The Gods and their Children

The Gods and their Children
"Five great gods blessed life upon our world. They created Altharon in their image and have given us the blessing of life in order to preserve it. We live but to uphold the beauty of Altharon in the image of our gods. However the gods knew that we can be weak and frail. And so they gave us their children so that they may protect, guide and punish us."

- Eromyn, The Great Prophet.

Sylvira
From the "Book of Gods" by Eromyn the Prophet.

"Sylvira created Syltharin and bestowed life upon the Thylvari to preserve it. Upon my journeys throughout the beautiful forests of Syltharin it seemed as if the plants and trees here were much more vibrant and alive than anywhere else on Altharon. The whole forest glowed a green and vibrant light, much like the light that dances upon the pale skin of a Thylvari. On the several weeks of travel throughout the forest, my Thylvari escorts talked to me about Tholviron the Lifegiver, who can be seen in the forests of Syltharin. He occasionally visits Lisryggad, however the Thylvari's were unsure as to the reason of his visits. All they knew was that he silently prayed beneath the great tree. 

''Upon my arrival to Lisryggad the sight was as magnificent as one could imagine. The great tree, visible from the shores of Syltharin, was grander than I could ever have expected. There was something strange about being in Lisryggad. I felt energized. Despite my old age and weary travels, Lisryggad made me feel some-what younger. I believe that Sylvira blessed this tree with the power to love and care for whomever is close. Sylvira can without any doubt be viewed upon as the god who loves and respects life." ''