Guide to The Elves in Runescape (4 Apr 2006) (AOW)

[ElfEwin]

I know there have been various guides to the quests and items related to the Elves in Runescape, so I have not attempted to replace them in any way as they are all fine examples of quality publication.

 

 

 

Here is my coverage of the Elves within Runescape, feel free to read, compliment, complain about, pick holes in, point out errors or generally give additions to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE ELVES OF RUNESCAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Elves in Runescape are an ancient race. They ruled the land long before mankind ever evolved from Karamja. The Elves walked the land at the same time as the Gods and were there during the great God battles. They disappeared into the far Western lands many centuries ago.

 

 

 

The following is a documentation and guide to the Elves in Runescape as explored by Elf Ewin during his travels.

 

 

 

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THE LANDS OF THE ELVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The current lands of the Elves (Also known as Tirannwn) are vast, the main route in is through the Elf gates located to the North West of Ardougne. They can also be reached through the underground pass quest or by teleportation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The forest of Isafdar fills most of the Elvish lands and is filled with traps and hidden paths. You need good agility and antipoisons. Never use the minimap to walk around or you will walk into the traps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The village of Lletya is situated to the South East of the forest, although it is hidden to those that have not completed Mournings end part 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE CITY OF PRIFDDINAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This great and ancient Elven city is located to the North of the forests. It is rumoured to be vast and beautiful with crystal spires reaching into the sky.

 

 

 

Elves dont much like outsiders and so none-Elvish are not welcome.

 

 

 

The gates and walls to the city were only recently built from crystal material, they used to look like this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So the possibilty of access is likely with the release of Mourning's end part 3 or even by some other method as yet unknown. According to ancient records, Prifddinas is one of the oldest in Runescape and one of the only remaining cities to remain intact from the ancient God wars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE RESIDENT ELVES OF TODAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many Elves populate the lands, although it is possible to walk the entire length of Isafdar without meeting any.

 

 

 

So here they are...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lord Iorwerth. Leader of the Elf Military within the Elvish lands. Currently trying to get rid of all outsiders from the forests. Skilled on the arts of explosive weaponary and will give you a book about it if you ask.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elf Warrior. Combat levels 90 & 108. Basic soldier of the Elves, can weild bow or halberd.

 

 

 

Drops one of these when killed:

 

 

 

Dragon spear, Half shield, lvl 3 clues.

 

 

 

Rune Med, spear, javalins or daggers.

 

 

 

Addy large.

 

 

 

Mith kite or spears.

 

 

 

Dragon hide chest or legs.

 

 

 

Laws, Nats, fire or water runes.

 

 

 

Shark, Bass, gems, coins, seeds, half keys or tiny Elf crystals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elf Tracker. Able to track anything within the forest, one of Lord Iorwerth's men.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eluned. Can recharge your tiny elf crystals for a price, each time it gets cheaper. Minimum price 150gp. Apparently the most beautiful Elf in Runescape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Islwyn. Partner of Eluned. Sells crystal bows (900k) and crystal shields (750k) after completing the Roving Elves Quest. Has a bit of a temper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elf Guard. Protects the gates to Prifddinas. If your not an Elf then you aint getting in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noteable that some rare wildlife also live here including...

 

 

 

