# Continent: Edaria > [!map] View on Map > [Open Interactive Map →](https://hawksrepos.github.io/elvensong-map/?location=Edaria) **Edaria** is a major continent on Gryth, known for its rich history including the rise and fall of the Eldari Empire and its role as a center of early elven civilization. ## Overview Edaria is a continent of profound historical significance, having served as the seat of the **Eldari Empire**—a Sun Elf dynasty that once claimed dominion over the entire landmass. The continent has seen the rise and fall of empires, the exploitation and depletion of great mineral wealth, and the emergence of modern human-dominated nations. ## Known Nations & Regions - **Scavania** - Modern nation and successor state to the ancient Kingdom of Marris - [[Region - High Salen]] - Ultra-militaristic theocracy; home to Govaerth (Last Shadowgate) and The Beacon at Pilgrim's Rest - [[Region - Eddaland]] - Region containing [[Landmark - Arag'Mar (Gold Peak)]] and [[City - Gold City]] - [[Region - Pymandi]] - Ancient homeland of the dragonborn in far eastern Edaria - **Isle Forna** - An island territory - **The Andaganges** - A mountain range - **Brown Mountain Range** - Another mountain range ## Historical Significance ### The Eldari Empire Edaria was the heart of the Eldari Empire, a Sun Elf dynasty that claimed the continent through the power of **Milith and Elvarion**, the elven deities of Moon and Sun. This empire engaged in bloodthirsty extermination and subjugation campaigns against other races, particularly humans. ### The Sunrise Wars The human uprising that eventually overthrew and destroyed the Eldari bloodline, marking the end of elven dominance on the continent. ### The Free Age Following the deposing of the Eldari Emperor, new resources were discovered elsewhere in the world, diminishing Edaria's economic supremacy. ## Connection to Auken The **Kingdom of Marris**, an ancient Edarian realm that would become modern **Scavania**, launched the colonization of [[Continent - Auken]]: - **Prince Alric**, third son of King Edward of Marris, departed following a royal family schism - He founded [[Region - The Discovery Coast]], the first migratory state in Auken - This established lasting ties between Edaria and Auken ## Air Travel **Scavania** hosts one of only five aeroports in the world for air ship travel, making it a hub for magical transportation. ## Connections - Part of [[World - Gryth]] - Historical ties to [[Region - The Discovery Coast]] in [[Continent - Auken]] - [[Landmark - Arag'Mar (Gold Peak)]] - Once the highest peak and center of power - [[City - Gold City]] - Ancient center of the Eldari Empire