ValleyOfLavender

So does the Doe fall, Casted to the Sea We are not what other people say we are, we are who we know ourselves to be. Falling endlessly, feeling the wind rushing past me… i was rushing through the wind? I couldn't tell but I also couldn't care less, but during this fall I find myself reflecting through the life I have lived, the life I wanted to live, those I am leaving behind, had I made an impact in their lives? Floria reached her hand above, reaching for the sky, thoughts, no memories rushed through her mind from the earliest she could remember to the latest. “A flower, for you my lady” A red haired elf, young and cheesy trying to impress young Floria, a friend of her cousins and her first love, young and foolish Floria had accepted that flower that day while sat next to her mother and that little flower lead to so much more “what are you two doing you're going to get hurt!” Laughter filled my mind, my laughter a sound I have not made in so long, watching as my best friend at the time and cousin were sparing, messing around more like, while me, their superior was watching in amusement, is that really how easy my life had been back then? The Tomfoolery continued before I turned to “hey, how about marrying me?” It was asked in such a cheeky way I thought he was joking so how could I decline “alright why not” that simple agreement, lead our relationship in such a precarious way, I was too young, too foolish. “You’ll both get yourself killed! Dhyvo!” this time Fear ran through me, a memory of my first fight, my first time almost seeing someone I love almost die, my cousin Dhyvo thrown against a wall by a minotaur knocked out cold, I saw red, but apparently so did someone else, pushed out of a way a blurry figure ran past towering over everyone else, he dealt the final blow to the beast, I suppose I was glad, I could step back and aid the injured fallen, but before I could reach for anyone the scene changed. “Hey, I'm sorry I'm looking for Togrim? He saved my life id like to thank him” a crimson haired fellow, someone I never regret meeting “oh that's my uncle! Hi I'm Floria” my hand took in his and smiled shone my way “im Vakas” a meeting that changed my life, for the better. “Scars are beautiful, they show your strength” the scene had changed again, sitting in a garden Vakas by my side “you think?...” an unsure question came from myself with my hand reaching for my right eye, was I always that self conscious of my scars? I suppose I must have been but this man's words lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. “Grayson…” a baby boy with red hair and green eyes just born the first of Florias but certainly not the last “your going to be big and strong, just like me and your father, you have to warriors for parents after all” were my first words as a mother, my pride high, too high, but the more children I had, how those words changed, changed for the better. “Its nothing!... don't worry about it dear okay?” I stood there with Juniper, someone I had always seen as a daughter and my now eldest son Grayson. What was i trying to hide? Its all a bit fuzzy. “you’ll get better, you will… I'll find someone to make you better!” I turned and the scene changed in a house with my second eldest Theo “don't give me that look, everything will be fine” a dying woman's words, trying to console her son, but her son kept his promise someone was found someone saved his mothers life “Now... eyes… painful'' a familiar voice, said calmly but I cant remember what he was trying to say, was was he, a scream filled the air my scream a familiar agony, a once broken skull forced back into place the scent of blood filling the air, this memory so far, so distant, the sound of a door opening, panicked steps, the last of the scene my worried son Theo reaching out. Reaching out Flower in hand a wood elf, he looks so much like Theo “a pretty flower, for a pretty woman” flirtatious, and annoying ‘What… a punchable face…’ a thought said within my mind but I dare not say aloud this scene replayed over and over… no he brought different flowers for every encounter “what a strange man” finally a thought was released, but he took it with pride, that cheerfulness of his, I thought I could never get use to it, but then I could never be without it. The scene changed and the two of us holding rings we both made together finally I found my salvation in him, a loneliness I held deep within left me. “Syvis”, a struggled voice, escaped me as I plunged into water struggles, a pain in my heart. The last thing I saw was a songbird flying above my right hand reaching out words but this was only a dream. Florias eyes blurred as she called out for her husband it was difficult to breath, her chest hurting, but slowly everything stopped the pain went away it didn't hurt anymore, the life had slipped away from the elfess, laying in her bed, Letters left to the side, she had been suffering, dying and finally the suffering stopped she now rested but tears streaks down her cheeks, she had not wanted