The city of High-Elves was reclaimed from the lich Torin Pali shortly before the first battles of the War of Tarnti. Relinquished by the expeditionary forces led by the half-elf Kelvin Vrothmire, the city has become one of the few open cities within the Ancient Woodlands. The city is led by a council of High Lords representing seven of the major tribes of elf, and two Dwarf Lords who represent the dwarfs who chose to remain on San, continuing to assist the elves. Despite its open port, few outlanders actually travel to this city because of its remote location to the North-West of San. The mythical Arch of Midian does attract the occasional traveler to see the largest structure known on Tarnti, built by the ancient Akarians.