Däe (Elf)

Däe was a male Ydelhiad Elf who is known as the founder of the Däeist religion.

Not much is known about Däe's early life. He likely was a child of Ynoforan Elf refugees who fled to the continent of Däe after the Orcs' arrival on the Garden Continent that formed the Ydeliad ethnicity. Däe started off his career as a warrior, taking part in bloody ethnic conflicts and strikes against the Orcs. He eventually came to the realization that the violence had no purpose, and began developing his philosophy. He died sometime around 200 BT after his philosophy, Däeism, became the dominant religion amongst most Ydelhiad and Ynoforan Elves. How he died is unknown; some sources claim he fell ill, and others believe that his spirit left his body behind after becoming enlightened.

Däe's legacy has inspired countless generations over millenia. The continent of Däe was named after him, as well as his philosophy and numerous landmarks across the continent. He was succeeded as the leader of the Däeist religion by L'Nore, one of his students who became one of the Twelve Daesa.