Prifddinas

Prifddinas is the greatest city of the elves, and the oldest surviving settlement in Gielinor.

History
Prifddinas was build by the elves when they arrived in Gielinor through the World Gate in the First Age, when the world was still being shaped by Guthix. With them came Seren, a goddess of pure crystal.

The elves settled in Tirannwn, a large wooded area west of modern-day Kandarin. With the nearly impassible mountain range of Arandar to the east, the maze-like woods to the south, and the ocean to the west, the elves were safe from attackers, although they did perform a small amount of exploration in Kandarin. The elves built the city with crystal they had been given by Seren, which could be shaped by singing in a certain way. The elves themselves were divided into eight clans, which peacefully coexisted in Prifddinas. Each was given a small tower at the edge of the city. In the middle was built the Tower of Voices, where they could commune with Seren herself.

Following the God Wars of the Third Age, Seren was forced to leave Gielinor in accordance with the Edicts of Guthix. The elves could still speak with Seren in the Tower of Voices, however.

When the Fourth Age came, many of the elves travelled east, exploring the lands that are now Kandarin, Misthalin, and Asgarnia. Protected by the Cadern Clan and led by the elven king Baxtorian, they created many settlements. They also formed ties with the humans and gnomes in the area, although they did have difficulties with Bandos followers such as the goblins and ogres to the south. Before long they had peacefully gained control of nearly all of Kandarin.

During the absence of the powerful Cadern Clan, however, the Iorwerth Clan betrayed the elves and easily took control of Prifddinas. When conflict forced the elves beyond Arander to return to Tirannwn, they found the city taken. All attempts to reclaim Prifddinas failed, leaving them stranded in Isafdar, where they still fight today.

Geography and Description
Prifddinas is currently inaccessible, and the Iorwerth Clan denies entrance to all, elf and human alike. As a result, the only viewable parts of the city are its walls and outer pathways. It is speculated that the city will be opened in a future part of the elven quest series.

Prifddinas is formed almost entirely from Elven Crystal, a subtance that can be shaped by Crystal Singing. The crystal is powerful and durable, forming the city's walls and structures. There are two known entrances to the city; a large gate on the south side, facing Isafdar, and a smaller one on the north side.

The northwest part of the city is believed to be a seaport, although who the elves would trade with is unknown.

Little is known of Prifddinas's undercity, where the Prifddinas Death Guard is said to reside. The undercity is known to house the Grand Library, where vast stores of lost knowlege are said to be found. However, the library is protected by nine seals; one of which was recently broken by an unknown party.

Trivia

 * Prifddinas is a word of Welsh language which means "Capital".