Akhiilor is an elven kingdom outside the mists of Marchen. It has existed in some form since the creation of elves by their deity Gwyr. Gwyr made elves in a fit of manic creation and then flitted off to their next project, leaving Akhiilor in the care of their demigod daughter, the immortal queen of air and darkness, Selene.
Akhiilor is often at war. Gwyr has made many enemies in their infinite lifespan, including Mother Night and Father Light, and Selene considers it the duty of elves to lead the less-enlightened species like humans to a better place. If this should involve gathering more resources to build Akhiilor's crystal spires, all the better.
Akhiilor and Marchen are not officially at war at this time. Selene has been known to send teams of soldiers into Marchen to gather information, using mages with teleport to pierce the mists.