The Tigermothswallowtail Butterfly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Viceroy Butterfly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following Elves live in the village of Lletya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arianwyn. Elf Leader and one of the Guardians of the Temple of Light. An ancient tomb buried long ago and of great importance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eudav. Runs the General store, buys and sells regular shop items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dalldav. Owns an archery store. Rune arrows sell from 520gp each.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gethin. Cook. Sells basic food, lobsters from 195gp each.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oronwen. Tailor, sells all dyes, wool, needles & thread. Can mend Mourner trousers if you give her fur and 5 silk. There is a spinning wheel here with a flock of sheep outside for quick wool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elf Banker. How may I help you? There is a flax field outside this bank for quicker gathering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mawrth. Will not tell her age, is mother to...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iona. Aged 38. Currently involved in the longest game of 'tag' in history. Is currently 'It' and probably has been for most of the last 34 years. Trying to chase...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eoin. Aged 34. The ruling champion of Elf Tag and the youngest Elf in Lletya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelyn. Never been to the great city, but still dreams of the Crystal Spires of Prifddinas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goreu. Thinks the world is a beautiful place - and you can pickpocket her if you so desire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arvel. Just wants to live in peace really.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ysgawyn. Has no time for idle gossip with you so dont bother.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elf Warrior. Protects the Village weilding either Halberd at gates or Bow near well and upper levels. Level 90 & 108, drops the same as regular Elf Warriors with a much higher chance of tiny Elf Crystal drops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELVES OUTSIDE OF THE LANDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you think that you have not met an Elf yet then you may be mistaken. There are many agents working all over Runescape in a variety of disguises...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head Mourner. In charge of the Death Guard, operating in secrecy from beneath West Ardougne. Currently working for King Lathos to contain 'The Plague' situation. Resorts to torturing captives for information.

 

 

 

The only Elf with facial hair - unusual for Elves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head Mourner at ground zero. In charge of the Death Guard on the ground. Does the day to day business of the Mourners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mourner/Plague Healer/Death Guard. They come in a variety of types, from drunk to psycotic.

 

 

 

Combats: 13, 16, 18, 24 & 108. Drops vary depending on how and where you kill them, mostly bones, some quest items for the correct ones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE BLACK LIBRARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Various documents, accounts and recolections from the history of Runescape. Gathered together here by Elf Ewin & Hardyboy_20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cadarn Lineage

 

 

 

The Cadarn Family is one of the oldest Elf clan names. Able to trace its blood line back to one of the eight families brought here by Serin in the second age. It was the Cadarn's responsibility to protect the other seven clans from any hostility encountered while colonising this new world. Not much is known about the first generations of Elves to walk this land. The only remaining documentation is the ancestory records.

 

 

 

Its not untill the third age that we find surviving transcripts and those are few and far between.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the third age there was constant battling between the different Gods and thier followers. The need for protection in these troubled times made the Cadarn Clan one of the most powerful in the Elven domain.

 

 

 

After Centuries of fighting the war finally ended when the Gods realised that they would destroy the very thing they were fighting over. The Gods chose to agree on a pact of non-influence.

 

 

 

With no great threat left the Cadarn clan found that their skills were of little use in Tirannwn. At the start of the fourth age the Cadarn family spearheaded an expansion into the lands east of Arador. The occupation lasted for several centuries, before its final collapse near the end of the fourth age. With the death of Baxtorian Cadarn and his sons not yet of age to rule, the Elven clan returned to Tirannwn leaderless. The Cadarn clan lost much standing within the Elven Council at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This led to cessation of all exploits within the Eastern lands and the eventual closure of all routes through Arandar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baxtorian, the Elf King

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After defending his kingdom against the invading dark forces from the West, Baxtorian returned to find his wife Glarial had been captured by the enemy.

 

 

 

This destroyed Baxtorian, after years of searching he became a recluse. In the secret home he made for Glarial under the waterfall, he never came out and it is told that only Glarial could enter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glarial's Tomb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glarial, the only person who could also enter the waterfall. She was Queen when this land was inhabited by Elven kind. Kidnapped while Baxtorian was away, but they eventually recovered her body and brought her home to rest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sonnet of Baxtorian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The love between Baxtorian and Glarial was said to have lasted over a century. They lived a peaceful life learning and teaching the law of nature. When Baxtorian's kingdom was invaded by the dark forces he left on a five year campaign. He returned to find his people slaughtered and his wife taken by the enemy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After years of searching for his love he finally gave up and returned to the home he made for Glarial under the Baxtorian waterfall.

 

 

 

Once he entered he never returned. Only Glarial had the power to also enter the waterfall. Since Baxtorian entered no one but her can follow him in, its as if the powers of nature still work to protect him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Power of Nature.

