deviouschungus

♬♬♬ Liar. Serpent. Betrayer. … “I love thee, Sul, and ever shall my heart abide in thee.” “And I, mine own, I love thee in return, my beloved wife.” “But why… why dost thou love me?” “Ah, my lady… thou asketh this as thou hast always done.” … Thus did their last discourse unfold, engraved upon the tablets of Naazeri’s memory, and glowing there with tender luminance. She carried one arm encumbered by a wicker hamper, provisioned with fruits, cured meats, and the simplest of delicacies, intended for a modest repast upon the mountain's crest. Four long years elapsed since her beloved’s embrace, and the summit now lay just within her reach. She neared it, breath ragged, heart alight with anticipation — and then her gaze was seized by an apparition most foul. An imp, grotesque and vile, yet shaped in the uncanny semblance of her striith, whose bond had long been sundered and whose presence should have returned to the Hells from whence it came. Ere certainty could bloom, the creature lunged, sinew and claw wrought of impossible strength. She was flung upon the rugged earth, rolling, tumbling — her scream shattered the mountain’s serenity, and a tree’s bark greeted her spine with cruel abruptness. Darkness swallowed sight, and dread clutched her throat. In that shadowed mind, no warmth of her husband’s smile arose, nor did the sweetened memory of his hands guiding or holding her stir solace. Instead, a horror of molted scales and furious yellow eyes confronted her. Immobilised, she stood arrested — unable to speak, unable to flee. “Thou hast taken far more than thou hast given, foolish girl,” it hissed, venom thick upon the tongue. “How darest thou? How darest thou collude with the usurper?” “How darest thou steal that which is mine?!” It iterated its accusations incessantly, a torrent of malevolence. She could do naught but weep, each tear a bitter tribute to her impotence. A jagged claw, monstrous beyond imagining, reached for her brow. She squeezed her eyes shut, expecting agony — yet none came. And when she dared to open them again, the claw grasped not her flesh, but a luminous orb. Within it… she glimpsed a familiar face. Could it be? Yes… Sul. Her breath caught, frozen by the revelation, yet no plea would form upon her lips in spite of every effort. The light, and the being that held it, receded, taking with it more than she could name. Even the sweet reminiscence of their progeny fell prey to the void, leaving her heart a desolate chamber. She awoke to agony incarnate. Cries rent the air, raw and keening, as the realisation her arm lay twisted in a ghastly bend and her leg shattered beneath her came to notice. Each breath burned, each heartbeat thundered. Yet the greater terror was the unknown: where, upon this forsaken mountain, did she lie? How had she come hither? Memory never came, leaving her adrift upon the precipice of despair and bewilderment. … “Wilt thou ever tire of me, Sul? Of all my vexations, and my penchant for asking questions better left unasked?” “Ne’er, my heart. Thy temper is but the wind to a sail, the very breath that keeps my days from dullness.” “Then promise me, my love. Should the world grow drab and the days long, thou shalt still find thy heart willing to return to mine.” “I swear it. Even should the heavens fall and the stars fade, I shall love thee, and love thee still. Come what may, my wife.” … Requiescat in Pace, Rhys and Rhianwen aen Sov.

