All things change...In tha life of an elf he will see many a friend pass away to the mists and many an era come to a close. I came to tha Glade before there was a glade, before there was a tel'Ruid, before there was a Silver Arrow. In those days we spent most of our time hangin out at tha guild hall sparrin and shootin tha breeze. There was no High Council ta muck up Sosaria's affairs, Tha war in Trinsic was just beginin ta come ta a head and life was simple. There were no bardic contests, archery contests or festivals.I witnessed tel'Ruid grow from tha single idea that we begin a tavern...a place fer elves ta gather. I myself hosted tha first Archery contest in tha old glade. Camris held tha first bardic contest. I saw tha Silver Arrow grow to a place fer folks ta gather and share tales.
I saw tha world split when Minax took control of Felluca. Tha elves of Tel'Mithrim set out ta acomplish tha impossible. Through tha efforts of many we did just that...and tha entire town was relocated ta Trammel. It grew in tha process, stretching out all tha way beyond tha bay and beyond.
Things pass....and yet greater things sprout in there place. Tel'Ruid will always be known as tha elven town. But it has become somethin more...It has become a meltin pot. Those that visit and complain that they didnt see an elf have missed tha whole point of tel'Ruid as it now stands. It may have been founded by elves...Elves may be tha predominent race in tha town...but theres more ta tel'Ruid today than hearin someone say 'Aaye'.
I have let go of what we had in tha past in Felluca....I visit from time ta time ta remind myself of our beginins...But truth be told, I love what we have built and share with tha rest of tha lands. Until tha day tha Sosaria crumbles ta dust, ya can be sure tel'Ruid will be alive an well.