Before we stretch into the circumstances of events, allow me to introduce you to the world of Ehreina; a world where all sorts of magical creatures roamed freely day and night. It is a world of beauty in all shapes and sizes, many magnificent cultures and complicated languages and societies. One could even say that Ehreina, though without such strange and foreign technology, was much more advanced than Earth. Where we travel on to change the future, Ehreina does the opposite and indulges in its history; think of it as swords over guns, which one can even say is mad... but what is worse? The blade or the creature that wields it? With the lack of abnormal devices, the intelligence grew at a much faster pace; what could take a computer an hour to complete an Ehreinan citizen could take a minute. So yes, the advancement was none but the better.
Is it a unique place? With its own mysterious and beautiful diversity? Maybe, maybe not. It depends on how you perceive it.
In this world, creatures ranged from the smallest of pixie faeries to the mightiest of Mountain Dragons (even though they preferred to be distant being a solitary species). Heck, although they preferred their underground domain, even the dwarves had the respect to socialise with the sunlit inhabitants. The Elves were considered the 'social butterflies' of Ehreina; they did not care for any pessimistic attributes and were more than confident enough for any humane satisfaction. Yes, humans lived here too; the largest population yet, though their wits could have come quicker if they sustained what they already had.
Ehreina indulged in its past and present, but never the future, that's what makes it different to what you know of. There rarely ever was a chance to make a mistake as choice was never considered. Only instinct. That's what made the beauty everlasting. That's what makes my world go round.
Now, I know what you are thinking... sounds familiar, correct? Well, let me tell you now - it is not - I give you my world, Ehreina.
Also, while we have come this far, allow me to elaborate on the most important thing - Ehreina's Rulers. Yes, the Kings and Queens of Ehreina who had their own kingdom within it. They governed everything with peace and tranquility, and so their legacies must be named.
Lord Natan of the Night Elves; he was distributed in the east past the mountains. He was a solitary Elf, and kept his personal aspects to himself especially from those he loved. He was not one to grieve but when the time came, he would always pay his respects.
King Faron and Queen Meia of the mermaid territory, located in the far south. Surrounding their castle of stone and hard crystals laid five acres of rainforest, the extreme temperatures far more suited to their liking. Faron was quite a stern human king and he refsued his age quite consistently, though with Meia being an immortal herself who was kind-hearted without a doubt, it was quite easy to notice their shared bond; their shared life.
Lord Hîro of the Mountain District, an elf, and Lady Heña of the Woodland Realm, a human with an elf's immortality, they fell in love with the native creatures of these lands that they swore to protect it, together forming a wonderful alliance and due to their very extended lifespans an heir or heiress to succeed them was neither compulsory or thought of.
Lord of Heru, Heña's half brother with the blood of a Dwarf, was a Guardian of sorts. He protected the Heart of Ehreina by watching over the Ridge Crossing; the only way to enter the Heart. To enter it was a crime because it would break the peace and curse every living thing, though I shan't dwell too much on it. Any other way to try and enter was futile as it brought instant death. Heru had a stout heart from birth and was quite stubborn when need be.
And of course, let's not forget our High King - inheritor of all Ehreina; King Aaridor. He never sought to speak with the other rulers as a council, but when he did, it's because he knew... He knew that all good things must come to an end.