O N T H E M O R I F O L K T R A V E L A D V I S O R Y Issued by the Office of elHalerir & Grace of the Ivory Crown 12th of the Grand Harvest, 274 S.A. As it is the reverential duty of the Ivory Crown to serve the will of its people, recent affairs would bring to its eye most legitimate unease surrounding the advent of the Morifolk, colloquially known as Mori’Quessir or Moricuessir, upon our waking world. It is such that this legislation is put into motion in the interest of both mediating citizen upset while preserving the liberties of the Morifolk as sentient beings, recognized by law. ᴀʀᴛɪᴄʟᴇ ɪ. ᴅᴇꜰɪɴɪᴛɪᴏɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄʟᴀꜱꜱɪꜰɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ Mori’Quessir A sentient species of arachnid humanoids, recognized under Ivory Law as non-elven fae and are subject to the will of the Ivory Edict, be it protections or penalty. ᴀʀᴛɪᴄʟᴇ ɪɪ. ᴛʀᴀᴠᴇʟ ʀᴇꜱᴛʀɪᴄᴛɪᴏɴꜱ Effective immediately, all Morifolk are hereby subject to explicit travel restriction under the purview of Ivory Law within the city of Caras Siol. Exemptions are as follows: ɪ. ᴛʀᴀᴅᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇʀᴄᴇ Morifolk may be granted passage to designated ports or local market districts for the express purpose of conducting trade deals, mercantile exchanges, or the transport of legitimate goods. This exemption is temporal in nature, lapsing upon the completion of business exchange. ɪɪ. ɴᴏɴ-ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇʀᴄɪᴀʟ ᴇɴᴛʀʏ Morifolk not seeking passage for trade or commerce must be escorted by a denizen of Caras Siol. This mandate applies to diplomats, invited emissaries, scholars, or any whose purpose is personal or otherwise non-commercial. ɪɪɪ. ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀɪᴢᴇᴅ ᴏʀᴅᴇʀ Morifolk may be granted or refused entry at the behest of the High Council or High Prince indiscriminately in countermand of the former provisions, be it for security concerns or other. Provisions mandate caution of any and all large gatherings of Morifolk within the sovereign borders of Caurost, and officiates Morifolk as legal guests protected by the watchful eye of the law. Citizen vigilantism and harassment is subject to reprimand. This legislative measure acts as a compulsory directive implemented with the singular, overarching goal of absolute prevention of potential security breaches or any subversive activities that could compromise the safety of the Caurost citizenry, and is subject to change, contingent on the conduct of the Morifolk henceforth. Inquiries are to be directed to elHalerir Rhianwen aen Sov ((deviouschungus)). Signed, Galahad Ílumrin High Prince of Cauróst, Prince of Malinor & Eldest Son of Húrin Ilumrin Rhianwen aen Sov Halerir of Cauróst

I don't necessarily disagree (I'm not knowledgable enough) but in general tbf that's magic, not alchemy, which comes with its own downsides and attached CAs. It makes sense to me that magic users would have more ease with defying the laws of life like that — especially with dark magic and specifically necromancy. Tentoa explains it far better a few replies down I like this amendment tho and agree with the points that've been made in the replies 😁 I think it's logical for the Juliet Potion to be tethered to the PK clause of Klones

people = 1 person unrelated to the empire

From her perch on the couch just behind Rhys’s cluttered station, Rhianwen had only hummed her resigned agreement. She carried the thought further in her mind, tracing its bitter contours: those who most zealously preached the tenets of Maehr’sae Hiylun’eyha always seemed to be the ones deemed unclean by the very creed they upheld. The notion left a faint sourness in her chest, a disbelief that her own kin could be both the sufferers of such judgment and its most dutiful enforcers. Thus the cycle turned once more, devouring its own faithful until fervour withered into silence.

E D I C T O F B A N I S H M E N T & T R A V E L A D V I S O R Y Issued by the Office of elHalerir & Grace of the Ivory Crown 7th of the Sun’s Smile, 257 S.A. The motives of the Silver State have been laid unequivocally bare by recent hostilities. During a diplomatic assembly, blooded Caurósian royalty were revealed to have been accosted, graphically threatened, and berated by a vaunted Haelun’orian loyalist lacking provocation, in which it was spoken that ‘vengeance’ was one day sworn upon the Ivory Princedom. Though it is in the interest of the state to quell such hostilities, the Ivory Crown deems it necessary to put into motion the following precautions in order to safeguard their people. Banishment While the Caurósian identity has been unjustly diminished and maligned by adherents of the High Elven ideology known as Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya, it is the judgment of the Ivory Crown that such allegiance constitutes a direct affront to the dignity and sovereignty of their people. As such, banishment is hereby declared against all travellers who align themselves with, promote, or believe to be true the ideals of Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya. Exemptions are granted only by decree of the High Prince himself, under whose discretion licenses of traversal may be issued, each to be inscribed by the Office of elHalerir and sealed beneath the hand of the High Prince. Further, petitions for such licenses demand a payment of ten mina, to be rendered upon application. Travel Advisory On account that the safety of the Caurosian identity cannot be promised, a formal travel advisory is hereby issued for the Silver City of Haelun’or. While travel is permitted, citizens are earnestly cautioned to exercise vigilance and discretion. Those who choose to pursue travel are advised to do so under trusted escort and to submit notice of their itinerary prior to their departure. Those who would disregard the edict of banishment shall be met by justice as decreed. First Transgression To be peacefully escorted away from Caras Siol’s walls. Second Transgression Enforced labour within the mines for two Elven hours, and expulsion accompanied by monetary fines. Third Transgression Monetary fines, enforced labour within the mines for two Elven hours, ten lashes administered before witnesses, and final expulsion. Should any persist beyond thrice, their folly shall summon a public tribunal, wherein charges of espionage and willful sowing of discord within the political body shall be weighed before the assembly. As for trespassers who lend succour against foes in times of raid, their punishment shall be confined to expulsion alone. Inquiries are to be directed to Halerir Rhianwen aen Sov ((deviouschungus)). Signed, Galahad Ílumrin High Prince of Cauróst, Prince of Malinor & Eldest Son of Húrin Ilumrin Rhianwen aen Sov Halerir of Cauróst

