortress keeps beneath the peaks. |
| Burz’kal | Harsh lands of the Orc clans, forged through trial and conflict. | A culture of endurance and honor amid the jungles, volcanic mountains, and marshes. |
Quick Notes
- For context if the Elves were to refer to Tilverton, they might say that Tilverton is a village in the central western region of Vaelora.