to die. Letters sat aside all in separate piles to be sent by whoever would find her body. To my children All my job entailed was to make sure you all were prepared to see the world, but I was unprepared, I did the best I could but still I failed. Theo I was hard on you as you grew up, scared, scared I'd lose you like I had lost so many others wanting you to take our life slow, not get into to much to fast, but you grew into a fine young man, raising a beautiful family of your own, I couldn't be prouder, you went through so much on my account looking after me when I was sick and dying, I can't imagine how that must have made you feel. Azra, my smart boy, saying I'm proud of you doesn't even describe how I feel, ever since you was small I watched you grow into a wonderful young man, I hope you continue on your road, you have so much potential as long as you put your mind to it, you can succeed in anything I'm sure. Nevio you've barely started your life, my youngest son, just like Azra your bright, the times you've sat with me in my office and and shown interest in my work and in so many of your books, one of the smartest people I know, keep your head high, and know your strength. Maln, I've made mistakes, I was not the best for our family, I almost tarnished our name I never for that, I was foolish and did not know best, I still don’t I want to do my best for the Kaeronin Family I want to do my best for you, I failed and all I can do is apologize I did not do better, I should have stayed within Amathine, but I did not know of our history, it hurt when I was accused of being a fake Kaeronin, I wish I had been told what I was doing wrong and taught, I should have asked. To all my children know you are all loved, I love you so much, be safe, be strong and live, live well and don't let your lives end short. Showing your strengths for all of you are precious and capable of anything if you put your hearts and minds to it, even if these days are my last, when I'm gone you will be okay. Friends Fal’leon, my uncle, of recent there was a misunderstanding, and I'm sorry for all that trouble, I never wished to try and hurt a student, to take your teachings for granted, I would never dream of doing such, but to see how that cheeky dedicant said such a joke, I understand why people were worried so I apologize for everything. Narithen, your bold as brass, maybe too much so for your own good, making jokes, and dramatizing things often will not lead to humour but troubles as you had witnessed, however your young, you’ll learn, I had joy in teaching you for the small amount of time that I did, if you continue down the druidsm path if your taught well, you'll become a fine drui, I did not get the best teaching during my dedicancy, my teacher died after I was attuned, leaving me as an attuned druid not knowing my gift, I was a druid in attunement but I wasn't one in practice. I had to hop from teachers to use my gifts but I was not taught from there, no one showed me the true drui way, and so I was an imprudent teacher, unfit to guide. Medea my Niece, I loved you as if you were my own daughter, you grew well, and now leading your own nation I am proud, I wish I had time to make amends fully, for past event clear my side, but my time has come, so I will watch from afar continue well. Vakas you were there for me when I was dying along with Theo, I'm not sure how we ended, why we ended, I was upset, so angry for so long, but I'm not anymore, know I'm not upset, I'm not angry, after everything you were there, and I appreciated that, I appreciate you, you were one of my best friends, and I love you for it. Finally to whom I view as my soulmate, someone I found when I looked into his eyes, my worries disappeared, which made me happier, then ever, for his laugh, his smile is infectious to whoever bears witness. Syvis, you lifted me when I was at my lowest, you brought joy to my life, you were my best friend but more, the one person in the world that knew me better than anyone else, you made me a better person, actually you didn't make me a better person but you inspired me to become better even gone, I will carry you with me forever, you were the one person who knew me and accepted me, believed in me before anyone else did or when no one else would, and no matter what happened or happens you’ll always have my love and nothing will ever be able to change that, sometimes actually most of the time people don't realize the best thing that could happen to them, is already right there, sitting right under their nose, and for me, Syvis that was you, for so long, I could only ever wonder and then years ago I turned to a complete stranger for comfort but instead, I found everything that I had ever been looking for, my whole life in you, I'm sorry I'm leaving so early, when we had a whole future ahead of us. With her body now lifeless the butterflies that always accompanied floria slowly started to disperse leaving the women to rest alone leaving her prayers with her family and friends. a druid as fallen.

