Referendum On Mali'aheral Law

[Mithradites 1168]

Looking through the freshly-laid tomes scattered through the various wood-hewn shelves of the new Eternal Library, you look towards one of the many stairways that lead downwards into the labyrinth of corridors below. Though you ignore it at first, your naturally inquisitive nature draws you into the myriad of stairwells and tomes that lay scattered throughout the endless hallways. 

 

As you delve deeper, a light flickers from a fresh lamp from a room to your left, and inside rests a small, wooden table, a single chair, and a large roll of parchment accompanied by ink and quills. The parchment is of a bone-white variety, and the ink a deep, golden hue. Seeing an absence of anyone else in the vicinity, you gaze down at the writing, and begin to carefully read.

 

 

Referendum on Laws Regarding the Blessed City and its Citizenry

 

 

 With our coming to new lands, uncertainty in the upholding of mali'aheral culture and law appear difficult to discern for new arrivals into our glorious civilisation. Therefore, I, Lucion Sullas, have taken it upon myself to write and confirm previous legislature, as well as some original concepts for the benefit of our venerated people. I ask my brothers and sisters to read, and give their opinions on the new laws, as well as give their written signature upon the bottom of  this form for their support, or lack thereof.

 

maehr'sae hiylun'ehya

 

~L. Sullas~

 

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The venerated society of the mali’aheral will not tolerate those who cannot abide by the simplest of civilised behaviours. For those who are incapable of deducing such things (or philosophers who tend to debate the existential qualities of “laws” and the purposelessness of attempting to order a world that is fundamentally chaotic, or perhaps something equally irritating) I shall write a guide of laws that should be, to most civilised beings, obvious.

Punishments regarding the breaking of the “Obvious Laws” will not require the election of parir’tir.

 

 

The Obvious Laws

 

 

-The blessed residents of mali’aheral land will not tolerate the ineffable natures of violent beasts.

This extends into any and all acts of physical aggression upon another citizen of pure blood, or, in fact, any non-mali’aheral who are allowed within the territory. Violence is the tool of the worthless animals outside elven lands, and its evils should only be put into use by those who have sacrificed themselves for the good of the race--the Sillumiran. violence in the name of self-defence is obviously legal, should a citizen be in immediate danger.

-The blessed residents of mali’aheral land will not tolerate the loathsome fingers of uncontrolled greed.

Theft of any conceivable nature is frowned upon greatly by any and all who deem to perform it. There is no exception to this rule. A society that disregards the call of the petty coin has little patience for those whose greed is akin to the Bortu.

-The blessed residents of mali’aheral land will not tolerate the meanderings of unscrupulous and alien wanderers.

Those who are deemed unworthy will not be allowed entrance. Those who are allowed within will be on a very short leash. Should they irritate enough of the citizenry, foreign beings will be ejected--by force if necessary.

-The blessed residents of mali’aheral land will not tolerate the purity of their citizens purposely tarnished out of hedonistic glee.

Purity is not in the eyes of the beholder. It is in the venerated manners of our mali’thill ancestors where we find guidance in purity. It is not enough that one’s heart is pure--for only when one’s mind and blood remains unmuddied can true purity be gained.

-The blessed residents of mali’aheral land will not tolerate the disgraceful and irrational destruction of written thought.

Knowledge is of great value to the mali’aheral as it promotes the maehr’sae which is vital to the progress of our venerated people. The destruction of tomes of any value within the great library is to be treated as a crime akin to both violence, and theft.

-The blessed residents of mali’aheral land will not tolerate the presence of unscrupulous alien wanderers within the Eternal Library.

The knowledge held within the Eternal Library is not for the perusal of any of the lesser peoples upon a whim. Only those who are deemed worthy of it by the exaulted citizenry may be permitted into the library, and only on very select occasions are they to wander the great, expanding labyrinth. All found without proper cause to be within will be met with immediate ejection.

-The revered Okarir’tir will be the epitome of authority in matters pertaining the laws of the mali’aheral civilisation--for they are the guardians and keepers of the peace.

