Calling Out the Maheral

[ski_king3 0]

As he had done many times before, Icarus Adil made his way to the square of Haelun'or, descending from his home in the Cloud District with quill and sheets of paper in hand. In his descent, he saw that it was not as it used to be. On his trek down, passing by what were once various hubs of congregation for high elves, he saw not a soul. Upon reaching the square, a couple high elves spoke idly in the tavern, no others present.

 

Sighing, Icarus went door to door, knocking and asking those within the city to gather in the square with him so he could make an announcement. By the time he was done, there were at least a few gathered; nothing like what there once would have been. Yet he had come to give a speech, and he was not going to refuse because the Silver City had become the Silver Ghost Town. So the high elf stepped forward, barely raising his voice above a normal tone because there was no need for him to do so, beginning his speech as he'd rehearsed.

 

"Fellow mali'thilln, citizens of Haelun'or, I come to you today to speak of stagnancy. I've done this a few times since returning to Haelun'or shortly after we arrived on Axios, yet today I speak not because of the problem of stagnancy itself, but instead because of solutions put forth that have not been set into motion. We have a Silver Council nearly depleted with no figurehead to guide it, and nearly four elven days have passed since Mister Nelgauth Maehr'tehral made a challenge for the empty seat of the Sohaer. Likewise, nearly three elven days ago, Mister Lyu'sul Ni'leya brought forth a challenge for the position of Okarir'mali.

 

By our customs and laws, particularly given the almost absolute vacancy of the Silver Council, it is the Maheral's duty to conduct elections for these two individuals: a referendum for Mister Maehr'tehral, and an election following a debate between Mister Ni'leya and Mister Maehr'indor. Yet perhaps more concerning is the fact that it was allowed to get this far in the first place. The Maheral rightly stopped the ascension of a violent, barbaric elf to the position of Sohaer, yet has done absolutely nothing to resolve the disarray left of the Silver Council. It is her duty and one that she has neglected. One that must be resolved.

 

For the few of us gathered, we must demand action of the Maheral. In spite of our past conflicts, I have the deepest respect for Iaria, as most of her tenure has been spent in dutiful dedication to her role. Yet her absence now cannot be tolerated, no matter her past successes.

 

Thus, we must make an ultimatum to the Maheral. If she does not conduct a referendum for Mister Maehr'tehral, and a debate and election between Misters Ni'leya and Maehr'indor, within the next two elven days, then one must be conducted by the citizenry so we might begin to fill the Silver Council once more. While this is not the regular way of doing things, almost never has a Silver Council existed so lacking in councilors, nor a Maheral so unwilling to perform a critically important duty.

 

Furthermore, if the Maheral does not meet this deadline, one of two things can be concluded. Either she would have forsaken Haelun'or entirely, or some ill has befallen her as did happen to the Maheral before her predecessor, Lyu Elibar'acal. If either is proven true, then we must also find a new Maheral to guide the descendants of Larihei upon our path. Such a figure must have a history of contribution to the high elven state, particularly as of late, a figure familiar to those who have resided here throughout Axios. Though there are a few candidates who have served upon the Silver Council or aided Haelun'or in other ways throughout Axios, and have been pursuant of maehr'sae hiylun'ehya rather than harbingers of stagnancy and decay, it is my belief that one stands above the rest.

 

Thus, it is my proposal that, granted his service as a Medi'ir of Haelun'or, his work in ensuring the continued existence of Haelun'or during the period leading to the fall of Oren, and the countless times he has protected Haelun'or and its citizens, I believe that if Miss Iaria Elervathar is found to remain silent and absent, the citizenry of Haelun'or consider Crumena Synalli as our next Maheral.

 

With that, I will conclude my speech. It was not my intent to offend any present, but merely to ensure that action is taken in the preservation of Haelun'or. I would sooner be divisive than continue to watch our city hang in indecision, and thus I have spoken my piece.

 

Maehr'sae hiylun'ehya."

 

The high elf would speak with the few who had gathered, if they had anything more to say, before slipping a written copy of his speech under the door of each home. They would be posted nowhere else. When he was done, he would head to the library to read.

 

 

[[Just a small OOC note. This was done intentionally such that only those who own homes in Haelun'or or actively RP in the city (about five people in total) would have any knowledge of this speech. If you do not actively RP in the city, do not own a home in Haelun'or, or do not presently stay in your home in Haelun'or in roleplay, I would kindly ask you refrain from posting or taking knowledge of this into RP. I know this sounds very stick-in-the-mud'ish, but there are specific reasons I want this done in this manner. Thank you!]]

[Halsi 381]

Within the dimmed homestead of the 'Thar estate, an Elfess could be seen tossing papers into a blazing hearth. Her throws to the fire lacked vitality and strength, an evident sign of her insouciant nature at this moment. 

 

"May they regret their impatience."

[Tsuyose 3285]

From within his homestead, alone Mali'aheral inclines his head. Whether he did or didn't agree with the man giving his speech, was a question altogether! 

[Guest]

Finnadh stirs within the Soul Stream, his once staunch form broken beneath the ethereal waves, a single gauntleted hand exiting the water.

 

"... Fear it. Harken, harken, Tender to the Flame, for it is time for the backs of mortal men to break beneath the travesty of their own impudence."

 

With those harrowing words, the bonafide Lich descended beneath the 'waves' once again, bound down by inseparable chains.

[grimmothy 188]

Illidar would put down her flask for a moment, considering the proposal, before returning to drinking.

[Daisy 9738]

"Trying to replace the properly appointed Maheral with your own puppet? Reminds me of the days of Laethis..." comments Vuln

[MrMineLoveDude 299]

Ganved raises a questioning brow, quietly mumbling to himself as he enters his home; resuming his study as per usual.

[Slayy 816]

Hela would give a small smirk as she heard this. Then frowning as her mind was crossed with the name for the new so called Maheral.

[ChaoticallyCheshire 637]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly. If you feel this is a mistake, please contact myself or any FM and we'll restore it.