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	\|population=200 [[Murillian Vampire Elves]]<ref name="QTR 13 p.53"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.53<~~/~~ref~~>		\|population=200 [[Murillian Vampire Elves]]<ref name="QTR 13 p.53" />
	\|races=[[Murillian Vampire Elves]]<ref name="QTR 13 p.53"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.53<~~/~~ref~~>		\|races=[[Murillian Vampire Elves]]<ref name="QTR 13 p.53" />
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	\|government=Monarchy		\|government=Monarchy
	\|ruler=[[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]<ref name="QTR 13 p.55">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.55</ref>		\|ruler=[[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]<ref name="QTR 13 p.55">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.55</ref>
	\|darklord=[[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]<ref name="QTR 13 p.53"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.53<~~/~~ref~~>		\|darklord=[[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]<ref name="QTR 13 p.53" />
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	[[Murillia]] is a [[corrupted]] realm of the [[Murillian]] [[elves]]. Once a a great and [[beautiful]] elven paradise best known for its [[Murillium Tree]]s, it was (and still is) ruled by the eternal [[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]. However, one day [[the Dark One]] descended from [[the Far Realms]] and tried to bring Murillia into that dimension. Its [[corrupter\|corrupting]] essence spread, warping any and all it touched. At great cost to the realm and its inhabitants, the Dark One was [[imprisoned]] and sealed within [[the Black Star]]. One day, the Dark One's essence could be destroyed, but until then it must remain [[sealed]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>		[[Murillia]] is a [[corrupted]] realm of the [[Murillian]] [[elves]]. Once a a great and [[beautiful]] elven paradise best known for its [[Murillium Tree]]s, it was (and still is) ruled by the eternal [[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]. However, one day [[the Dark One]] descended from [[the Far Realms]] and tried to bring Murillia into that dimension. Its [[corrupter\|corrupting]] essence spread, warping any and all it touched. At great cost to the realm and its inhabitants, the Dark One was [[imprisoned]] and sealed within [[the Black Star]]. One day, the Dark One's essence could be destroyed, but until then it must remain [[sealed]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>

	The threat of the Dark One returned once again when a power-mad [[wizard]] took [[the Black Star]] and called upon dark forces to put the realm under siege once again. Fortunately, the wizard's own [[evil]] proved to be his undoing, and his attempt to absorb the Black Star [[killed]] him. The Black Star was intact but disappeared from the known cosmos.<ref name="QTR 13 p.50"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50<~~/~~ref~~>		The threat of the Dark One returned once again when a power-mad [[wizard]] took [[the Black Star]] and called upon dark forces to put the realm under siege once again. Fortunately, the wizard's own [[evil]] proved to be his undoing, and his attempt to absorb the Black Star [[killed]] him. The Black Star was intact but disappeared from the known cosmos.<ref name="QTR 13 p.50" />

	As the day foretold of the Dark One's final undoing drew near, the Queen sent out her scouts hither and yon searching for the Black Star. However, the Star found them, or rather was brought to them. Of all places, the Black Star appeared beneath a [[young]] [[human]] girl's [[house]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref> Her name was [[Teizala of the Bradolmar]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.54">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.54</ref> The Black Star began draining away her life, and she retrieved it from its place of hiding when she could not stand it anymore. Using what life [[Teizala]] had left, she made the arduous journey back to the Queen. With her last few breaths, she presented the Black Star to the Queen.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51<~~/~~ref~~>		As the day foretold of the Dark One's final undoing drew near, the Queen sent out her scouts hither and yon searching for the Black Star. However, the Star found them, or rather was brought to them. Of all places, the Black Star appeared beneath a [[young]] [[human]] girl's [[house]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref> Her name was [[Teizala of the Bradolmar]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.54">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.54</ref> The Black Star began draining away her life, and she retrieved it from its place of hiding when she could not stand it anymore. Using what life [[Teizala]] had left, she made the arduous journey back to the Queen. With her last few breaths, she presented the Black Star to the Queen.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51" />

