# Moonthrone > [!info] Quick Facts > | | | > |---|---| > | **Type** | Moon Elf Kingdom | > | **Continent** | [[Continent - Ganath|Ganath]] | > | **Location** | Within the Republic of Wood, Ganath | > | **Capital** | Tothinil | > | **Leader** | Ari'Teu, "The Silver" (Lunis' Illithin) | > | **Climate** | Eternal twilight, bioluminescent forests | > | **Government** | Lunis' Illithin (singular ruler) | > | **Known For** | Music, dance, night-time rituals, death rites | > [!map] View on Map > [Open Interactive Map →](https://hawksrepos.github.io/elvensong-map/?location=Moonthrone) ## Overview Moonthrone stands as one of only two Moon Elf kingdoms remaining on Gryth outside the restricted borders of [[Region - High Vel'Nora]]. As one of the two primary branches of the High Elves, Moon Elves are defined by a cultural obsession with music, dancing, and elaborate night-time rituals. Unlike their Sun Elf counterparts, who frequently involve themselves in global trade, war, and politics, the citizens of Moonthrone are remarkably reclusive and insular. Their society is built entirely around the pursuit of beauty, grace, and the perfection of the arts, existing as a peaceful independent pocket within the Republic of Wood. While the Republic has historically been known for land expansion, it has ceased its advancement into this territory, allowing the elven nation to persist untouched. ## Landscape The landscape is a striking vertical world, characterised by steep white cliffs and twilight forests filled with large, twisted trees. The flora is uniquely bioluminescent, featuring soft glowing plant life that illuminates the cliffside dwellings. Housing is integrated directly into the natural environment — beautifully crafted structures nestled within cliff faces or perched atop winding trees, all connected by an intricate network of stairs and ladders. The atmosphere is one of eternal twilight, where specialised potions and salves heighten the inhabitants' spiritual connection to both the forest and the celestial bodies above. Although the Moon Elves maintain some links to the Feywild, they distance themselves from the "tribalistic" ritualism of wild druids, preferring their own highly organised and perfected social gatherings. ## Spirituality At the heart of Moonthrone's culture is a profound devotion to the **Great Mother Moon, Milith** — the progenitor of all elven kind. The populace fawns over Milith's presence, frequently bathing in her light to absorb what they consider holy energies. Their calendar and great feasts are meticulously planned around the movements of the two daughter moons, **Terill** and **Nastari**. > [!warning] Death Cults > Moonthrone's obsession with celestial cycles is matched only by a fascination with death rites. The nation has taken a strange stance on death that borders on obsession. Odd tales spread across Ganath of the High Elf death cults that have formed within Moonthrone, and dark energies have begun to permeate the borders of surrounding nations. ## Government The capital city, **Tothinil**, serves as the seat of the **Lunis' Illithin**, the head of the nation. This position is currently held by a mysterious figure known only as **Ari'Teu**, or "The Silver." Under her quiet guidance, Moonthrone maintains almost no interaction with the rest of Gryth, preferring to shelter its citizens from the outside world. As the continent of Ganath shifts and devolves into the chaos of modernisation and war, Moonthrone remains an eternal force — a land seemingly untouched by time, persisting through the great changes of the ages with silent, graceful indifference. ## Connections - [[Continent - Ganath]] — Parent continent - [[Region - High Vel'Nora]] — Ancestral homeland of all elves; Moonthrone is one of only two external Moon Elf kingdoms - **Republic of Wood** — Surrounding Ganath nation that permits Moonthrone's independence - **Milith** — Great Mother Moon, progenitor of elvenkind; central to Moonthrone worship --- ## Gallery ![[Pasted image 20260217214814.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260217214820.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260217214827.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260217214840.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260217214850.png]] --- *See also: [[Regions]]*