-<+|| DOCTRINE OF THE PURE ||+>-
Published 8 S.A
-.< A mali’thill scholar, practicing their craft >.-
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It is a tragedy to note that, as of recent times, liberalism and instability continues to plague our Silver State. The latter issue is something that one hopes is to be resolved by eradicating the former. The Silver State and its people begin to fall prey to petty distractions, to abandon the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya in all but the occasional utterance of the phrase.
For this reason, one finds it only proper to condemn the current path of Haelun’or - or, at the very least, to condemn the fact that education to the masses is sub-par, even if a small minority might still recall the depths of our blessed ideals.
The Silver Council is called upon to address the rise in liberalism and the scholarly stagnancy of the Silver State; one has not viewed a proper debate in much, much too long a time. The Silver Council is called upon to further place their efforts towards the only-newly-began reopening of the Eternal College, to place more efforts into laboratories and scientific study, and to give further encouragement to civil and proper organised debate. The Silver Council is called upon to focus on productivity, rather than the playing of futile games - the Mali’thill hold the single unionising common cause of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, and it is the purpose of Elheial’thilln to oversee the direction of such.
The Silver Citizenry, especially the number of individuals that have proved less-educated in the true ways of the Mali’thill with more liberalistic tendencies, are implored to read through the entirety of this document and embrace fully the ideals of Socialist-Fundamentalist Purism. They are encouraged to educate their kin and peers in this matter, to spread the logical beliefs that all true Mali’thill must hold, for the sake of elmaehr’sae hiylun’ehya and the continuation of Larihei’s legacy. The Silver Citizenry is asked to hold their government accountable and to petition for any and all necessary changes in line with The Principal Edicts, to not accept anything less than the total dedication to the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya from their peers, kin and Silver Councillors. The Silver Citizenry is encouraged to debate amongst each other upon The Division Factors within this document, and any other appropriate Division Factors that might exist within following the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, to determine the best course of action for the future of the Mali’thill.
It truly upsets one to know the depths that Silver Grace has fallen from the blessed times of past, and urges a return to such. Elmaehr’sae hiylun’ehya ought not to be forgotten and discarded - progress must continue.
One is, however, pleased to note the continuation of the Imperative of Reproduction, and that the Eternal College is being reopened at all - marayla upon that front, my fellow Mali’thill. It certainly saves myself a task in exerting even more time unto such a matter - one is glad that you are to take such a task from me! The re-introduction of a proper calendar and the encouragement of journalism is also to be appreciated.
With this prelude of complaint, instruction and praise complete, I do encourage my dear reader to continue on and learn of the true Mali’thill ideal - coined in political-theoretical language as Socialist-Fundamentalist Purism.
AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIALIST-FUNDAMENTALIST PURISM
“liewyn'Larihei eltaeleh walehe ohn vallein eltaliyna walehe”
Socialist-Fundamentalist Purism refers to the true ideology of the pure Mali’thill, advocating a return to logic and to the direct interpretation and following of the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya: a return from the degenerate impurity thinly-veiled under the name of ‘liberalism’, to the Silver path of Progress and Health.
‘Socialist’ refers to the belief that the Silver State must work as one towards mutual benefit and progress in the name of elmaehr’sae hiylun’ehya, and that all pure citizens of the Silver State are entitled to the basic necessities in order to live.
‘Fundamentalist’ refers to the belief that Mali’thill should never seek out anything more than what is necessary for progress - living standards ought to be standard for living, nothing more and nothing less - and often suggests the separation of artistry from practical progress, though both are valued.
‘Purism’ simply refers to the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya as a whole, and notes that it is only the Mali’thill who can attain true enlightenment and progress, encouraging a preservation of the children and blood of Larihei in order to retain the blessings of the golden pool.
A/N : An important distinction before we begin: some newer or less educated may not have yet grasped this fully, but purity and impurity applies only to those who hold Mali'thill blood, pure or tainted. Lessers CANNOT be impure, merely improper, for they have no semblance of purity to begin with. Lessers are simply Lessers. Do keep this in mind whilst reading through and making your arguments.
THE PRINCIPAL EDICTS
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“maehr’sae hiylun’ehya”
It is inevitable that one will draw parallels between this doctrine and the Silver Law, for both hold the same roots and both hold similar aims, yet I do hope this shall add to that which is already written in law and bring explanation as well as place for further thought, debate and discussion.
With that said: ahernan, dear reader, and I do hope this document assists your education and corrects any fallacies, inconsistencies, confusions or mistruths one may be inclined to believe.
DOMESTIC CONDUCT
I . ON THE DETESTMENT OF IMPURITY
The bloodline of the Silver Elves must be eternally continued and kept pure, for through our blood and birth, we are granted the right to continue the legacy of Larihei and our ancient ancestors with the gifts bestowed upon us by the golden pools. The muddying of silver blood is an act of great severity, for it halts the path of progress and is effectively equivalent to murder of the next generation - to be born impure through the fault of hedonistic and illogical parents is a torture beyond death; to be a corrupted shard of silver is to know of the infinite potential your existence held once, and to know that your existence now is one of worthlessness and waste, a disgrace to the Mali’thill.
It has been shown time and time again that breeding with the impure or Lessers nullifies all blessings of the Mali’thill and only proves to hinder the children with curses. Though all acts of impure breeding are degenerate and abhorrent, breeding with those that are not Mali seems certainly the most impairing, inflicting the children with both the elven struggle of infertility as well as the curses of the other parent.
Similarly, it should be obvious to see why inbreeding is depraved, for - atop of mere common sense - it is certain to result in impairments and illness - quite against the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.
II . ON THE NECESSITY OF CHILDBIRTH
The Mali’thill, despite our blessings, still retain the unfortunate effects of Malin’s curse. We suffer from an incredibly low birthrate due to inherited infertility, therefore leading to the production of pure Mali’thill children being of utmost importance - the prevalence of a next generation of Mali’thill ensures the eternal continuation of progress.
