Fealty & Service | Imperial Elves

[Minuvas 3193]

A Sign of Fealty

The Full Recognition of Imperial Elves

 

Summoned by his Imperial Majesty, Emperor Philip II...
The Imperial Elves of the Greater Alpine answered in numbers fitting their respect for the crown. Being received by their Emperor as Imperials, as Citizens - given the full rights and privileges and equality granted to all his subjects. A respect not given to this community for centuries.

After addressing his Imperial subjects, and leading them to prayer, a symbolic gift of authority was given to His Imperial Majesty by his Elven subjects - the Scepter of “Aurumcal Lye'Domir” which in Imperial Elven translates to “The Blessed Scepter of the Emperor”. This Scepter was crafted in Elven appearance and styling, but with a blend of heartland forging techniques - representing this community in its truest form, Elves who have learned from and enjoined humans in companionship - not competition. Imperial Elves.

It is rumored that the Emperor was moved to a rare scene of emotion at the gift, thanking his subjects with tremendous regard.

 

Following the address, his Imperial Majesty invited his Elven subjects to a fitting feast. 

 

 

A Depiction of Minuvas Melphestaus, Dressed in Imperial Garb, with presentation of gifts , 1838

 

A courtier transcribed the exchange between the Elves and His Imperial Majesty….
Minuvas Melphestaus: 'We are pleased to answer the summons of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Philip II and to be invited into his imperial visage this eve. We do so not as Elves, but for the first time, in centuries, as Imperials - having been enjoined to rights and privilege's as full Citizens of this most holy Empire in which we have not always been entitled.”

 

“Our journey before his Imperial Majesty was not a simple one. It has been fraught with racism, prejudice - the cutting of ears, the humbling ourselves as second class citizens. We were the muts - the exiles, the outcasts, the forgotten even in our old lands. Not pure enough, not radical enough, too tolerant or a litany of other crimes and levies placed against our forefathers cast out from the Elven Princedoms. Yet we were there for the coming of the exalted Godfrey, and saw the age of man upon us, awed by the visage of the messenger of GOD and the Uniter not just of humanity - but the globe.”

 

“Since the time of Malinor, we have remained true to the promises made by our ancestors nearly 400 years ago when they kneeled to serve your ancestor, and namesake, Emperor Philip I. For it was my grandfather who saw then, what many have been blinded to see even now. That the age of conflict between the children of Malin . and the children of Horen must end, if we were ever to ascend to an age of 'Providence' and the seven skies - we must be united against our own sins, and our own faults. That we Mali are kindred brothers to our Human friends, and through the union of our spirits and intellect can we overcome our curses - being strong where the other falters.

My brother is to present you with the Scepter of Aurumcal Lye'Domir a thrice blessed Moonglow Scepter that we hope shall serve as a symbol of your authority over your Elven subjects. In the Imperial elven dialect it translates to 'The Blessed Scepter of the Emperor'.  Its craftsmanship represents the fusion of our ancient elven heritage and modern Imperial Heartland forging techniques. Having been crafted by my brother Hieran, and thrice blessed by the Priests of the Canonist Church - we hope that may we come to continually to reaffirm our oaths of loyalty and service to his Imperial Majesty and his successors upon this symbol"

 

 

An artist depiction of the ‘Scepter of the Blessed Emperor’ (Aurumcal Lye’Domir)

 

[MrTurtleGod 89]

Tarathiel would smile as he read, placing the letter down “A family I am glad to be apart of. Minuvas should be proud of how far we have come. All thanks to his work”. 

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 15456]

"Next they'll try to take all of de human women. . ." Paco glared at the missive, distrusting of these immigrants. 

[Enlightenment 2300]

Stefan shook his head at this open display of the degenerative Oren, "Absolutely disgusting."