The Great Oak

The Great Oak is the center of influence for the Elthasi Dynasty. At the center of the elven creation myths, the Great Oak sits in the center of their capital city Zethra and houses the cultures burial grounds. The oak itself is a massive tree, its trunk stretches five hundred feet at the thickest part and its branches cover much of the city of Zethra. At the base of the tree is the palace for the royal family where the political decisions are discussed and settled. Also at the base are many temples to the gods worshipped by the Dynasty. Each has its own access to the catacombs below the Great Oak, and it is considered a great honor to be buried here, returning to the Great Oak in death.