✠ Legal Name: Inquisitor Aysenur ✠ Age: Inquisitor ✠ Residence in Rotesberg: Grensewacht 2B ✠ I cast my vote in favor of…: ✠ Lomarak of Rotesberg

A M E N D M E N T O N M A G I C A L P R A C T I C E Issued by Halerir Rhianwen aen Sov & Grace of the High Prince 16th of The Deep Cold, 256 S.A. Caros Siol, Cauróst On the Magi Magic, in its purest essence, is to be esteemed as both sanctified and perilous; a rare and formidable endowment granted unto few. Let it be rendered into record that, though the interdictions of Cauróst concerning the practice of sorcery yet endure, there exists no proscription against the presence of those attuned to druidism or the void. Thus, both magi may, without transgression, dwell within the city’s walls, their mere being accounted to no violation of the law’s intent. No citizen bound to the arts of either verdant or Voidal craft shall suffer the stain of prejudice; yet the exercise of such puissance shall be held beneath the steady gaze of oversight, that its splendour transgress not into peril, nor its purpose stray from rightful restraint. Amendments to Legislature Existing laws are located within their respective edicts and it is highly encouraged to review the Ivory Edict in full. Below are audits agreed upon by the High Prince and Halerir. New Section V. The Arcane & Supernatural 2.) Reckless Casting The practice of shamanism, Voidal, and druidic arts are sanctioned within the bounds of Cauróst, yet it is not to be wielded wantonly nor in excess. The creation of Voidal tears, the destruction of land outside of combat, the construction of unauthorized structures, and other acts of folly or taint shall be subject to punishment. Outdated Section V. The Arcane & Supernatural 2.) Unauthorized Casting The casting of Voidal magic, whether passive or combative, outside of life threatening situations or in the absence of authority. 1st Degree: The combative casting of Voidal magic in situations deemed non-life threatening. A misdemeanor. 2nd Degree: The non-combative casting of Voidal magic in situations deemed non-life threatening. A felony. 3rd Degree: The passive, harmless utilization of Voidal magic. An infraction. 3.) Druidism Druidic casting is illegal, except in life threatening situations. 1st Degree: The combative casting of druidism in situations deemed non-life threatening. A misdemeanor. 2nd Degree: The non-combative casting of druidism in situations deemed non-life threatening. A felony. 3rd Degree: The passive, harmless utilization of druidism. An infraction. Signed, Galahad Ílumrin High Prince of Cauróst, Prince of Malinor & Eldest Son of Húrin Ilumrin Rhianwen aen Sov Halerir of Cauróst

