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The only forest commune to survive the [[Taint Wars]], the [[Serenwilde]] is under the guidance of two Great Spirits of Nature: [[White Hart]], an enormous spirit stag, who lives in the Serenwilde itself, nearby to the | The only forest commune to survive the [[Taint Wars]], the [[Serenwilde]] is under the guidance of two [[Great Spirit|Great Spirits of Nature]]: [[White Hart]], an enormous spirit stag, who lives in the Serenwilde itself, nearby to the [[druid]]ical circle of [[Hartstone]]; and [[Mother Moon]] who has three avatars on the ethereal side of Serenwilde, representing the Maiden, Mother and Crone. Disgusted with civilization, who they blame for the cause of the [[Taint]], the Serenwilde Commune withdrew into itself for a long period, and only now is slowly coming out of its shell to take part in the activities within the [[Basin of Life]]. | ||
The nexus of power in the Serenwilde is [[the Moonhart Mother Tree]], located in the southern part of the forest. As all forests, the Serenwilde is reflected on the | The nexus of power in the Serenwilde is [[the Moonhart Mother Tree]], located in the southern part of the forest. As all forests, the Serenwilde is reflected on the [[Ethereal Plane]] adjacent to the Realm of [[Faethorn]]. | ||
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A large stone stands in the center of the clearing. At first glance, it looks to be made of granite, though flecks of colour sparkle in the light. Shaped like a sphere, the top of the stone has a deep indentation that forms a bowl. There are blue flames crackling within the basin, burning pure and bright. | A large stone stands in the center of the clearing. At first glance, it looks to be made of granite, though flecks of colour sparkle in the light. Shaped like a sphere, the top of the stone has a deep indentation that forms a bowl. There are blue flames crackling within the basin, burning pure and bright. | ||
So long as the White Hart is alive, the Flame of Glinshari may be lit in the Serenwilde Forest, which will create a shield to protect the forest against spiritual attack. If for some almost unimaginable | So long as the White Hart is alive, the Flame of Glinshari may be lit in the Serenwilde Forest, which will create a shield to protect the forest against spiritual attack. If for some almost unimaginable reason, the White Hart has died, he may be resurrected through a ritual that invokes the Great Ancestors of the Serenwilde. The Flame of Glinshari can be raised through a similar ritual overseen by White Hart. As long as the Flame of Glinshari is lit, a ritual can be performed that will release a prophesy given by the Great Ancestors. Upon performing any of these great rituals five times (and thus being awarded five honours), the [[Epic Quest]] to become the Sacred Guardian of the Spirits of the Serenwilde will open up for that person. | ||
reason, the White Hart has died, he may be resurrected through a ritual that invokes the Great Ancestors of the Serenwilde. The Flame of Glinshari can be raised through a similar ritual overseen by White Hart. As long as the Flame of Glinshari is lit, a ritual can be performed that will release a prophesy given by the Great Ancestors. Upon performing any of these great rituals five times | |||
(and thus being awarded five honours), the Epic Quest to become the Sacred Guardian of the Spirits of the Serenwilde will open up for that person. | |||
The Flame is named for Glinshari Strongleaf, the first druid. | The Flame is named for [[Glinshari Strongleaf]], the first druid. | ||
===The Ellindel Arboretum=== | ===The Ellindel Arboretum=== | ||
The Ellindel Arboretum is a structure that sits on the shore of the Moon River in the northern part of the Serenwilde Forest. It is home to a memorial to Ellindel, a snake pit, and Abeytu, who will pay for dead weevils. | The Ellindel Arboretum is a structure that sits on the shore of the Moon River in the northern part of the Serenwilde Forest. It is home to a memorial to Ellindel, a snake pit, and Abeytu, who will pay for dead weevils. | ||
The Arboretum is named for Ellindel Treeheart, the first Wiccan. | The Arboretum is named for [[Ellindel Treeheart]], the first [[Wiccan]]. | ||
===Moonfalls=== | ===Moonfalls=== | ||