====== The Imperial Island of Albion ======

For centuries, the elves ruled a world wide empire through sorcerous might and sheer power. The Imperial Elven navy once ruled the waves, dispensing justice and taking the resources of others as they wished. The empire's ships were built to not only be the fastest ships, but also to take the greatest advantage of magic. As such, the fact that elven magi have largely abandoned the jingoistic policies of the empire has largely crippled the mighty vessels that once instilled such fear and obedience. 

The island of Albion straddles the [[Feywild]] and the Prime Material Plane existing in both realities at once. Some say Albion crosses into the [[Shadowfell|Upside-Down]] as well, but the powers that be would not want to make that publicly known.  If an elf born of Albion should ever leave, they forfeit their eternal youth and are destined to grow old and die. However, there are always those driven by poverty, boredom, or love to give up their birthright. In recent generations the empire has slipped from its preeminent place becoming more and more introverted, rotten and decadent. Few leave the homeland which still relies on the wealth and power hoarded over lifespans.