P O W E R S O F C A R A S S I O L Issued by the Ivory Crown and Halerir of Cauróst, 9th of the Grand Harvest, 255 S.A. ɪɴᴅᴇx ᴘᴀʀ’ɪɴᴅᴏʀ Hɪsᴛᴏʀʏ Gᴏᴠᴇʀɴᴀɴᴄʏ Mᴀɴᴅᴀᴛᴇ ᴏғ Mᴀʟɪɴ Tʜᴇ Iᴠᴏʀʏ Cʀᴏᴡɴ Mᴀʟᴀᴜʀɪʀ MᴀHᴇɪᴀʟ Hᴇɪᴀʟɪ ɪᴛᴏ ʟʏᴇ ᴘᴀʀ'ɪɴᴅᴏʀ. Caras Siol, Cauróst ʜɪsᴛᴏʀʏ It was in the forty-fifth year past, amidst the grim conflagrations of the Southern War of Dominion upon the war-torn soils of Aevos, that Cauróst first drew breath – no mere city, but an edifice of pact and peril, conceived in fire and sealed in ambition. Galahad Ilumrin, once estranged from his Starlander kin, did traverse the serrated backs of the Amathine mountains where frost lingers, and descended into the parched breath of the Orcish Badlands. There, amid the ash and iron, he bent the knee in fraternity, brokering concord with the storied warlord Daahd’Lur – Rexkhan of Lurak. In covenant forged beneath a dying sun, Galahad pledged his sworded host – the Ilumrin Company, those grim artisans of battle, clad in night-silver mail and bearing standards black. In recompense, Daahd’Lur did offer dominion over the verdant splendour of the Jungles of Beleth, whose emerald canopies drank in the sun’s gold and whose earth bore fruit in abundance. Now allied, these unlikely titans pressed their will upon the blighted legions who dared claim sovereignty in sacrilege. The foe – madmen in thrall to chaos, defilers of the sacred soil – were cast down, their brutish altars razed, their miscreant rites consigned to oblivion. Where once stood barbarism, now rose the first stones of order, wet with blood and gleaming with promise. Absent the vital draught drawn from the veins of those wayward elves – the renegade brood known in disdain as the Vikelan curs, who, in their folly, renounced the Mandate of Malin – Elvendom itself would, in all likelihood, have remained in desolation, scattered like wind-worn petals across the margins of realms had it not been for the bravery of the Ilumrin Company. ɢᴏᴠᴇʀɴᴀɴᴄᴇ While Caurosian government has long maintained a stable framework, its late years have proven inefficient, leading to a slow stagnation in government operations and civic expectations. While dwelling on haughty titles and seats proves enticing to many, it is the duty of the Caurosian people to ensure they do not serve the crown, but that the crown serves them. As such, the Ivory Crown has deemed it necessary to refine the many imperfections of Eldwyn’s former governance in order to ensure this pledge is fulfilled. To see this pledge realized is to ensure that each burden finds its rightful bearer, and each offense sees its due process. Moreover, a new seat of dignitaries, titles, and government seats are introduced with this mandate, the titles of which shall be few, defined, and bestowed with merit. It is with great duty that this charge is set into motion hereafter and be violated nor overstepped by none, be it highborn lord nor common citizen. ᴍᴀɴᴅᴀᴛᴇ ᴏғ ᴍᴀʟɪɴ A sacred consonance endures between the scions of Malin and their High Prince, a bond steeped in reverence older than ruin, wherein the Elves, ever mindful of their primogenitor’s legacy, incline their hearts toward the Crown with perennial devotion. With due reverence to the August King Himself, the Mandate of Malin extends beyond mere rulership, encompassing the sacred charge borne by the High Prince as Saneyir – Speaker for the Elves. As steward of Malin, the High Prince sits in vigil upon the throne, receiving the petitions of the kinfolk. Plainly so, his rule is of grave responsibility to safeguard the creeds of the Caurosian, until the long-awaited return of Malin. INDOREII’OEM. The Ivory Crown ᴍᴀʟᴀᴜʀɪʀ'ᴏɴɴ (High Prince) The ruler of Caras Siol, respectively denoted the High Prince or High Princess, ascends not by bloodline alone but through the Mandate of Malin. They embody the realm’s highest virtues: the discipline of the vigilant, the radiance of the just, and the conscience of the moral. Together with the elMaheial, they govern as unique pillars of order, guiding the Princedom with stewardship, benevolence, and principle. Royal station shall be bestowed upon none save those born of the High Prince’s line, whose veins bear Ilumrin blood. ᴀᴅᴅʀᴇss It is with respect and utmost deference that all individuals must address the High Prince, whose esteemed position commands courtesy and honor. Interactions shall reflect due regard for his authority and office. This includes, but is not limited to: ❖ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴏᴘʀɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴠᴇʀʙᴀʟ ᴀᴅᴅʀᴇss “[nae, lae, hae] Tahu’leh,” or “[Your, His, Her] Highness.” ❖ ɢᴇsᴛᴜʀᴇs ᴏғ ʀᴇsᴘᴇᴄᴛ Bowing of the body or head, or curtsying, The removal of masks, hoods, and helmets, Palm over the heart, then offered outwards. ❖ ᴀᴅʜᴇʀᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴀʟʟ ᴇsᴛᴀʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴘʀᴏᴛᴏᴄᴏʟs Neglecting these diligently earned regards for the High Prince is viewed as a great offense. It is incumbent upon every citizen to uphold these principles, ensuring that he is treated in a manner commensurate with his elevated status and the profound responsibilities he shoulders. ᴛʀᴀɴsɪᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏғ ᴘᴏᴡᴇʀ Though elves boast near-eternal lifespans, the realm’s vigilance ensures that sovereignty is neither unchallenged nor immutable. Elections arise not only upon death but also through other exigencies: ❖ ᴠᴏʟᴜɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴀʙᴅɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ The High Prince may choose to relinquish the crown, and their successor shall be confirmed by the High Council. ❖ ᴅᴇʀᴇʟɪᴄᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏғ ᴅᴜᴛʏ Should the High Prince betray the realm through cruelty or corruption, the High Council, by supermajority, may declare them unworthy and depose them. Such rituals are not conducted lightly, nor frequently. ❖ ɪɴᴄᴀᴘᴀᴄɪᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ In the event that illness, age, or death render the High Prince unfit, it prompts the council to convene and appoint a regent or heir to preserve harmony. Solely the reigning High Prince retains the privilege of naming an heir, and by none but his fiat may one beyond his bloodline be taken into consideration for candidacy. Should he be unable to declare such an appointment, the burden then falls upon the Maheial, who must cast their gaze toward his progeny, seeking within that lineage one fit to assume regency – which shall be the eldest living child of the High Prince. ᴍᴀʜᴇɪᴀʟ (High Council) The High Council stands as a body of three to five august offices, each entrusted with the governance of the realm’s most vital and arcane domains. These custodians, though vested with great power, hold their stations only by the will of those they serve and the word of the High Prince. Bound to no designated duties or one realm of station, they operate as a collective and as needed in order to ensure the state's continued operations. Should a Councilor falter in the discharge of sacred duty, prove tainted by crimes that rend the fabric of the state, or be laid low by infirmity – whether of body, mind, or the inexorable toll of advancing years – they may be summarily removed from office. ɪʏᴀᴛʜɪʀ (Advisors) While the duties of advisors are less demanding than the council or congress, their presence in government affairs is critical to its operation, primarily through acting as political consultants to the High Prince himself on matters of both internal and foreign affairs. Advisors are selected on account of their leadership ability or political experience, most of which often being retired war leaders or former statesmen. ʜᴇɪᴀʟɪɪ ɪᴛᴏ ʟʏᴇ (Congress of Commons) The Congress is a diverse assembly that serves as a crucial link between the populace and the nation's governance, diligently representing the multifaceted interests of both the people and the state. Its responsibilities extend to providing counsel on the daily operations of government, initiating proposals for new legislation, and acting as a vital conduit for public opinion. While its legislative authority may be circumscribed, this limitation is effectively counterbalanced by the considerable influence it wields through the power of public mandate, ensuring that the voice of the citizenry is heard and considered in the halls of power. ᴛʜᴇ ᴛʀɪᴜᴍᴠɪʀs ᴍᴀɴᴅᴀᴛᴇ They are charged with mirroring the essence of the city – embodying wisdom, justice, and stewardship – and to guard against the ascendance of any single virtue above others, thus maintaining an intricate and enduring equilibrium. They safeguard both the individuals and the populace of Caras Siol, for no realm can exist without its people and their ruler. Signed, The Ivory Crown

If you're not certain about the facts, it's probably best not to create a narrative that unfairly casts someone as the villain, especially when that person has already explained themselves multiple times across the replies given lol. Unwillingly has clearly outlined both her reasoning for suggesting the amendment and how it doesn't benefit her personally. It's completely fair to disagree with her position, but that can be done without insulting her integrity Frostdrop1 actually illustrates the point perfectly through their own contradiction: "It's a little something called temptation??? The hells were already unforgiving when not returning anything." Exactly. So why would the Lords of Hell continue to empower someone whose soul is already promised to them, especially after they've proven themselves too weak to hold onto that power in the first place? Weakness includes being reckless enough to let your identity become so exposed that rival covens are now actively hunting you Even beyond that, there are some Zar'akals & Naztheraks that want the existence of their kind to be kept as secretive or elusive as possible. There's no one to blame but themselves if a Naztherak gets their identity exposed one way or another, unless it was undeniable metagaming. Being leaked by a supposed ally is no fun at times, I understand that-- but that's why disguises exist with alteration alchemy, or even just throwing on a cloak and changing your character's name for a few hours Really, this amendment serves to forge people that are far more smart about who learns of their identity & how to go about evading detection