Elderling - Revision history

IsFitzHappy: /* In the Rain Wilds Chronicles */

2025-12-28T21:05:18Z

‎In the Rain Wilds Chronicles

Mervi at 08:01, 10 May 2017

2017-05-10T08:01:47Z

Mervi: markup cleanup

2014-07-15T21:26:13Z

markup cleanup

BelleFree: adding info from Rain Wilds series; copy editing

2012-03-07T00:39:36Z

adding info from Rain Wilds series; copy editing

BelleFree: copy edits :)

2012-03-07T00:11:47Z

copy edits :)

Kchan2401: /* In the Liveship Traders */

2009-11-29T22:38:38Z

‎In the Liveship Traders

Badverb at 05:25, 4 May 2009

2009-05-04T05:25:47Z

Badverb at 05:24, 4 May 2009

2009-05-04T05:24:43Z

Sini at 09:27, 26 October 2008

2008-10-26T09:27:10Z

Snowleopard: /* Civilization */

2007-08-01T03:39:59Z

‎Civilization

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 == 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 young "[[Keeper|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'''

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 == 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 cared for the dragons' young, constructing birthing halls where young dragons emerged from their cocoons under the watchful eyes of their parents and Elderling caretakers.
+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 [[jidzin]], a glowing metal with unique properties, hammered into strips, to provide light in their halls. Elderlings cared for the dragons' young, constructing birthing halls where young dragons 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.

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 == In the Liveship Traders ==
-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 (‚Äú[[wizardwood]]‚Äù) 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]].
+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 play a part in reviving the Elderling race and restoring the dragons and Elderlings to their former glory.
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 '''The Elderling Queen'''
-A tapestry in the ruins of [[Frengong]] depicts a young Elderling queen with a large, scarlet scar upon her forehead. Malta Vestrit severely injures her head on the night of [[Bingtown]]‚Äôs uprising, leaving her with a similar crest. Reyn describes Malta as ‚Äúcrowned,‚Äù and the dragon Tintaglia later refers to Malta as ‚Äúrewarded‚Äù with ‚Äúthe scarlet crest."
+A tapestry in the ruins of [[Frengong]] depicts a young Elderling queen with a large, scarlet scar upon her forehead. Malta Vestrit severely injures her head on the night of [[Bingtown]]'s uprising, leaving her with a similar crest. Reyn describes Malta as "crowned" and the dragon Tintaglia later refers to Malta as "rewarded" with "the scarlet crest".
 == Known Elderlings ==
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 '''Tintaglia:'''
-‚ÄúI see you have been well rewarded for your part in freeing me, young queen. A scarlet crest. You will take much pleasure from that.‚Äù
+''"I see you have been well rewarded for your part in freeing me, young queen. A scarlet crest. You will take much pleasure from that."''
 [[Category: Rain Wilds]]

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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.
+The first Elderlings came into existence when 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 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]].
+At some point in time, a catastrophic earthquake known as 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 their cities 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 the dragon eggs, constructing birthing halls where young dragons were hatched under the watchful eyes of their parents and Elderling caretakers.
+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 cared for the dragons' young, constructing birthing halls where young dragons emerged from their cocoons under the watchful eyes of their parents and Elderling caretakers.
-Little else is known about Elderling society, except that theirs 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.
+Other cities, such as [[Kelsingra]], were built with wide plazas, and dragon-size baths.
 == In the Farseer Trilogy ==
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 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 (‚Äú[[wizardwood]]‚Äù) 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 the Elderling race and restore the dragons and Elderlings to their former glory.
+[[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 play a part in reviving the Elderling race and restoring the dragons and Elderlings to their former glory.
 '''The Elderling Queen'''
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 [[Reyn Khuprus]]
 == Quotes ==

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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 larger beast‚Äôs physical and mental characteristics.
+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.
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 '''The Elderling Queen'''
-A tapestry in the ruins of [[Frengong]] depicts a young Elderling queen with a large, scarlet scar upon her forehead. Malta Vestrit severely injures her head on the night of [[Bingtown]]‚Äôs uprising, leaving her with a similar crest. Reyn describes Malta as ‚Äúcrowned‚Äù, and the dragon Tintaglia later refers to Malta as ‚Äúrewarded‚Äù with ‚Äúthe scarlet crest."
+A tapestry in the ruins of [[Frengong]] depicts a young Elderling queen with a large, scarlet scar upon her forehead. Malta Vestrit severely injures her head on the night of [[Bingtown]]‚Äôs uprising, leaving her with a similar crest. Reyn describes Malta as ‚Äúcrowned,‚Äù and the dragon Tintaglia later refers to Malta as ‚Äúrewarded‚Äù with ‚Äúthe scarlet crest."
 == Known Elderlings ==

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 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 (‚Äú[[wizardwood]]‚Äù) by the [[Rain Wild Traders]]. These planks were used to construct ships that eventually became sentient and were resistant to the acidic quality of the [[Rain Wild River]], hence the existence of [[liveships]].
-[[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 the Elderling race and restore the dragons and Elderlings to their former glory.
+[[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 the Elderling race and restore the dragons and Elderlings to their former glory.
 '''The Elderling Queen'''

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	‚ÄúI see you have been well rewarded for your part in freeing me, young queen. A scarlet crest. You will take much pleasure from that.‚Äù		‚ÄúI see you have been well rewarded for your part in freeing me, young queen. A scarlet crest. You will take much pleasure from that.‚Äù
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		+	[[Category: Rain Wilds]]