Matrimony Between Celestial Star and The Moon’s Darling Pearl You are hereby invited to the Union of Adiler and Viola Greetings dear Friends and Family Lady Viola and Lord Adiler are excited to announce their beloved daughter and son the Vikelian couple will finally take their vows, and be united as one, we cordially extend our invites to you dear family, friends and acquaintances to witness this celestial matrimony of Her Highness the moon princess Raeliana @ValleyOfLavender, and his lordship lord Mael Adiler @Kais The celebration will happen 172 of the Second Age outside of the walls of the grand kingdom of Vikela, surrounded by dazzling lights and greenery, within the elegance of Crystal Pavilion come and enjoy Vikelian cuisine while basking in the brilliance of this celebration, please join us with the best interest at heart, feel free to share your best stories to fluster both bride and groom [!] Her Highness Raeliana and his lordship Mael Adiler. Lists of Invitations Family Grooms father: Lord Xavier Adiler and his pedigree @MockingbirdArt Bride mother: Medea Viola and her pedigree @JTMedea Kaeronin household Madoc’Lur and his Pedigree @Sewer_Rat Invited Friends Lord Gregorius Roa and his pedigree @Me_llamo... Wilford and Atticus Reinhold, VIscounts of Stormont, and their pedigree. @Hom@mothsthetic Grimm Halfaway-Sturmstrike and his Pedigree @simpleglitchbro Farian Malto of Clan Gylldene and his pedigree @PestyWarlock Iosefka Anarórë and his Pedigree @ichigomaster98 Ryvel Vulnrith and his Pedigree @Kanapes The Undying Pipsqueak! Ser Spuds and his Pedigree @Turbo_Dog Peter StroHeim @HugoAntero Invited Kingdoms Her Ladyship Primach Jenny and her Pedigree @milksoda Nor-Velyth: the Moonlit Land and her residence The Silver Lubba Lumia Uialben and her pedigree @Snow1770 The Serene State of Lurin and her Residence Mimosa Applefoot, Thain of Dúnfarthing and her pedigree @NotEvilAtAll The Shiredom of Dúnwen and her residence Monarch Lenora Jusmia and her pedigree @Bethinwonderland The Unified Domain of Vortice and her residence Her royal Majesty, Sybille I and her pedigree @HIGH_FIRE The kingdom of Balian and her residence His Royal Majesty, The Prince of Fi'andria Itthrak Ibarellan and his pedigree @Moping The Principality of Celia’nor and her redidence His Duchyness Xavier Adiler and his pedigree @MockingbirdArt The People of Maehr’nor and her residence Sohaer Theveus Sythaerin and his pedigree @MailC3p The Silver Empire of Haelun’or and her residence Special Invites Ak’vei Guild

