Elheial'thilln - The Silver Council

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Elheial’thilln - The Silver Council
As published on the 22nd of The Amber Cold 1645

 

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CONTENTS
I.  Council Structure & Positions
II.  Councillor Appointment & Challenging
III. Talonnii - Noble Bloodlines of Haelun’or
IV. State Approved Guilds

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I. Council Structure & Positions

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Elheial’thilln - The Silver Council

The Silver Council, or elheial’thilln in the ancient tongue, acts as the governing body of Haelun’or. The council itself comprises six positions including the Sohaer, Maheral, Medi’iran, and the Okariran. The Okariran (guardians) are democratically elected by the pure citizenry to preside over certain areas of the state. The Sohaer (ruler) is determined via a vote by elheial’thilln. The Sohaer may choose up to two Medi’iran (helpers) to assist them with their governing. Finally, the Maheral (most blessed) is determined by the Heial’laurir of the Talonnii. These councillors collectively oversee the Silver Sohaerate and deliberate to make the most suitable decisions to ensure the continued prosperity of Haelun’or. The positions are further detailed below:

 

 

Sohaer - Ruler of Haelun’or [@DustyDune]

 

Description
 

Spoiler

Head of the city, both as a representative of the people, and an outright physical symbol of mali'aheral authority.  Where our Maheral will stand for custom and tradition, the Sohaer shall be the embodiment of governance. With the outright advantage of power, the Sohaer bears great responsibility. He or she bears the weight of order, and the one elected to this position must possess the strength to protect the city above all else. For he or she will be the first pair of hands always, to uphold Her. Due to their great responsibility, citizens are encouraged to refer to the Sohaer as “Laurir.”

 

 

Duties of the Sohaer
 

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1.) Governance. First and foremost, the Sohaer must swear to defend purity and maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. He or she shall fight to maintain peace of the realm, oversee to the administration of justice and to uphold any laws within the Silver Sohaerate with force if necessary. The Sohaers word is final on all matters, and any decision he or she makes has absolute authority over all others. Abuse of this power however is to be frowned upon, and one-hundred percent of a councils vote can veto such decisions. Alternatively, eighty-five of the citizenry vote can appeal for decisions to also be vetoed.

 

2.) Diplomacy. In the Sohaer rests the ability to ultimately choose the Sohaerate’s official allies and enemies. No tie between our nation and another can be made without the approval of the Sohaer. Also, the Sohaer conducts visits from emissaries and representatives from outside nations alongside elheial’thilln. All enquiries on the national level by diplomatic meeting are to be approved by the Sohaer, with the Medi’iran requiring their explicit permission to engage in diplomatic talks if the Sohaer cannot be present.

 

3.) Dismissal. The Sohaer may eject anyone off the Silver Council if he or she deems such is necessary to the progress and security of the nation.

 

4.) Succession. The Sohaer may nominate a potential successor, so long as this individual is a pure mali’aheral of impeccable record. The nominee of the previous Sohaer will sit among the other named nominees cast forward by the Silver Council and voted upon by said councillors in accordance to the Ikur’onn Sohaer System.

 

5.) Pardon. The Sohaer holds the power to pardon any individual who has broken the law, including past laws in Haelun’or -- allowing them to return and begin the path to purity.

 

6.) Consultation. While the Sohaer presides as the head of state, he or she is obliged to seek the advice of the Heial’thilln and Maheral.

 

7.) Status. The Sohaer claims the right to differentiate between times of war and times of peace. Without a stated declaration from the Sohaer, the city cannot engage in national conflict.

 

8.) Diplomacy. The friendships of our nation are tied directly to Her fate. Thus, in the Sohaer rests the ability to choose our state’s official allies and enemies. No tie between our nation and another can be made without the approval of the Sohaer. Also, the Sohaer conducts visits from emissaries and representatives from alien nations. All inquiries on the national level by diplomatic meeting are to be attended by the Sohaer.

 

9.) Guidance. Ratification of referendums into law is vested in the signatory of this position.

 

10.) Teaching. The Sohaer must be knowledgeable about all matters of the city and mali’aheral culture.  More importantly, however, he or she must teach these things to all who inquire it, so as to enhance the Blessed City’s wealth and blessing in knowledge.

 

11.) Service. The Sohaer must be at the service of the city, with no task for the betterment of all below himself/herself. The Sohaer shall perform any task for the advancement and health of the mali’aheral beneath his or her power.

 

12.) Example. More than anything, the Sohaer shall represent the best aspects of all mali’aheral and serve as a role-model for all. With exceptional purity, and exceptional citizenship, the Sohaer must demonstrate for each citizen the pinnacle of mali’aheral expectation for behaviour.