All adult Mali’thill are expected to contribute to the formation of a next generation; it is imperative that we work towards a stable birth-rate in order to retain our population. The sole purpose of marriage and physical intimacy is to produce children, which all Mali’thill are encouraged to do. Alternatively, one might choose the path of celibacy should they be entirely infertile due to age or personal condition, hold any acquired inherited conditions or curses, or devote themselves entirely to individual scholarship - something only acceptable for those who can prove such aims rather than merely unwillingness to contribute to the Silver State.
III . ON THE FUTILITY OF HEDONISM
As Mali’thill, our eternal purpose is to follow the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. All true Mali’thill will regard the search for hedonistic pleasure as degenerate and lesser, a waste of time - things such as this are befitting of animalistic Lessers, not the scholars of Elcihi. Any moment spent indulging in unnecessary and unpurposeful pleasure is a moment wasted, a moment in which one does not contribute to the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, and is therefore impure.
This does not constitute a lack of rest - hiylun compels one to take care of their pure body and mind, retaining healthy form through sleep, diet and exercise. This does, however, refer to things such as purposeless physical fraternization or Valah-esque romantics. Taking into account the low birth rate discussed in < Domestic Conduct : II >, this becomes even further of an issue. The maehr’sae hiylun’ehya condemns the prevention of conception, condemns homosexuality, condemns abortion and condemns improper fraternization, such as that mentioned in < Domestic Conduct : I >.
IV . ON THE MANNER OF COURTSHIP
The traditional Haelun’orian method of courtship is scholarly, anti-degenerate and proper. One is to find an individual of the opposite sex that sparks interest and inspiration and begin seeking courtship with them.
Male or female, one generally begins by writing anonymous notes to the other, inquiring whether they are interested in pursuing such a courtship. This often comes with poems or scholarly gifts, intended to convince the other that one is a suitable partner. If they reject such advances, one is to respectfully cease and soon move on. Should they accept, one is to reveal their identity and - if the identified individual is still deemed appropriate - the courting stage begins.
In this stage, there should be no physical fraternization. The couple is, however, encouraged to spend time together, work on artistic and scholarly projects together or dedicate their own projects to their significant other, and to announce to the rest of the blessed citizenry that they are courting. Once they are ready, the couple is to marry, something celebrated by all of Elcihi.
Marriages are traditionally officiated within the Eternal Library, where the partner with the lower-ranked family name is to take the family name of the partner with the higher-ranked family name - i.e. the son of a small, relatively unknown family would take the family name of the daughter of a Talonnii family.
Once married, they are encouraged to attempt to conceive with consistency, with all of Elcihi awaiting the news of a child whenever they should be successful. This is an extremely celebrated occasion - for us, childbirth is rare, and the pure children of Silver brought into the bastion of purity through such are true blessings.
For a fuller explanation of the Courtship process, one beckons the reader towards the supplementary essay attached below;
V . ON THE QUESTION OF POLYGAMY
Some might pose the query that, if the birth rate should be so low, why not embrace polygamy in order to maximise the conception of children? There are two major reasons for this.
Firstly, Mali’thill families are encouraged to be nuclear in order to ensure the optimal environment to learn and be raised in - with two educated parents of silver blood, the youth shall begin their path to progress from birth. This also means that, should one parent become unable to care for the child at all times for a variety of reasons, there is another that is still available to properly raise them with full attention.
The second and most important reason is in order to keep the Bloodline Archives in line. In order to preserve purity whilst avoiding the degenerate Orenian-style inbreeding which results in a variety of issues, it is of great importance that we keep track of all blood connections in the Bloodline Archives. As well as biologically, this ties in culturally with the importance of notable households and families - the Talonnii and their Lauriran.
APPEARANCE, IDENTITY AND HEALTH
I . ON THE PHYSICAL PRESERVATION OF THE BODY
In similar reference to < Domestic Conduct : I >, it is important to recall the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya in terms of bodily preservation - especially the latter sector. Additionally, this reflects a clause of the Silver Law, banning any harmful alterations to the body. Obvious things such as piercings, tattoos, dying of hair to cover the natural Mali’thill beauty, harmful actions inflicted upon oneself, etc. are very much unacceptable - it is essential that we preserve these pristine bodies that we have been granted.
Some more liberal outsiders may question whether this extends to the rather foreign and Valah topic of ‘transgenderism / transsexualism’, to which one would reply - yes. A change to one’s reproductive organs is a mutilation of the pure body, just as a tattoo or piercing would be.
II . ON THE EQUALITY OF SEX
It has always been rather baffling seeing the Valah concept of ‘gender’; the equality in mind of the 'Male' and 'Female' is a well-known fact. To the Mali’thill, there is no such concept of ‘gender’ - the only differentiation between male Mali’thill and female Mali’thill is their part in producing children. This question of ‘expression’ is not one cared for - it is impractical and illogical.
Within the Silver State, male and female Mali’thill hold the exact same rights - as all Mali’thill do - and should hold no differentiation in dress, expression or the like. The only necessity is that one may choose another of the opposite sex for successful reproduction.
III . ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MODESTY
We, as Mali’thill, should reject greed and unnecessary excess. Our living quarters should contain only what is necessary, and be no larger or smaller than what we require. In addition, one should call for the overall architecture of the Silver State to return to collectivism, such as the well-centralised Citadel of prior lands.
Housing is to be constructed efficiently and effectively, maximising the use of space and using only the resources necessary. Things are to be planned respective to the space in which they inhabit - the Sillumiran barracks closest to the gates on outer walls, the Eternal College, Library, Tavern and Citadel to be placed closest to the central courtyard, in which the raising of a proper stand for open debate is to be encouraged. The construction should not be employed from Lessers - the people of Silver shall always build their own city with their own blessed hands, and a work of Mali’thill beauty it will be.
