Quinel

The nation of dark elves, Quinel is marked by darkened, ashy lands. A mysterious volcano known as The Moving Summit keeps the area largely protected from the sun through its ash clouds. The problem with The Moving Summit is that it, well, moves. The volcano can be seen in the southern, northern, or western horizon of the nation’s capital city Atum depending on where it has decided to appear that day. Attempts to move toward the western part of the continent have been consistently fruitless, as the volcano itself seems to resist interference or discovery. It is a blessing to the drow, however, as it keeps the land fairly well shaded and cool.

The nation is essentially an oligarchy, with powerful families vying for their house matron to become the next High Matriarch. This title has been held for an unprecedented number of years by the current High Matriarch, Alaune Melana. Still relatively young for a drow, Alaune took power nearly 150 years ago when she was only 136. She has proven to be a cunning and capable leader since her ascension, however, despite what has seemed like an endless onslaught of assassination attempts, rebellions, and manufactured scandals, all of which she seemed to be prepared for well before they took place.

While the nation is officially only a nation of drow, there are rumors of other races that dwell in the less inhabited lands of Quinel. Talk of Myconids, Thri-Kreen, Darklings, and creatures that thrive in twilight is common from the rare adventurer who steps foot in Quinel.

Cities in Quinel

 * Atum
 * Dis
 * Kharna
 * Wardons