Unprovoked

[Terry 1859]

11th of Malin’s Welcome, SA 147

22nd of September 2023

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UNPROVOKED

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To all those who inhabit Aevos and its lands,

 

I am Greene Caerme’onn-Norväyn, and I serve Nevaehlen as one of its Wild Chiefs, tasked with overseeing its safety, as well as upholding our traditions and laws. I have been given the responsibility of revealing the heinous plans the Silver State intends to commit.

 

It came from nowhere, the echoing steps of Mali’aheral marching through the jungle, through our homeland. No previous incident, no diplomatic envoy sent ahead of time, instead the ‘Asulir’ Kolvar Uradir suddenly appeared before our gates with his army in tow. There were no kind words, no requests to meet with our leader or representatives, only a show of force with one goal in mind, to hand over a sheet of demands made towards our Cove.

 

Upon this parchment read the following accusations;

 

• That the Cove of Nevaehlen infringed upon Haelunorian land without consequence

• That we, a “rogue territory”, spread poisonous propaganda against purity and corrupted the minds of ‘aheral who dwell in Nevaehlen

 

Following these accusations, were the demands;

 

• That the Cove of Nevaehlen renounce our “aggressive territorial claims to the South”

• That the Cove of Nevaehlen recognize Haelunorian sovereignty over said territory

• And that the Cove of Nevaehlen accept the “guidance of purity”

 

These demands are ludicrous, outrageous, and oppressive. Allow me to state, unequivocally, that the Cove of Nevaehlen rejects any and all demands of the Silver State for many reasons, which I shall list below.

 

To begin, the accusation that the Cove has infringed upon Haelunorian land is incredulous. During the year 139 of the Second Age, the nations of the Kingdom of Balian, the Iron Horde, Amathine, Haelun'or and ourselves, Nevaehlen, met in the Balian Capital of Portoregne to discuss the matter of southern land borders. In this meeting, all attendees proposed their plans for expansion, discussing with one another any issue or matter that arose. Haelun’or made it clear that there was no issue or grievance with our proposed plan, citing that as long as their nation did not become 'boxed in', they were content with the proceedings. So, to march upon our gates almost a decade later, proclaiming that we have encroached on their land, is nothing short of hypocrisy.

 

Nevaehlen prides itself the home of the Wood Elves, and the Wood Elven culture, the Wild Faith for over one hundred and twenty years. To demand that we recognize their sovereignty over our homeland, and their guidance of purity, is nothing short of warmongering, and an act of oppression over an entire subrace of Malin’s children.

 

This will not stand. To Kolvar Uradir, a simple response is given.

 

No. Not now, not ever.

 

To our allies, our friends, and those who see how unjust and inhumane the Mali’aheral of Haelun’or have acted, we ask that you stand with us against these aggressors to our South. We wish for no bloodshed, but we will protect what is our right. 

 

Narnsae ito iyl.

Miven Caerme’onn, Matriarch of the Cove of Nevaehlen & of the Mali’ame

 

Wild Chief of the Cove of Nevaehlen

 

 

 

 

Spoiler

[!]

Attached to the back of the parchment would be two pieces of parchment, one a direct copy of a letter, signature and all. The other, would be an older invitation from the Kingdom of Balian, penned by the Office of the Legate. 

 

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/228243-the-summit-of-the-southern-frontier/

 

[Zonty 457]

"At last~" A voice blithely spoke at the news

[Markisstreaming 521]

"War! War! War! War!" An aged elf laughed out upon reading the missive

[Javert 5573]

"I didn't have 'Wood Elf-High Elf' war on my bingo sheet." said a man residing within an insane asylum as he played Bingo with his fellow inmates.

[Muckelpu 53]

"Another conflict..." a pale woman sighed, upon reading the missive with tired eyes. "I should get back to my former strength, in case our king decides to interfere..." another heavy sigh left her body, as she watched her boy playing with his toy soldiers.

 

Another pair of eyes, a youger one than before read the missive with worry. The girl shook her red head with sadness and disbelief in her unmatched eyes. "Now, ea really shouldn't sneak out anymore...but ea want to visit again..."

[Kyrrn 245]

"So it would be, that the words and demands of Haelun'or, the tarnished State of Silver, sow deceit and conflict into the hearts of their neighbors. Some seeds planted by Silver cannot be destroyed, and even when new are set to sprout anew, they bear dark fruit even unto the latest days," remarked a knightly elven lord. "House Seregon stands with The Cove of Nevaehlen. The Blood of Silver oppressors will be spilled if conflict arises."

[lemonke 1873]

"I already miss Luthien. She was the  best leader of the Mali'aheral, it wouldn't have happened in her presence." Said a sad old elf.

[ichigomaster98 634]

A certain retired king grows a few more frown lines as he reads of the disappointing goings on of the allies he worked very hard to make.

A certain bandit hunter wanders more of their attention down South. "I didn't expect those ones to be the next bandits I find. I hope it's only a few bad ones, I don't want to have to kill Yera or the goddess." They think out loud to their horse Whitman as they arrive to the gates of Nevaehlen. "Hello! I'm here to help you hunt bandits!"

[Ibn Khaldun 7729]

Cunimund held the document in his hands, having assembled the Cingedoz at the Klukarunjoz Thingoz [¹] for a thing [²]. He read from it while the few tribesmen and women debate among themselves what action they deemed appropriate.

 

"The Argant'Elvellynoz [³] and the Witu'Elvellynoz [⁴] appear to be at odds with each other. The former we have had a good history in Almaris, some of their Bronze Band turning to us for their metals and with trade aplenty, the latter having visited us and agreed to exchange a ward of theirs to learn our goodly art of lore-keeping. I daresay we not approach this matter firstly as bagaudas [⁵] for either side, but try to foster resolution between the two parties. If that fails, well then. . ," the growing chorus of excited banter and cheers rolled off the Langkette Mountains like song.

 

Spoiler

1. Common: Runestone Circle of Assembly

2. Common: Assembly

3. Common: Silver Elves [used to refer to High Elves]

4. Common: Wood Elves [used to refer to Nevaehlen]

5. Common: skirmishers