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== History ==
The first Elderlings came into existence when primitive humans living in the [[Rain Wilds]] area began to mingle their society with that of the dragons. Those who developed bonds with dragons began to adopt some of the large beasts' physical and mental characteristics.
Elderlings became assistants to the dragons, aiding in the care of dragon eggs and ensuring the survival of the dragon species. In return, they developed extended lifespans, and were able to cultivate an advanced civilization amongst the Rain Wilds.
At some point in time, a catastrophic earthquake known as The the Great Quake destroyed the civilization of the Elderlings, killing them and the dragons , and sealing away the remaining unhatched serpents in their cocoons beneath the ruins of [[Frengong]].
== Civilization ==
The Elderlings built some of their cities , particularly Frengong, as large communal houses, with chambers and halls linking rooms like a catacomb or labyrinth. They relied on [[jizdin]], a glowing metal with unique properties, hammered into strips, to provide light in their halls. Elderlings fostered cared for the dragon eggsdragons' young, constructing birthing halls where young dragons were hatched emerged from their cocoons under the watchful eyes of their parents and Elderling caretakers.
Other cities, such as [[Kelsingra]], were built with wide plazas, and dragon-size baths. Elderling ruins above ground frequently feature map towers, with three-dimensional map models. Little else is known about Elderling society, except that theirs it was prosperous and highly advanced. They possessed a unique quality of magic with which they created their society. It is known they valued music, theatre and traditional arts.
== In the Farseer Trilogy ==
Long after The Great Quake killed the Elderlings and buried their cities, the remaining cocoons of unborn dragons were sawn open and shaped into wooden planks (“[[wizardwood]]”) by the [[Rain Wild Traders]]. These planks were used to construct ships that eventually became sentient and were resistant to the corrosive quality of the [[Rain Wild River]], hence the existence of [[liveships]].
[[Malta Vestrit|Malta]] and [[Selden Vestrit]] freed [[Tintaglia]], the last dragon left alive within her cocoon. Through their association with her, they began to change into Elderlings. It is reasonable to assume that Malta, along with her beau [[Reyn Khuprus]] and younger brother Selden, will revive play a part in reviving the Elderling race and restore restoring the dragons and Elderlings to their former glory. == In the Rain Wilds Chronicles == The young "keepers" of the dragons that emerged at Cassarick begin to show Elderling traits as they are favored by the dragons with whom they pair up.
'''The Elderling Queen'''
[[Reyn Khuprus]]
[[Thymara]]
[[Rapskal]]
[[Tats]]
[[Sylve]]
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