The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

As the inherited memories unfolded before her "eyes" like pages of a book, Queen Ariana's words were confirmed.

She saw the magnificent magical capital built by the high elves in ancient times, soaring into the clouds; she saw the spectacular sight of elven mages guiding the elemental tides with a wave of their hands, changing the world; and she saw, in the epic scroll of the War of the Ancients, the elven legions and dragons stood side by side, fighting against invaders from another world and protecting the entire Thranan.

Its brilliance is beyond doubt.

However, just as the moon has its phases, the cycle of prosperity and decline is a law that many civilizations cannot escape.

Over the long course of time, profound disagreements gradually arose within the High Elves due to differing core beliefs, ultimately leading to the emergence of different branches:

The Star Elves firmly believe that arcane and stellar magic embody the highest honor of the elves, and they are dedicated to building an eternal magical city and exploring the ultimate truth of the universe.

The Sun Elves, on the other hand, embraced sunlight and vitality, and developed a magnificent knightly culture and a unique system of light magic.

The Shadow Elves chose to embrace darkness and seclusion, living in deep underground caves or dark forests, developing powerful shadow vision and eerie illusion magic.

Nature's spirits, on the other hand, immerse themselves in the tranquil forest, keeping company with ancient trees, seeking a deep resonance with all living things in nature, and practicing "harmonious coexistence" with the world, rather than "conquering and shaping."

Initially, the differences between the branches were only in their cultural beliefs and magical preferences.

However, after countless years of independent reproduction and development, the changes began to intensify.

Different environments not only caused subtle and unique changes in the appearance of the various branches of elves, but more importantly, their magical civilizations took completely different directions.

The once unified and vast knowledge system of the high elves was fragmented, refined, and developed in their own distinct directions.

Star Elves are masters of arcane arts and the stars, yet they have become estranged from the elements of nature; Nature Elves are well-versed in the rhythms of life and nature, yet they know nothing of arcane arts and astral magic.

From that point on, none of the branches ever regained the glory of their ancestors, the High Elves.

When Lady Ariana said that the nature elves were "weak," she was not referring to their absolute weakness in individual strength. Rather, she meant that in terms of mainstream discourse power, political influence, and the ability to intervene in the world order in the Thran world, the nature elves, who chose to develop inward and live a life of peace, were far inferior to the star elves who lived in the magical city and led the magical development of the Thran world, and even inferior to the active and enlightened corona elves.

The voices of nature spirits are rarely heard by outsiders, and their numbers are the smallest among all branches.

In terms of the combat ability of individuals of the same level, it is generally believed that the Star Elves have a slight advantage due to their comprehensive and powerful arcane magic system, while the difference between the Corona, Shadow, and Nature Elves is negligible, each with its own strengths.

But there is no doubt that no individual from any branch can compare to the high elves of ancient times.

Use it or lose it; over time, even the bloodlines of the various branches of spirits have degenerated considerably compared to the past.

However, after a long period of separation, the various branches of the elves are now showing signs of reuniting in the old elven capital of "Suramaran".

Regardless of which branch an elf originates from, as long as they are truly willing to accept and understand the philosophies and wisdom of all elf branches, no longer hold narrow-minded factional views, and reach a certain level of strength, they are qualified to go to the elven holy land of Suramaran.

There, one can use the vast magic of the Well of Eternity and the boundless vitality of the Tree of Life to hold an ancient "bloodline atonement ceremony".

The elves who successfully complete the ritual will be able to awaken the ancient imprints dormant deep within their bloodlines, complete the long-scattered memories of their heritage, and truly obtain the complete High Elf lineage! After learning about the history and current state of the Elf race, Moran no longer felt any aversion to her identity as a nature elf.

The current identity as a "nature spirit" is a great starting point.

In the world of Thran, the High Elves are synonymous with magic and elegance. Their civilization spans almost the entire recorded magical history of Thran, and their profound heritage far surpasses that of other races.

Today, the Star Elves, who possess Quellariel, the arcane and star capital, stand at the forefront of the development of magical civilization in the entire Thran world.

If she wants to systematically learn the most advanced magical knowledge in the world of Thran, a pure elf identity can provide her with many advantages.

Moreover, with the clear path of the bloodline atavism ritual in place, she has no need to worry about being trapped in the realm of "natural magic" forever.

As long as she maintains an open-minded learning attitude and raises her natural magic to a sufficiently high level, she will have the opportunity in the future to integrate the wisdom of all branches in the sacred land of Suramaran, the old capital of the elves, and obtain the truly complete High Elf heritage!

This is so much more convenient than having to start from scratch as a human girl, diligently searching for a way out, and paying a huge price to access advanced knowledge.

Furthermore, the natural spirit background of the secluded forest also means less attention and greater freedom.

She can stay in the forest and grow up in peace, without getting involved in the conflicts of the outside world too early. She has plenty of time to slowly digest the inherited memories and gain a deeper understanding of this unfamiliar world.

With her goal clear, Moran devoted herself wholeheartedly to learning the relevant knowledge from her inherited memories, eagerly absorbing knowledge about natural magic, history, herbalism, astrology, and natural philosophy.

I also learned that she is now a life cocoon growing on the Tree of Life.

In the ancient elven capital of Suramaran stands a Mother Tree of Life, from which all the high elves were born.

Later, the elves split up, and different branches left the old capital to develop on their own, using the broken branches of the Mother Tree of Life to cultivate their own Tree of Life.

The Tree of Life in the world of Valen also originated from this.

Time slips away quietly in the midst of deep learning.

For Moran, who is immersed in the memories of inheritance, time in the outside world has lost its meaning.

All she knew was that the life-giving water surrounding her was becoming increasingly pure, the "cocoon of life" she was in was becoming more and more full and abundant, and her connection with the tree of life that had nurtured her was becoming increasingly close.

Her body became stronger and more powerful, and she could occasionally hear some sounds from outside, but she still couldn't open her eyes.

After an unknown amount of time, Moran was suddenly awakened by a feeling of falling.

Meanwhile, in the deepest part of the Emerald Forest, in the tribe of nature elves, several elven druids who were leaning against the gnarled roots of the Tree of Life, meditating by immersing their minds in the natural network, opened their eyes almost simultaneously. (End of Chapter)