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Things continue to go relatively well. Purchasing a proper manor and plot of land to accompany it is no longer a distant goal and there'll be space for expansion.

"Hello friend. How much do you buy diamonds for?" a random man speaking to a poster asks

"Why not contribute to society instead of being fatalistic?" A 'Ker who'd already been working for a while questioned.

CLAN VARALAS “Luer ilyanh adrisae” History Whispers and tales of Varalas’ origins are scarce and far between. The few who have looked into it have found nothing but spare records that have been left to rot in archives often forgotten, ranging from implications that the blood of Varalas has existed prior to the establishment of the first Laurelin, and others who would simply acclaim that the entire society is an arbitrary falsification meant as a bid for legitimacy for a conglomerate of ambitious soldiers, priests and merchants. The truth, while it may be out there, is most certainly not evident in any regard. Every theory has grounds, though there is no definitive answer to the pressing question of ‘who are they?’ The defenders of the family point back in time towards the middle-ages of Aegis and early Asulon, to a few significant paramilitary entities that conjoined under the yoke of the dwarves, forming a small if notable coalition of mali’ker that made claims to being the de jure guardians of their ilk. Yet, the purported origins have petered away with time, collapsing shortly after the wholesale collapse of Aegis and its submerging into the abyss; the mentions of ‘Varalas’ as an entity were almost nonexistent in their official documents and registrars of the Dwarven Empire under Thorik. Regardless, Clan Varalas hold this as a prideful example of what they (as a family) have achieved. In modern history, a series of inter-marriages between other significant entities has been made to attempt to foster further legitimacy. None have been of particular note or significance, though they have netted them several profitable deals with other established societies and once-reputable mali’ker. With such little ground to stand on, the only claims the family have made are dismissive at best and defer to their highly acclaimed ancestors; the few that are so purportedly dear and representative of their family’s history and classical values they propagate as the correct way to live as a member of the mali’ker. Ethos and culture Above all, Clan Varalas values the traits of integrity, valor, reason, diligence, gravity and obedience. These virtues are regarded as being the requisite attributes of the ideal soldier - an individual unit which the Clan’s teachings believe considers the backbone of any functioning society. The Clan teaches an emphasis on collectivism as opposed to individualism. The identity of the person who holds a position is regarded as thoroughly unimportant when compared to the function of the position itself. Individuals must allow themselves to be subsumed entirely into their function, and this role is unquestioningly best performed by employing the six quintessential virtues. Respect for tradition and conservatism is an additional quality valued by the Clan. Integrity is the first trait prized by the Clan. Honesty and transparency, as well as the keeping of oaths, are attributes that are regarded as essential for any mali’ker to hold to live a worthwhile life. Dishonesty, unprincipledness and moral hedonism is regarded as entirely unfavourable to the healthy function of any entity and indeed the entire race. In order to operate in any way which befits a true mali’ker, one must be morally principled and stalwart in those convictions. Placing one’s Clan and people first before individual wants and needs is an example of Varalas integrity. Valor is the second trait of import. Great bravery and courage in the face of danger is deemed the ideal quality of an exemplary soldier, the most celebrated role in a civilisation according to the teachings of Clan Varalas. Members of the clan are expected to be courageous in their actions yet nevertheless disciplined and controlled, shunning cowardice and other craven behaviours. Yet these first two idealistic traits are expected to be tempered with the third trait, reason and pragmatism. The process of a mind to think, understand and form judgements by a careful process of logic, reason and realistic concerns as opposed to emotional concerns, is deemed integral in the eyes of Clan Varalas. Integrity and valor must never be compromised, however they must be balanced with rationality and care. Losing one’s temper is judged as being foolhardy by the Clan, and actually acting rashly more so. Everything must be carefully considered and planned. This principle accounts for the Clan’s isolationist stance when regarding the mali’ker’s relations with the other peoples of the world. Diligence is the fourth attribute expected to be exhibited by the mali’ker, in line with the Clan’s doctrines. Prosperity and glory may only be achieved through industry and hard-work, with every member of the Clan, great or small, able or disabled, expected to do their part towards the collective interest as a form of civic duty. Gravity is the fifth of the Clan’s preached values. Life may often be difficult, and so events and actions must be judged and evaluated with care and delicacy. The Clan’s ethos shuns a careless and hedonistic life free of responsibility or restrictions, believing that boundaries and austerity are the correct recipe for a successful life. The final value is perhaps the most important, and is that of obedience. Superiors are expected to be obeyed unquestioningly. Orders are taken extremely seriously to the point of being considered miniature vows which members of the Clan have implicitly sworn to see carried out. Obedience to one’s superiors is judged as being the paramount virtue of any mali’ker, as the idea of any superior having anything other than the collective good of the people as their chief-most agenda is an anathema to the Clan’s values. The Clan teaches that death via the carrying out of orders ought to be considered preferable to disgrace via being insubordinate. Obedience is the pinnacle of a dark elf’s civic duty, for without it, the entire tapestry of civilisation would come undone. Hierarchy Patriarch The mali’ker who bears the title of Patriarch is the overall, active leader of Clan Varalas. With them, they carry the most senior level of deferred respect and authority. Syndic The title of Syndic is bestowed to the individual the Patriarch wishes to stand for him in administrative duties as a second-in-command. In effect, there is no individual more important to the structure of the Clan than he. Councilman Councilmen serve as a type of ‘advisory board’ of individuals who have plied their trade for a long span of time. Normally, this is reserved for talented family members, but occasions spring up where merit adoptives into the Clan will take on this level of service to Varalas. Kinsman Kinsman serves as a blanket term for the noble-born children of Clan Varalas, and their responsibilities are few and far between. Most are expected to uphold tradition and to supply a child, but any further involvement in official activities relies on their individual ambition. Individuals born outside of the Clan when having undertaken exemplary service are often adopted into the family’s hierarchy and designated ‘merit adoptives’, on paper equal in rank to born kinsmen. Retainer Retainers serve as soldiers, chefs, butlers, attendants, and any role the house needs; each generally has a specific purpose they were taken into the employ of Varalas to perform. Retainers also refers to any in general who have offered their fealty, service and affiliation to the Clan. Many competent and successful retainers will be rewarded through designation as merit adoptives within the Clan, elevated to the station of kinsman as a result. Application

