Uhier Elokarir'nor! - To Find an Okarir'nor

[Johann 2498]

In the dead of night, a robed figure scurries about the slumbering roads of the city, towards the bulletin board, elusively – any unlikely witness would have their apprehensions, but little did they know, it was only the Maelunir, Muriel Uradir, posting an election missive. It reads as follows:

 

UHIER ELOKARIR’NOR!

 

 

 

Mali’aheral of Haelun’or,

 

An Elven day ago saw the heartfelt departure of our distinguished Okarir’nor, Elathion Dagre’sae, a mali’thill with a legacy of  ushering the Republic and revitalising economic prosperity upon its ardent beginnings. With his resignation, the time has come once more for an election, the ancient rite of voting as is tradition.  

 

Nominations are to be performed as per protocol – delivering them to the blessed Maheral or Maelunir, right here.

 

Naturally, one requires a speech for their nomination to be valid.

((And a 3D portrait – from novaskin or elsewhere – of your character with your speech is recommended, for the cool factor.))

 

 

MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EHYA

 

[Arachne_07 71]

 

After what seemed an eternal silence, Alluin Miravaris rose from his seat. “First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to Elathion for his service as okarir’nor. Even as he was occupied with other issues in the recent past, as far as I could see, he did an excellent job as okarir’nor. That is also clear in the fact that no one sees themselves fit to take over the position – it will me a challenge to match Elathion in the way he fulfilled his duties.”

 

He paused for a little while, his eyes wandering over those gathered. “A challenge I am willing to take on. Most of you know me as tilruir’sil and sillumir – and it is true, I am a sillumir. I have been, and will be. But it is not the only thing I am – many can confirm I have contributed my share in diplomacy and resource providing.”

 

He nods as to confirm his own words, spreading his arms slightly. “Ti, you are right – I have no direct experience for the position of okarir’nor. I will need help, as all of us do. However, my experience in diplomacy will help me sustain and establish trade routes with other nations to support and continue the healthy economy we have built up over the years. I know ways in which to acquire resources – our mines are rich, our soil is fertile, our woods extended!”

 

He smiles faintly, looking around once again. “Of course, lliran, I am aware of the dire times we live in, the Infernal menace, the threat to the peace and stability of our Realm. My goal will be to provide stability and safety in our material needs. For the coming time, there is no need for the new taxing system that was rumoured on the streets. However, there is need of an assessment of our current resources and of the way these resources are used.”

 

“And then, there is the Athera expedition. As the threat currently seems far away and the Azdrazi protect our Eternal Legacy, the need to move seems abstract and far away. However, we may not lack in our endeavours to ensure the safety of both elmali’thilln and our Legacy! As elsillumiran take responsibility for the immediate needs in that regard, it will be the duty of elokarir’nor to make sure there is a place to move to if the need arises – and so I will do.” He took a small breath, looking around a last time and stating simply: “Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.”

[rathat 868]

“Another position open already? Hmm...”

The elfess takes her stance.
 

Spoiler

 

 

“Aheral, citizens of Haelun’or... In light of  Elathion’s retirement, I have decided to run for the position of Okarir’nor.”

She clears her throat, blinking a few times shifting from a gaze normally devoid of any thought to one that reminisces of a time long past. ”The Ker’Vulnir family has long been a line of solitary artisans, I myself a proud business owner in el’cihi, selling my product mainly in the shopping district as a proud enthusiast of creation and beauty.” She takes another short pause, processing what to say next. “We should maintain that. We cannot progress unless our surroundings are livable and are our skills able to be expressed, as they are unique and second to none. I hope to accomplish this by focusing on a few subjects.

 

First comes infrastructure. Within our population lies a large variety of interests ready to be honed and put to use. Providing the infrastructure to fit the needs of these interests is a necessary step towards progress. This includes but is not limited to the availability of livestock, a studio space, forge and farm available for public use under the protection of the Okarir’nor. This both ensures no passion goes unexplored, and will ultimately fuel the self sufficiency of individuals and our nation.”

