[Accepted] [Settlement] Taliyu'lin

[Amuletic 926]

Realms / Settlements

 

Type (Realm or Settlement): Settlement

 

Leader MC Name: Amuletic

 

Leader Character Name: Veralya Wynasul

 

Realm/Settlement Name: Taliyu'lin

 

Realm/Settlement ID (all lowercase and underscores): helves

 

Primary Realm/Settlement Color: aqua

 

Proposed Capital Tile / Region Location (Highlight 3 on the map):

 

Lore:

 

 

ANCIENT HISTORY

Historians are not quite sure if it was chance, fate, or perhaps even destiny that led the Silver Lady and her disciples to a natural phenomenon that changed the very course of history forever. What began the very concept of Haelun’or was Larihei and her people, who split off from the Kingdom of Malin after facing persecution. It was then that they were led to new beginnings in the mountainous caverns of the ancient world. In these caves, the Golden Pools were discovered. 

 

This oasis of safety for the followers of Larihei slowly began to change them, attuning the mali’aheral to the arcane through constant exposure to its waters. This reliance on the waters of magegold bore effects on not only the arcane nature of the high elves, but also physical changes as well. In time, their features took on a heightened brilliance, their hair and eyes catching light in ways that seemed almost unnatural, while their skin carried a soft, inner luminosity not seen in the unenchanted. These changes brought about by the golden pools were considered a blessing, and were henceforth sought to be protected through the ideas of Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya.

 

Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya is a defining idea of Haelun’orian phulosophy, and was begun in these ancient times. Maehr’sae, meaning progress, ensured stagnation did not settle in the minds of the mali’thill. This was all too common in past regimes, and not making use of the blessing for all it had to offer would spell disaster for the mali’thill. Hiylun, meaning health, was ensuring the physical body was uncorrupted by dark influences. This includes the soul, and ensures such forces may not corrupt those who hold the enchantment.

 

RECENT HISTORY

It was in recent times, when under the High Kingdom of Idunia, dark forces sought to overtake the city. Led astray by these influences, many citizenry were fooled into living a normal life upon the surface. However, beneath the ground, darkness crept in. A cabal of practitioners of the dark arts sought to corrupt the high elven minds that roamed the city. Though it was successful to some degree, the entire operation was seized by not only the Tar of Idunia, but the Emperor of The Empire of Man.

 

During a routine check of the city, they had discovered the secret base of operations of such cabal. It was then that the Emperor ordered the execution of every man, woman, and child who attended the court event. Afterwards, regardless of affiliation with such a cabal, all mali’thill were deemed kill-on-sight in any Empire-affiliated lands. With little hope, Sohaer Laerean managed to preserve the Eternal Library and put together the Silver Enclave of Len’miruel.

 

With ancient knowledge preserved, the remnants of Haelun’or slowly pieced themselves back together. Hiding out in various cities, in fear of persecution for crimes unknown to many of the population, mali’thill met under cover of night. Birds were the only carriers of messages, handwritten letters ensured only the eyes of ‘thill would be able to see invitations to secret events hosted by the Enclave. It was through these meetings, the mali’thill reconfigured, and Elmalauriran alongside Elmaheral appointed Veralya Wynasul as Sohaer.

 

It was through the leadership of Maheral Silvos and Sohaer Veralya Wynasul that a temporary foothold for The Silver Enclave of Len’miruel was established under the Horde. In doing so, they fought for their survival in the desert heat. The grand magic of the ancient Maheral brought about a city reminiscent of the ancient days of Haelun’or, and policy was no different. It was here where former associates of the cabal were sentenced to banishment, and the population began steps on restoring the fundamental ideals of Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya amongst the young generation.

 

RELEVANT POSTS

 

TRADITION AND SILVER, an over-arching chronicle updated since 2013

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/82725-tradition-and-silver/

 

The Golden Pools:

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/93968-the-golden-pools/

 

The High Elven Guide of High Elven Knowings, in its first and most updated form

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/97527-the-ultimate-high-elven-guide-of-high-elven-knowings/

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/217352-the-ultimate-high-elven-guide/

 

Karinah’siol

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/196722-ito-karinahsiol-the-new-silver-city/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/200445-dawn-of-a-new-age/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/205131-defend-the-silver-revolution/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/205819-combating-nefarious-beings/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/206850-dissolution-of-the-silver-protectorate/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/208453-on-the-rebirth-of-haelunor/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/208513-to-haelunor/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/211005-iluikurnleh-to-right-a-wrong/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/212650-unity/

 

Luthien Maeyr’onn Regime

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/222616-ito-maehr-elthilln-annilerih/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/224955-the-sol-entente https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/225100-setting-rancor-aside 

 

The Settling of Asul’hileia

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/215879-reshaping-silver/#comment-1933733

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/216455-the-opening-of-asulhileia/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/216491-the-asulhileia-celebrations/

 

The Settling of Siramide

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/261679-the-settling-of-siraminde

 

Enclave Era

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/262693-the-silver-enclave-of-lenmiruel/

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/266290-on-our-future/ 

 

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Government Structure Explanation:

 

Haelun’or functions under a structure named The Blessed Diarchy. Here is a helpful graphic to explain!