 

 

 

Glarial and Baxtorian were masters of nature, Trees would grow, hills form and rivers flood on their command. Braxtorian in particular had perfected rune law. It was said he could use stones to control water, earth and air.

 

 

 

This is the beginning of the current magic using runes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eastern Settlement-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬ÅPreface:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This volume is meant as a historical document to tell future generations about the settlement of the area to the east of Arandar. It is suggested that you read ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬ÅExploration of the eastern realmÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬ÃâÃ

[spooferfish]

:shock: ..wow..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is alot of info. You have alot of time on your hands. Nice..document though.

[kwimbob]

Nice guide 0.0

 

 

 

Quite interesting... now we're officially ready for the final update in it! :)

[Barihawk]

Now you know why Waterfall was my favorite quest...all the literature.

[Chaosbringer]

Wow a Nice and well put out guide to the Elves and their Lore.

 

 

 

I just noticed that you included the section on Baxtorian. The Missing Relics twice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a interesting read and I enjoyed it. Thanks :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~CB

[n0valyfe]

This is a great guide!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've always wondered how to pronounce Prifddinas, Tirannwn, and Ysgawyn. Maybe you can include a pronunciation guide too :)

[AThousandLies]

Wow, very well done. If this site had a Runescape Lore section, that would be a very worthy addition.

[Chaosbringer]

Wow, very well done. If this site had a Runescape Lore section, that would be a very worthy addition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future Projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gods guide

 

 

 

An 'other guide' covering the various aspects involving the different dieties, ranging from armour, their history and mythologies, to weapons and quest stuff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just so you know. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~CB

[AThousandLies]

 

Wow, very well done. If this site had a Runescape Lore section, that would be a very worthy addition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future Projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gods guide

 

 

 

An 'other guide' covering the various aspects involving the different dieties, ranging from armour, their history and mythologies, to weapons and quest stuff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just so you know. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~CB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I knew that. I was just ... um ... testing you :lol:

[Sunli]

A very impressing guide! Im impressed. I have stickyfied it :D

[Bubsa]

Fantastic work! This really is superb!

 

 

 

The whole forum is 73% better off from you making this.

 

 

 

I cannot commend you highly enough. Well done pal :P

[Scooby_Doo]

Fantastic work! This really is superb!

 

 

 

The whole forum is 73% better off from you making this.

 

 

 

I cannot commend you highly enough. Well done pal :P

 

 

 

Don't you mean 73.5% :o ?

 

 

 

I must say, this is indeed a FANTASTIC guide! Very well done! Especially as it's just in time for MEP2 :)

[willyhenriksen]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

great guide, i like games which actualy have a history. how long tme did youn use?

[Johan15]

very nice :shock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thanks for making this :wink:

[ElfEwin]

Thanks for the nice comments and support, I hope you enjoyed this section. Chances are it will become much bigger once I can get inside Prifddinas and record more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Im going to need several more bottles methinks...

[assassin_696]

Wow, a really interesting well put together and mature guide. I had a good time reading it as well as learning from it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks! :)

[Emmentail]

There are 4 books you haven't recorded. Search the bookcases north of Arianwyn to find them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Prifddinas' History.

 

 

 

- Eastern Exploration.

 

 

 

- Eastern Settlement.

