Erasto I : On 'the Farfolk'

[thesaintjaleel 792]

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Transcribed the 12th of Malin’s Welcome, 1747

 

 

 

 

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On the 3rd of Malin’s Welcome, 1747 - the Jassinissa Council of the Medri Negasi met privately; for a solid 4 hours, they met with no intrusion - save for the sound of indistinct chatter outside the shut doors of the Festival Grounds, heavily guarded by Jeshi guards. After the time had passed, the Matoaloga stepped outside the room - ordering his guard to immediately spread out and allow a protected passageway for the Suldaan and his advisors. The Jeshi guided the Suldaan to the citadel - allowing him to step above the dais with an emboldened demeanor. Lra Suldaan’s words were as followed :

 

“To you, my Southeron people,” he said with a pause, his head turning slowly from side to side as he peered over the mass of people. He took a deep breath, continuing with a more defined tone.

 

“For countless years, we have been shoved into a generalization that we have never, as a people, consented to. Our attempts to embrace such a generalization was met with a steady coalition against the people who proclaimed to be our ‘brethren’ - however, our attempt to completely dispose of this generalization was met with opposition as well; presenting to us a state of ‘Farfolk Incertitude’. Allow us to take a moment to decode this phrase as separate entities.” as his tone turned from simply bold to outright aggressive - as displayed by a formulated frown and more emphasis on the important words

 

On the Farfolk

“Farfolk refers to a group of disparate people who allows their cultures and traditions to be subsumed into a false unity. A unity of Subjugation and assimilation. It is a word coined by insensible humans in an attempt to solidify their ideology that we are their lessers - and certain groups of these humans considered ‘lessers’ agree with the ideology, because being a lesser to the imperialists, kissing their boot, and being friendly with them despite their scorn for our kind comes with the benefit of being seen as a step above the others - despite this servitude being a disdainful trait. This is a damaging ideology that has began the basis of our subjugation - which is why we, albeit alone of these wronged people, have outright refused to acknowledge such an odious term. Now, my people, does this at all describe who we are? “ Erasto asked the crowd, being met with mumbling voices and a few bold yells

 

After a brief pause, Erasto continued. “Now I will answer you what the meaning of ‘Farfolk Incertitude’ is - it is the inability of the ‘Farfolk’ leaders to affirm that their acceptance of the aforementioned term is not for ‘unity’ purposes. We who are considered ‘Farfolk’ are all different, infact I boldly proclaim that we share more differences amongst one another than the Highmen and Heartmen do - and that is simply a truth that any knowledgeable descendant can conclude. Along with the inexplicableness of the term in itself - if all humans, even all mortals, are derived from the same place - then why are we ‘the Far Folk’? We share the same lands as the other humans, however we have been considered foreigners above all else, why is this? I cannot truly answer this for myself.” he turned to look at his advisors, whom had the same angered expression upon their visage as he did - and he turned around, with an affirmity in his voice.

 

“The reason why this term is so widely accepted by the mass of humanity that is considered ‘Lesser’ than the imperialists and their several subgroups is simply for reasons of subjugation, nothing more. Every ‘Farfolk’ leader believes in a directive that we should all be together, but this directive is looked at from a place of self-entitlement rather than true unity - I, of course, do not share such a directive as I am not a ‘Farfolk’ leader nor do I parade as a leader of a people that should not and could not exist. During our communion, the Jassinissa has concluded that our state shall appeal to ‘Southerainty’ - an ideology that supports Southeron sovereignty and suzerainty as a unified people rather than a subservient people to the ‘Farfolk’ front, this word shall also be used to refer to Southeron collectivity. From here on, we shall treat those who consider themselves ‘Farfolk’ as we do all foreigners and nations - with neutrality devoid of slavish loyalties.”

 

As he concluded, he nodded - and the crowd began to clap, roar, and chant the words “Maarhali amaan Lra Suldaan!” in a melodic intonation - which translates to ‘Praise be to his majesty the Suldaan.’. This chanting went on for hours after the Suldaan and his advisors retreated into the citadel, an entire celebration forming around it’s gates to confirm to the Suldaan and his advisors that the message was well-received by their people.

 

 

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[ibraheemc2000 2965]

Sheikh Ibraheem Ibn Bashar Kharadeen read the missive and noded “Interesting.” he would return to petting his falcons as his advisers silently waited for a order. "Let them squeal."

[Appie 221]

The Matoaloga stood stalwart at the gates of the castle as his Suldaan spoke, a grin slowly forming on his face as his cousin made his address. As the people began chanting, he chanted along with them. “This is legendary.” he whispered.

[ExoticTobi 3]

“So this is the extent of corruption huh?Where everyone agrees with whatever he says as if he were a god?Does any of these people even know what he’s saying?” Muse commented in irritation

[Novastral 582]

“Go back to Ghanyah with the other jungle humans.” Trazha the orc says while on one of his many journeys. 

[Dragonslayerelf 654]

Mi’Jara contemplates the subtle differences between Farfolk and Southeron and, within the span of a few short minutes, begins contemplating how to turn that difference into a profit. At length, he’d then smile a conniving smile as he began to rub his hands together greedily.

[adamc2000 1385]

"It is as my father has once said... 'Allah will not change the conditions of the people until they change whats in themselves.' And clearly they still have a long LONG way to go im afraid..." Adam Ibn Bashar Kharadeen shaking his head going back to work in his books.