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Athir takes a moment to deliberate the idea of getting a Dark Elf to work his fields.. "Two hundred. They always find a way to escape anyway.."

"Purge." A boy sniffled, "I'll offer six hundred."

woops one sec _______________ •.¸.•°ö°•.¸.•º¨¦¨º•.¸. Introduction º¨¦¨º º°”˜`”°”˜`”°º°*"˜.•°*"˜*"˜*:• .•:*˜"*˜"*°•..•:*˜"*˜"*°•.˜"*°º°”˜`”°”˜`”°º The White Order, a conglomeration of military forces formed and utilized as the pale Malis' fist and shield. Currently occupying the Ost'Faen, the White Order dedicate their lives to the work of serving as the last guardians of a broken race. Within the depths of Dwarven Territory, the Order is frequently seen performing drills and demonstrations of military force worldwide. `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ ´°ï¦ï°` `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ `•.,¸,••,¸,.•´ `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ ´°ï¦ï°` `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ •.,¸,• . . . . . . . . . . . •.,¸,• _______________________ •.¸.•°ö°•.¸.•º¨¦¨º•.¸. Joining the White Order º¨¦¨º º°”˜`”°”˜`”°º°*"˜.•°*"˜*"˜*:•. Training From consigning ones' self into the ranks of the White Order, you begin to dedicate yourself to a path to clarity and expertise; and all the knowledge entailed with the iron-fisted Mali that find themselves among the halls of legend. Aspirants and dregs alike receive formal combat training and skirmishing techniques; drilled day in and day out, till the most prevalent thoughts when one awoken were of polishing blade and armor. With that, a White Order recruit is also educated correct and effective use of multiple armor types, plate-mail and plate armor most of all; as well as some knowledge with a shield, however, less expertise lies with shield training compared to any other weapon or armor training. The White Order prides itself on its' education and structure; expecting men to adhere to a strict code regarding knowledge and competency in arts outside of the field of Valor. All are expected to contribute, regardless of rank; even dregs can often serve as tutors, ensuring everyone has something to offer in knowledge. Other, optional yet encouraged training and/or education are listed in the following (You'll be trained in RP as well as taught how to use the mechanics): - Crafting and gathering - Smithing - Archery - Basic strategy/Tactics ¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜*•¯¨`¨˜ˆ¤´´˜“°'*'°”`˜` ¤ˆ˜¨´¨¯•*˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨ By enlisting into the White Order, you are not yet permitted to wear the white plate; there is only one type of uniforms which is open to use for the ranks, being the that being the starch "Standard Issue" uniforms. New recruits don't walk around with the gleaming white-plate armor marked with the White Order sigil engraved over its collar, only officers are within their right to adorn themselves with such armor. When you join, simply ask the one of the relevant Officers for a uniform and he shall have one made. ¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜*•¯¨`¨˜ˆ¤´´˜“°'*'°”`˜` ¤ˆ˜¨´¨¯•*˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨ Rank Hierarchy The hierarchy of authority, or ranking system, within the White Order is fairly simple and easy to follow. The following is a list of the current ranks in order of least authority to highest authority: Force Positions: • [Neophyte.] (The man who do not yet consider themselves fully one of the White Order; unpurified, uninitiated, but respected. Provided with mild equipment, at the minimum supplied with chain or plate, a stock blade, and food once a week. ) • [ordo Sentinel.] (A true member who had donned the white plates. Considered to be disciplined if untrained and considered a worthwhile member of the Order. Supplied with a blade above typical quality and a full contingent of equipment upon reasonable request.) • [ordo Adjunct.] (Specialized units with specific purposes; from the standardbearer who holds the line, to the man who carries communications. Supplies vary upon purpose. ) • [ordo Vanguard] (A veteran who had wore the white plates as a second skin. Considered to be competent as well as disciplined; a well known member of the Order. Supplied with a blade above typical quality and a full contingent of enchanted equipment upon reasonable request.) NCO Positions: • [ordo Arbiter.] (An officer who keeps steady control of the ranks, often a second-in-command position. No specialty value.) CO Positions: • [ordo Tribune.] ( Officers who make critical decisions for the White Order when the Commander is away, generally considered second to the Executor.) • [ordo Executor] (Supreme Commander of the Orders' forces; generally serving a political and military purpose as the controller of the city) Specialty Positions: TBD NCO Ranks - The positions listed in the NCO ranks are those known as "Non-Commissioned Officers", as in, your authority other over members