The words of the Okarir'tir shall follow and upkeep only the letter of the law--no more and no less. The Okarir'tir shall be chosen by referendum, and, should the citizenry be dissatisfied with their actions, can be removed by the same process.

-The revered Sillumiran have the right to uphold the ways of the mali’aheral people, and guard the culture of Larehei from those whom would disrupt it.

The sillumiran obey the orders of the Okarir’tir and will follow them to the letter. They are allowed, however, to perform any punishment they deem fit for breaking these listed offences, under the sole condition that the punishment they inflict does not conflict with any other current law, or the traditions of mali’aheral culture.

 

 

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The Dichotomy of Lewdness

(Taken from Mrs Ante'vuln Lazul's delightful campaign against revolting intimate practices)
 

Crimes of lewdness are defined as such:

-Physical fraternization outside of marriage.
This despicable crime disrespects the very nature of the matrimonial union. Unmarried elves who physically fraternize disregard the purpose of intercourse, and cause unruly distraction, emotional disruption, and in the worst case scenario--consequences of bastardization, which is the most deplorable crime of all, considering it taints the reputation of an otherwise innocent Mali’aheral child.

-Physical fraternization with a minor (a minor being any Mali below the age of 50 years old).
Children are indeed the most precious safeguard of our illustrious city. Subjecting the emotionally immature mind to such matters is utterly unacceptable, and it disgusts this writer that it need even be listed. Let it be known that Mali under the age of 50 are -unable- to give consent, as their uninformed opinions are too juvenile to be capable of discernment.

-Public fraternization of an intimate nature
A disrespect of peers and the City’s dignity itself, those who violate this covenant of Haelun’or’s sanctity deserve not to walk her halls.

-Fraternization of any intimate sort with impures, or other races
Preservation of life itself resides in the idea of purity. To lay waste to one’s untainted Mali’aheral blood is a crime no less potent than murder of another citizen.

-Non-consensual physical fraternization
Larihei is blind to you, desecrators of this law. It is beyond reproach. The city shall expunge you as a sick stomach does its vile illness.

-Intimate fraternization of a homosexual nature
All who express intimacy in a public space with a member of the same gender should be treated as unclean, dirtying the sights of their fellows with such a display of uncivilized, unproductive lust.

-Incestuous intimate fraternization of any kind
No self-respecting Mali will need explanation as to why this type of behavior is both obscene and illegal.

 

 

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Returning to Purity

There is to be a new number of standardised regulations regarding those who have fraternized/taken on disingenuous traits that any and all impure mali’ata of pure birth may undertake. As the mali’ata has wronged the venerated race, thus they must seek redemption in the eyes of all who would call themselves mali’thill. As such, they must gain the forgiveness of all who dwell within the pure lands.

The “purifying” shall be conducted in stages.

1. The Drawing of the Curtain--

The mali’ata must be sincere in their desire to become a part of the glorious nation, and be willing to perform all the tasks asked of them. They must be willing to shed all childish egalitarian beliefs pushed upon them by the hedonists of the outer-world.
Should they not conform to this ideal, they shall not be allowed to return.

2. Righteous Revulsion--

Should the mali’ata be sincere, and willing, they will be allowed to enter the city. Here, they must seek out every citizen within its walls, and tell them individually of the crimes they have committed towards mali’aheral. They will then, after informing each individual of the crimes, ask for forgiveness from each citizen. The citizen may ask the mali’ata of anything, and the mali’ata will do as they ask with great vigour and a calm disposition in a manner befitting any true mali’aheral. The labours the mali’ata provided are but a pittance in exchange for the attacks on purity they have performed.

As a citizen, standards of good judgement are expected and a request which calls to question the logic of itself will reflect negatively upon themselves if inadequately explained. Should a pure citizen request a task that clashes with the laws of the city, the citizen shall be punished according to the crimes they requested to be committed.

The mali’ata may not advance to the next stage unless every citizen gives their forgiveness.

3. Learning the Way--

All mali’ata must understand and revere the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, as it is the very phrase that defines our people, our culture, and our civilisation. Those that lack an understanding, an interpretation, or true, unbridled zest for the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya will find themselves shortly more unwelcome than they had been previously.