IV . ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS
For many outsiders, it may seem rather contradictory to encourage the use of art and opulent aesthetics in architecture, sculpting, painting and clothing, whilst placing such great importance on modesty and necessity, detesting greed and surface-level vanity. However, this interpretation drastically misses the Mali’thill appreciation of the arts as scholarly and proper - artistic endeavours are embraced by the Mali’thill as true expressions of purity and self whilst avoiding the Valah or Bortu attitude of greed for greed’s sake. We endeavour to construct our city as both one of artistic, Mali’thill beauty, as well as one of practicality.
There is a striking difference between meaningful art and simple, materialistic avarice.
V . ON THE MODERATION OF ALCOHOL AND MEDICINAL CONCOCTIONS USE
Hiylun is a complex area of study, with new discoveries constantly being made. Yet, it is recognised that alcohol and medicinal concoctions are providers of health benefits when used appropriately and in moderation. Therefore, the drinking of alcohol and the use of medicinal concoctions is supported within a Socialist-Fundamentalist Purist view. One is welcome to drink wine, water or tea without concern other than basic moderation, unless further studies come to show otherwise.
The use of recreational drugs and the smoking of cigars, however, are improductive and do not assist hiylun - they are a mere waste of time and a hindrance to the mind. Therefore, such is not to be engaged in. The purity of any Mali’thill who do partake in such activities ought to be greatly questioned.
WELFARE, WORK AND DISTRIBUTION
I . ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYMENT
maehr’sae hiylun’ehya compels all Mali'thill to be permanently pursuing progress: permanently pursuing productivity. To be unemployed as an adult in the Silver State is purely disgraceful - one refuses to contribute, yet seeks the benefits that the Silver State provides to all Mali’thill in greed? Such is more than worthy of an inquiry into one’s purity.
Whether it be Elsillumiran, the Eternal College, the Eternal Library, the Silver State Agricultural Sector, or the production of luxury yet necessary goods such as clothing and art, scholarly materials, constructed tools and inventions or something entirely else, it is entirely essential for one to contribute and bring prosperity to the Silver State which grants us so much.
II . ON THE INHERENT RIGHT TO BASIC NECESSITIES
In the interests of the people and the pursuit of progress, it is mere common sense that the basic necessities of living are provided, free of charge, to all that dwell and contribute within. A mali’thill who does not have to worry about starvation or the horrific concepts of ‘rent’ and ‘taxes’ is a mali’thill with more time to focus on art and study.
The Silver State is called upon to entirely abolish any sort of ‘tax’ that may exist, and provide freely to the Mali’thill people the following:
<> Suitable Living Quarters <> Food and Drink <> Healthcare <> Basic Clothing <> Education* and Access to Library and Educational Facilities <> Access to All Public Facilities <> The Right to Lawful Trial <> The Right to Vote should General Elections be held <> Paper and Ink <> Laboratory Access [by request] <> Research Materials [by approved request]
* Under the branch of ‘Education’ does not fall the arcane arts. Teachers of the arcane are encouraged to scout students from the Eternal College to take on as apprentices, yet not all students are to be necessarily provided with this field of specialist education.
III . ON THE CREATION OF LUXURIES AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
When it comes to the creation of luxuries and special products, the State ought to hold a budget for the specific production or acquisition of scientifically-unique products to be studied. In more artistic luxuries such as clothing, painting or sculpting, it is not too uncommon that one will learn to sew, paint or sculpt themselves.
Should one not be in possession of these skills, their neighbouring Mali’thill are often more than willing to lend a hand in exchange for a favour in return. The favour of a Mali’thill is not to be taken lightly - especially one that is written, stamped and signed. This sort of luxury trade should be encouraged to happen through favours and specific item trade between mali’thill, not to utilise the minae so handled by foreign nations.
For further detail on export-import trade ideals, one would be asked to refer to the section < Foreign Policy : Tourism, Trade and Relations : II >.
IV . ON THE QUESTION OF ECONOMY
The Silver State and its people have always been inclined towards mutual benefit and the acquisition of knowledge over that of material wealth such as mina - to the true Mali’thill, this coinage is worthless aside from its influence on Lessers. Therefore, it is suggested that the Free Market is collapsed, and the Silver State regulates the production of necessities with as much automation as possible, leaving its people to pursue progress rather than worry for survival. The use of minae in trade between the people of Silver is to be halted, with the preferred method of acquiring luxury goods noted in < Welfare, Work and Distribution : III >.
Minae should be regarded always as merely a playing chip among Lessers - something mostly unrelated to us. All funds in Minae should be collected in the Silver State Treasury, with its distribution and use restricted only to necessity, such as emergency funds for Elsillumiran, state functions, or other essential imports. No pure Mali’thill would oppose this - we have no reason to horde minae like greedy Bortu, no reason to attempt to accumulate excess wealth. The reluctance of a Silver Citizen to relinquish the need for minae is surely a sign for their purity to be in question - one ought not to be so foolishly and shamefully materialistic. All that one may need for their scholarly endeavours, the state shall equally endeavour to provide.
The use of these funds is further detailed in < Welfare, Work and Distribution : IV > and < Foreign Policy : Tourism, Trade and Relations : II >.
IV . ON THE SCHOLARS AND TRAVELLERS FUND
With the changes outlined in < Welfare, Work and Distribution : IV >, it is necessary that the Silver State form a set, budgeted Travellers Fund alongside that of the Necessary Foreign Trade Fund established in < Foreign Policy : Tourism, Trade and Relations : II >, and emergency funds.
This fund is to be a saved amount of Mina that is granted to Mali’thill scholars who seek to travel outside the silver walls in search of knowledge that they can then bring back to Haelun’or. The Scholar in question is to write up a request for resources and funding, and Elheial’thilln is to review and either approve, deny, or suggest edits to the request.
Once approved, the items requested are to be granted to the Scholar as they set off on their journey, the Silver State eagerly awaiting their return accompanied with studies and a further understanding of the world outside, to be relayed to scholars within.