Clan Amal Alniyl Clan Origins Once residing in Rah’tuma, a vassal that had once resided under the Iron Horde and now stood under Nor’velyth, a pair of elven siblings were reunited by their pharaoh Atemu-Ta. Karuna had finally come home and was with her brother once again. At this time Amal Alniyl was a name not yet spoken, not yet even thought of, for the clan was only just about to be born. For you see this was not a clan known through the ages, it was not a large family but instead, a spark, a spark of which started one faithful day when a certain ker, Narithen Karvit had stepped foot into Rah’Tuma (Or, well, the Desert Lily Tavern) and met its hostess Karuna. Whilst in time she would become the high priestess of Freedom, that was not yet, as fates intertwined that day and made the clan that we know today. Visiting Rah’Tuma frequently, Narithen had soon become one of the fighters and protectors for the small Vassel, only to then follow that path and become a champion under Karuna’s lead. Karuna was blessed with the Emerald wings of Ahura’ma, the Lady of Freedom, after which Karuna stood for (and her champions fought for) freedom in both Ahura’ma and the pharaoh Atemu-Ta’s name. Eventually, things began to fall apart and would soon start to spiral out of place, for debates and quarrels started between the common people and the pharaoh over his actions towards outsiders and those of different faiths. The first to leave would be Narithen Karvit, followed by his Priestess and now significant other Karuna Amal, they ventured off to the capital that ruled and at this current date still rules over Rah’Tuma: Nor’velyth, where they met with the Primarch Laevona. There, they were welcomed with open arms. Following this departure, Karuna’s sister Layla and their dear friend Ney’La soon left as well. Both expressed their own experiences and reasons why they had left and, with that, they were welcomed to live with the couple. It was at this point that the two decided to form a Clan, one where people need not fear the repercussions towards caring for others. One where they could follow what they wished, so long as they agreed that in exchange for being cared for, they would care in turn. No questions asked, no history haunting anyone- A place one could call home, so long as they were willing to put in the same amount of effort to support one another. No matter the background or origin… All were welcome in Clan Amal Alniyl. Clan Hierarchy Tepey Pa’it The Tepey Pa’it is the Father of the clan. Standing beside Tepet Mewet in leadership, he acts as the clan’s figurehead and central leader in external matters. Tepet Mewet The Tepet Mewet is the Mother of the clan. Sharing power and responsibility on par with the Tepey Pa’it, she cares for the clan, serving to guide and comfort those within. Clan Mehwet All Clan Members are of equal standing. No one member outranks the rest, as even those of the Tepey Pa’it and Tepet Mewet serve to merely provide direction - with as much importance given to them as any other member. Clan Sesh The Sesh, commonly known as scholars and scribes, are those who govern the clan library and Apothecary. Their duties involve adding to the clan library, writing books, or teaching and learning Alchemy. Clan Shewty The Shewty are the merchants of the clan. Their focus is the creation of specific items unique to them, or to collect commonly used items to be sold at the clan stall in Kaethul. Clan Sewnu The Sewnu are the clan doctors, commonly seen working alongside the Sesh, Apothecaries and scholars to learn and develop their knowledge of the medicinal ways. An Amal Alniyl Sewnu is expected to aid Nor’Velyth’s citizens as well as their fellow clan members. Clan Religion The Amal as a whole have no specific religion or way of life. The Amal choose to live freely in all aspects and may practise their own religion and beliefs so long as these beliefs and practices do not intentionally and actively harm those around them without due consent. In regards to not sharing a religion, a ‘live and let live’ philosophy is to be respected: If an issue is held with another’s religion, bring it to the Tepey Pa’it or Tepet Mewet- Do not confront one another and risk harm. [!] Tepey Pa’it Narithen Uialben and his significant other the Tepet Mewet Karuna Amal Traditions and Customs Amal, from the creation of the clan, has put a heavy focus upon following one’s own path. That is not to say, however, that the clan does not have specific focuses. The Amal are highly focused upon the scholarly and alchemical arts, with a desire to grow their knowledge in such areas. Similarly, they have a heavy leaning towards a marketeer-style of income, so it’s expected that members of the clan would aid in one of these pursuits, or at least bring something unique to the clan itself. The Amal are a close-knit group, and a tradition within the clan is that of representing this bond through symbology. Those of clan Amal Alyniyl can often be seen to have something that represents the clan, usually in the form of the clan’s phoenix symbol. This manifests in a variety of ways, ranging from a tattoo, to jewellery, or a symbol on a piece of clothing. For every child within the clan, a birthday celebration will be held once they turn 18. On this day they are gifted a weapon personalised to them in order to aid them in protecting both themselves and those they care about, within or outside the clan. Amal is a nurturing and inward-focused group; they prioritise each other and their close friends over grander concepts such as nations, but if members reside within a nation they are expected to answer the call to aid the land they call home. Amal Alniyl Principles Compassion An Amal should show compassion to those around them. Showing such to your fellow clan members ensures the clan's survival. We’re in this together, and that should never be forgotten. Act with care, and you shall find that same compassion returned in kind. Courage An Amal must be courageous. There are dark things out there in the world, and it’s not up to us whether or not they come knocking. To cower and run is to allow the darkness to win, whether it be internal or external. To allow the dark to win is to fail your clan members, who lean upon you as you do them. Ferocity An Amal must be ferocious. Compassion is important, as is the courage to stand for one’s beliefs and not back down in the face of the odds. But ferocity is what will allow one to follow both of these. When pushed to the end, be quick, be decisive, and show no mercy. Future problems can be dealt with in the present, and violence is a perfectly acceptable answer to some questions. Understanding An Amal must strive for understanding. Ferocity and ruthlessness will serve one well, but you must also focus on the other side of the coin. When available, understand others. Friend or enemy, an Amal must strive to understand the world around them and what they face, so that they may make informed decisions. To act rashly and blindly is the behaviour of animals, not a descendent. Freedom Most importantly, an Amal must place Freedom above all other things in their life. Perhaps considered paradoxical as a ruling, but the rights and freedoms of others are of paramount importance to clan Amal Alniyl. The soul is made to be free, and much like the phoenix, should soar free of any and all cages. Her ladyship Karuna Amal, Mewet of Amal Sir Narithen Uialben, Pa’it of Amal Members of the clan and those that may wish to join ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾Recruitment form☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ Discord: Minecraft username: Time zone: Persona name: race: age:

Staring at the missive Karuna sighed deeply and leaned back "this was foreseen, i can nay come to think if this will be a good lesson learned for those of Rah or if nothing will change..." the small women idly hummed to herself before she learned forward and continued with her herbal studies "Pharaoh or nay pharaoh... one should always keep equality in mind, something he has seemed to have forgotten"

Karuna Stared at the missive and would sigh, Leaning back the small women shook her head "I hope... after this storm there shall be a rainbow, please, allow the winds to blow over this gently and lead those lost to a brighter direction" the wood elf murmured to no one in particular

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Somewhere within Rah'tuma hiding away within her Tavern a not so sane Elfess was mumbling to herself at the memories of her capture, Karuna who had fallen victim to what seemed to her endless pain which had merely been a few hours had taken somewhat a mental hit, a screw loose if you will, the once before timid young elfess changing slowly from those events she suffered, holding her head an agonizing headache overwhelming her, the elfess had been recovered that day but it seemed not quite fully, but that in the eyes of her people was yet to be seen, or so she thought.

A Melody Must Have an End How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. The flood of memories rushes by, giving one last adieu “Oh! My little butterfly!” a Voice came, my dearest aunt “Come give Aunty a hug” My earliest memory by far, the woman always came running over with that big childish grin of hers and would swoop me into her arms just as she did now but as she got to me the scene changed. “Grandmama?...” My grandmother passed away and my mother was struck by grief. I had stayed with my aunt for a long time, so long, and my mother followed not long after, my father was never around. I was left alone, or so I thought. “Look what I've brought for you! It's your favourite, but don't tell your mother” Sweets were held in front of me by my dearest aunt, a woman who never let her smile fall in front of me, it was infectious indeed, I was not much of a people person at all, but looking back at it I missed out on a lot, and now all I have is regrets on not trying to do more with my life while I had the chance “It's alright, you alright, things will get better soon” My last memory came to play, my aunt hugging me while we were in our darkest hours. Falling into complete utter oblivion, My eyes slowly fell due to my attacker's actions, but it wasn't all bad, I got to see the birds fly one last time before nothingness. Greyed skin and life taken by force, a body was found under the gate arch of Vikela, this body was unfamiliar to most, but to those who knew the woman, to Medea who found the young woman she was almost unrecognisable Melody de Astrea, she was drained of all blood, with two puncture wounds upon her neck an obvious attacker. However, that did not seem to be the killing blow. Whether or not this was the work of one person or if there was someone else to give the final kill would never be known, From the look of her dissected body it seemed as if someone had studied it like she was someone's science project, she did not at all look like her former self anymore, and the only thing left behind by the sick attacker was a note simply saying. “Thank you for participating” As if it had been all but a game to them, maybe to taunt the deceased loved ones more Melody de Astrea had not lived a long fulfilling life, before this horrid day, she had already been withering away from poor health, her time had already been approaching but it seemed someone had plans to bring her demise much, much sooner. For she had been expecting her demise due to her health a singular letter had already been written to whom she cared for most, to who had looked after her, but sadly this letter had never been finished Dearest aunt Medea You looked after me like I was your own, and for such I can't thank you enough, our fates intertwined from my birth, I would have felt so lost if you had left me alone, being born as your niece had been the greatest treasure to me, to be able to grow and follow you, you shaped my life, but if my time does come to pass by, I wish you to know to look to the skies in hopes a bird flies by, I watched from the window as the birds flew by gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky, I've laid my memories and dreams upon their wings, and in my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me, and if I should leave this lonely world behind I hope for you to only carry on and remember that… [!] the letter incomplete one would never know what the dying woman had been trying to say at the end of her letter to her aunt. [!] With her Body now buried Melodies of life now gilded forever more amongst the winds of time. Sleep well little butterfly, Melody de Astrea

Floria Kaeronin stared at the missive in pure confusion, she wondered if her dearest father had received this same missive and what his thoughts were, she sighed softly and hummed looking out the window while petting one of her wolves heads "i wonder... is this a misunderstanding, is someone truly taking my ancestors name as their own... or has something else fallen afoot" The elfess spoke to no one in particular and only looked up the sky from where she sat "what do you think father..." she hummed even though she had not seen her dear father in many moons.

In a certain Library writing in her journal her Raeliana's little fox padded over with a missive in its mouth "Thank you Miko..." the small elfess said softly before unwrapping the missive and would start to read it, she was silent for some time before she noticed small water droplets drop down onto the missive in her hands, the elfess gently touched her cheeks with her finger tips, it had been the first time she had cried in many years, noticing the tears noticing her heart breaking more tears fell uncontrollably the young women cried out and started to rub at her cheeks and eyes "p..papa..." she sobbed into her trembling hands, while he had not been her biological father, he had loved him just as much he was the first to take interest in her reading and wanted to know more from her, he warmed her heart knowing her father now gone she cried her heart out, and shut her door hiding away for some time.