Nunibih: Stronghold of the corrupted elves.
A heated discussion regarding the corrupted beings unfolded in elvish gatherings concerning the changes occurring in the world after the discovery of the Kersethian runes. The great elders attempted to philosophize about the nature of corruption, its universality, and the internal struggles it entailed.
Following the elves losing their kin to transfiguration and death, they also grappled with the madness of other members whose intentions and desires for reshaping the world differed from tradition, involving the eradication of those deemed evil.
Initially, during the elvish expedition in the No Man's Land, some transfigured elves fled south to the area now known as Agah, while others headed north to the region of Beou. However, they were not the only ones escaping the region.
Some elves affected by the runes, yet not transmuted, fled to the northwest region, Nunibih, feeling that their life force had changed. They believed it was no longer safe for them to return to Valeria before figuring out how to control the energy emanating from their bodies, fearing for the safety of their companions and families.
Several years passed, and the affected elves decided to return to Valeria. They were warmly welcomed by their brethren. In a conference, they demonstrated how the runes had altered their energy. Essentially, they were detached from the physical nature they once knew, but connected to the cosmic nature, one that required consuming part of their life force along with another being's life force to create life itself.
This both fascinated and frightened the elven elders, as the consumed energy was substantial enough to potentially lead to the death of one being for another to live. They chose not to learn or utilize this type of energy, dubbing it "corrupted." This sparked controversy about what was right or wrong, ultimately leading to the separation of these classes.
The corrupted elves returned to Nunibih, where they constructed a stone kingdom akin to that of men but reinforced with their corrupted energy. Upon completing the constructions, they sacrificed the life force of some animals and the local soil to conceal their location, using the energy as a barrier refracting light, hiding them amidst the landscape.
Upon learning of orcs and the experiments to revert them to their original state, the corrupted elves decided once again to converse with the elves of Valeria. Again, in a conference, they showcased their power by transmuting an orc into an elf, whose energy was also corrupted, and much of the flora had to be sacrificed.
After this, some elves looked at corrupted energy with different eyes, missing their leader Agah, who was considered the orc god. Another uproar and debate ensued about what was right and wrong.
The leader of the corrupted elves explained that the flora and fauna would return with time, and with the help of elves possessing nature energy, it would be faster, bringing their brothers back. However, the elders argued that this energy was so dangerous it could destroy the world.
The corrupted elves argued they could use the life force of criminals and vile creatures to improve the world. The elves of Valeria insisted on a balance; otherwise, they would lose sight of what was right, and a tyrant with "pure" but incorrect ideals could emerge. When the leader of the corrupted elves exposed the hypocrisy of the elves of Valeria, who conducted experiments on humans and orcs, the corrupted were banished from Valeria.
An elder from Valeria, to pacify tensions, stated that turning orcs into corrupted elves would be a risk to all, as their mentality had changed over hundreds of years. Waging a war, elves against elves, would inevitably lead to the destruction of both. There would be no winner. They agreed with the elder but were ashamed of the experiments and decided to cease them once and for all.
Some elves, aware of human spies regarding the experiments in Valeria, suspected the corrupted elves of Nunibih and wondered if they were planning something.
The mere existence of the Corrupted Elves was unsettling, and their leader, Eöbaalg, knew it. Therefore, infuriated with elvish foolishness and hypocrisy, he decided to change the world himself by doing what he believed was right. Inert in the world, their mere existence made them guilty.
He found a way to revive the dead and turn them into specters, resurrecting ancient heroes and legends who died betrayed without fulfilling their purpose; they swore allegiance. Then, they discovered how to summon colossal creatures; they had no control over them, but knew they would be useful in battle if they needed to retreat. Next, while exploring large caves near Belatria, they encountered an entity capable of summoning creatures and creating life. They named it Lumül, the one who gives the light of life.
They didn't need to explain anything for Lumül to know what they wanted or thought. This entity was weak in power, but the corrupted elves wanted to help it, so they sacrificed some elves to give it energy and strength. Lumül accepted willingly and became the god of the corrupted elves.
