From the very founding of the Eye of the Elf, the organization's core goal had been to explore the outside world.
Like the Dwarves and Goblins, they sought to coexist peacefully with humans, hoping to acquire additional resources through nonviolent means.
Silvermoon Forest was prosperous and tranquil. Led by the Night Elves and High Elves, it also welcomed Druids and other branch clans willing to return.
The forest was also home to Giant Eagles, Hippogriffs, and Chimeras.
There were Tree Spirits of all kinds as well, including ancient trees that had lived for thousands of years.
The Elves did not lack food. The fertile mountains and forests could grow all kinds of crops, but they did not possess many mineral resources.
Crafting magical jewelry required Mithril, while forging armor required Iron.
In addition, magical gemstones, Magic Energy Crystals, Adamantine, and Orichalcum were all indispensable minerals.
In the sword-and-magic world of the Endless Continent, there were countless places where such mana-conducting minerals were needed.
Even the Elves were no exception.
Of course, Silvermoon Forest was not entirely without mines.
Its territory was vast, roughly one-eighth the size of the Avalon Kingdom.
It was simply that the mines within it could not meet the Elves' current demands.
This was especially true compared to other mineral-rich regions on the Endless Continent.
Those precious and unusual woods could, to a certain extent, replace mana-conducting materials.
But that was only a temporary measure. As products of the earth, metal minerals held a position that was difficult to replace.
Thus, the Eye of the Elf came into being. During the thousands of years before that, the Elves had mostly remained secluded within Silvermoon Forest, recuperating and rebuilding their strength.
Pure-blooded Elves had a very low reproduction rate, even lower than that of Elf-human hybrids.
Therefore, the