	Queen Aigremia, who had grown [[bitter]] and power-hungry in her long rule, immediately did what the [[wizard]] had failed to do: absorb the Black Star into her being.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51<~~/~~ref~~> She [[transformed]] into a a being of even greater power and inhumanity, an [[aberration]] both more and less than the [[elf]] she was before.<ref name="QTR 13 p.54"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.54<~~/~~ref~~> Her corruption spread throughout the kingdom. She ordered the capture or destruction of those [[elves] she could not corrupt<ref name="QTR 13 p.51"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51<~~/~~ref~~> , causing a mass exodus from the realm<ref name="QTR 13 p.53"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.53<~~/~~ref~~> as [[the Mists]] claimed Murillia as a [[domain]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.51"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51<~~/~~ref~~>		Queen Aigremia, who had grown [[bitter]] and power-hungry in her long rule, immediately did what the [[wizard]] had failed to do: absorb the Black Star into her being.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51" /> She [[transformed]] into a a being of even greater power and inhumanity, an [[aberration]] both more and less than the [[elf]] she was before.<ref name="QTR 13 p.54" /> Her corruption spread throughout the kingdom. She ordered the capture or destruction of those [[elves] she could not corrupt<ref name="QTR 13 p.51" /> , causing a mass exodus from the realm<ref name="QTR 13 p.53" /> as [[the Mists]] claimed Murillia as a [[domain]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.51" />

	==Ecology==		==Ecology==
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	The [[domain]] of [[Murillia]] was once the core of a great sylvan [[forest]]. As it is now, it is a relatively small [[domain]] still covered by the eldritch [[tree]]s, but it is a [[corrupted]] forest. The once great tree houses of the elves have blackened; the vines of the plant life have become twisted and gnarled into ugly shapes.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>		The [[domain]] of [[Murillia]] was once the core of a great sylvan [[forest]]. As it is now, it is a relatively small [[domain]] still covered by the eldritch [[tree]]s, but it is a [[corrupted]] forest. The once great tree houses of the elves have blackened; the vines of the plant life have become twisted and gnarled into ugly shapes.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>

	There is a small [[zone]] protected from the Fallen Queen and her corruption at the heart of the domain. Ironically, [[the Sacred Center of Murillia]] is the former [[residence]] of the Queen. it is [[warded]] by the presence of Teizala.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52<~~/~~ref~~>		There is a small [[zone]] protected from the Fallen Queen and her corruption at the heart of the domain. Ironically, [[the Sacred Center of Murillia]] is the former [[residence]] of the Queen. it is [[warded]] by the presence of Teizala.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52" />


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	==Flora and Fauna==		==Flora and Fauna==
	The [[corruption]] from [[the Black Star]] has [[transformed]] much of the wildlife of Murillia. Many of the [[tree]]s have become warped into various forms of monsters such as [[dread treant]]s or [[quickwood]]s. One sixth of the normally [[mindless]] plant monsters has been made intelligent and [[evil]]. A fair amount of the sentient plants have some degree of innate [[psionic]] abilities.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52<~~/~~ref~~>		The [[corruption]] from [[the Black Star]] has [[transformed]] much of the wildlife of Murillia. Many of the [[tree]]s have become warped into various forms of monsters such as [[dread treant]]s or [[quickwood]]s. One sixth of the normally [[mindless]] plant monsters has been made intelligent and [[evil]]. A fair amount of the sentient plants have some degree of innate [[psionic]] abilities.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52" />

	''All'' of the [[animal]] life of the domain has been rendered intelligent and evil.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52"~~>[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52<~~/~~ref~~>		''All'' of the [[animal]] life of the domain has been rendered intelligent and evil.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52" />

	==Things, Creatures & Personages of Legend==		==Things, Creatures & Personages of Legend==

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	==History==		==History==
	[[Murillia]] is a [[corrupted]]] realm of the [[Murillian]] [[elves]]. Once a a great and [[beautiful]] elven paradise best known for its [[Murillium Tree]]s~~. It~~ was (and still is) ruled by the eternal [[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]. However, one day [[the Dark One]] descended from [[the Far Realms]] and tried to bring Murillia into that dimension. Its [[corrupter\|corrupting]] essence spread, warping any and all it touched. At great cost to the realm and its inhabitants, the Dark One was [[imprisoned]] and sealed within [[the Black Star]]. One day, the Dark One's essence could be destroyed, but until then it must ~~remained~~ [[sealed]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>		[[Murillia]] is a [[corrupted]] realm of the [[Murillian]] [[elves]]. Once a a great and [[beautiful]] elven paradise best known for its [[Murillium Tree]]s, it was (and still is) ruled by the eternal [[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]. However, one day [[the Dark One]] descended from [[the Far Realms]] and tried to bring Murillia into that dimension. Its [[corrupter\|corrupting]] essence spread, warping any and all it touched. At great cost to the realm and its inhabitants, the Dark One was [[imprisoned]] and sealed within [[the Black Star]]. One day, the Dark One's essence could be destroyed, but until then it must remain [[sealed]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>

