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Inwe: Our findings
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In the following tome, we attempt to index all of the findings made within the excavation of Inwe. :: It must ne said that the original darkwood forest of Inwe was significantly larger to the west and south, darkwood trees growing over a surface easily ten times the area today. These parts of the forest had to give way to the desert, however, and we have not bothered to excavate these areas further. However, it's possible that ruins still exist in these areas today. :: 1.: The Great Tree: This tree was called the Heart Tree by the elves of old, and persumably fed from enchanted water to grow its unusual large size. This tree was a place of spiritual signifcance to the elves, and they carved the inside into a place of worship. The roots of the trees delve down deep, and it's possible secrets lay at the bottom still. :: 2.: The pool: This sacred pool was the central object in moon worship. It was the one place where the elves would keep their valuables, and the place core to their power. It is speculated that the elves derived magic from this pool, and the ork raiders that wiped them out were fighting for the posession of this pool. :: 3.: The home trees: The elves used these trees mainly as their overground homes. They cut off the top of these smaller, but still large, trees to use them as residence. The roofs of these may have been open so the elves could sleep under the moon, which they believed would keep them healthy. :: 4.: The caverns: Called 'The Damp Corners' by the elves, these subterrean grottos were the intricate system which the dark elves used as homes. In doing so, they could live in utmost safety, though they would emerge nightly to gaze upon the moon. The grottos are winding and complex, persumably to confuse possible intruders, but not undisturbed. However, a large portion of the elves habitats and storage remains intact today. :: 5.: The battlefield: The sandy plains to the east are the most likely host for the Dark Elves' last stand, in which they rode out against the orcs in full force. It was an act of desperation, as even in ancient times no trees grew here, robbing the elves of their home soil advantage. Where the city of Arykeye now stands, the elf warriors perished, and it is here we found the Mali'Ker journal, one of the few scriptures we were able to recover. It was unusual for them to leave their territory, marked by the Forest's mane, the easternmost darkwood tree standing today. What drove the elves to do so after their magic had failed, remains unknown.