FOREIGN POLICY : TOURISM, TRADE AND RELATIONS
I . ON THE POLICY OF NEUTRALITY
Historically, Haelun’or has near always been a state of neutrality. It is rare for us to engage in wars or conflict that does not directly involve or threaten us. It is to the belief of the pure Mali’thill that this should continue. A neutral Silver State is an uninterrupted Silver State. An uninterrupted and stable Silver State is one in which progress may continue unhindered.
The Mali’thill should strive for peace in which to pursue their studies and path towards true enlightenment, not for the reasonless and barbaric conflict perpetuated by Lessers.
II . ON THE WASTEFULNESS OF UNNECESSARY TRADE
The Mali’thill are an independent people, and ought to be so in regards to trade also. We must strive to limit trade inwards to only the absolute necessities that we cannot produce ourselves, such as foreign contraptions and materials to be researched that are not found in the Silver State. The State Treasury shall be in charge of taking and processing requests from scholars for materials of which to study and work with, and are to appropriately review these requests before accepting those that are reasonable and importing such goods.
On exports, the Mali’thill are encouraged to sell anything that is not a necessary reserve or protected discovery. Mali’thill inventors are to bring their inventions to the state, who will finance the production of such in order to sell as exports, increasing the strength of the Silver State reserve treasury. As stated previously - minae are nothing between Mali’thill, yet they are fantastic bargaining chips for lesser cooperation.
III . ON THE QUESTION OF LESSERS
And, as it comes to the Lessers, some might ask why the Mali’thill do not simply rid the lands of all Lessers? You see, this reasoning lies in the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, as does all - Lessers are fantastic sources of study and subjects for experimentation. In addition to the curiosity which investigation these other creatures brings, the Mali’thill have no reason to ‘exterminate’ Lessers.
In fact, though in too high a capacity it may convert into undue sympathy for Lessers and impurity, there are many Mali’thill who truly do feel some sense of pity for the uneducated Lessers, for they are simply unable to ever achieve the true enlightenment of the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.
IV . ON THE NECESSITY OF ISOLATION AND PROPER GATEKEEPING
As Mali’thill, our gates are likely as far as most outsiders will ever see. It is not without reason that we should allow Lessers into our blessed bastion of purity, nor without thorough scrutiny. The policies of gatekeeping have certainly become more relaxed - one aspect of liberalism which manifests in such a destructive way.
The only occasions we should ever allow in Lessers are special ones, for specific reasons.
Firstly - to study them. Should a scholar wish for a test subject, it is not at all improper - and is in fact encouraged - for them to scout one from the hopeless Lessers that stumble to our Silver gates.
The second reason is to preserve or kindle international relations; for diplomacy. With the invite of the Silver Council, it is on occasion that a foreign visiting party may be permitted to see the Silver City in all its beauty and to engage in civil discussion with the relevant members of Elheial’thilln.
This third case is incredibly rare, and is the attendance of a true, worthy scholar to our gates. It is not often that we might find a lesser scholar to be of significance enough to enter Elcihi, yet should they express knowledge that would be of use to the Silver State, wonderful manners and respect, willingness to cooperate and serve as well as a willingness to embrace the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya to the best of their ability, it could be considered for them to assimilate in a similar way to a test subject into Silver society for a time - of course, ever under careful watch and never to be treated as if they were truly Mali‘thill.
V . ON THE INTOLERANCE OF IMPURITY
Simply put: the Mali'thill shall not tolerate impurity. It is to the belief of any good child of Silver that impures must either face the path to purity and redeem themselves or, if such is not possible, be removed from this world entirely through the most effective and mess-free method possible.
Elcihi primarily does not tolerate impurity within its own Silver Walls, however should a situation arise such as that of a degenerate, impurity-ridden state that poses direct threat to ours of Silver, it is only right that the Mali’thill shall act in accordance and take the necessary measures to combat such a menace for the greater good and the continuation of progress.
VIOLENCE AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAW
I . ON THE ABHORRENCE OF VIOLENCE
Despite the impression that some less-educated may have, we children of Silver have, and always will, detest the use of violence. Violent action is improper and wasteful by nature; violence goes against the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. For a strict example, let us look simply to the well-known tradition of acid pits; some might say that such a method of execution would be an exertion of unnecessary violence, yet the Mali’thill view such a disposal method not as violence, but a method of cleansing. To toss impures into pits of acid is merely the most effective and mess-free way of ridding the Silver City of such degenerate filth.
Likewise, the use of liquid acal in order to immortalise impurity serves both the Mali’thill disposition to artistry as well as serving as a warning of history, just as any written work it is to hold meaning and mark the perpetrators legacy as Mali’ata, shrouded in acal for all time.
A final thing that outsiders may consider ‘violent’ is the use of experimentation into various fields, the most recognisable to be the many publicised attempts at re-education. Though some may call this ‘cruel’, it lacks any semblance of such. All such experiments are conducted in the name of science and progress, with the necessary precautions taken. The joy of the scholar comes not from sadism and the suffering of the subject, but from the knowledge and results that such studies bring - to the Mali’thill, progress and scholarly work is euphoric.
II . ON THE NECESSITY OF FORCE
It is known to the Mali’thill that at times, physical force is required. Though we hold a strict detest for mindless violence befitting lesser races, most notably the bloodlust of the Uruk, it is recognised that not all beings share the same sense of respect and civility. Therefore, in order to keep peace and prosper, force is to be moderated properly and used only when necessary. One should never seek the use of force for sport nor entertainment; it is a tool for science, or for absolute necessity.
III . ON THE WEEPING BLADES
As long as there has been Haelun’or, there have been those who pledge to shed blood in order to protect her, be it under the name of Elsillumiran or otherwise. Though the Mali’thill loathe unnecessary violence, wasteful and brutish as it is, it is of great misfortune that there are those who would wish harm upon the Silver State both from outside and within. And so exists the weeping blades, whose duty is never to be overlooked.