The Elfess stops, thinks, and folds her hand upon the other, neatly weaving her spindly fingers in front of her chest.
“...That being said, I am still a business owner. I understand that the import of goods is an excellent way to expand our own horizons. I suggest we allow the export of goods from Haelun’or, a simple way to flex our superior forms of craftsmanship and fund the import of goods from the outside as we too deserve to experience their delights, and perhaps do better given any innovation. Her hands unfold, clapping them together.

 

“I sincerely hope you consider me for your vote. I rest my case. Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya!”

 

-Effile Ker’Vulnir
 

[Kiiwi 1440]

 

”I wish to follow the footsteps of my mal’onn once again”

 

 

 

 

 

[!] Fine ivory parchment embellished with inky floral design would be distributed and displayed around the Elcihil’thilln for the Blessed Citizenry of the Silver State to view at their leisure with the following written:

 

“Blessed Citizenry of Haelun’or, it has come to my attention that a vacancy upon the Silver Council has come to be. It would be my honor and absolute pleasure if the empty seat of Okarir’nor would be filled by none other than myself. Haelun’or is an ever thriving society, many changes are still to be made and I would be blessed to aid in the endeavor of enriching the already prosperous Silver State to further glory. 

 

 As your Okarir’nor I would not only insure the safety of Haelun’or’s wealth but too the assurance of its prosperity. As many of you know, my mal’onn, Nelgauth Maehr’tehral, is currently upholding the position of Sohaer. I wish to continue the legacy of the Maehr’tehral and ensure that our name may continue gloriously into the annals of time.

 

My multitude of centuries within this Silver jewel have allowed me to observe and help nurture the city I was so blessed to be raised and born in. My prior knowledge of how to properly obtain materials as well finances is vast due to my prior position on the Silver Council. 

 

To begin, my ideas are wide and concrete. Beginning with connecting trade to other nations in order to not only improve our relations but also improve funding and economic growth for our own kin. It would greatly benefit Haelun’or and her wonderful citizens to be able to connect with other cities and improve and spread our culture to other races.

 

Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya

 

[MsLinni 828]

 

The scrawny elf meanders towards the spot of speaking. He clears his thought silently as if gathering his thoughts. The Thill was still somewhat confused himself, as going up had been an impulse. He truly just needed to speak his mind, as all people had to do from time to time. He gestured towards the crowd and stated somewhat meekly  “What is power?” As he stated his introductory question his stiff body suddenly relaxed as he found a new pool of confidence. “I have asked myself, such a question for quite some time now. I have wandered through the various descendant races respective nations. In conclusion to these journeys, and much research in the past decade, I have realized an important truth. That power is that which is striven for, it is that which wishes to maintain itself. If there is a god absolute, if such an infinite were obtainable, they would wish to keep that power indefinitely. Just as a man who became king would wish to stay king.”

 

 

 

After taking a few moments to deeply inhale and exhale, the elf stated “Why does a king wish to keep his subjects happy. This is not due to any obligation or duty, if a king believes himself to be righteous it is simply an illusion he has cast upon himself. Why a king keeps his subjects happy is simple as follows; his subjects can revolt. Yet at the very same time, the subjects of a king are often unhappy. This is for a simple reason namely; that the nobles must also be kept happy. Leadership in itself can not be obtained by a singular person. A king only has as much power as his vassals allow. Thus he must keep those knights and nobles in a state of contentedness else they will revolt. Now you may ask, what a few fat men of luxury could contend with the masses of strong able-bodied workers. The answer is surprisingly simple as well, the people do not have the resources or even the will to overthrow there king. The lower class, the uneducated, are inherently weak not physically but of mind. It takes an understanding of complex systems of the world to actually start a rebellion after all”

 

 

 

“One could simply put it as such that; people are divided into three subcategories; those that are in the high class, who have all they could ever desire, wish to maintain power, while those in the middle classes who are content with there lives yet still long for more due to there knowledge of more will wish to overthrow those of higher standing and become that higher class, while those of low standing the common worker and such will wish to survive. For that reason a king should be focused on maintaining the happiness of the nobles and merchants above all else.” he gestured to those present with a smile “Elves particularly high elves are in a unique position. We are not numerous in any stretch of the word, yet we live lives of stagnation and luxury. Sure we read and stay healthy... yet are we progressing. I feel personally that is not the case. The reason for this I believe is power. Power wants to stay in power. When one is given a life of comfort they would never seek to lose it! That is why we do not progress boldly onward. We stay locked behind a massive wall enjoying comfort while around us content war unfolds.”

