Factions: The Emerald Enclave

     This is the first of five posts about the main acting factions within the Forgotten Realms. There are many more and more can be created. This is just to give a little history of the faction, and to possibly help provide a structure to building your own on day.

The Emerald Enclave

     Alignment: True Neutral

     Enemies: The Church of Talos, People of the Black Blood

     The Tenets of the Emerald Enclave1:

• Preserve nature in all its forms
• Control human expansion
• Recognize that nature includes more than just forests
• Agree that magic should not be used for mass destruction
• Warn against the use of magic on a large scale for fear of unexpected consequences
• Present a united front to the outside world

      The Emerald Enclave's primary goal is is preserve nature. Originally focused on protecting nature within the Vilhon Reach, they have since spread throughout all of Faerun working with "civilized folk" to promote the health of the natural world without resorting to acts of violence. Its members ignore good and evil to focus on protecting the needs of the natural world against the influence of humankind. However, some of the more zealous members seek to destroy all forms of unnatural magic and are extremely xenophobic.

     The Enclave is broken up into a hierarchy of circles, each with different responsibilities. These circles report and receive orders from The Elder Circle. The Elder Circle consists of three members that are chosen by Eldath, Mielikki, and Silvanus. Most members worship ones of the deities and wear a green symbol of some form. Members travel Faerun in small groups healing injured lands and teaching people of ways to protect nature.