-= HAELUN'ORIAN SOCIETIES =-

[puffables 1125]

- Haelun’orian Societies -

penned and collated by Lleinde Tillun’sae

 

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Index : 

I : The Haelun’orian Debating Society [HDS]

II : The Haelun’orian Society of Fine Art [HSFA]

III : The Haelun’orian Literature Society [HLS]

IV : The Haelun’orian Fencing Association [HFA]

V : The Haelun’orian Culinary Circle [HCC]

 

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The Haelun’orian Debating Society [HDS]

“through logical debate may we find our path”

 

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Manifesto : 

Our purpose is to sharpen the wits and keep keen the mind of the Mali’thill, truly exploring important questions and ideas in their full depth. We hope to encourage debate and discussion upon a broad range of subjects : interpreting the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, current diplomacy, or simply elementary exercises of the mind such as debates over tea and wine.

Structure :

The Society is led by the Head Chair, whose role is to organise formal and informal debates, ensure everyone keeps to schedule, oversee such debates and delegate out further roles and tasks. Assisting them is the Vice Chair, who is tasked with running the Junior activities such as Model Silver Council and Model Delegates, and is also in charge of promoting orators through the ranks.

 

The ranks for Juniors consist of Junior Apprentice to Junior Orator.

The ranks for Seniors consist of Senior Apprentice, Senior Orator and Master Orator. 

 

One can advance through the ranks by attending debates ; at each debate, orators can earn up to three points. One point is awarded for attendance, a second for well-done research, a third for persuasive style and skill. At non-debate events, 1 point is still awarded for attendance, 2 for exemplary performance in any area. 

 

An orator is promoted from Apprentice to Orator by gaining 15 points, whilst Master Orator is a title reserved for those who show exceptional skill and a keen interest in the art of debate.

Privileges :

By joining the Society, one can expect to be invited to numerous events such as Model Silver Council and Model Delegates (to debate, if one is a Junior, or to chair if one is a Senior),  formal and informal debates, and awards dinners.

 

A record in the Society also provides fantastic experience for future possible council work, being good evidence that an individual is skilled in speech, quick-witted, diligent, and able to bring new, intelligent perspectives to the table. 

Requirements :

Prerequisites of joining our Society are citizenship in the Silver State, verified purity and basic literacy skills.

 

Members of the Society are also expected to attend fortnightly meetings, conduct appropriate research to prepare oneself for debates, assist in chairing Junior debates if they are a Senior member, inform the Chairs if they are unable to attend any event and, of course, hold enthusiasm for debating!

 

There is no formal uniform, however members are greatly encouraged to have a specific formal-wear with a lace collar for Debating Society events.

Schedule :

Our schedule runs fortnightly, with events as follows :

 

Day 1 [[Sunday I]] - Meeting for all Members; decide a topic for the week.

Held in the Eternal Library.

 

Day 3 [[Tuesday I]] - Open debate slot for informal, practice debate.

Held in the Trade District Open Auditorium.

 

Day 5 [[Thursday I]] - Junior Silver Council / Junior Delegates.

Held in the Silver Citadel.

 

Day 11 [[Tuesday II]] - Debate on Chosen Topic.

Held in the Trade District Open Auditorium.

 

Day 13 [[Thursday II]] - Additional Debate / Awards Dinner.

Held in the Auditorium / upstairs in the Silver Tavern.

 

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The Haelun’orian Society of Fine Art [HSFA]

“the expression of self is the most valued privilege of the mali’thill”

 

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Manifesto : 

Our purpose is to bring together the creative visionaries of the Silver State, exploring all forms of fine artistry - the Mali’thill embrace the luxuries and intellectual skill involved in creating masterpieces. We intend to showcase the artistic achievement of our fine artisans and creators, provide them with an environment in which they can flourish and speak with like-minded lliran, and to assist beginners who may be more interested

Structure :

The Society is led by the Curator, who is in charge of keeping things on-schedule and overseeing workshops. They may be assisted by other prominent artists of the Society who wish to run workshops in their field, teaching others their knowledge and allowing them to demonstrate their own skill.

 

The Fine Art Society does not hold further ‘ranks’, however awards may be given out. Artist of the Elven Month is one such award; switching hands each Elven month, it is highly coveted and a sign of true dedication to one’s craft.

Privileges :

By joining the Society, one can expect to be invited to our workshops and exhibitions, able to develop their skills and present their work in each Monthly exhibition. One will also be invited to the Society’s Awards Dinner, with the chance of attaining the Artist of the Elven Month award.

Requirements :

To join the Society, one must hold interest in the arts and be a pure Mali’thill citizen else hold special permit, to be reviewed stringently by the Curator.