The mali’ata shall be assigned a teacher from the ranks of citizens, the duty of whom it will be to teach the mali’ata the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. During this stage, any citizen may approach the mali’ata with a task, and as before, they must complete it.  

At the end of this process, they will be tested by a select group of citizens of their knowledge regarding the blessed phrase.

4. Meagre Acceptance--

The mali’ata, after gaining the forgiveness of the others, and understanding the apex of our culture, will be called to an assembly of all pure citizens. Here it will be decided by the majority whether the mali’ata may become a part of the exalted society and resume their title of mali’aheral. However, they will not be considered a full citizen unless they undertake the final responsibility of their race.

5. True Acceptance--

The reformed mali’aheral may now look to the city, and consider it their home. But they will not be known as “citizen” until they find a citizen of pure blood to be bonded with, and propagate the mali’aheral race. At the birth of the first child, they shall be entirely forgiven of their crimes in any fashion, as they have returned all that they have stolen from the mali’aheral people.

With this act, they should rejoice--as they have obtained citizenship.

 

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The Trials

 

Aside crimes outlined in the “Obvious Laws,” a set of judges must be elected, to operate as a panel of decision makers. These judges, once elected, shall deliberate upon the accused’s guilt. Once a decision is made, punishment as appropriate will be delivered at their discretion. If the judges so desire more evidence, they may call for a testimonial, or a character witness. An odd number of judges shall be elected, so that their vote will decide the guilt or innocence of an accused should there be disagreement.

Any judge found guilty of the above crimes, or any other type of unseemly behavior, he or she shall be removed from the panal.

Possible Punishments for Law-Breakers


Branding
Those discovered to have committed an ata type crime, shall be marked with the word. Never is the taint of impurity removed; once a Mali’aheral has fraternized with an outsider, they are forever marred.

Thus, it is fitting, that they shall be marked with their treason, and forever barred from pure repute. For those guilty of crimes regarding impure fraternization, a visible mark upon the back of his or her hand shall be permanently branded, just as their hearts be permanently branded with betrayal of their entire race.

These branded shall be unfit for marriage. No legal union or wedding between an ata-type criminal will be officially acknowledged by the city.

Fines/Public Indication (Criminal Type acal)
Those found guilty of committing crimes shall be reprimanded in a less severe, but no less decisive manner. For behaving as a poor example of good Mali’aheral, these guilty shall be fined an amount decided upon by the panel of judges.

In addition, they shall be forced to wear ostensibly a large golden amulet, symbolizing their insult to the entire mali’aheral culture, for a prescribed amount of time.

It is recommended that citizens avoid speaking with one undergoing a punishment for acal type crimes, as associating oneself with someone being punished as such will draw the associator into suspicion as to his or her own conduct.

Banishment/Death Sentence (Criminal Type ullral)
Monsters. This type of crime is reserved only for the most severe, unrepentant offenders. This type of sentencing requires not only complete agreement of the judges, but a referendum wherein every citizen of Haelun’or casts a vote, and at least 80% of these votes come back affirmative, in favor of the sentence.

If sentenced as an ullral, all hope is lost to you. You shall never again be allowed into the City if banished, and no citizen is allowed to acknowledge you, under pain of his or her own impure allegation.


 

This document and all articles within are designed for the benefit of mali’aheral kind. Furthermore, this document is liable to change should the people of mali’aheral land deem it required.


Anything that is not outlined within these laws shall be considered legal. However, it is beneath our noble blood to find “loopholes” in the laws of the land, and such attempts will be looked upon with equal parts irritation and disgust.

 

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maehr'sae hiylun'ehya

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[Supremacy 3361]

Kalenz examines the document, carefully reading each line. Eventually his gaze rests upon the bottom of the page, it lingers there for a moment as he sits in thought. Seconds later Kalenz procures a single lustrous iron pin from his coat and holds it to the light. He slowly moves to set the pin down on the bottom of the parchment. The high elf twitches as faint purple threads may be seen running from his hand, along the pin and finally resting on the paper. They contort themselves into the shapes of letters as Kalenz writes. The writing glows in the dimly lit library:

 

Kalenz Uradir

 

Subsequently Kalenz examines his writing for a single moment longer, before nodding once as if in approval and strolling off.

