The Visaj Talonnii

[Ankan 2712]

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“High Standards lead to Purity.”

 

The Visaj vision of Haelun’or.

The Visaj Talonnii traces its lineage back to the enigmatic progenitors Narcisse and Fiandrieth Visaj. Narcisse and Fiandrieth both hailed from Mali’thill whom in selfless sacrifice had remained following Larihei’s departure; to bring justice upon Lomal and the tainted Elves of his doing. These Elves had in tales and legends posthumously been called Vihai; Whisper [in common tongue], a name and identity that both Narcisse and Fiandrieth sought to honour by taking the related name Visaj following their union.

Narcisse and Fiandrieth’s union bore two children who would make up the Visaj’s two main lines; the influential Tahorran Line and the more obscure Ada Line. In the early days of Aegis, Narcisse and Fiandrieth sought a life isolated from that of the Elves of Laurelin, who had rescinded the Lariheiian path they had been instilled. In their secluded estate, their children; Tahorran and Ada were both given education which resembled that which they would have gotten as children themselves.

During the last days of Aegis, the ageing Visaj progenitors were unable to make it upon the departing ships. Their children; Tahorran and Ada would with great effort and even greater sorrow make it, though their paths would split shortly after arriving to the shores of Asulon. Tahorran rejoiced at the rumour of a gathering of Mali’thill and the reestablishing of a High Elven state, deciding to partake and aid in its inception. Ada opted to remain in isolation, constructing a small estate away from the Silver State; though still very much adhering to the pure education of her childhood.The highly energetic Tahorran would quickly begin to make a name for himself, devoting his productive life to matters of the state. Tahorran would come to be known for being incredibly competitive, but at the same time an infamously poor loser. Perhaps it was in his nature by blood, but the republican ideals acted as a catalyst for Tahorran to grow increasingly ambitious. He long sought to become an Okarir, but the populace had turned neglectful, ignoring Tahorran’s great service. 

Tahorran would have three children; Annyer, Dimaethor and Tiuthwyn. All three would come to be instilled with Tahorran’s abundant ambition, and serve the Silver State in a variety of functions. Annyer would be blessed with several children and spend her life perfecting her writing. While the Visajs at large were no strangers to writing, Annyer lived out her Lariheiian scholarly ambition to the fullest like none other before or after her. Annyer’s children and their descendents make up the largest living body of Visaj.

The first Visaj to take a place upon the Silver Council was the somewhat younger descendent of Annyer; Damasus Visaj. Serving under Kalenz Uradir, Damasus was known for his zealous loyalty to the Motherland. Haelun’or came under the attack of Oren, and eventually forced into vassalage. The subverted Silver State and her citizenry endured great oppression under its Oren-appointed tyrant Orsino Acal’elor. In an effort to resist the occupation, Damasus attempted to overthrow Orsino with a small group of Haelunorian loyalists. Failing, Damasus was promptly executed by Orsino’s Orenian masters.

Dimaethor, Malaurir and Patriarch of the Visaj.

Years later, after the ruin and fall of the Silver State in Atlas, Dimaethor ascended to the Maheralship, being appointed to the position formally by Malaurir Athedil Haler’thilln and Malaurir Lucion Sullas. The Mali’thill had been displaced and had lost its homeland, many seeking refuge in other Elven settlements. Dimaethor founded a new Silver Enclave named Fi’halen, and the foundations for a future Visaj iteration of Haelun’or had been laid. Mali’thill continued to flock home to the Silver Enclave, which was renamed to the Silver State of Haelun’or following long debate.

Though the resurgence would continue, the Silver State’s Sohaer had disappeared and the Silver Council was inadequate. With the support of several notable citizens and a majority of the citizenry, Dimaethor moved to abolish both the Silver Council and the Sohaership, promoting himself and the Maheralship to be the one and single authority over the High Elves. Concomitantly, he declared Haelun'or completely independent. This has been referred to as the Visaj Silver Revolution.

Dimaethor served as Maheral for many decades, and then later on as Sohaer following his resignation of the former position to his wife Iaria Elervathar. They jointly ushered in an era of great progress and security, with a new system of governance referred to as The Blessed Diarchy or The Elervathar Diarchy. Dimaethor and Iaria both resigned when announcing the birth of their child; Elesia Elervathar.