 

Members of our Society are expected to attend events, informing the Curator if they are unable to attend. They are also encouraged to present at least one piece of work at each Monthly Gallery.

 

There is no formal uniform, however members are greatly encouraged to don a beret and possibly apron for some of the club’s activities.

Schedule :

Our schedule runs each Elven Month, with events as follows :

 

Day 7 [[Saturday I]] : Tailor’s Workshop [[OOC Skinning Event]].

Held in the Arts Centre.

 

Day 14 [[Saturday II]] : Painter’s Workshop [[OOC Art Event]].

Held in the Arts Centre.

 

Day 21 [[Saturday III]] : Sculptor’s Workshop [[OOC Building Event]].

Held in the Arts Centre.

 

Day 28 [[Saturday IV]] : Gallery Exhibition and Awards Dinner.

Held in the Citadel.

 

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The Haelun’orian Literature Society [HLS]

“through our words might we bring about a finer tomorrow”

 

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Manifesto : 

Our purpose is to bring together writers and readers, to bond Mali’thill over the shared love of literature. We hope to assist in advancing an individual's knowledge, literary skills, and confidence in such. It is also our goal to display the work of our fine members each Elven month in the form of a published newspaper.

Structure :

The Society is led by the President, who is tasked with agenda-setting and calling meetings. 

 

There are no further ‘ranks’ to the Society, however awards may be presented in recognition of exemplary work. 

 

An award which changes hands each Elven month is the Writer of the Month award, something highly sought and competed for by the members of the Literature Society.

Privileges :

By joining the Society, one can expect invitations to various socialisation events, from our book club meetings to our workshops to our wonderful awards dinners.

 

A record in the Society also provides fantastic experience for future possible council work, being good evidence that an individual is diligent, well-written, and holds enthusiasm for knowledge, a fine resume for any prospective position, especially those within the department of the Okarir’maehr.

Requirements :

To join our Society, one must hold literary skill and be a pure Mali’thill Citizen else hold special permit, to be reviewed stringently by the President.

 

Members of our Society are expected to attend meetings when they are able, informing the President when they are unable to attend. They are also expected to submit an article for the Society Newspaper each Elven month.

 

There is no formal uniform, however members are greatly encouraged to keep a feather quill behind their ear for meetings as both a practical item and to signify their membership.

Schedule :

Our society holds a formal meeting once every Elven week, upon a rota as follows:

 

Day 4 [[Wednesday I]] : Agenda Setting ; discussing the books from the previous month, choosing new books.

Held in the Eternal Library.

 

Day 11 [[Wednesday II]] : Putting together the Society Newspaper, to be published before Day 18.

Held at the Arts Centre.

 

Day 18 [[Wednesday III]] : Poetry Workshop.

Held in the Eternal Library.

 

Day 25 [[Wednesday IV]] : Literary Awards Dinner.

Held upstairs in the Silver Tavern.

 

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The Haelun’orian Fencing Association [HFA]

“to strive for physical excellence is the duty of the pure”

 

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Manifesto : 

Our purpose is to ensure the upkeep of hiylun within the Mali’thill populace, providing a way to strengthen oneself. We seek to guarantee that every able citizen might defend themself in times of need - after all, when the Silver State is threatened, we all stand for the motherland of Haelun’or. The Association also hopes to act as a passage into the Sillumir, allowing those too young to enroll to still remain active and gain experience and training so that they might transfer smoothly once of age, should they wish to.

Structure :

The Society is led by the Keeper, who is tasked with scheduling practices and tournaments. They may be assisted also by Silan, fencers who hold a black ribbon, who are qualified to teach classes and hold practice sessions. 

 

Within the Association, there is a fortnightly Tournament to place members in ranking order, with the top spot a highly coveted position. 

Besides this, however, we also utilise a system of ribbon colours to distinguish between beginners and more experienced fencers.

In ascending order:

 

White ribbon, orange ribbon, blue ribbon, yellow ribbon, green ribbon, brown ribbon, and black ribbon - given the title of Sil.

Beginners will start with an initial evaluation test to place them at a ribbon, and may move up ribbons based upon performance at both practices and tournaments as evaluated by the Keeper and Silan.

Privileges :

By joining the Society, one can expect to learn new skills and gain the ability to defend oneself. You will also be invited to practices and tournaments, and trusted with your ribbon colour and weekly rank to conduct respect from your peers. You may also be given the privilege of accompanying Sillumiran on missions if one is too young to join, yet proves to be capable of defending themselves.

 

A history with the Society also brings great experience for later roles, certainly showing an enthusiasm for the art of swordsmanship, dedication and diligence as well as impressively well-kept hiylun. This certainly would catch the eye of Elsillumiran officers for those looking to join when of-age, or perhaps existing Sillumiran interested in rising the ranks.