 

 

 

“Now personally, I wish for reality to stay this way” he demonstrated his fine silk coat “I am personally quite fond of the fine life. In-fact I am certain we all are. Having a fine life a comfortable one does not necessarily mean we have to fall into stagnation.” he paused before trailing off-topic slightly as he seemed to have a thought “Innovation comes from discomfort, that is certainly a fact. Just as a person who is wounded will seek to have there wound mended, when a man had a stone in their sandal they would seek to remove it. Even if comparatively an injury and a stone in your shoe are on entirely different levels, people will seek to solve discomforts and pains just at different levels of severity. Now an innovator will find the root cause of an issue and seek to change it. For example; the man who’s sandal small stones continue to become lodged within could innovate due to this discomfort and invent the boot, by closing up the holes within it.“

 

 

 

As if pleased the elf returned to his main train of thought, after taking a somewhat lengthy pause. “Now venerable brothers and sisters of thill I ask you, how can we continue to reach for progress. You see that paradox yes? The further we attempt to innovate the further we will get towards a discomfort less society, and thus innovation will slow due to its very nature. The other way for maintaining innovation is related to the intrinsic nature of power. If power wishes to maintain itself it will attempt to innovate in ways that it could continue to maintain itself.” he sighed “I find this very important due to the fact that an immensely powerful thing now resides in the facility of our city, hence why we are at the mercy of a powerful beast. Yet I do not fault it for it is for survival, discomfort leads to innovation or it leads to subjugation. The only way to not be at the mercy of others it to innovate and to progress. Since innovation follows power, and because power is linked to money it is logical that if one were to manage money to a fine degree innovation could occur at a faster rate.”

 

“My final goal with this is to state. If we truly wish to reach a state of perfection we must understand ourselves and others, and see that we want POWER. Ounce we acknowledge our craving we will attempt to reach that goal. The only reason I wish to become a leader is not due to pride for my people, though that is certainly there. The truth is I wish for power, and I know to gain that power I must offer something in return. Therefore I am announcing my running for the position of Okarir’nor. A position which i will use to attempt to increase the efficiency of our people and to allow for innovation to occur. Ahernan mali’thilnn” He lowered his head in mock bow before joining back with the crowd

[snoopie12 817]

                                                           

 

From the public a familiar face would rise from his seat once again. 

"Karin’ayla blessed children of Silver. I think, or let's say I hope, that most of you know me. Some of you might know me as Divkinael and Head Secreatary for Elsillumiran, some might know me as former Groundkeeper of the Eternal College, others might know me just as citizen, however today I will speak as Tilruir’leyun. I have been working under Elathion for the past years, and so I can say that I am experienced for this job. I would be honored to step in his footsteps and proceed leading our Bastillion to being fully self-sufficient. Another important matter I would like to discuss with the rest of the council would be funding, the reason we only discuss this now is because the state did not had enough funds to even consider this before. However we now are capable of funding certain initiatives inside the city. I am looking forward to start working on that, either it be as okarir’nor or perhaps as tilruir’leyun, depending on the elected okarir’nor. Futhermore, I also want to arise awareness of how close we are to a possible relocation of our Bastillion seeing the dangers of the world today. This times can only be overwon by good leadership, unity, strength and planning. And I am more then readdy to do such, working with the council and Tilruir. Speaking of such, I want to introduce someone.” The elf would stretch out his arm, going over the crowd, stopping with a pointed finger at Rha’Kir. “Rha’Kir and I have been talking and he agreed on becomming Tilruir’leyun if I be elected okarir’nor. I am aware that it is unusual to already decide on that during elections, however seeing to their economical background and expertise inside the Kharajyr we have decided to be entirely clear and honest to our citizens. This honesty and openness is what I will show if elected okarir’nor. As in this Republic you will all have a vote on major decisions, and nothing will be hidden from you.”