 

 

Maheral - Guide of Haelun’or [@DustyDune]

 

Description
 

Spoiler

The traditions of our people are a precious thing. The Maheral stands as the living embodiment of the creed of our blessed kin - the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. It is within this figure that the history of our people endures. Primarily, the Maheral acts as the cultural head of the Silver Sohaerate of Haelun’or. They are a symbol, exemplifying with their every deed and word how one pure of both heart and mind should act. It is the wisdom of the Maheral that each mali’aheral should follow and trust in at all times.

The Maheral also acts as a mediator. Should certain traditions come into question or certain conflicts stem from them, it is the Maheral who should be consulted so they may mediate the situation and ensure a swift solution is found. It also falls upon the Maheral to be a chronicler for the mali’aheral - recording our history and scribing public announcements when required so that we as a people do not stray from the path of purity or allow the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya to fade from the forefront of our minds.

 

 

Duties of the Maheral
 

Spoiler

1.) Guidance.  The Maheral acts as the cultural guide of the mali’aheral, preserving the culture, traditions and most importantly the guiding principle of the mali’aheral - the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. Their most important duty is to ensure our sacred creed is correctly interpreted and spread to all citizens.

2.) Counsel. It is the duty of the Maheral to provide counsel to the elhieal’thilln on all matters, both foreign and domestic.  

 

3.) Mediation.  It is often the duty of the Maheral to mediate conflicts between mali’aheral so that a speedy resolution can be made.

 

4.) Mercy.  The Maheral holds the power to pardon any individual previously viewed as impure in Haelun’or, allowing them to return and begin the path to purity.

 

5.) Succession.  The Maheral will nominate a potential successor, so long as this individual is a pure mali’aheral of impeccable record. The nominee of the previous Maheral will then face a vote alongside other nominees casted by the Heial’laurir. This process is further outlined in the Talonni Act of 1645.

 

6.) Tie-Breaking. The Maheral also holds a tie breaking vote on the Heial’thilln, in the event the vote is tied.

 

 

Medi’iran - Helpers of the Sohaer [@Aviers, @VACANT]

 

Description
 

Spoiler

The duties of the Sohaer are extensive and may, at times, require a voice to speak and act in his or her absence. Thus was the birth of the two Medi’iran (singular: Medi’ir); two officials selected by the Sohaer who tend the city in the Sohaer’s absence. It is also expected of the Medi’iran to assist the various Okariran and even complete the duties they are tasked with should they too be absent.

The Medi’iran are an authoritative governmental force; their presence even sometimes acting as a second and much smaller council to the Sohaer in times that elheial’thilln cannot be fully arranged.

 

Duties of the Medi’iran
 

Spoiler

1.) Counsel. It is the duty of the Medi’iran to be at service of the city, providing counsel to both elheial’thilln and the Sohaer on all matters, both foreign and domestic.

 

2.) Vision. The Medi’iran are the eyes and ears of the Sohaer, relaying all pertinent information found directly to him or her. The Medi’iran shall also individually perform any task for the advancement and health of the mali’aheral beneath his or her power.

 

3.) Workload. It is expected of the Medi’iran to help the Sohaer with tasks that ease the pressure off of the cities council and citizens life.

 

4.) Announcement. The Medi’iran are tasked with informing the citizenry of any notable additions, alterations, or revokement of tir’thilln (Silver Law), ensuring general ignorance of such modifications is kept at a minimum.

5.) Substitution. The Medi’iran, at the Sohaer’s consent, are permitted to serve as a temporary substitution for elheial’thilln should the need arise. The usurpation of the will of elheial’thilln is to be done with caution — lest the Talonnii deem the Sohaer to have stepped beyond their bounds.

 

Okarir’sil - Guardian of Sword [@VACANT]

 

Description
 

Spoiler

 

Enforcer of Haelun’or Law and protector of the Silver City. It is the Okrarir’sil who acts as the embodiment of Silver Law and manages the Sillumiran. In addition to this, the Okarir’sil constantly works to prepare the city for the eventuality of any form of assault, internal or external, to ensure Haelun’or’s continued order and security.

 

Duties of the Okarir’sil
 

Spoiler

1.) Preservation.  Above all else it is the duty of the Okarir’sil to preserve and uphold the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya and Haelun’or Silver Law.

 

2.) Preparedness. The Okarir’tir serves the military, assuring that the Sillumiran are both of adequate number and prepared to bleed for the city and suffer for the vision of Larihei.

 

3.)  Duty. The Okarir’sil serves at the discretion of the Sohaer and Haelun’or. He or she shall be willing to put down his or her life like any soldier of Haelun’or to protect it and the will of the Sohaer. The Okarir’sil is expected to fight in all wars and recruit others to fight alongside themselves.