of the guild is limited. You don't make critical decisions, you don't train or teach other members, you don't wear the decorative White Order armor, and you don't lead. Your job as one of these members is to learn, discipline yourself, train, and observe. Your dedication, progress, and attitude will reflect the future outcome of your place in the White Order. A lesson learned within the ranks is that a man reaps what he sews. CO Ranks - The positions listed in the CO ranks are those known as "Commissioned Officers", which is a position of authority and leadership. If you are a CO, you are more than likely the result of well appreciated loyalty and hard work put into the guild, or better yet you have proved yourself to be an instructor of new recruits. As a Tribune, you likely have a specific job other than simply being a trainee and the muscle for the Order. This specific job will suit your position as an officer. ¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜*•¯¨`¨˜ˆ¤´´˜“°'*'°”`˜` ¤ˆ˜¨´¨¯•*˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨ Enlisting Fill out an application format and send it to the White Order (Post below) or contact a recruiter. All who join the Order are required to enlist for a certain amount of years, though they can only serve for a maximum of twenty five years. * Name (MC as well): * Race: * Reason for wanting to join the Order: *Years enlisting: 5 [ ] 10 [ ] 15 [ ] 20 [ ] ¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜*•¯¨`¨˜ˆ¤´´˜“°'*'°”`˜` ¤ˆ˜¨´¨¯•*˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨ White Order Law By breaking these laws within the Guild, you will be subject to punishment at the discretion of the Executor. Disobeying these rules is to break your oath to the Order and to dishonor your honor. • Do not disobey the counsel or instruction of your superiors. They give orders for a reason, not to make your life miserable. • Do not harm, wish harm to, steal from, or dishonor another White Order member(s). They are your brothers and sisters and would give their life for your own. • Do not assault anyone, or cause discord in foreign lands, or threaten others. We work with society to protect the people and assert order, not to inflate chaos and violence. • Do not insult or disrespect nobility. • To dishonor yourself is to dishonor the Guild. • Do not draw arms or bear armors, unless in uniform, in a place we are unfamiliar with. The White Order does not wish to threaten or stir uneasiness in foreign lands. • Desertion from the White Order is dishonorable, and will result in shaming and excommunication from the White Order. More laws to come with time. ¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜*•¯¨`¨˜ˆ¤´´˜“°'*'°”`˜` ¤ˆ˜¨´¨¯•*˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨ Allies and partnerships • "Dwarven Empire" - Liege Lords - Owners of the territory controlled by the Order. ¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜*•¯¨`¨˜ˆ¤´´˜“°'*'°”`˜` ¤ˆ˜¨´¨¯•*˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨ Guild To-Do's - Set up a payroll for recruits and members. - Set up a hierarchy of medals/ribbons to award members for well appreciated services and duties. - Set up a treasury and elect a treasurer. - Complete construction of guild hall (40% done). ((- Find a cool person to make us a guild sigil)) The list will go through various additions over time, as well as items will be marked out upon completion or satisfactory work. The list will be recycled every four years (Month IRL). ¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜¨ˆ´´˜“°'°”`˜*•¯¨`¨˜ˆ¤´´˜“°'*'°”`˜` ¤ˆ˜¨´¨¯•*˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨˜“°'°”`˜`ˆ¨¨ `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ ´°ï¦ï°` `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ `•.,¸,••,¸,.•´ `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ ´°ï¦ï°` `•.,¸,• •,¸,.•´ •.,¸,• . . . . . . . . . . . •.,¸,• OOC Final Words - If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to post on this thread topic or shoot me a PM. - Don't post anything stupid. - Not complete. Need to add philosophy. N0t_PvP_Alt

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The name is penned out on most if not all posters and a message is sent to the man with details. (( Whenever you get on, I'll message you. ))

Another note is tacked on below it, "TWO FOR ONE SPECIAL: STARTING BID INCREASED TO 100." -

Within the dark reaches of Oren, Salvus, Krugmar more slave posters are strung off the walls - written in a familiar hand, to those who remember the age-old Malinor crisis. Crude drawings of the Dark Elf are masterfully swathed onto the archaic-looking parchment. "DENIZENS OF OUR FAIR WORLD, ON THIS DAY I BRING TO YOU A ENTREE; A DARK ELF WITH NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS OF NOTE AND NO RELATIVES, WITH AN IMPRESSIONABLE MIND BEFITTING OF A SERVANT. THE BIDDING BEGINS AT THE LOW LOW PRICE OF SEVENTY FIVE MINAS AND THE PROMISE OF SAFE ESCORT HOME FROM ONE OF OUR MEN."