Elahern would then made a final bow before walking to the side of the room, carefully looking to what would happen next. ”Thank you, and Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.”                                                               

[Arachne_07 71]

Alluin would rise again. "Lliran, I am glad to see that my nomination brought life into this debate. However, I am announcing the withdrawal of my candidacy. The last few weeks have been a havy burden on my shoulders in trying to combine these debates, my duties as tilruir'sil and my family. This resulted in sleep depriviation and a lack of time to spend with my family and to do the things I find enjoyment in. As I am young and hope to live many more decades, I am sure another opportunity will arise to prove my qualities in serving you. For now, there are many capable candidates and I am certain they will fulfill the position properly."

 

After this announcement, he would sit down and fold his arms, ready to be a spectator of the events for the first time in a while.

 

[OOC: I like the position and responsibilities and the okarir'nor/ tilruir'leyun can always call on me for some grinding or architecture/ building, but my irl situation doesn't allow for another job. From September I will have a fulltime job and I am very glad about that, but it also means I will have much less time for rp – as I also have other hobbies. The time I have to rp I would like to spend on elsillumiran and just family and other rp 🙂 May the best candidate win!!]

[chaosgamer_ 764]

Rha’kir looked up in surprise from his cup of hot chocolate as he was called out from the crowd! Even if it was true, he did not suspect the sudden announcement!

[snoopie12 817]

                                                   

From the side of the room, noises could be heard, known as the sound produced by turning pages. Then it went silent for a bit, followed by the sound of Elahern clearing his throat.

“Lliran, we shall respect the decision of Alluin, and hope that he will regain his health. As Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya sais, we should strive towards the upper health of our citizens, but not only health, because progress is the other pillar of our society. And for that reason, I have looked into our current state and its former initiatives. To make economical progress in our state I have expanded on an existing plan of the past. If I may?” Elahern showed a poster, and pinned it on the wall. 

“This was the original plan I have helped with creating. I plan to expand it by adding some extra Guilds, for now, I have the Defenders Council planned as extra Guild. However, more can follow. Each Guild will be looked at to receive funding from the state where needed. In exchange, the group delivers a service or goods to the state. This way we can pay citizens fairly for their work. Another benefit is that our markets will be filled with more goods for sale. This altogether will cause our economy to grow and grow strong.” He then set up a wide, warm smile. ”It is my pleasure to say that this plan is ready to be executed if I have the honor of being elected okarir’nor.”
“Ahernan for listening and your attention, may you all make a wise choice. Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.”

The elf then walked back to his seat, seemingly more confident than ever before. He then sat down, waiting for a response from another candidate.

[MsLinni 828]

A thill rises from his seat, before finding his way to the stage. “My question is to you llirn!” Aeron states promtly “How can we wish to have an economy if the currency we use is not one that can be expertly managed by fine thill minds? My proposal is that we open up the Silver Bank. A bank which would become the center of affairs for the economy. That bank would begin printing PAPER money. I have long been fascinated by the idea thus I wish to begin work on such a concept.” he clears his throat “My idea here is as such; the Bank of Silver would allow for loans, these loans would work in such a way that one could take out say gain a 5 thousand currency loan. When one has obtained there loan which would be represented by a slip of paper which is carefully stamped so as to pervert forgery could than be used as form of currency. Than the person would have to repay that 5,000 mina worth of currency over a certain period of time along with an additionally amount of money depending on amount of money and time in which it would be payed off. With such a method Healun’or could begin printing its own money which could be used for government projects or guilds.” he than began strolling back to his seat, just before he stepped off he added “Questions I am happy to take.”