Requirements :

To enroll in our Association, one is expected to be a pure Mali’thill citizen. Exceptions are granted only on the occasion that one holds a special permit, reviewed stringently by the Keeper.

 

Members of our Association are expected to attend tournaments and assist in practices when called upon. If unable to attend any event, they are required to inform the Keeper.

 

Members of our Association are also expected to come to the aid of the Silver State should any threat make itself present.

 

There is no formal uniform, however members are greatly encouraged to  wear appropriate protective-wear for fencing and, of course, the appropriate colour ribbon for their ranking.

Schedule :

Our schedule runs fortnightly, with events as follows :

 

Day 6 [Friday I] : Weekly Open Practice [CRP].

Held within the Training Grounds.

 

Day 8 [Sunday II] : Ranking Tournaments.

Held in the Trade District Open Auditorium.

 

Day 13 [Friday II] : Weekly Open Practice [PvP].

Held within the Training Grounds.

 

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The Haelun’orian Culinary Circle [HCC]

“a fine life begins with a fine diet, a rejuvenating meal to fuel each task”

 

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Manifesto : 

Our purpose is to bring life to Haelun’or’s culinary scene - creating menus each Elven Month for the Silver Tavern, exploring foreign cuisines, evaluating and critiquing tastes in our Monthly Cuisine Review. We hope to provide each of our members with unforgettable tastes and culinary experiences, improving their skills in both critiquing cuisine and creating it.

Structure :

The Society is led by the Epicure, who is tasked with keeping everyone on-schedule and organising events such as cookery classes. They are assisted by the Sous-Chef, who is tasked with putting together the Silver Tavern Menu and may host some cookery classes, and the Arbiter, who puts together the Monthly Cuisine Review.

 

The Circle is divided into three main ranks - Apprentice, Intermediate and Master. 

These may have specialities and focus areas tagged onto the end, such as Critic, Vintner, Rottiseur or Patissier. 

 

One can advance through the ranks by providing particularly wonderful items for the Tavern Menu, attending Cooking Classes or writing particularly good reviews. Three stars are needed to rank up from each rank to the next - a star is given to the top two menu items each month, to the top two reviews each month and half a star is given for each cooking class attended.

Privileges :

By joining the Circle, one can expect to be invited to many exciting trips, able to sample wide varieties of intriguing and delicious delicacies. One would also find themselves surrounded by like-minded individuals of high status, with many opportunities to socialise with the finest food-critics and chefs there are.

 

Members of the Circle are also granted full access to utilise the Silver Tavern kitchens at any time, so long as they take care of the workspace and clean up after they have finished.

A history in the Culinary Circle also provides a fantastic background for any interested in working in food, a certain mark of expertise in the area. It will also of course be a sign of experience and dedication, proving that an individual is dutiful and a skilled, productive member of Haelun’orian society.

Requirements :

Members of our Culinary Circle must hold a clear interest in the Culinary Arts and be pure Mali’thill Citizens. On some few occasions, exceptions may be made to award honourary membership to Lesser citizens who prove themselves exceptionally talented in the culinary arts.

 

Members of the Circle are expected to attend events, informing the Epicure if they are unable to attend. They are also required to provide a quote for the Monthly Cuisine Review pamphlet on one piece of exotic cuisine sampled the last Elven Week and one other dish or drink of choice.

 

Members are also expected to provide one unique menu item for the Silver Tavern each month, allowing the rest of the blessed Citizenry to enjoy the fruits of the Circle’s culinary skills.

 

There is no formal uniform, however members are greatly encouraged to wear straw hats during club activities and especially outings to signify their membership to others and keep as an organised group.

Schedule :

Our schedule runs each Elven month, with events as follows :

 

Day 2 [Monday I] : Providing and tasting the Monthly Menu of the Silver Tavern.

Held in the Silver Tavern.

 

Day 9 [Monday II] : Foreign Excursion to sample and critique exotic cuisines.

To meet at the Silver Tavern before making the trip.

 

Day 16 [Monday III] : Reviewing and publishing the Monthly Cuisine Review of exotic cuisines and other chosen dishes or drinks.

Held at the Arts Centre.

 

Day 23 [Monday IV] : Cooking workshop.

Held at the Silver Tavern.

 

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Spoiler

 

OOC : A condensed timetable for easy reference!

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[Ryloth 4316]

4 minutes ago, puffables said:

To enroll in our Association, one is expected to be a pure Mali’thill citizen. Exceptions are granted only on the occasion that one holds a special permit, reviewed stringently by the Keeper.

 

Haskir cringes but plans to get his stringently reviewed special permit -- or he will flash his Othelu Dollar!

[Sorcerio 4599]

"No society mustered shall e're surpass that of the grandeur of Ando Alur!" An elf spoke.