Elsillumiran exist solely to preserve the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya and its Silver People from threats that oppose it. They are to be respected as proper - their sacrifice is not one to look upon lightly, yet their actions of utilising violent force when requisite are not something to revere but to mourn the necessity of, hence the title of Weeping Blades. The responsibility and authority of force are granted to Elsillumiran in order to strive for the protection of progress.
Yet, it is of great importance that Elsillumiran ought to never misuse the authority granted to them - Elsillumiran must remain disciplined and pure, to the highest degree, strict upholders of Silver Law and guardians of the Silver State. To act rashly, to act with any more force than is necessary - especially on a fellow Mali’thill - is to render one no better than a violent Uruk.
IV . ON THE PROCESS OF TRIAL
Silver Trial, also known as Purity Trial, has been a constant tradition throughout iterations of Haelun’or - a staple of Mali’thill law-keeping and truth-seeking. There have been many places in which reforms were put in place, permanent or temporary, and many suggestions to alter the traditional and well-known system of three Pariran’tir who hold no bias chosen in accordance with the hierarchy stated by Silver Law.
The right to Silver Trial is one granted to all Mali’thill. In the case of Lessers, such is case-by-case; if the outcome is obvious, a crime we Mali’thill have seen Lessers commit time and time again, then a trial would be a halt to progress and a waste of time. Yet, should there be something to be gained from holding a trial for a lesser, should there be some particular nuance to the situation that prompts debate, such could be considered.
The purpose of Silver Trial shall always be three things; to bring light to truth, to discern a fitting outcome and resolution, and to do so in a manner that is effective, fair and swift without being rushed. Children of Silver ought to recognise and respect the current system - yet, with progress, proper amendments to the process of trial are always welcome for debate.
V . ON THE USE OF CONSEQUENCE
A Silver Trial shall always end in a decision from the Pariran’tir befitting of the crime committed. It is to the belief of the Mali’thill that consequences ought to be exactly appropriate, never too less, never too much. In reference to Purity Trials specifically, an inquiry to determine the purity of a particular Mali’aheral, there are often three general outcomes.
In the first case, the Mali’aheral is proven to be Mali’thill, and the accusation is null and void. In this case, the accuser is often looked upon to discern further reasoning for such a baseless accusation and, on occasion, they may face a purity trial of their own.
In the second case, the Mali’aheral is deemed temporarily Mali’ata/ merely 'aheral - they have succumbed to temporary impurity of body or mind. Examples of this would be something such as a Valah-style piercing, or a lack of proper education in the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. In this case, they would generally be offered either exile, or the Path to Purity - one is to refer to the Silver Law for the specifics of such.
In the third case, the Mali’ata would be deemed as such - Mali’ata, and eternally so. They are unredeemable, having committed something such as intimate fraternization with a lesser or impure, sullying Silver Blood. In this case, only total erasure of the being is appropriate.
In reference to cases not directly related to discerning the purity of an individual, consequences should be determined case-by-case, utilising appropriate reference to records of similar past cases as well as general regard for the situation, taking into account the severity of action, effect, and motive.
KNOWLEDGE, SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION
I . ON THE ETERNAL SEARCH FOR KNOWLEDGE
For the Mali’thill, the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong, eternal goal - something to consume every waking and sleeping thought. The maehr’sae hiylun’ehya compels it to be so, directing us towards progress and the achievement of true enlightenment, something achieved only by omniscience.
The pride and joy of every Mali’thill shall be their discoveries and efforts to contribute towards the progress of the Silver State and our people as a whole: no material reward ought ever to be necessary, as for the Mali’thill, the joy of discovery and the steps taken in progress towards our eternal goal are ever rewarding enough. The Mali’thill passion for learning, experimenting, inventing and pioneering developments is unmatched by any others.
With our lives and our work, we continue on the legacy of our predecessors, of Larihei, ready still to pass this blessed duty onto the next generation when the time comes to pass.
II . ON THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION
It is of basic logic that all Mali’thill oem’iian should have the right to education, and are to make full use of this right - seeking every ounce of education that they might have. Yet, one would consider childhood education never the end of education - as Mali’thill, education continues on as a constant throughout our blessed lives. The Eternal College is one of, if not the most, important pieces of the Mali’thill society and of Haelun’or, likely tied only with the Eternal Library itself. As detailed in < Welfare, Work and Distribution : II >, the facilitation of learning and scholarly activity is one of birthright and necessity, something of the highest priority.
One true Mali’thill shall always urge for more efforts and resources to be placed into the Eternal College, compelling Elheial’thilln to eternally continue its work on improving it - it is to note, however, that progress has been recognised with the recent re-introduction of a working Eternal College at all, applications noted to have begun arriving in.
Yet, the true Mali’thill shall also question the allowance of Lessers into the Eternal College - for, our current Eternal College seems much too willing to do so. It is of no properness that our Mali’thill oem’iian and scholars ought to study alongside the ill-bred minds of lesser beings. One would motion a reference to < Foreign Policy : Tourism, Trade and Relations : IV > for a more detailed insight into what Lessers may be deemed appropriate to let into our blessed bastion of purity at all, let alone attend the lectures of our most coveted Eternal College. Such would only be a waste of our Neauliran’s time - the Lessers would be entirely unable to absorb the full depth of the education and knowledge given.
III . ON THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORY AND KNOWLEDGE
History is what makes our people - tradition is what paves the way to our future. It is from history that we learn, it is with history that we can make progress and continue onwards, setting a record of past achievements and successful experiments for the next generation to take hold of and make progress with. It is history that paves the way, that sets the building-blocks of progress into motion. History is what brings us our blessing, with our lady Larihei having bathed in the golden pools and our eternal mantra of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya coined and cultivated.
