Eleri Hîr, a revered Wood Elf, serves as the Herald of the Hunt for the Sylvaran Vargur, also known as the "Wildkin Wardens." This formidable tribe, dwelling deep within the Riverwoods, shares a profound bond with the region's fauna, particularly the majestic dire wolves. The Sylvaran Vargur are fierce defenders of their territory, protecting their forest home with unwavering dedication.
As the leader of the tribe, Eleri holds the esteemed title of Herald of the Hunt. Her primary responsibility is to oversee and maintain the delicate balance of life within the Riverwoods. While the Sylvaran Vargur adhere to the principle of survival of the fittest, Eleri's role is crucial when certain flora or fauna proliferate excessively, threatening this balance. In such cases, she initiates a ceremonial culling known as the Hunt, where tribe members and their wolf companions participate in a sacred rite to manage the ecosystem.
Eleri is known for her strict adherence to ensuring that every life taken during the Hunt is honored through ritual and ceremony. This process involves returning the fallen creatures to the soil in a way that nurtures the forest's future, symbolizing a cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Her unwavering commitment to these rituals underscores her belief that no life should be taken in vain, and it reflects the deep spiritual connection the tribe maintains with the natural world.
Her leadership extends beyond the confines of the Riverwoods. Eleri often finds herself in conflict with outsiders, particularly hunters from neighboring baronies, who enter the woods without regard for its sacredness. Her fierce protection of the forest and its inhabitants has made her a formidable adversary to those who would exploit its resources carelessly. Eleri's disdain for such intrusions is well-known, and she is unyielding in her efforts to preserve the sanctity of her tribe's homeland.