Redemptionists

Redemptionists are elves who believe that the loss of Eita and the aeroliths was a great tragedy to one day be rectified. Along with the Wild Ones, Redemptionists hold one of the few strains of elven thought that breaks with the widespread post-Eitan acceptance of the loss of their old kingdom. Ultimately, Redemption wish to relearn the secrets of aerotheurgy, raise the flying cities once more, and kickstart what they believe would be a new renaissance in elven innovation and learning.

Among Redemptionist elves, the remains of old aeroliths are sometimes scavenged for special materials they are no longer able to produce in large amounts, which are then used to create artworks paying homage to their source. Ansharite and other material from the aeroliths are also frequently repurposed for use in armor, weapons, and other practical equipment.

Redemptionism is largely a Hinthialite phenomenon, though adherents to this philosophy can be found elsewhere as well. In particular, the city-state of Sharruma in Brightmarch is led by a Redemptionist dynasty. Descendants of Banished elves, such as the deep elves and the Great Houses of Talmithe, tend to be strongly opposed to Redemptionism.

As with the Wild Ones, Redemptionist beliefs remain relatively marginal in elven society, even within Hinthial. Most elves who depart Hinthial in order to become adventurers consider themselves Redemptionists, however.