While it is commonly agreed that the reclusive snow elves lived in icy northern wastes, there is also a small sect of snow elves that live in what is called the roof of the world, Monte Celesti.
These elves have a unique belief that is now being practiced by some of the surrounding human settlements. They believe that the entire mortal plane is balanced on the hand of their creator god, and is dangerously close to tipping over. They also believe that chocolate is the stuff of pure evil, but that is another story entirely.
This belief is commonly seen in small bronze tokens affixed securely in the most obscure places. Each token, of a measured weight and size, is placed in such a way that will realign the balance of the plane.
So far, the tokens are working. The plane hasn't tipped over. yet.
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Near the peak of Monte Celeste is the Templier Celeste, the center of belief for the Way of Masetera, the way of balance. Though much of the upper regions of Monte Celeste is closed to the other races, the Silver Path and Templier Celeste is open to all. As such, it also serves as the focal point of commerce and communication between the reclusive snow elves and the lowland human settlements.
Many walk up the Silver Path, seeking the enlightenment of the Way. And every winter solstice, a chosen few are taken in to learn in the Way. Druids, Clerics, Rangers and Monks are the most common students of the Way, though Templier Celeste is known to accept anyone who displays both the talent and the zeal to carry out their most holy task.
Those who survive the years of training are sent out bearing the precious cargo of bronze tokens, returning only when all of the tokens have been set.
