Elkinir

"'Refuge of the Rohelians.'"Elknir is located in Southern Sparwood, within the Kingdom of Ecclesia. Elknir serves as the refuge for the Rohelian population upon their self-exile from Rohel— currently occupied by Kartek. The first established city in Elknir is called Ironthorn, located in the Northern part of the province. Elknir is currently ruled over by the King of the Rohelians, Vashonn B. Thornrose.

Self-Exile Period
Due to rising tensions in the Kartek-Rohelian war, Vashonn Thornrose decided to take the Rohelian population and move it to current Elknir, under the watchful eye of Kasperismad, the Pontius of Ecclesia. The exodus of Rohel was officially announced on January 9th, and there was a rapid trickle of willing Rohelians that moved to Ecclesia, any remaining individials of the Rohelian population were merged with the Kartek population.

Re-Emergence Era
Rohel has steadily rebuilt a city capable of housing their resilient population. With this sudden move came a large increase in all industrial fronts, with a steady increase in the economy and military.

Geography
Elknir's geography is composed solely of one biome, an old growth pine taiga. The taiga biome extends past the borders of Elknir and touches the snowy tundra of Frostmyre. To the west, Elknir is bordered by a large cold ocean, serving as a watery expanse that connects to the encompassing stretch of Frostmyre. The northern expanse of Elknir sits atop a flatland, dotted with spruce trees and painted with podzol, mossy cobblestone and course dirt. The southern part of the province is still densely forested, with an increase in elevation and a variation of valleys and hills.

Elknir also includes an island to the South-West of its mainland where the Royal family, the Thornroses, live.

Rohelian Customs
The customs of Rohel have still survived despite the move from their homeland. The traditions and customs given below were created by pagan Rohelians, but are still celebrated today. Most are celebrated annualy.


 * Rohelian Wedding Rites - Performed during weddings
 * Alskadia Festival - February 14th
 * Craftmas Celebrations - December 25th
 * Halloween Festival - October 31st
 * Talvi Solstice (Winter Solstice Festival) - December 21st
 * Alska Solstice (Spring Solstice Festival) - March 20th
 * Kesa Solstice (Summer Solstice Festival) - June 21st
 * Syksy Solstice (Autumn Solstive Festival) - September 22nd

Elknir Customs
With the arrival at this new province hailed in the creation of new customs and traditions. Upon the baptism of Vashonn B. Thornrose into the Ambrian religion, the majority of Elknir celebrates the major festivals of the Ambrian religion.

Books, Literature and Art
With the birth of Elknir, the xxxxx was formed and a dedicated group of scholars were assigned as heads of the different branches of the institute.

The Thornroses
"Members: Vashonn B. Thornrose, Freya Astaseul-Thornrose Wolf, Testy Thornrose, Mica Thornrose, Tarlach Thornrose, Manji Thornrose"The current leader of the Rohelians and the ruler of Elknir is Vashonn B. Thornrose, who has succeeded his father Sinnon Thornrose. Freya Thornrose is King Vashonn's mother and the widowed wife of Sinnon, and has another child, Prince Testy Thornrose. Testy himself has his own children, Manji and Tarlach Thornrose.

House Phoenix
"Members: Komui Phoenix, Tito Phoenix, Ieara Phoenix"House Phoenix is comprised of its founding members, brothers Komui Phoenix and Tito Phoenix. After marrying, Ieara Phoenix is now a member of the noble house.

House Svardrake
"Members: Hodelia Svardrake, Octavian Svardrake, Sylvania Rosewood-Svardrake"