Gather close, ye who would learn of the strange people and wondrous places of the Ninth Age. None of us can know the secrets of the ntire world, but if you seek a little wisdom on a particulas culture or nation, open this tome and discover what there is to tell. The Elves of the West? A wise choice - knowing their nature will not spare you blade or chain, but pherhaps it will provide a chance to avoid the full wrath of the Dread Elves.