The preservation of all knowledge, even that of misfortune and ill-repute, is essential. That which may cause harm to hiylun or go against the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya in any way is still to be preserved, merely kept in a safe and cautionary manner, labelled as such. This extends to knowledge on darker arcane arts and dangerous artefacts - still to be stored, as we Mali’thill are the keepers of all knowledge, but never to be used unwisely.
With this thought established, the importance of the Eternal Library is no question. Some might even suggest that the togetherness of Haelun’or as a being holds its core in the existence of the Eternal Library, the stronghold of our history and written knowledge. We must ever work to add to and preserve the Eternal Library, with access to such a place provided only to the pure Mali’thill with very, very few exceptions - the presence of grubby lesser hands ought not dirty our pristine bookcases and tarnish our knowledge.
Additionally, with this kept in mind, it is ever more so applicable that we are to follow in tradition and preserve the Haelun’orian Culture that so enables us to be connected to our history and future as a people, forming the long string of progress that continues to unravel and has done so since the days of Larihei - its whole being consisting of thousands of tightly-woven threads.
IV . ON THE NECESSITY OF CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTATION
Experimentation is key to progress - if one does not try something in both theory and in practice, then how shall one know how to move forwards? With regards to elmaehr’sae hiylun’ehya, we should conduct all experiments with control and precision, ensuring plenty of data is gathered in a fair way to support the conclusions made, before being peer-reviewed and published, with consistent experiments conducted by peers in order to test or challenge the validity of such works. Though some Mali’thill may have a preference for theory, and others for practical experimentation, both are necessary for progress.
It is essential that the Mali’thill have access to suitable laboratories and resources in order to pursue their studies and conduct proper experiments, as mentioned in < Welfare, Work and Distribution : II >.
V . ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLICATION, PEER-REVIEW AND CONTEST
The Mali’thill ought to ever be a people of mutual gain and goal. We all seek the finality of progress, though some may have slightly differing priorities in such a large field as that. Therefore, it comes to no doubt that the existence of patents, and selfish containment of personal progress from one's peers, is absolutely detrimental to progress, defying the will of the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. Every piece of progress made by a child of Silver ought to be properly recorded and published in an official manner, to be stored as knowledge in the Eternal Library. Credits are always to be given as due, yet the idea of a copyright or patent is merely foolish. Our collective progress as Mali’thill shall always come before any personal gain - we give our all to the Silver State and to the continuation of Larihei’s legacy.
In addition to this, it is to no surprise that peer-review and contest with new inventions and ideas is essential. We must keep that competitive nature between us, driving us to improve upon that which our peer has made, for true progress to be achieved. There is no such thing as a dead-end in any field of knowledge until the finality of enlightenment is reached as a whole.
We Mali’thill must always be the critics of our own and each other’s work. The process of peer-review is to be sharp, analytical and precise, with no coddling nor ideas for improvement left unsaid. Yet one might add that this only comes to scholarly works of practicality and written literature or theory - one cannot give criticism to a work of sole art, such as that of a painting or a piece of cloth. Though the skill of the artist is up to their own improvement, the expression of Mali’thill purity that is drawn into any artistic piece is one of pureness. Criticism of art is to be given only at direct request.
FAITH, DEITIES AND SPIRITUALITY
I . ON THE EXISTENCE OF DEITIES AND SIMILAR SUCH FORMS
Through study and experience, it is known that creatures outside of general mortality exist and pervade our world: the Mali’thill do not deny the existence of deities, spirits, dark creatures and the like. Our choice on how to view and treat such creatures, however, differs immensely from that of Lessers.
II . ON THE FOLLY OF WORSHIP, FAITH AND RELIGION
Though the Mali’thill recognise the existence of certain deities, we do not treat them like gods as the Valah do - we do not spare them unnecessary reverence, prayer nor space in our minds and life. The worship of any such deity is pointless and fruitless - any temporary benefit gained at the cost of one’s faith and loyalty to some otherworldly creature is that which could have been gained by the Mali’thill on their own terms with progress and dedication, something further touched upon in <Faith, Deities and Spirituality : III >.
In addition to this, the contractual worship of a deity to gain powers - for example, the Paladins serving Xan, is immediately rendered as an impurity. One is providing something non-Mali’thill the right to make changes to their body and mind, and is rejecting the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya for this personal deity-worship. The giving of oneself to a cause other than progress of the Silver State and the Mali’thill people is to reject the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya entirely. The purity of any such individual known to have associations with these conniving deities ought to be greatly brought into question.
Instead, the Mali’thill are to treat these things as nothing more than another area of knowledge to explore and investigate carefully.
III . ON THE MALI'THILL DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE
The Mali’thill are a people of independence, as is well known. We are to be self-sufficient and self-providing, pursuing our goals as a people without outside interference. This does indeed extend to outside deities. Any ‘assistance’ in progress given from these sort of creatures with a contract or condition that requires faith or to go against the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya in any way is not to be accepted nor considered - though we seek progress, we do not seek it through such Machiavellian methods that are sure to bring harm in the long-term.
It is of the Mali’thill belief that almost anything an outside source can provide us, we can provide for ourselves given enough time and study. The Mali’thill are of a higher standing than any deity, and serve them no submission nor reverence. When the Mali’thill finally achieve the true enlightenment of total progress, it shall be clear to all others why they hold this status of dignity.
SOCIAL CONDUCT AND DEBATE
I . ON THE NECESSITY OF RESPECT AND CUSTOM
The Mali’thill society is always to be one of mutual respect contrasted with sharp criticism from one’s peers. Such is to be expected and encouraged - this is how we build progress and an intelligent people. Yet, this aspect of Haelun’or seems to be rather lacking in recent times.
The use of titles is to be conducted appropriately, and appropriate degrees of respect are to be granted those of high standing and high merit. The Haelun’orian greetings and sayings are also to be continued in use, with greetings in our ancient tongue and proficiency in such language to become more commonplace - the preservation of the Elven language is something that all Mali’thill should strive for, as both a tool for historic research as well as an important aspect of the Mali’thill culture and tradition.
