Defying gravity and conventional wisdom, The Floating Archipelago consists of dozens of earth motes and small islands suspended high above Elvarien. These landmasses hover at various altitudes, from just above the mountaintops to so high that clouds obscure them from ground view. The phenomenon is attributed to concentrated magical energy and ancient enchantments whose origins remain debated among scholars. The Aerids claim this realm as their primary domain, establishing weather temples and settlements that harness the unique atmospheric conditions. Islands are connected through bridges formed of solidified clouds and enchanted pathways visible only to those who know what to look for. The Celestial Gardens, where plants grow in all directions without regard for normal gravity, showcase the archipelago’s disregard for natural laws. Below, weather patterns are directly influenced by the movements and arrangements of these floating lands, creating a symbiotic relationship between sky and ground that maintains Elvarien’s climatological balance.