The Elven Kingdom occupied the continent's finest lands and had the most resources. Add in their incredibly long lifespans and their dislike of change, and they'd basically stayed the same for tens of thousands of years, seemingly maintaining a constant state.
But not every elf liked this kind of environment, so many young elves chose to travel abroad, settling in the Highland Kingdom, which had friendly relations with them.
But Bonnie Sunstrider, as a high elf with the Sunstrider surname, had adventurous genes that made her choose to head north instead of staying in the "safe zone."
Walking through a border town in the Gray Fort Empire, watching the bustling marketplace, listening to the merchants' calls and smelling the tempting aromas from the food stalls, Bonnie entered an extremely excited state.