For the most part, they have no control over which memories they relive. While they can dream, this is a rare occurance and usually only when sleeping.īecause elves relive past memories, both pleasant and painful, within Reverie, this accounts for their strong desire to live happy, joyous lives. Elves vividly relive past memories while in Reverie. I think the above quote summarizes a good deal about Reverie and the relations of elves living together in an elven community.Įlves can sleep if they desire, and sometimes a severely wounded elf will choose a deep, healing sleep over Reverie. The Summoning:Return of the Archwizards:Book 1, pp. 'Do you ever feel what they feel? Do you ever know what they need without asking them, or experience their pain from afar?'" 'It's not speech, but we share.' Galaeron tried to think of how he could describe the Reverie. 'Or we join with the community,' his father added. 'A little, perhaps.' Galaeron did not want to confuse the poor human. 'Though I suppose the Reverie could be considered a kind of sleep.' 'Haven't you wondered why we have no beds? Elves don't sleep.' 'The Reverie,' Galaeron said, still laughing. 'Gone?' Finally, Aubric seemed to understand. He looked happier than Galaeron had seen him in decades, his lips curled into a slight smile and the furrows gone from his forehead. "Pulling Galaeron by the hand, she entered the contemplation, where Aubric Nihmedu lay on the marble reverie couch, his eyes open wide and a tome spread across his chest.
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