Shae Mordai, (Metropolis, 42,460): While Shae Cairdal is the seat of the rulers of Aerenal, Shae Mordai, the City of the Dead, is the spiritual heart of the nation. Built at the center of a flow of positive energy, this ancient metropolis is the home of the Undying Court, the great council of deathless elves that guides the destiny of the elf race.The City of the Dead is the only city in Aerenal built from stone instead of densewood. It is cluttered with shrines and monuments dedicated to past heroes, including those who now reside in the Undying Court as well as the ancient heroes of Xen’drik. The city is a center for arcane study and a place of worship, as well as the only place where the ritual of the undying can be performed. As a result,commerce is minimal despite the city’s size, and