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The Outer Plane of Alfheim (Ljosalfheim, Alfheimr, High Evergrun)

by Håvard

Related threads: Svartalfheim, Swergheim, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Asgard, Muspelheim, Niflheim, Helheim, Alfheim, Midgard, Bifrost, Yggrdrasil
The Planes of Mystara: Plane of Fire, Plane of Air, Plane of Earth, Plane of Water, The Inner Planes, The Outer Planes, The Plane of Fairie, Limbo

ALFHEIM (Outer Plane of)

Note: This is my interpretation of the Outer Plane of Alfheim as introduced in Gaz7: The Northern Reaches.

When Ilsundal created the elven forest in Mystara's Known World, he called that realm Alfheim in honor of this Outer Plane. This is the ancestral home plane of Mystara's Elves. Some say it was here the elves lived before they were called to Mystara by Ordana and settled in the now frozen lands of Grunland. Still, many elves refer to this plane as High Evergrun. The Immortal Frey is lord of Alfheim, though he is more often seen in Vanaheim. This realm in many ways resembles the Fairy Realm of the Feywoods, but is much more orderly. Still many gates between the two realms exist and Fey folk are common in Alfheim. Gates from this plane also lead to many elven settlements on Mystara, including the lost elven realms of Davania as well as Alfheim, the Sylvan Realm and others.

Planar Statistics

• Sphere: Energy
• Size: Continent

SPECIAL EFFECTS
Elven Magic: Elves regain all spell slots twice per day (Sunrise and Sunset).
Nature's Protection: Special magic protects trees and plants. Attempts to damage living structures does half damage and forest fires are quickly doused.
Eternal Forest:Double the effect of any plant based spells on this plane. Any plant based monsters do double damage when using their natural attacks. This also applies to monstrous heros such as Treant PCs.

Geographical Features
This plane is the size and shape of a large continent. Large forests with gigantic trees cover much of the plane, but it is also home of grasslands,

VANAHEIM BRIDGE
A massive white bridge connects the Plane of Alfheim to the Plane of Vanaheim. Large caravans of all manner of creatures pass through both ways every day. The bridge is guarded by elite elven warriors.

THE THREE HEAVENLY HALLS
Gimlé, Andlangr and Vídbláinn are three magnificent great halls inhabited by the Ljosalfar Lords. Accordinig to the Prophecies of the Völva, these great halls are destined to survive even Ragnarok itself.

THE SVARTALFAR TUNNELS
Tunnels beneath the earth of this plane lead to Svartalfheim, the plane of the Dark Elves.

SHINING ISLES
The Faedorne have their Shining Isles above this plane, often mistaken for stars. Although the Faedorne often come to visit the halls of the Ljosalfar as well.

 
Denizens
ELVES
Many elves are native to these lands and powerful elven adventures will often settle on this plane or at the very least visit as part of epic quests. Elves make up the majority of the population.

LJOSALFAR
Ljosalfar is a term covering several types of powerful elven ancestral races.

• Sidhe: The Sidhe of Alfheim are similar to the ones described in PC1 Tall Tales of the Wee Folk, but more noble in nature.
• Eldar/Eladrin: These are another group of Ljosalfar, many having an affinity for a specifc aspect of nature. Others are believed to be related to Dragons (See the Dragonlord Trilogy)
• Protectors: These green skinned elves are dedicated servants of Ordana, whom them call Thendara. They are often sent to protect lands sacred to their Immortal.
• Faedorne: Faedorne are always female and make their homes on floating islands called the Shining Isles. Faedorne are known to construct Silver Warriors who act as their bodyguards.

NOBLE LJOSALFAR
Noble Ljosalfar are similar to the Ljosalfar above, but these are much more powerful beings, often of Exalted Status. Some Noble Ljosalfar act as advisors and representatives of Frey.

SVARTALFAR
Svartalfar sometimes visit Alfheim and have their own embassy on this plane. Again, use Sidhe stats for the Svartalfar.

GNOMES AND HALFLINGS
Gnomes and Halflings are welcome on this plane. Some of the Gnomes living here have a special affinity with nature, just like Earth Gnomes have an affinity with the element of earth.

SYLVAN RACES
All Sylvan races can be found here. Centaurs, Dryads, Fauns, Treants and Gakkaraks are a common sight.

 
FAIRIES
All manner of Fairies are common. Fey nobles and royals, like Oberon and Titania are frequent visitors. More on denizens of the fairie here.

 
Monsters
ANIMALS
Nature is blooming in this realm and all manner of animals including giant and prehistoric varieties can be found around this realm. Frey has a love of horses and claims ownership of several herds of wild horses that roam the plains and grasslands.

MONSTERS
Many different monsters also make their home on this plane and make for great hunting opportunities for elves and Ljosalfar. Monsters that combine traits of different beats such as Chimera, Owlbears, Manticores etc are especially common as are other magical beasts. Elven Horses, Unicorns and Pegasi are commonplace and Rocs and Giant Eagles live in the tree tops.

DRAGONS
Green and Emerald Dragons make their home here. In the rivers and lakes you can also find Sea Dragons.

 

Gates to Elsewhere
Gates lead to:

• Svartalfheim
• Mystara (Canolbarth)
• Mystara (Sylvan Realm)
• Mystara (Midlands)
• The Feywood
• Vanaheim

Additional Reading:

• Gaz7 the Northern Reaches
• Gaz5 The Elves of Alfheim
• PC 1 Tall Tales of the Wee Folk
• Dragonlord Trilogy (novels)

More thoughts on this later.