Tiuthwyn, the youngest child of Tahorran, also rose to the position of Silver Councillor. The diligent and dutiful Tiuthwyn acted as Okarir’maehr for over two decades under Kolvar Uradir’s first tenure and the troubles that followed. She continued her role as guardian of the vast collection even as her tenure came to an end, leading to her having a key role in ensuring it did not fall into the hands of foreign occupiers during the Great Kinslaying. As the civil conflict escalated, Tiuthwyn barricaded herself and a handful of stalwart loyalists within the Eternal Library for over a year. By making deals with both sides for a ceasefire upon its grounds, she ensured the preservation of the library and survival of those harboured within it.

 

Tiuthwyn, former Okarir’maehr.

A Visaj generally has blonde or silver blonde hair, blue eyes and a sharp jawline. They stand at around 6 feet, but can go from 5’11” to 6’3”. They speak with a soft voice, preferring not to shout or scream. A Visaj is always well-dressed and generally keeps tamed hair, and their belief in high standards mean they always try to look their best. Some may call this vanity, but a Visaj would call it barbarism for a Mali’aheral to be dressed in a wild fashion.

The Visaj are renowned for their unwavering commitment to the Silver State of Haelun’or as well as their boundless ambition for themselves and the High Elves. Members of the Visaj have often presided over important offices of government. Some lesser Talonniian have warned the Visaj of the pitfalls of their boundless competitiveness and determination, but contentment with mediocrity is not in their blood.

 

The Visaj family name is regulated via the tradition of Fi’haler - the pledge of the new, which took its inspiration from the enclave reborn under Dimaethor Visaj’s enlightened guidance, and works as below;

Those born to a Visaj may take as their surname the bloodline, but only modified by their parent’s name. For instance, Tiuthwyn, born to Tahorran, would be Tiuthwyn Visaj-Tahorran’onn. Gilaethor, born to Tauriel, would be Gilaethor Visaj-Tauriel’onn. They may not use the name Visaj on its own as they are not proven in their own right; they are instead a Visaj only by right of their parent’s value and purity.

Once proven through service to the state and personal ambition, those full Visaj vote on their admittance to elheial Visaj, the coterie of fully-recognized Visaj; by simple majority, the aspirant youth may be considered of the Visaj bloodline by their own merit, and therefore may cast aside the additional modifiers. 

This also works in the reverse way; by decision of the patriarch, who is normally the eldest active Visaj but always chosen from among elheial Visaj, one may be removed from the inner circle and indeed from the bloodline overall on the basis of mental or physical impurities; chaff cast aside in the pursuit of quality grain. When one is removed from the bloodline, all their progeny are also removed - as the introduction of such impurities within one is liable to stain the blood and reputation of the rest.

The Living Bloodline of Narcisse and Fiandreth Visaj:

Patriarch:

Dimaethor, first son of Tahorran

Recognized active members of elheial Visaj:

Tiuthwyn, second daughter of Tahorran

Tauriel, second son of Annyer

Azaerin, first daughter of Gilaethor Tauriel’onn

Recognized cloistered members of elheial Visaj:

Annyer, first daughter of Tahorran

Îdhron, first son of Sirondil

Artellias, first son of Aerion

Uppori, third daughter of Unaveck

Active members of the Extended Visaj bloodline:

Gilaethor Tauriel’onn, second son of Tauriel

Cassian Tauriel’onn, first son of Gilaethor Tauriel’onn

Iphigenia Tauriel’onn, second daughter of Gilaethor Tauriel’onn

Cast from the lists:

Raewynn and all her descendants in their entirety

Mira and all her descendants in their entirety

 

Spoiler

If you would like to play a Visaj, contact Ankan, Bickando or Kiiztria.

 

Art credits: Reko (emblem and Tiuthwyn), Biegeltoren (Haelun'or art) and Trinn (Dimaethor).

 

[bickando 3395]

Tiuthwyn smiles upon reading of the Visaj Talonnii's histories.

[Lirinya 2662]

Spoiler

10/10 post.

 

[DahStalker 2858]

Somewhere a ‘thill with pale golden tresses occupied herself by detangling the many strands via ivory brush with nimble bristles. She mused as focus was taken to her appearance, basking in the glory of her natural grace and inherited beauty. The question remained on whether or not she would dare step into the public once more, but one thing was certain. 

 

Mira Visaj would remain her name.

[Iverach 712]

"Once more the Visaj Talonnii lead by example, may others look to emulate their inspiring legacy." Kolvar mused upon reading the beautifully written document