If Gallandor is the heart of Eldoria, then Silvermoon is its memory. Hidden high among the mist-shrouded peaks of the Celestian Vale, this elven kingdom has stood since the Age of Ashes, a sanctuary of starlight, wisdom, and secrets.
To step into Silvermoon is to step into a dream — where moonlight glimmers upon white stone terraces, where ancient runes hum with power, and where the air itself feels charged with a quiet, ageless magic.
The Celestian Vale
Silvermoon is carved into the high mountain valleys, shrouded by mists and crowned by starlight. Forested slopes climb toward crystalline peaks, waterfalls plunge into moonlit pools, and the night sky seems closer here than anywhere else in Eldoria.
The elves of Silvermoon say their land is not merely of the world, but between it — a place where stars whisper and where time flows differently beneath the moon. Travelers who enter the Vale often lose track of hours, sometimes even days, as if Silvermoon itself bends the threads of fate.
The City of Lunareth
At the heart of Silvermoon lies Lunareth, the capital city of the elves. Built upon a tiered plateau that gleams like silver under the stars, Lunareth is both fortress and sanctuary.
Notable Landmarks
- The Observatory of Liraeth – A great tower crowned with lenses of crystal, where seers chart the heavens and read the will of the stars.
- The Starwell Pools – Sacred springs said to reflect not only the sky, but visions of what may come. Pilgrims whisper prayers here by torchlight.
- The Arcane Circle – A vast ring of standing stones, glowing faintly with runes of silver. Here, the elven magisters gather to weave starlight-magic.
- The Moonspire Palace – Seat of House Valcaryn, its spires carved to echo the constellations. Its throne room opens directly to the night sky, for the rulers of Silvermoon claim their crown not from blood alone, but from the stars above.
House Valcaryn – Lords of Starlight
Silvermoon is ruled by House Valcaryn, an ancient line as unyielding as the mountains and as mysterious as the night.
Current Rulers
- King Arandor Valcaryn – Proud, wise, and distrustful of men, he has guarded Silvermoon for centuries. His word is law, though even he claims to bow to the stars’ decree.
- Princess Elara Valcaryn – Beloved daughter of Arandor, she defied her father’s will when she gave her heart to Prince Darian of Durhaven. From this forbidden union came Iogro Merrybelly and Searanore, half-elven children whose destinies entwine with the Brothers Three.
Bloodline Through Elara
- Iogro Merrybelly – Half-elf, half-human son of Elara and Darian. Known for his humor and wisdom, though mocked by some as “Merrybelly.” He is destined to be a protector of the Brothers Three.
- Searanore Valcaryn – Hidden twin sister of Iogro. Raised apart to protect her from political danger. Fierce warrior, cold and distant in youth, but destined to become one of the most important figures in uniting Eldoria.
Traits of House Valcaryn
- Masters of starlight magic — weaving fate, prophecy, and light into spellcraft.
- Lorekeepers who sing prophecy into song rather than writing it in text.
- Fiercely protective of bloodlines, believing their royal line is chosen by the stars themselves.
- Deep mistrust of men, which makes Elara’s choice a scar on their house’s pride.
The Culture of Silvermoon
Life in Silvermoon is guided by starlight. Its people are scholars, seers, and artisans who weave magic as naturally as others weave cloth.
- Starlight Magic – Unique to Silvermoon, this discipline draws from constellations, moonlight, and the unseen threads of fate.
- Lorekeepers – Elves record not only history, but prophecy. Their scrolls are written as songs, their archives more like libraries of music than words.
- Rites of Night – Festivals of light are held when the moons align or stars flare. Lanterns float into the sky, carrying prayers for guidance.
- Isolation – Though beautiful, Silvermoon is not always welcoming. Its people are cautious of outsiders, especially humans, believing most are too fleeting to be trusted with eternal secrets.
Silvermoon in Prophecy
The seers of Silvermoon believe the Brothers Three are not merely heirs of Gallandor, but threads woven by the stars themselves. Some say the three scars they bear are reflected in a constellation above Lunareth, seen only once a generation.
The union of Elara Valcaryn and Darian Varric — though forbidden — is also whispered in prophecy. Their children, Iogro and Searanore, represent something new: a bridge between men and elves, between mortality and eternity.
To the elves of Silvermoon, this is both hope and heresy. For prophecy is clear: the stars bless the world with saviors, but they also curse it with trials.
Songs of Silvermoon
Bards sing often of Silvermoon, their verses drifting like echoes of starlight:
“Silvermoon glimmers, veiled in mist,
Where fate is written, where stars insist.
In Lunareth’s halls, the night is a crown,
But stars may rise — and stars fall down.”
Behind the Writing
Silvermoon was one of the first kingdoms I imagined when building Eldoria. I wanted a realm that felt ethereal, almost otherworldly, yet rooted in deep traditions. It became the perfect counterbalance to Gallandor — where Gallandor is stone and burden, Silvermoon is starlight and secrecy.
It also became one of the most personal kingdoms for me to write, because Silvermoon ties directly into family and choice. Elara’s defiance, Iogro’s half-blood heritage, and Searanore’s hidden destiny all spring from this place. Their struggles mirror themes I’ve always loved in fantasy: identity, belonging, and the cost of defying tradition.
Until Next Time…
Silvermoon is the second of the Seven Kingdoms, and one of the most mysterious. In the weeks to come, we’ll descend into Greenwood, where druids and forest elves weave life into living cities of torchlight and oak. We’ll also chart the seas of Stormwatch, delve into the forges of Ironclad, and tread the frostbitten halls of Durhaven.
But for now, we leave the starlit halls of Silvermoon — a realm of beauty and burden, memory and prophecy, where the stars themselves weave the fate of Eldoria.
Silvermoon — where starlight crowns the night, and prophecy shines eternal.
A Hobbits Journey 