 

4.) Order. The Okarir’sil, beyond all other duties, also is tasked with the upholding of order, assuring that our city maintains structure and does not descend into the behaviour of beasts and animals.

 

Okarir’maehr - Guardian of Knowledge [@Aythyinae]

 

Description
 

Spoiler

Guardian of knowledge and pinnacle of learnedness, the Okarir’maehr assures that the city marches ever forth on its mission to progress. It is the Okarir’maehr which is perhaps the most revered of all Okarir, for carrying out this most blessed task.

 

Duties of the Okarir’maehr

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1.) Eternal Guardianship.  The Okarir’maehr presides over the Eternal Library, assuring that the knowledge of generations past, present and future are tended to — for it is this library which is the most revered of all places within Haelun’or.

2.) Eternal Instruction. The Okarir’maehr presides over the library ensuring that lessons and knowledge are not simply recorded but rather passed from generation to generation as knowledge to advance our blessed kin.

3.) Eternal Supervision. The Okarir’maehr presides also over the laboratories of Haelun’or, ensuring the continued progress of our people that they might remain the forerunners of learning and technology - both arcane and mundane.

4.) Chronicling. The Okarir’maehr takes upon the task, in addition to the Maheral, of chronicling the path of the mali’aheral— assuring that our ways, traditions and acts are passed onto future generations.

 

Okarir’leyun - Guardian of Beauty [@Mordu]
 

Description
 

Spoiler

Guardian of the Land and keeper of all that which is material. The Okarir’leyun ensures that the city has sufficient resources in order to remain prosperous. It is also expected that they communicate often with other council members so that all have a sufficient supply of their relevant resources and report any significant shortages.

 

As Guardian of Beauty, the Okrarir’leyun oversees all building development in the city - ensuring each addition to the silver city is a spectacle to behold. The Okarir’leyun is not just an architect but artist in their own right. They provide the citizenry with tasteful views of Haelun’or, and are in control of upkeep of the buildings.
 

 

Duties of the Okarir’leyun
 

Spoiler

1.) Acquisition. It is the duty of the Okarir’leyun to tend to the material needs of the city, assuring the mali’aheral are well supplied and that the city is well equipped for whatever it may require to do.

 

2.) Economy.  The Okarir’leyun serves to tend the funds of Haelun’or, assuring that trade and other economic functions are balanced — so that when such funds are needed they are plentiful.

 

3.) Construction. It is the duty of the Okarir’leyun to aid in the construction of Haelun’or materially and to oversee all architectural development by volunteer citizens.

4.) Supplication.  The Okarir’leyun serves to aid each of the other Okarir, assuring that they are well equipped for the carrying-out of their tasks.

 

 

5.) Architect. It is the imperative task of the Okrarir’leyun to design and construct the capital of the Silver State of Haelun’or in which the mali’aheral will dwell. All citizens wishing to make significant modifications to their houses and or changes to the city must directly talk to the Okrarir’leyun beforehand to gain approval.

 

6.) Contractor. It is a duty of the Okrarir’leyun to coordinate and lead all projects aside from his own creations. It is their duty to pass suitable knowledge to the contracted builder, crafting any project aside from their own. The Okrarir’leyun has explicit right to tear down a work of art he deems subpar to the standards of Haelun’or.

 

7.)  Maintenance. The Okrarir’leyun is in charge of repairing and upkeeping the Silver State's buildings and homes. All and any damages to the structure and or integrity of a building must be reported to the Okrarir’leyun to fix.

 

 

Tilruiran - Servants of the Elhieal’thilln

 

Description
 

Spoiler

The Tilruiran, or servants, are appointed by elheial’thilln to carry out other governmental functions of Haelun’or. Each Okarir can name up to two Tilruiran to serve underneath them in order to assist them in their role. These positions may be created or destroyed upon a whim according to the needs of the mali’aheral. Those who hold these positions are not technically members of the Silver Council but rather they serve Haelun’or as a whole. The Silver Council may also permit Tilruir to attend their council meetings.

 

Duties of the Tilruiran

Spoiler

1. Assistance. It is the duty of a Tilruir to assist their respective Okarir with any task they have been assigned. It is also expected of the Tilruir to show initiative, going above and beyond what is asked of them so long as it benefits the city and its citizens.
    

2.     Servitude. The Tilruiran are first and foremost servants. Even though they do not possess seats upon the Silver Council, they are still able to serve the city and her people for the greater good of all. The Tilruiran are generally admired for their passion and determination and often end up succeeding the Okarir under which they serve.

 

II. Councillor Appointment & Challenging

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Appointment

 

Sohaer

The process by which the Sohaer is appointed is outlined in detail within the “Ikur’onn Sohaer System - For Peaceful Transition of Power”.