[Alranor 41]

Ev notices the stack of documents and begins reading.  He skims through the notions for laws, nodding throughout, but pays particular attention to the section about the election of judges.

 

"I shall have to speak with Lucion about the judges.  Very nice new idea."

 

Ev finishes reading the document, and signs in a blue ink that he retrieves from his pocket.

 

Evark Ar'Ahern

[Yuln 265]

*Yuln notices the referendum and starts reading through it. Her expression is sour once she's done and she turns to walk off, not signing the referendum.*

[TheBareSheet 194]

Arahael finishes laws long ago.

Though she did not sign it immediately.

She lingered in the library and stealthily watched the other's reactions as they looked at the laws.

After seeing the first three Mali'aheral approach the laws, she comes back to it and produces a quill and golden ink.

She signs her name but underneath with smaller handwriting she adds a request.

 

Arahael Eloem

 

Perhaps you could make some exceptions for the Okarir'tir. Obeyed without question? Perhaps that was over emphasized. 

[Stag 3231]

Iatrilemar looks over the laws and tilts his head to his left, scratching his cheek.

Rumages through his satchel and produces a quill with a small ink vial.

Quickly begins writing 

 

Iatrilemar Elervathar

 

Examines the writing with a smile.

[Mithradites 1168]

Quickly walks up the path to the notice, and shakes his head with slight embarrassment.

 

"I forgot to give my vote towards my own work! Such a forgetful mind, I have."

 

 

L. Sullas.

[Smithers 388]

Silir'ilume runs a finger under each line of text, taking in each in turn. He nods once, twice as he thoroughly reads and analyzes each line. In a tapping of chins and rubbing of temples, the lone High Elf looks to the worn, wooden table in careful contemplation. Glancing back up to the document, he dips a quill into a nearby inkwell and signs. 

 

I, Silir'ilume, inherently and adamantly approve of this document and all of its contents. 

 

He taps his chin once again, nodding. Rising from the chair, Silir'ilume exits whence he came, cape billowing around the corner.  

[Samler 1565]

Seth Calith stares at all of the laws before writing himself.

"I agree with all laws but one.
-The revered Okarir’tir will be obeyed without question in matters pertaining the laws of the mali’aheral civilisation--for they are the guardians and keepers of the peace

The actions of others should never be "sacred" and not to be touched, if there is a valid reasoning to question the Okarur'tir then let it. Even the ones which is assumed to have the clearest of akk judgements can be clouded one day be feelings. -Seth Calith."

[Mercury199 86]

[Reserved]

[Mithradites 1168]

Walking up to the notice, he scratched his chin for a moment as he gazed over the numerous signatures with a nod of satisfaction. His eyes landing on Seth's comment, his brow furrows with a shake of his head. Taking out a paper and pen.

 

To Mr Calith,

 

I suppose this is a legitimate worry, though I merely wished to clarify the Okarir'tir's authority over the law, rather than imply that one's freedoms are at risk at the behest of the Okarir'tir. As I hold myself to be one of the greater advocates of uncurbed tongues, I have no interest in supressing the thought and free-will of our people.

So that there is no confusion in the future, I will re-word the law. I trust that most citizens will re-read it at some point, and clarify their support for it.

 

-L. Sullas

[Samler 1565]

Seth reads the new version of the law and nods of approvel before giving his signatur.

"Seth Calith."

[Supremacy 3361]

Kalenz approaches the referendum on Mali'aheral law. Due to the votes standing in favor of its adoption and the temporary absence of Lucion Sullas he swiftly takes the laws and binds them within a book placed within the library of Haelun'or. Noting at the end both the adoption and its original composer; Lucion Sullas ((Reposted due to temporary absence of Mith so that it could be edited and stickied as a law rather than as a referendum.))

[Birdwhisperer 1174]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.