Vilyafaana

The Kingdom of Skyshroud (Elven: Cenedlaa Vilyafaana) is a kingdom and Imperial state located in northern Ovaicaea. The current kingdom is a successor state to the elven Dominion of Vilyafaana, itself a successor of the Old Empire. In the late 8th century, the human Alovari tribe migrated to the valleys southeast of the Skyshroud Mountains, led by their king Cortez. He was invited by the indigenous moon elves to force a peace between the three elven tribes in the region; he effectively conquered Vilyafaana and seized power as a feudal monarch, but integrated the elves into his ruling structure. Under his successors, Skyshroud served a vital role in the defeat of the Orcs, and in securing the Empire's eastern borders.

Today, Skyshroud is one of the largest Imperial states, and boasts a racially and culturally diverse society. It has been at the heart of a cultural fusion between humans and elves, and hosts the largest population of half-elves outside of Eldunari.