The DCI team proudly presents
Lothlórien
This ancient realm is a home of the Silvans, masters of woodcraft.
They have welcomed valiant and learned Sindar as their lords, and opened their borders for Noldor who fled from the destruction of Eregion.
The kingdom must now draw from the strength of each kindred in order to defy Mordor's tyranny and strengthen the Alliance of Elves and Men.
Celeborn and Galadriel offer their aid, and king Amdir whet his axe.
Source: Youtu.be
My starting faction, definitely
"A marching host of Elves had come up silently: they were hastening toward the northern borders to guard against any attack from Moria... The marauding orcs had been waylaid and almost all destroyed; the remnant had fled westward towards the mountains, and were being pursued."