>I thought that in the sorcerous parts of the world the
>underlying otherworld with which most things were associated was
>sorcerous. Therefore no dryads, but rather forest essences. Trees
>would have tree essences, etc. I would think that elves living in
>this sort of forest, knowing only theistic/spiritual magic would be
>facing a major challenge. The obvious answers are either that
>
>1) I totally mis-understood your previous information--tree essences,
>don't be silly!
Actually, most of the essences in the world have been exterminated and/or
mixed with other things to become common.
>2) The elf woods contain spirits, not essences, that is why they are
>elf woods and the elves can hold them against the humans.
Elf woods are mixed types, as well as being mostly common.
>3) There are "sub-cults" of elves in the west who have magic that
>lets them deal with essences effectively.
Of course this is true, but it's not sorcery (at least as I know it now.)
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