It is, however, seemingly rare that properly critical talk is displayed from two parties without it devolving into petty and spiteful arguments - no way for the Mali’thill to act. We are to conduct such critical talk with logic and reason; we are not to fall prey to becoming simple, animalistic slaves of emotion over rational thought.
II . ON THE TRIVIALITY OF SMALL TALK
Though the Mali’thill endeavour to continue the isolation of Elcihi from foreign visitors, we are to remain a social people among each other. Yet, this is not to say that we might socialise in the manner of Valah, something that recent liberalism has encouraged greatly. Instead, the true Mali’thill rejects pointless small-talk and trivial chatter, preferring to engage in productive conversation.
III . ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FRUITFUL SOCIALISATION
We as Mali’thill must embrace purposeful socialisation. Social areas exist not as a place to simply dally around, yet as places to find inspiration from other intelligent Mali’thill. Fruitful socialisation is that of gathering and sharing knowledge and news of recent events, of making intelligent inquiries to one’s peers, of discussing thoughtful ideas and - a staple of Haelun’orian life - debate.
IV . ON THE PROCESS OF DEBATE
Debate is one of, if not the most, important social activities of the Mali’thill. It is greatly encouraged that all Mali’thill aim to participate in debate at every sensible opportunity they may - though, this is cautioned with the preparation for lecturous education should they misspeak in ill-understanding or lack of education upon a topic. This is not, as outsiders often interpret it, a show of arrogance, but the best way for the newly-returned Mali’thill to learn; education is given always in good will for your fellow child of Silver to gain the gift of added knowledge, so that they too might pass it on to another in future debate.
There will, however, be a difference in types of debate. This will generally be classified into casual debate and formal debate.
Casual debate consists of anything in which two parties have opposing ideas to discuss. This should be engaged in as often as possible, a part of fruitful socialisation. This requires no adjudicator nor audience, merely two Mali’thill sharing and comparing ideas in a constructive manner.
In contrast, formal debate refers to organised and recorded debate with distinct purpose, often run with a moderator, several scribes, and an audience. This may be debate on a certain policy, or the debate between challenger and councillor for a position on Elheial’thilln. These debates tend to follow one of the many basic debate structures, rather than being open-floor. Mali’thill are encouraged to engage in these debates with particular purpose in mind and plenty of knowledge, evidence and argument to back up their points.
The sport of debate among us Silver Elves is no less invigorating and harshly fought than the simpler sports of Lessers - comparatively, the level of debate exercised by true Mali’thill requires much more practice and skill than any physical sport.
V . ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF ACAL
One Mali’thill tradition that comes to be known to all newly-returned Mali’thill is the insult of gifting another Mali’thill gold. Yet, it seems that many of the more liberal age do not understand its meaning.
The gift of Acal has various interpretations, all of which link to its declaration that the giver views the receiver as impure.
The first interpretation is that of simple elven translation - it has been noted by many scholars that the word ‘acal’ means both ‘gold’, and ‘cursed’. This is the most commonly known interpretation, and the one provided to most newcomers to the Silver State.
The second interpretation is that of the receiver ‘needing to bathe in the golden pools’ and ‘lacking in the blessings given by our Silver Blood’. The gift of gold signifies the individuals lack of such, linking to the origins of our people in which Larihei bathed in the Golden Pools, transforming her and her people into Mali’thill.
The third interpretation is that of calling the receiver a ‘greedy lesser’, perhaps comparing them to the likelihood of a Bortu. The giver views the receiver as materialistic and greedy - interested more in self-gain than following the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, someone who does not contribute to Silver Society and is therefore considered impure.
This act of insult does, however, depend entirely upon intent and context. Should one be gifting a piece of handmade jewellery to the elf that they are courting, and have happened to utilise gold subtly in its making? Such is not considered an insult. Should a lesser attempt to give gold to a Mali’thill? Not at all an insult, for what should they know of our people’s purity? Should a newly-returned Mali’aheral give gold to the Maheral? Not particularly an insult - or at least, the insult has very little weight to it and is to be simply disregarded with perhaps a couple sharp looks to the unfortunately uneducated Mali’aheral.
Yet, should the Maheral gift gold to a Silver Citizen? Such is to be taken note of, and more gold is likely to follow, resulting in the eventual call of a purity trial.
THE DIVISION FACTORS
The major subsections which divide the Pure in political ideals, here described as branches of Socialist-Fundamentalist Purism
Though it is expected that all Mali’thill would adhere to the basic principles listed above, being the most accepted and appropriate form of following the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya (discounting the economic question, to which the spectrum of opinion is far too broad to include here, though one would consider the approach detailed by this doctrine to be the most appropriate), there shall always be differing views - with no difference in views, there would be no debate nor progress to be had. Below are the most common and definitive divides in opinion and belief.
ELIBAR'ACALISM The placement of Health before Progress
Though extending as a belief beyond merely the Elibar'acal Talonnii, this Division Factor is named such due to the pioneering of this school of thought by members of the aforementioned Talonnii. Individuals of this mindset believe that the use of the arcane constitutes impurity, for it brings with it deficits to health and causes weakness of the body. It is argued that the choice to pursue the arcane is a choice to modify one's pure body, therefore rendering it impure. It is, however, important to note that - as records show - Larihei herself was a mage, and our blessed state of purity was granted by bathing in the golden pools, imbued with arcane energy. The counter-argument to such a claim is often the story of Lomal and the Fennic elves; a tale of an icarusian elf whose drastic and impure experiments led to the destruction of their people, those that split of from the Mali’thill in attempts to surpass them, searching for a ‘new blessing’.