 

 

Maheral

The Maheral acts as the moral head of state, upholding standards adherent to Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya (Progress and Health). This role primarily serves to uphold the culture of Haelun’or, being responsible for the Lauriran (council of talonniian)

Sohaer

The Sohaer acts as the political head of state, leading and overseeing all matters within the state. They are directly responsible for the Silver Council, and preside over everyday matters of ensuring a thriving state.

 

Elheial’malauriran

This council is made up of the maheralan and sohaeran of times past, entrusted with overseeing the function of Haelun’or in line with Larihei’s vision

 

Elheial’thilln

The Okariran form Elheial’thilln.  They are delegated power by the Sohaer over different aspects of Haelun'or and hold the entirety of responsibility over these complex aspects of government.

 

Tilruiran

Each Council member has at least one Tilruir which will assist them in their duties and may act in their absence.

 

Capital / Settlement Build Concepts (photos of assets / layout / inspiration required):

 

Lin’evaral

 

Lareh’thilln

 

Karinah’siol

 

Asul'hileia

 

Siramide

 

 

How does this realm/settlement offer a unique niche not already found in an existing polity on the server?:

Haelun’or fills, and always has, the ethereal, high-fantasy niche. Its culture and elitism, though often antagonistic, create an interesting dynamic for both those seen as traditional and the citizens. Through its institutions and customs, its approach is one vastly unique to roleplay, focusing on scholarly affairs and research, whilst also giving new perspectives to guilds of players. For example,city-guards, which, in Haelun’or, are given a new dimension, are forced to abide by both the morals of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya and the need to defend the city. This is just one example of how Taliyu'lin will help provide a new niche to the current dynamic of the server, whilst also accommodating existing groups of players and allowing them to adapt to the culture.

 

How does your realm/settlement  tie to the greater lore and narrative set by the community on LotC?:

 

Given the long history of Haelun’or on LotC, it ties into the greater lore through its vast encounters with different groups from the very beginning of the server. From some of the earliest maps, there has been some iteration of Haelun'or established independently or otherwise. It's also worth mentioning that Haelun'or has served as a racial hub for high elves, an elven subrace in lore, for generations.

 

Haelun’or re-establishing is a natural progression in the narrative built over the past few months of rp as well, with both the original Idunian vassal and the Horde vassal serving to further progress the narrative of a soon-independent settlement of the mali'thill. With increasing external pressures preventing the settlement of high elves in existing nations, it makes the most logical sense for the mali'thill to go independent.

 

Have you ever run a realm/settlement on LotC before and what experience does your group have with leadership within roleplay communities?

 

Yes, I, personally, ran the realm of Talar’nor in 2023 and was heavily involved in the Haelun’or council in 2024. Haelun’or has been a nation/realm/vassal/etc. for many years, and many players within the community have been in and out of leadership. 

 

Overall, a main focus for our community and us as of late has been creating a place where narrative is collaborative and grounded in good faith. This extends to leadership, and it is most important that community leaders exhibit the traits we wish to see in the wider community. 

 

Do you understand the metrics for upkeep, maintaining activity, and the grounds for realm/settlement removal?

 

Yes, these standards are understood.

[Wyrvun 1808]

wow. this is so cool.

[Pinks 353]

wow. this is so cool.

[HummytheHamster 49]

wow. this is so cool.

[BlueJaeeb 32]

wow. this is so cool.

[MailC3p 2402]

LET'S GO THE BEST HIGH ELF NATION IS BACKKKKKKK

[Arianthe22 242]

They're so back!! Wooooo!!!

[Gemini 1737]

Slay yes please 

[MrSyth 636]

Haelun'or outlasts. Haelun'or endures. 

 

It's been a part of the server since 2.0, as has the Hnor community. So yeah, +1

[Werew0lf 24179]

I love this!!!!!!!! <3 mreow mreow mreow

[Kenzo74 755]

 

[Lenny 1615]

oh wow

[Samler 1564]

Can't wait to have a reason to play again. :)

[Tav 4336]

kenzo said i could play Arasdir's husband if i show this some support so. yaaay haelunor!!

[Sonybut7 530]

The Pools of Piss.