Some folks on a site I frequent are trying to remember the name of an old fantasy series, and I thought someone here might be able to help. It actually sounds interesting and I think I'd give it a try if I learned the title. Here's what they've posted (initial post plus two replies):

I am looking for the title of a book series that I read a long time ago. The series was three books. They were about a peaceful society living in trees. They have magic powers, but those have been fading with generation. They could fly (or more accurately float like tree squirrels) They discover the remains of an ancient civilization. When the hero goes out to find if there are more relics (or return the one...I can't remember which) he finds that the ancient civilization is still around, but they have advanced through technology. They are hostile, intelligent and now know of the tree dwellers existence. They also have not lost their magic abilities. I remember the end was tragic, but I don't remember how.

Wow, this sure sounds familiar. Doesn't it start off with the main character getting banished to the ground. Something about hitching a ride on a basket back into the trees, maybe something about the elders accusing him of blasphemy? That may have been the reason for the banishment in the first place. This is going to drive me nuts too.

Yes, that is the one. I remember him losing his flying suit and that was a huge deal. I will be insane by Friday...

Ring a bell with anyone?