
Pyrian architecture has a Greco-Roman influence.One of the most iconic elements of Dungeons & Dragons is the game's massive and ever-expanding catalog of monsters that can be encountered by adventurers in their travels. The predecessor of both the Aelan and Pyrian races were the Torens, which were essentially half-elves. Rumors do abound throughout the darker circles of Verra that there lies a particular lineage of Elves that exist within the Underrealm of Verra. Elven scholars, dignitaries and pioneers can often be found in many of the human cities: Though their presence is rarely seen in sites other than archaeological, academic or diplomatic. It has only been over the past millennia that the Riverlands have begun to see colonies of Elves exist. Primarily a patriarchal society, Elves tend to keep within the natural borders of their forests.

The Elven race is generally a secretive one and exists within the Pyrian kingdom. Eighty years have passed since the last bloodshed and although tensions have subsided among the citizens of the two nations, there remains a heightened level of distrust among the Empire's new rulers and the royal family of Pyria. Once a close ally of Aela and the house of Lyneth, the Pyrian Kingdom and Aelean Empire ended one of the bloodiest wars in Verran history. These ventures are often subsidized by the royal households of Pyria for hopes it will foster a better relationship with their Human neighbors. Many of the citizens of the Kingdom venture out into the lands of Verra wishing to spread their knowledge of art and science to their fellow Verrans. The Pyrian universities of magic and martial studies are unparalleled in the lands of Verra. Its royal families can trace their lines back to the days of the Dark Fires. The capital of Amera is among the oldest and most beautiful cities in the world.

The kingdom's borders encompass the great forest of Eranthia.

įor over 4,000 years the Pyrian royal family of Eradal has endured. Pyrian are the parent Elven race from long ago: The ancient elves. Pyrian Elves are split into two races: Empyrean and Py'Rai. Pyrian statue concept art by Ryan Richmond.