NEO-PROGRESSIVISM The placement of Progress before Health
Individuals of this mindset believe that the positive benefits of the use of the arcane outweigh the negatives, and often argue that experimentation is the key to progress - sometimes risks ought to be taken, with the right precautions, in order to find further knowledge - no stone to be left unturned, when it comes to knowledge and study. Another alternative argument is that the use of magic has been proven to bring great inventions and benefits - it is a tool, just as any other, and should be treated as such. This ideal aligns with that of the Sillumiran, those who shed blood for the Silver State and weep for such, and often the two are argued as a pair.
POST-MINIMALISM The rigid placement of practicality, moderacy and necessity before artistry
Individuals of this mindset believe that Mali’thill ought to embrace only practicality - to them, much of art serves only as a distraction from true, useful progress. A post-minimalist would likely make the case that the Mali’thill should conserve space, with very moderate living quarters, and no excess spared in any aspect. They often have an emphasis on tidiness and precision - not to say that all live up to such tidy ideals, yet such is theoretically what is aspired towards. Post-minimalists may consider much of current and past Haelun’orian architecture wasteful, and advocate a return to simple living conditions, perhaps referencing Larihei herself who lived underground in bleak quarters for much of her life, conducting her experiments in hiding from Malin. They would refer to the plain silver-white theme of architecture as something for simplicity and practicality, rather than as an expression of grandeur.
AESTHETICISM The placement of the arts and the beauty of purity before minimalist practicality
Individuals of this mindset believe that the appearance of the Mali’thill and of Haelun’or ought to reflect the beauty of the purity within. They are often enamoured by the arts : tradition, history, literature, music, drawing and sculpting and painting and dressmaking - all of this, to Aestheticists, is of grand regard. A Pure and Proper environment promotes pure and proper development; the aesthetic influences the direction and flow of progress. The shining silver walls of Haelun’or, to them, are not that which simply protect the blessed state, but an artistically apt vessel for the pure to dwell within. It is, in their belief, the Mali’thill culture that identifies us as much as our blessed heritage. Our art, cuisine and literature is solely unique to us, and a treasure to be preserved at all costs.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICANISM The placement of generally-elected roles above government-assigned roles
Individuals of this mindset express a preference of the Azorella Reformation or similar governmental systems wherein should an absence fall in the council, an immediate general election between self-nominated individuals would be held. Each citizen would be provided two votes, with the choice to either vote for two separate candidates, to provide two votes to a singular candidate, or to abstain one or both votes.
In this system, only the Maheral is not chosen through general election and is instead verified by the council of Malauriran - ex-Maherals. The citizen-elected Sohaer generally holds one or two self-elected Medi’iran, and the Maheral may select a Maelunir as a second to perform duties in their absence. Each member of the Silver Council, now holding only 4 or 5 Okariran roles, is elected generally. Challenges to positions are welcomed and may warrant a mid-term election should they be sincere.
This system relies on both the checks and balances between Maheral, Sohaer and Silver Council, as well as the popularity of the public. It is hoped, in this system, that true, pure Mali’thill should have no problem voting with sense and logic utilising the candidates statements, promises, legal history and record of contributions to the Silver State, rather than with bias due to personal affiliation, kinship or involvement.
The major criticism of this ideal is the worry that such populistic tendencies may arise during these increasingly liberal times; the most popular does not necessarily equate to most able. Though providing a larger variety of individuals and ideas in the Silver Council, it provides less stability and consistency.
MERITOCRATIC DIARCHISM The placement of diarchy and government-assigned roles above democratic vote
Though a less common belief among Socialist-Fundamentalist Purists, individuals of this mindset generally express a preference of the Elervathar-Visaj Diarchy wherein members of Elheial’thilln were elected on a supposed meritocratic basis through citizen nominations and a within-council decision, with the Sohaer having the final say and the Maheral given the ability to veto.
In this system, members of Elheial’thilln were more in number, and did not necessarily hold a Tilruir’tir - their organisation of hierarchy in their department was entirely up to their discretion. Additionally, the Sohaer and Maheral did not hold Medi’iran nor Maeluniran.
This system generally relied upon the checks and balances between Maheral, Sohaer and Silver Council, though it is suggested that within such a system there existed also a secret Sulii’ceru as a final veto should things take an ill turn. Citizens were also encouraged to challenge Council Members should they believe that a position was not being properly filled, or should they have opposing directives to the current councillor that they believed to be more appropriate. These challenges would be debated between the two, and the Silver Council aside from the individual would enact a decision on whether the challenge was successful, in which case the challenger was to assume the position of the challenged.
The major criticism of this ideal is the worry of a lack of outside checks and citizenry involvement, leading to the possibility of inside corruption - the candidate chosen by Elheial’thilln may not necessarily be chosen without bias, and may not necessarily equate to the best candidate even with inner-council compatibility and agreement. Though known to provide more stability, it may also lead to ideas unexplored due to it consisting of similarly-minded individuals with a lack of external input.
A.N. - It is important to note that these are not the only two beliefs in regards to governmental systems, merely the two most recent and prominent ideas as to the author's knowledge. There is much to be discussed, debated and explored outside these two systems, and many reforms and changes certainly within consideration.
FINAL NOTES
In final notes, the author wishes to cite their sources:
- Their own experiences, education and personal theory
- The many books of the Eternal Library
- The Silver Law
- Common to extensive knowledge of Mali’thill tradition, from a multitude of the sources listed above
- Basic Logical Sense
- The maehr’sae hiylun’ehya itself.
One is to hope that the current era of Mali’thill take notes from this, striving to do better and return to stability and progress - it is important to remember our common goal, rather than engage in pointless squabble as one has seen more recently. This is a call on all Mali’thill, both the People and the Silver Council, though perhaps they ought to be considered moreso one and the same.
The author looks forward to more works in similar fashion to their own to make appearance, and more written theories, studies and experiments to be formed; the reading experience is rather dry and lacking in potency of progress elsewise.
So, with all said and done : ahernan, dear reader. maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.
Puerir'arche iyl puere ker’ante
penned by Puerir’arche
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