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Kassandr rose a brow as the invitation arrived to him as he traveled about the continent on horseback. A carefuly hand slid out the missive, reading it over with a smile "Oh, this shall be dobry fun. Y canniet wait to see Y cousins." He mused happily, sliding it into one of the saddlebags with ease as he spun his steed about "Davai! We have a feast to attend!"

A middle-aged Raevir, who had taken residence recently in the Capital region, peered over the missive with some interest "So, y people return, the Raevir once more find a home." Kassandr Korvacz smiled a bit "Perhaps Y will visit y cousins, that would niet be such a bad idea."

Fernan de Mercado sat quietly upon his ship, somewhere in the sea along a trade route. The news had arrived by bird, and a rock filled in his stomach. That night, he prayed to God that the late Prince rest peacefully in the Seven Skies.

✦ • ───────────────────────────── •✶• ───────────────────────────── • ✦ ✦ • ───────────────────────────── •✶• ───────────────────────────── • ✦ THE BLADES OF MALIN THOSE WHO STAND AGAINST THE DARKNESS ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ ✷ FOUNDATION OF THE BLADES OF MALIN ✷ By decree of el’Sirame with the full assent of the Elder Council, heed this, all peoples of Aelwen: As war rages on, the council must raise a military force proper to protect ourselves from our foes, whether they await us on the field of battle or lurk within the halls of the Sanctum. Thus, we create the Blades of Malin, to act as our state military and harken to the Elder of Blades, a position upon our council yet fulfilled. ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ ✷ RANK STRUCTURE ✷ The following ranks are the formal hierarchy within the Blades of Malin, which all Aelwen citizenry must adhere to. Okarir’sil - Commander: The Commanders of the Blades shall act as advisors to the Elder of Blades, ensuring that all operations within the Blades run smoothly and without error. Commanders may organize various parties of Blades, be they temporary or permanent, for specific tasks. Commanders must enlist a Captain, two Veterans, three Blades, with Recruits assigned as the Commander sees fit. Anniler’sil - Captain: The Officers spearhead various operations, patrols, and movements on the battlefield, embodying the voice of the Commanders and Elder as needed. Often, the Captains have the flexibility to pursue goals set by higher ranks, so long as there is assurance in the completion of the desired goal. Diraar - Veteran: The Veterans are the most seasoned and proven Blades, with their ascension in rank being additional proof. Their tenure, while important, is not the only thing that will raise them higher in the military hierarchy. These stalwart servants of Aelwen must use their experience and skills to mentor the newer combatants. Their duty ensures both efficiency and camaraderie among the lower ranks. Sil’malin - Blade: The Blades, as the namesake of the military, make up the bulk of the structure and fighting force. They are rank-and-file soldiers, entrusted to guard the Sanctum from all dangers, near and far, that threaten the fair city. Evarir - Recruit: The Recruits are citizens of Aelwen who wish to join the Blades. They sit at the lowest rank, initiated into the military proper once they prove themselves capable in war and honor alike. ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ ✷ THE CULTURE OF THE BLADES ✷ On Service and Glory Within the Blades of Malin, service is the highest devotion to their home and faith. For a Sil’malin to put their life on the line and defend the Sanctum or boldly confront darkness, in the name of kin and country, is sacred in itself. It is reverence for the hearth and ahe’Malin. In this understanding, glory is proof of their devotion and sacrifice, too. Sil’malin must be proud of their service and rewarded for their bravery. When their service meets recognition and completion, Blades become eternally respected members of Aelwen’s society in life and death. Retired Sil’malin themselves are free to act as they see fit, likely to become members of council or civil government thanks to their valor. On Honor and Discipline Glory is honor; great respect and distinction rooted in good actions. For this reason, the Sil’malins hold firmly to discipline and integrity to weed out those who would sully the hearth and faith of Aelwen. No Sil’malin may claim great achievement unearned, or boast beyond the truth. No Sil’malin may conceal their service out of false humility, for their role is vital and a source of virtue. All Sil’malins must know obedience, of their commanders and themselves, for restraint is a mighty tool. Strength is not an instrument of cruelty, but righteousness. Alongside their restraints and strengths, a Sil’malin must demonstrate their care. They must care for their superiors, peers, and especially their own equipment. Sil’malins must maintain their manners, armor, and arms. The soldiers of Aelwen represent both its force and the state itself. The Rite of Ascension When an Evarir is worthy to take the mantle of Sil’malin, their promotion is a public ceremony. The Rite of Ascension takes place before the gates of the Sanctum, so that the people of Aelwen may witness and recognize another guardian among the halls. At dusk, as the night readies its advance, the Evarir approaches the gate, both unmasked and otherwise unarmed. Their blade, instead of at their waist, remains in their grasp and pointed downward. Before the gate, the Evarir kneels and faces the people of Aelwen, signifying their pledge to the people. A Diraar and Okarir’sil stand behind the Evarir, both masked, yet the Diraar wields the Blades of Malin’s banner and another helm. Clearly, the Evarir recites the Code of Brotherhood unto the citizenry. Upon completion, the Okarir’sil steps forth and declares: “Rise, and let Aelwen see your strength.” At these words, the Evarir rises to their feet before the people. The Diraar present then comes up behind the Evarir, placing the additional helm upon the Evarir’s head and then handing them the banner. The Okarir’sil asks the Evarir to sheathe their blade thereafter, only allowed to unsheathe it to defend Aelwen, its Prince, and its people. The Code of Brotherhood “Stand in honor. Hold in discipline. Advance in fraternity.” The Sil’malin hold three central virtues: Honor. Discipline. Fraternity. Honor demands truth and integrity in word and action. A Sil’malin does not lie to kin, does not abandon post, and does not stain their service with cruelty or corruption. Their name must be clean, for it carries the trust of the State. Discipline requires mastery over impulse and obedience to lawful commands. A Sil’malin shall not be ruled by fear, rage, or pride. They must be governed by restraint; disorder within the self is weakness. Fraternity binds the Sil’malins to one another. No Sil’malin stands alone in battle, nor in burden. The strength of the Sil’malins lies in unity. To forsake a fellow Sil’malin without cause is a grievous failing. Together, these virtues form the foundation of the Order. ✦ • ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • ✦ Signed and sealed, EL’SIRAME, Adriel aen Araleth, Autumn Prince of Aelwen & Haelun’or SIRAME ITO ELAETAHAN’LEH Urendil aen Almarea Elder of Law and Spring Prince of Aelwen & Haelun'or