	The threat of the Dark One returned once again when a power-mad [[wizard]] took [[the Black Star]] and called upon dark forces to put the realm ~~into~~ siege once again. Fortunately, the wizard's own [[evil]] proved to be his undoing, his attempt to absorb the Black Star [[killed]] him. The Black Star was intact but disappeared from the known cosmos.<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>		The threat of the Dark One returned once again when a power-mad [[wizard]] took [[the Black Star]] and called upon dark forces to put the realm under siege once again. Fortunately, the wizard's own [[evil]] proved to be his undoing, and his attempt to absorb the Black Star [[killed]] him. The Black Star was intact but disappeared from the known cosmos.<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>

	As the day foretold of the Dark One's final undoing drew near, the Queen sent out her scouts hither and yon searching for the Black Star. However, the Star found them, or rather was brought to them. Of all places, the Black Star appeared beneath a [[young]] [[human]] girl's [[house]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref> Her name was [[Teizala of the Bradolmar]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.54">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.54</ref> The Black Star began draining of her life, and she retrieved it when she could not stand it anymore. Using what life [[Teizala]] had left, she made the arduous journey back to the Queen. With her last few breaths, she presented the Black Star to the Queen.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref>		As the day foretold of the Dark One's final undoing drew near, the Queen sent out her scouts hither and yon searching for the Black Star. However, the Star found them, or rather was brought to them. Of all places, the Black Star appeared beneath a [[young]] [[human]] girl's [[house]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref> Her name was [[Teizala of the Bradolmar]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.54">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.54</ref> The Black Star began draining away her life, and she retrieved it from its place of hiding when she could not stand it anymore. Using what life [[Teizala]] had left, she made the arduous journey back to the Queen. With her last few breaths, she presented the Black Star to the Queen.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref>

	Queen Aigremia, who had grown [[bitter]] and power-hungry in her long rule, immediately did what the [[wizard]] had failed to do: absorb the Black Star into her being.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref> She [[transformed]] into a a being of even greater power and inhumanity, an [[aberration]] both more and less than the [[elf]] she was before.<ref name="QTR 13 p.54">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.54</ref> Her corruption spread throughout the kingdom. She ordered the capture or destruction of those [[elves] she could not corrupt<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref> , causing a mass exodus from the realm<ref name="QTR 13 p.53">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.53</ref> as [[the Mists]] claimed Murillia as a [[domain]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref>		Queen Aigremia, who had grown [[bitter]] and power-hungry in her long rule, immediately did what the [[wizard]] had failed to do: absorb the Black Star into her being.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref> She [[transformed]] into a a being of even greater power and inhumanity, an [[aberration]] both more and less than the [[elf]] she was before.<ref name="QTR 13 p.54">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.54</ref> Her corruption spread throughout the kingdom. She ordered the capture or destruction of those [[elves] she could not corrupt<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref> , causing a mass exodus from the realm<ref name="QTR 13 p.53">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.53</ref> as [[the Mists]] claimed Murillia as a [[domain]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.51">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51</ref>

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	The land has effectively no exit, save for a single [[mistway]]: [[the Mournful Song]], which creates a bridge between [[Sithicus]] and Murillia.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51-52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51-52</ref>		The land has effectively no exit, save for a single [[mistway]]: [[the Mournful Song]], which creates a bridge between [[Sithicus]] and Murillia.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51-52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51-52</ref>

			==Flora and Fauna==
			The [[corruption]] from [[the Black Star]] has [[transformed]] much of the wildlife of Murillia. Many of the [[tree]]s have become warped into various forms of monsters such as [[dread treant]]s or [[quickwood]]s. One sixth of the normally [[mindless]] plant monsters has been made intelligent and [[evil]]. A fair amount of the sentient plants have some degree of innate [[psionic]] abilities.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>

			''All'' of the [[animal]] life of the domain has been rendered intelligent and evil.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>

	==Things, Creatures & Personages of Legend==		==Things, Creatures & Personages of Legend==

The Lesser Evil: /* Climate/Terrain */

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	==Ecology==		==Ecology==
	===Climate/Terrain===		===Climate/Terrain===
	The [[domain]] of [[Murillia]] was once the core of a great sylvan [[forest]]. As it is now, it is a relatively small [[domain]] still covered by the eldritch [[tree]]s, but it is a [[corrupted]] forest. The once great tree houses of the elves have blackened; the vines of the plant life have become twisted and gnarled into ugly shapes.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>		The [[domain]] of [[Murillia]] was once the core of a great sylvan [[forest]]. As it is now, it is a relatively small [[domain]] still covered by the eldritch [[tree]]s, but it is a [[corrupted]] forest. The once great tree houses of the elves have blackened; the vines of the plant life have become twisted and gnarled into ugly shapes.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>

