A Relationship In Jeopardy

[Smithers 388]

Upon the noticeboard across from the inn of the Mali'aheral is affixed a single note. The parchment flutters in the slight wind, causing the afternoon sun to glint unevenly across the surface of the metallic golden ink. Upon closer examination, one may notice that the notice was written in relative haste; the ink is smeared due to the touch of a palm and the writing is a messy, yet somehow elegant scrawl. It reads...

 

Lliran and Mali'thill of our blessed sanctuary of Lin'everal,

 

A grave situation is at hand. Due to the careless actions of two of our fellow Mali'aheral, our relationship with the Karakatuan Empire and the entirety of the Kharajyr race has been put in jeopardy. I shall be brief in my recounting of the situation. The Tlatlanni and accompanying Kharajyr were invited to our fair city under the guise of a peaceful, well-meaning meal and the premises of a renewal of our continued good relations. The situation deteriorated quickly, with one Mr. Caelria challenging the Tlatlanni himself to open combat and one Mr. Sythaerin throwing a well-aimed slab of solid stone at the daughter of the Tlatlanni during the ensuing match. But no, such was not the extent of their disgrace! Mr. Caelria then proceeded to deliver an attempting killing blow to the Tlatlanni, thrusting a dagger towards his throat and wounding him severely. Not only did these two individuals dishonor and give a bad name to the hospitality of the Mali'aheral, but with their actions they placed the wellbeing of our people, culture and fair city in jeopardy and violated the principle of maehr'sae hiylun'ehya. An appropriate punishment must be dealt, one parallel to the severity of their violations. This, however, can be handled at a later date. Our problem remains and it is one we must very quickly find a solution to. We must denounce the actions of these two individuals and offer a form of tribute to the Kharajyr for their troubles and to ascertain our continued good-will. Thus, it must be inquired: how do we proceed?

 

maehr'sae hiylun'ehya

[Supremacy 3361]

A note is pinned below:

 

These actions are not those which i would expect from mali'aheral of our silver city. Yet they are actions which we must react to. It would be my preference that we simply do not trade in individuals based upon the needs of the lesser-races, even if this race is one of the far more desirable ones. Perhaps our course of action is to apologize and trial them by our own parir'tir. Animalistic sacrifices of mali'aheral shall not be permitted.

 

~ Kalenz Uradir

[MrSyth 637]

A long, formally written note is posted aside the parchment. It reads:

"It appears these things have indeed happened. Yet I find it extraordinarily disrespectful and unthoughtful of you to just present the things you witnessed to the community, without presenting any of the reasoning behind it. This, is why I feel the need to post here. The kharajyr entered our cihi with great curiosity and distrust. From the very first moment, I could sense the tla was not excited for this meal. When we reached the dinner table, things already went uneasy due to the fact only two of us showed up. Niut. I was rather displeased to see none other then Caelria and myself had shown any interest in strenghtening the bond between us. After rough interactions, the tlatlanni proposed we 'prove' ourselves to them. Thus, Caelria having practised fencing for over three hundred years, I allowed him to duel the tlatlanni. This was going well, until the other kharajyr decided it'd be necessary to start destructing the surrounding area in excitement. With their spears and staves, they demolished several tiles and pillars, not to mention they showed no respect whatsoever when I calmly asked them to stop. 

They did not stop. Oem of them even threatened myself by bringing the destruction my way. This is why I, in defense, used telekinesis to throw small rocks at them, until one of them simply ran towards me. What mali'aheral would I have been to just let myself get run over by some tali'cat being without showing her who she's attacking? I threw a slab at her. Would I have cared that she's the tlatlanni's daughter? Not at all. For when they are in our cihi, they are expected to show respect to our culture over theirs. 

Alas, after things had calmed down, I should note the Tlatlanni, after handing the unconcious Caelria to me, spoke in respect and calmly apologised, after which I did the same. No hostile relation has come forth out of this, nor is there any reason to blame us for the misunderstandings. With this I rest my case.

-Silvos Sythaerin

[Caelria 2619]

Caelria, having finished his tea, stands from his chair. He rests his used dishes neatly onto the table, thanking the waitress for his fine meal. As he strolls nonchalantly towards the door, a series of new notes catch his eye as they wave about softly in the breeze. He perceptively and quickly looks over their contents, a cold scowl forming on his face.

 

He whispers softly under his breath. "Interesting one of the many within Lin'eraval who decided against attending the event would deem it appropriate to lecture the two who took any responsibility."

 

Caelria quickly walks out of the inn, paying careful attention not to fall into the sight of any other Mali'aheral. He quickly enters his home and takes a seat in his study. Gently, he removes his white feather quill from its stand and dips it into his crystal vial of fine golden ink, he inscribes his response carefully but quickly, taking great care not to offend any of the parties involved.

 

I will begin my letter by addressing your use of the word careless; an adjective whose meaning follows. "Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.". When one is chosen to fight a Kharajyr warlord, it is common to consider potential harm or errors, lest a trident or scimitar be thrust through your chest. Though perhaps you mean a careless discussion leading up to the event of myself and the Tlatlanni of the Kharajyr's confrontation within the pit of the legionnaire arena; to which I would point out the fact that lest you be Silvos, who's response is already pinned to this board, or myself, you did not attend and a comprehensive judgement of our discussion prior to the incursion would be impossible.

 

I will next address your assessment of my own action of thrusting a dagger into the Tlatlanni's throat. The singular event that any Mali'aheral besides Silvos or I witnessed. The told rules of the "Challenge" which was more of a suggestion along side various more peaceful solutions such as; assistance with construction, forging of weaponry, and political and economic support were that we would fight until one of us openly surrendered. The Tlatlanni, after my surrender, picked me up in an open rage after slashing me across the face with his claws. My final action, which was in consideration of the prior events, obviously in self defense, was completely inside the bounds of maehr'sae hiylun'ehya, considering I had my own health and life in mind whilst doing so. From the events told to me by Silvos Sythaerin, after falling into unconsciousness the Tlatlanni's Seer healed both of us, and the Tlatlanni himself picked up my unconscious body and delivered it to Silvos Sythaerin, formally apologizing for the events of the night.

 

I will, in conclusion, add that the accusation of one violating maehr'sae hiyln'ehya is a grave insult, and something not to be thrown about on mere notice boards at the local inn.

 

-Caelria Maehrindor

 

The notice is tacked beside the others, but tacked correctly as not to sway in the wind.

[Xerxes_XIII 2 200]

Elsillen's eyes flick over the note, a faint sneer playing over his features as he writes a small letter of reply, posting it below.

 

"I would be inclined to question why such filth would be granted entry into our blessed Cihi in the first place. I believe it could have been foreseen that such inexplicable barbaric behavior would ensue from allowing them entry into our sacred and blessed Cihi. The very walls likely wished to collapse upon them to remove the taint from our land.

The glorified cats haven't a place within these blessed walls, for they very much represent that which we forsake. Religious, unintelligent, animalistic, arrogant, illogical and violent creatures, they are. To try and create peace and good relations with them is akin to attempting to create peace with the Uruks. I find it to be an ill-advised and entirely unrealistic undertaking at best."

 

The letter ends with a detailed flourish vaguely resembling an 'E'.

[Birdwhisperer 1174]

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