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/158648-for-peaceful-transition-of-power/

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/169503-amendment-to-the-ikur%E2%80%99onn-sohaer-system-1645/

 

Maheral

The process by which the Maheral is appointed is outlined in detail within the “Talonnii Act of 1645”.

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/169505-talonnii-act-of-1645/

 

Medi’iran

The two Medi’iran are hand picked by the Sohaer, generally from the members of elheial’thilln, as they are to act as his or her direct assistants.

 

Okariran

The Okariran are the democratically elected members of elheial’thilln that oversee specific areas of  Haelun’or, whether it be the military, housing, or knowledge. When a position becomes vacant, a First Class Citizen can nominate themselves for candidacy with a speech. Should more than one individual desire a specific position, the First Class citizenry will vote for the candidate who they believe is best suited for the role.

 

Tilruiran

The Tilruiran are servants or volunteers who serve underneath the various Okariran. Each tilruir is hand picked by an Okarir (an Okarir can have a maximum of two) to assist with them with their various duties - unless given explicit permission from the Sohaer. Candidates are any member of the general public who are loyal to the state and have displayed a keen interest in helping the Sohaerate in some form.

 

Challenging

Of the seats upon the Silver Council, it is only the Okariran who can be publicly challenged by any First Class Citizen for their position (the Maheral, Sohaer, and Medi’ir are decided by the methods aforementioned). Challenging is generally done when a First Class Citizen is unsatisfied with the work or effort of an Okarir and believes they could better perform in the role than the one who currently holds it. The process for how a challenge is to be conducted is as follows:

Process for Challenging a Councillor

1. The challenger must publicly declare a motion to challenge a specific Okarir with the intent to replace him or her.

2. The Okarir who has been challenged must either accept or reject this motion.

3. If the motion is accepted by the Okarir, they are to immediately resign and are effectively removed from power. In this case, the challenger assumes the role.

4. If it is rejected, the challenger must defend their objection by engaging in formal public debate with the Okarir in question. If the challenger can win this debate (by referendum judgement), he or she will replace the Okarir.

 

All citizens are duty-bound to observe, and listen to the debates. During the debate, citizens are encouraged to pose questions towards the two contenders. After the affair is complete, and the citizenry have no other questions to pose, they are then obliged to vote between the two.

 

Voting for a Challenger / Incumbent

 

All citizens have the right to select one of three votes:

 

1. Pro-challenger.

2. Pro-incumbent.

3. Abstain.

Simply, the one with most support is considered to be the victor. However, if the majority of citizenry have chosen to abstain, then it can be concluded that the citizenry has no confidence in either candidate. Should this be so, then there is an open election for the specific Okarir position.

 

Process for Ejecting the Sohaer

If the Sohaer is seen as unfit to govern over Haelun’or they may be ejected via the same way they came into power. The whole council must agree to it, including the Maheral, to legally impeach the Sohaer from their position of office.

 

III. Talonnii - Noble Bloodlines of Haelun’or

 

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https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/169505-talonnii-act-of-1645/

 

 

IV. State Approved Guilds

 

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The Silver Sohaerate of Haelun’or is home to, and endorses, a number of guilds. These guilds are of varying variety, but ultimately work within Haelun’or Law and have a vision which coincides with the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. These guilds often work closely with the Silver Council, assisting it in some manner, in order to further strengthen the state. Elheial’thilln may also choose to sponsor the endeavours of a particular guild should the outcome prove advantageous to Haelun’or and her people. The state-approved guilds are as follows:

*~* The Celestial Order *~*
Founded by Arcane Mage Iatrilemar Elervathar, the Celestial Order is home to some of the greatest arcanists the realm has to offer. The majority of the order’s members are known as Celestial Arcanists, practitioners of Arcanism who have reached the pinnacle of the art - their intrinsic auras having transcended to that of a greater aura. The Order seeks to bathe the realm in the blessed light of the Arcane Mage’s gift and to ensure the prosperity of all, regardless of national affiliation.

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/155896-the-celestial-order/
 

 

MAEHR'SAE HIYLUN'EHYA

Drafted on the 20th of The Amber Cold, 1645 by,

Sohaer Cenwall Maeyr’onn

Maheral Ceruberr Asul’Ailer

[Wendigo 786]

"It's been a few decades since the Silver State has been anything other than the barest skeleton of what it once was. Something needs to change or the state of the city will never do so. Hopefully this 'new' albeit suspiciously similar to every other form of government the State has ever had will do something different, however following similar event lines the chances are unlikely. Best of luck."

Erendriel would sign the letter, previous Medi'ir of Haelun'or.

[osumanduas 1442]

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