Alignment:  Neutral
Provinces:  Skyewode is controlled by Arwen Laokorn.  His domain is constantly threatened by the goblins of Markazor, but the Laokorn's magics are at least enough to protect this small realm.
 

• Law:  Laokorn controls the law in Skyewode, he does not allow the Ghellie Sidhe or goblins to hold any sway.  While Laokorn  does not suffer any direct opposition, the Gorgon remains a constant threat to the small forest realm.
• Temples:  Elves do not commonly worship gods.  However half elves and humans who live in Skyewode occasionally visit the Redwood Grove of Erik.  This small sect of Erik is allowed inside this realm by the Laokorn, who does not believe in the god, but recognizes the power of his priests.
• Guilds:  Laokorn dominates the trade in Skyewode. Weather it be trade of elven manufactured goods, rare woods and plants from the forest, or metals unearthed from the Stonecrown Mountains by his goblin slaves.  Laokorn also trades with Tuarhievel, and has a trade route to Cwmbheir.
• Sources:  Laokorn controls most of the source holdings in Skyewode.  None oppose his control of the mebhaighl, but in the tradition of the elves, he allows elven mages access to his source holdings when asked.

•  1 unit elf archers
•  1 unit elf cavalry
•  1 unit scouts

•  Lieutenants:  Arwen Laokorn has two lieutenants which help him maintain his small realm.  One is Faoiltiarna Laokorn (FE; M7; Re, Minor, 25; CN), she is not only the wife of Arwen, but also a powerful wizardess in her own right.  Together they can deal with most threats to the realm.  And the other, Logan MacIver (M1/2E; B8; unblooded; LN), was raised the the highlands of Mhoried, but found his elven blood ever calling him to the woodlands.  He has proven himself loyal and  able to deal with many problems.

 Description:  This kingdom lies at the border of four other realms; Mhoried, Cariele, Tuarhievel, and Markazor.  Skyewode is a land of dark forests and jagged peaks.  While the forest of Tuarhievel seems to hold a haunted beauty, Skyewode's forest seem meerly haunted.  When the goblins ruled these lands they cared little for the results of their actions, and caused much damage to the forest.  While much of this ruin has been repaired, there remains many reminders of the goblin's stewardship.  Groves of stunted trees, and corrupted woodland creatures can still be found.   While rare, it is still possible to find all manner of skeletal remains in left in the wilderness, some of which are more lively then one would hope.  In some remote areas, the Shadow World presses uncomfortably close, allowing all too much traffic in both directions.  Roads lead into Tuarhievel and to Mhoried, but travel to and from Skyewode can be difficult at best during winter.

• Capital:   The capital of Skyewode, Gannemyr, is in the north of the province.  Roads from Torien's Watch in Mhoried and from Bhindraith in Tuarhievel both come to the main center of Skyewode's  population.  Elves, humans and half elves all interact on a reasonably friendly level here, trouble makers are shown to the eastern borders of Skyewode and told to never return.
• Trade Goods:  Items of elven manufacture are always sought after in human lands.  Skyewode creates finished goods well known for their beauty and durability.

 Enemies:  Markazor, being the most aggressive nation on the border of Skyewode, is clearly the biggest threat to the kingdom. Cariele and Mheallie Bireon have worked hard to prevent the Laokorn from expanding his trade network into the rest of Anuire.
 
 Special Conditions:  Even more than any other area of the Aelvinnwode, Skyewode has been the site of much bloodshed and other foul deeds.  On cold nights it can be very easy to wander into the Shadow World unknowingly.  Travelers who have returned from such, have reported that Laokorn is recognized as regent on both sides of the veil between the worlds.

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