Glendale
Glendale is a city in the Samhraidh Talamh Kingdom, known for its devotion to wind magic, open-air architecture, and the teachings of the Kaze God of Air. Unlike many other elven cities in the kingdom, Glendale developed under heavy influence from the fairies who live in the northern forests know now as Skyler Forest . Through that contact, the city’s people adopted a different approach to life, magic, and worship.
The city was built near the Zephyr Mountain Range , where the winds are strong and constant. This location allows the citizens to study, practice, and honor Kaze through direct experience with the wind. Homes, shops, estates, and public buildings are designed with wide openings, large windows, connected rooms, and flowing interiors so that air can move freely through them.
Glendale is also the territory of the noble house Glad-dale. It was this family that first embraced the teachings of Kaze and helped spread them to others. Over time, their beliefs, studies, and magical practices grew into a full city culture centered around wind, airflow, freedom of movement, and magical innovation.
Today, Glendale is considered one of the foremost centers of wind magic technology in the Samhraidh Talamh Kingdom. Its design, culture, and devotion to Kaze make it a one-of-a-kind city among the elves.
History
Glendale’s origins trace back to Alluin Glad-dale, who lived during the olden time, before the fairy had officially become a kingdom and still existed as several separate tribes.
During this time, Alluin made contact with the fairies of the northern forest. They taught him about the wind: how to feel it, move with it, listen to it, and use it through magic. Even though Alluin was already over 430 years old, these teachings sparked a new passion in him.
Inspired by what he learned, Alluin began teaching others about wind magic and the philosophy connected to it. He eventually built a small cottage near the base of the Zephra Mountains so he could climb into the high places and better feel the mountain winds.
Over the following years, his family and a few others established a small home and study dedicated to wind, airflow, and the teachings of Kaze. Their devotion grew stronger as they connected Kaze’s teachings to the trials, discipline, and freedom of the wind. What began as a small gathering of students and family slowly grew into a town.
By the time The Severing of the Ways happened, Glendale had already become a small but established settlement. During that crisis, the Glad-dale family helped take in displaced people and supported the growth of the settlement below their estate. With their kindness, leadership, and devotion to Kaze, the town expanded over time into the great city it is today.
Glendale now stands as a city built around wind, open space, and magical advancement, carrying forward the legacy of Alluin Glad-dale and the teachings that first came from the fairies of the north.
Architecture
The buildings of Glendale are just as tall as those found elsewhere in the Samhraidh Talamh Kingdom, but their construction follows a very different philosophy. Rather than being enclosed and compact, most buildings are designed with open interiors, wide windows, and connected spaces that allow wind to pass through naturally.
In many homes, most of the rooms are connected, with only bedrooms and bathrooms fully separated for privacy. Even those private rooms often have large windows or open-air features to keep the flow of wind present. Stores, workshops, and commercial buildings also tend to have large open areas, wide entrances, and broad windows.
The city’s colors are also distinct from the rest of the kingdom. While many settlements in Samhraidh Talamh favor whites, yellows, tans, and silvers, Glendale’s buildings are commonly painted in shades of white, blue, and gray, reflecting the sky, clouds, stone, and wind-swept mountains around them.
Many structures are built in and around the Zephra Mountains, with sturdy foundations, large balconies, and open terraces. Airflow is considered in nearly every design choice, from private homes to noble estates.
The Glad-dale Estate is one of the best examples of this style. The first floor is built with open rooms and wide spaces, including large wall-sized windows that allow wind and light to move through the interior. The second floor contains a hallway leading to the family bedrooms, while the third floor functions almost like a sky-roof. It has a roof, decorative features, and supporting pillars, but no full walls, allowing the wind to pass freely through the space.
The estate sits near the base of the Zephra Mountains, close to the central area of the city. Higher up the mountain are research centers, training grounds, shrines, and a smaller number of specialized buildings. Lower down the mountain are the living districts, businesses, markets, and other areas needed for the city to function.
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