 

 

 

- The Great Divide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've taken the time to write them out in case you want to use them for your guide. Some of the books have spelling and grammatical mistakes which IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ve reported and corrected in the written versions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also when you click on "Eastern Exploration" the books is actually called "Eastern Discovery".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prifddinas' History-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"It is told that the first Elves to come through the 'world gate' found a world full of beautiful woodlands and terrible beasts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was Seren who told the 8 families that if they were to survive in this hostile environment they must form a single community for mutual protection. Seren proceeded to show them all to a clearing in the forest, where she had already created 'The Tower of Voices', a place for all Elven kind to congregate and the future home of 'The Assembly of Elders'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the following days Seren imparted her idea for a new city, a city where all Elves have access to hear her words, a city where all Elves can live in peace, a living city made of the very same crystal that she herself was comprised.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was decided that the city should be set out in an octagon with eight walls and eight towers. Each of the eight clans would have its own segment of the city. Each segment would be edged on one side by a city wall with its opposing corner at the city centre where 'The Tower of Voices' is located. This would give each of the clans equal access to hear the words of Seren and equal responsibility for the cityÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s protection in the case of a siege.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seren then provided one special seed for every clan, telling them that each seed should be taken to the centre of each clans segment of the city. Once there it should be planted where it will develop to form a tower. The eight clans did this and soon there were 9 great towers in the clearing, each tower had formed to meet the needs of the clan that planted it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And so, the city of Prifddinas was born."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Eastern Exploration / Eastern Discovery-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Preface:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This volume is meant as a historical document covering the period between 'The break out' and the creation of the eastern province. You will find the book is written from the third party point of view, this is can attempt to make this literature more objective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1:

 

 

 

The breakout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In matters of history it is always best to understand some background to the subject you are studying, so we shall have a brief explanation of 'The break out'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After centuries of isolated development after the god wards it was decided that the Elven domain needed to expand. With their backs to the sea there was only one way the go; East. After many years of hard work, a pass over the mountains was created. The creation of this pass is a long tale unto itself and we shall leave that subject for another time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 2:

 

 

 

first impressions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the first time since Seren had departed, the Elven people could leave Tirannwen. They found a land in chaos, many of the races that had been dominant before the end of the god wards were on the edge of extinction or had simply vanished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gnome city, which in years past had good trade with the elves, was now little more than a village. As for the Majharrat, who had never had good relations with the Elves, there was no trace. The only sign anyone had ever been there were the sacred battle grounds. Seeing the vacuum in power the Elves elected to move quickly but they first needed some security.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 3:

 

 

 

Treaty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowing how volatile the east lands can be, the Assembly of elders concluded that the safest way to proceed was to draw up non-aggression pacts with: The Gnomes to the north; the Humans to the east, and the Ogres to the south.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gnomes, having taken great losses at the end of the god wards, were more than happy to find a race who did not wish them harm and signed up to the treaty immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Humans, being of many different tribes were a little harder to get any agreement from. After much time and organizaton however, the tribes concluded that a non-aggression pact with the Elves was in all their best interests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lastly the Elves approached the Ogres and their kin to the south.

 

 

 

Unfortunately without Bandos' guidance which had held these races together for millennia, the nation had fallen into bloody civil war. Making any form of a treaty with each side useless.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Elven people decided that two out of the tree treaties agreed upon was good enough to start the colonisation of the new lands. And so the eastern province was born."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Post 2 for the other two books.

[Emmentail]

Eastern Settlement-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬ÅPreface:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This volume is meant as a historical document to tell future generations about the settlement of the area to the east of Arandar. It is suggested that you read ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬ÅExploration of the eastern realmÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬ÃâÃ

[ElfEwin]

Thanks Hardyboy_20, I'll add them and credit your name.

[Umega]

WOW!! Very Nice!!

 

 

 

For time and effort being put into this 20 out of 10!! :o :lol:

[bambino]

Wow, very nice guide!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very interesting, makes me want to do roving elves & mourning ends lol

[Sab128]

:shock: Great job!

[trihylians]

nice guide! oh and i didnt know that the elf city was now crystalized from the walls thnx for the info

[Kedai]

Elves own you k?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

kthxbai

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

very well put together Elf Ewin, loved it. Maybe in mournings end part 2 or 3 we discover we ourselves are ELVES. that would be frikkin awsome

[Gilthanas0]

:D Such a noob elf Bob hehe. someone [bleep]e the punch again? :P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very nice guide but no mention of me...shame on you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good job mate. Keep it up ;)