Book 8: Chapter 48: Epic Plot
“Our journey is dangerous; we might get attacked by some evil group!” Qin Lun’s smile stayed bright and easy as he asked, “How about you guys? What dangers might you face?”
“We…” Loier hesitated, “The dangers we might face aren’t entirely clear yet. But during the trip, some stretches might require travel through the underground world.”
“Drow Elf?!” Milleras’s pupils contracted slightly. He fell silent, quietly listening to Qin Lun and the dwarf’s conversation.
Among the four major elven races, Sun Elves and Moon Elves might compete for leadership. But against the Drow Elves, born from Dark Elves, they were mortal enemies, with absolutely no room for compromise. Anything that made the Drow suffer, Sun Elves would spare no effort to do.
In ancient times, the elves of the Tintagil Kingdom fled from the outer plane – Faeriel – and migrated to the Prime Material World – Faerûn. Of the four great elven branches, Moon Elves and Green Elves were gentle by nature. After experiencing the great destruction of planes, they craved peace and stability intensely.
However, the most powerful forces then, the Sun Elves and Dark Elves, launched five Crown Wars due to political and religious differences. Ultimately, the Dark Elves were driven down into the Underdark of the underground world, becoming the Drow. The original elven goddess Aelishina transformed into the current Spider Queen Lolth.
The Sun Elves, for destroying Maiyelita and Santa Osriel, earned the hatred of all Faerûn elves. The Vyshaantar Empire of that era was eventually destroyed by a united elven army. The High Council and royal family were wiped out. The remaining Sun Elves left the Supreme Forest, becoming the present-day Cormanthor Elves, lacking in ancient inheritance.
“Ha, you see? We all really need each other’s help,” Qin Lun chuckled softly, clapping his hands. He raised one finger. “Only one last question remains: do our journeys share any common path? We’re heading north next. And you?”
“We’re heading north too!” Loier breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. “May I ask your destination is…”