The Elf Territory
"The entire empire was inside an enormous tree the size of a mountain. As the twins flew closer, they saw hundreds of homes built throughout the branches. Some were built on the tree like tree houses, some homes swung from the branches like birdhouses, and some were even built into the tree like squirrel nests."[2]
Rulers[]
Rulers of the Elf Empire
1. King Elvin (Former King; Deceased)
• Ruler before Empress Elvina.
• Notable for his efforts in maintaining the stability of the Elf Empire during turbulent times.
2. Empress Elvina (Current Ruler)
• Ascended to the throne after King Elvin.
• Known for her leadership during the conflicts with external forces and for joining the Happily Forever After Assembly.
Characteristics[]
The Elf Empire, formerly called The Elf Territory, was located in the northwest corner of the Land of Stories. Unlike most of the other kingdoms, it was not populated by humans, but by elves and possibly other creatures. It was ruled by Elvina the Elf Empress.
A giant tree was grown by the elves to protect them from the hostile environment of their territory. It was described as being "the size of a mountain", with leaves the size of a human body. The habitats were tree houses built on the tree branches and inside them.
In a time of danger the elves hid in the roots of the giant tree, in a secret room that was accessed by a tunnel inside the branches.[3]
The elves of the Elf Empire apparently lived as a very closely united society and protected themselves by isolating themselves from rest of the Land of Stories. "The elves never get involved unless they have to."[4]
History[]
The Dragon Age[]
The Land of Stories was tormented by dragons. The elves helped the fairies to fight and defeat the dragons.
The Age of Magic[]
While forming the Happily Ever After Assembly, the elves were not invited to join because they complained about the territory given to them. They felt it was unlivable, isolated and smaller compared to the territories given to the humans. The territory was a very dangerous and a hostile place for elves to live in, with predators and witches hunting them. This caused bitterness and a feeling of discrimination for non-human/non-fairy inhabitants of the Land of Stories.
The Golden Age[]
The Elf Empire lived in isolation and peace. They did not respect the authority of the Happily Ever After Assembly, the Fairy Council or the Fairy Godmother. They were the first to surrender the Enchantress. When Alex and Conner arrived to ask them to join the fight against the Grande Armée, Elvina initially refused. When that crisis was overcome, the Masked Man attacked the kingdom, but they were able to defend themselves. They joined the Happily Forever After Assembly after the battle.
Story[]
The Enchantress Returns[]
When Ezmia started attacking the kingdoms, the elves were the first to surrender to her. [5]
A Grimm Warning[]
Realizing they needed all of the armies of the Land of Stories to be able to fight the Grande Armée, Alex and Conner traveled to the Elf Empire to try and persuade Elvina to help them. Empress Elvina was opposed to helping them because of the way the elves were treated by the Fairy Council in the past, but Alex convinced her by promising to abolish the Happily Ever After Assembly and founding a new, inclusive assembly with Elvina. Before the elf army could join their forces, however, they were attacked by the Armée. After the battle, Alex kept her promise and founded the Happily Forever After Assembly.
Beyond the Kingdoms[]
After the Masked Man traveled into works of literature to recruit for his army, the Elf Empire was attacked by crows, wolves and bees (sent by the Wicked Witch of the West).[6]
An Author's Odyssey[]
It was mentioned that after the attack, the empire ceased to be and was integrated in to a large empire ruled by the Masked Man. When he was deposed by the Queen of Hearts, Captain Hook and the Wicked Witch of the West, the three literary villains took over the rule of the Land of Stories. Empress Elvina was saved by Jack, Goldilocks and their friends.
Notable Locations[]
- The Giant Tree
Notable Inhabitants[]
- Elvina the Elf Empress: The ruling monarch.
- The Elf Army: The army was said to have approximately 1,000 soldiers (before fighting the Grande Armée).[7]
- Elrik Elderwood: Xanthous' lover and brother of Elvina.
References[]
- ↑ A Tale of Sorcery..., Chapter 14 (Dinner with Elves), Page 288
- ↑ A Grimm Warning, ch 23, p. 357
- ↑ A Grimm Warning, ch 23, p. 359
- ↑ The Enchantress Returns, ch 12, p. 191
- ↑ The Enchantress Returns, ch 22, p. 412
- ↑ Beyond the Kingdoms, ch 29, p 399
- ↑ A Grimm Warning, ch 18, p. 301