			There is a small [[zone]] protected from the Fallen Queen and her corruption at the heart of the domain. Ironically, [[the Sacred Center of Murillia]] is the former [[residence]] of the Queen. it is [[warded]] by the presence of Teizala.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>


	The land has effectively no exit, save for a single [[mistway]]: [[the Mournful Song]], which creates a bridge between [[Sithicus]] and Murillia.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51-52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51-52</ref>		The land has effectively no exit, save for a single [[mistway]]: [[the Mournful Song]], which creates a bridge between [[Sithicus]] and Murillia.<ref name="QTR 13 p.51-52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.51-52</ref>

The Lesser Evil: /* History */

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	==History==		==History==
	[[Murillia]] is a [[corrupted]]] realm of the [[Murillian]] [[elves]]. Once a a great and [[beautiful]] elven paradise best known for its [[Murillium Tree]]s. It was (and still is) ruled by the eternal [[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]. However, one day [[the Dark One]] descended from [[the Far Realms]] and tried to bring Murillia into that dimension. Its [[corrupter\|corrupting]] essence spread, warping any and all it touched. At great cost to the realm and its inhabitants, the Dark One was [[imprisoned]] and sealed within [[the ~~Blac~~ Star]]. One day, the Dark One's essence could be destroyed, but until then it must remained [[sealed]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>		[[Murillia]] is a [[corrupted]]] realm of the [[Murillian]] [[elves]]. Once a a great and [[beautiful]] elven paradise best known for its [[Murillium Tree]]s. It was (and still is) ruled by the eternal [[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]. However, one day [[the Dark One]] descended from [[the Far Realms]] and tried to bring Murillia into that dimension. Its [[corrupter\|corrupting]] essence spread, warping any and all it touched. At great cost to the realm and its inhabitants, the Dark One was [[imprisoned]] and sealed within [[the Black Star]]. One day, the Dark One's essence could be destroyed, but until then it must remained [[sealed]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>

	The threat of the Dark One returned once again when a power-mad [[wizard]] took [[the Black Star]] and called upon dark forces to put the realm into siege once again. Fortunately, the wizard's own [[evil]] proved to be his undoing, his attempt to absorb the Black Star [[killed]] him. The Black Star was intact but disappeared from the known cosmos.<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>		The threat of the Dark One returned once again when a power-mad [[wizard]] took [[the Black Star]] and called upon dark forces to put the realm into siege once again. Fortunately, the wizard's own [[evil]] proved to be his undoing, his attempt to absorb the Black Star [[killed]] him. The Black Star was intact but disappeared from the known cosmos.<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>

The Lesser Evil: /* History */

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	[[Murillia]] is a [[corrupted]]] realm of the [[Murillian]] [[elves]]. Once a a great and [[beautiful]] elven paradise best known for its [[Murillium Tree]]s. It was (and still is) ruled by the eternal [[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]. However, one day [[the Dark One]] descended from [[the Far Realms]] and tried to bring Murillia into that dimension. Its [[corrupter\|corrupting]] essence spread, warping any and all it touched. At great cost to the realm and its inhabitants, the Dark One was [[imprisoned]] and sealed within [[the ~~Dark~~ Star]]. One day, the Dark One's essence could be destroyed, but until then it must remained [[sealed]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>		[[Murillia]] is a [[corrupted]]] realm of the [[Murillian]] [[elves]]. Once a a great and [[beautiful]] elven paradise best known for its [[Murillium Tree]]s. It was (and still is) ruled by the eternal [[Queen Celëanthiel Aigremia]]. However, one day [[the Dark One]] descended from [[the Far Realms]] and tried to bring Murillia into that dimension. Its [[corrupter\|corrupting]] essence spread, warping any and all it touched. At great cost to the realm and its inhabitants, the Dark One was [[imprisoned]] and sealed within [[the Blac Star]]. One day, the Dark One's essence could be destroyed, but until then it must remained [[sealed]].<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>

	The threat of the Dark One returned once again when a power-mad [[wizard]] took [[the Black Star]] and called upon dark forces to put the realm into siege once again. Fortunately, the wizard's own [[evil]] proved to be his undoing, his attempt to absorb the Black Star [[killed]] him. The Black Star was intact but disappeared from the known cosmos.<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>		The threat of the Dark One returned once again when a power-mad [[wizard]] took [[the Black Star]] and called upon dark forces to put the realm into siege once again. Fortunately, the wizard's own [[evil]] proved to be his undoing, his attempt to absorb the Black Star [[killed]] him. The Black Star was intact but disappeared from the known cosmos.<ref name="QTR 13 p.50">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.50</ref>