A particular Mori merchant scoffed, upon seeing the missive, "As if we had not known this, after many of our kith had been slaughtered." Taloned digits held the paper, adding, "And how does this one expect us to make delegations, if we cannot enter their borders?" Then, it chittered in amusement, "Oh well, there will always be other places to barter and trade."

S U M M O N S F O R S E R V I C E FROM THE ICHARYDS OF CLAN XALYTH ბინდ თო ოურ ბლოოდ ანდ ფინდ დუთჲ ინ ქინდ TINY RED AND BLACK SPIDERS SCATTERED ACROSS THE LANDS, INTO THE UNDERDARK AND UNTO THE SURFACE INTO THE HANDS OF ALL MORI’QUESSIR. UPON THEIR BACKS LAID A PARCHMENT, WRITTEN IN BLACK INK AND ICHOR IN THE TONGUE OF ARACHNIDS, ILHARNORRS. ⧽ ♨ ⧼ Hark, kith and kin of the Eternal Mother. We, the Icharyds of Clan Xalyth, have come to a grave realization. As more of our brothers and sisters are surface-bound or already walk beneath the Sun, our laborers of the mind, body, and matter lie scattered like dust. This cannot stand. Our strength is our unity. Thus, our work must reflect this too. Hear us, Mori’Quessir, we beckon you to come forth and contribute to our enclave. Skilled artisans, scholars, beast masters, and more, you will find open arms with us. A letter to Omareth, Keralth, or Sapriina of Icharyd Xalyth will assure this. Our word, like our blood, is binding. Know duty and purpose through us, for the betterment of all who choose to face the Sun. Those who would bind unto us, through oath or contract, may find themselves well compensated. Coin or supplies, protection or shelter—these are our means of making sure our laborers are well-treated. Should any laborers in our employ stand above the others, we shall give them additional boons as earned. The smith may have more metals to toil with, the mage more tutors to hone their knowledge, and the alchemist their reagents to make their concoctions. However, none must mistake the dealings of the Icharyd for kindness or leniency. Know in advance that any who break their word with us shall know the full weight of their choice. ⧽ ♨ ⧼

This amendment is lacking a distinct implementation of how Ilharnorrs would be affected -1

Again, not as versed as others in Druidic stuff, but a really solid rewrite that imo adds a stronger connection to the Fae aesthetically and with a couple of unique spells to boot. Major +1

Okay so I made some notes while reading through this, keep in mind I am new to all this druid stuff, so bear with me... Pros / Positives - Material Required not at all as bad as I thought, actually GREAT RP motive and easily done with ST supervision - I like the traits connected to the different Fae domains! Great aesthetic. The same goes for chest sigil. - Buff to bark skin being == Medium arm is a MASSIVE boon, same with being unable to be affected by airborne potions, and the underwater buff, so far so good. - Passive abilities are cool aesthetically - NATURE'S KEEPER ABILITY IS BASED! THIS IS WHAT I WANTED LET'S ******* GOOOOOOO!!! I WAANNA BE A BIG **** OFF TREE!!! Cons / Critiques - Passive domain abilities are cool, as mentioned, but a little lackluster- Yet I understand why! - I like the unattunement process, but I do think it should be either equally as tough to unattune as it is to attune, maybe requiring materials or something. Also specify what attunement the 3 T5 need to know. I ASSUME attunement for treelords, but specification never hurts! Conclusion: Fantastic lore re-write! Very few notes/critiques overall, save some of the unattunement process. All I can ask is ST PLEASE APPROVE THIS. WE NEED NEW TREELORD LORE SO BAD, AND THIS IS A REALLY GOOD REWRITE +1

Meet Zorro, chaos incarnate (8 Month old cat)

i am actually so sad this post is lost to time because the image is gone,,, yes I am looking at language posts in the big 2026 leave me be

A Jorenic Korvacz peered at the news, "Eh? Can Y finally pray in a church again?" This was a welcome change, for sure.