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"My, my. This Azdrazi worshiping, Ferrymen Princess of an Urguani Fort is certainly making the rounds! I wonder what she offers them?" questions Sohaer Braxus Ni'leya curiously, reading over yet another unjustified declaration.

(art by Biegeltoren) The Silver Constitution of Haelun’or An Announcement to the Silver State of Haelun’or As Enacted by the Silver Council, guided by Sohaer Braxus Ni’leya 11th of Malin's Welcome, Year 58 of the Second Age PREAMBLE CHAPTER I - THE TENETS OF THE SILVER SOCIETY CHAPTER II - CITIZENSHIP IN THE SILVER STATE OF HAELUN’OR CHAPTER III - THE ORGANISATION OF THE SILVER COUNCIL CHAPTER IV - THE APPOINTMENT OF THE SILVER COUNCIL CHAPTER V - NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE SILVER STATE CHAPTER VI - AMENDING THE SILVER CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE Our motherland has prevailed longer than all other Mali’aheral, Mali’ame or Mali’ker. Haelun’or outlives each and all descendants in her unwavering purpose. Larihei, our first Haelun, had a vision for the blessed progress and health of our settlement. Haelun’or propagates it, not due to political prowess, vast armed forces or submission to others’ sword and shield. Our Silver State is beckoned to a higher purpose, as are Mali’thill across the continent — there is nothing out of reach for Haelun’or, naught but perfection — and this is her challenge. Over centuries of torment and heartache in Haelun’or, contrasting factions such as Sohaerists, Diarchists and Maheralists had fallen to war and crime. Yet, we can find moments of inspiration amidst the chaos. We, the Mali’thill of the Silver State search for value and information at the end of each battle, whatever might aid progress and health, the Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya, within our walls. Corruption and chaos are bound to opposing factions. Yet, we know these contain principles of a modern Haelun’or, constructed upon the traditional understanding of what our motherland was, is and will be. As such, the Silver Council of Haelun’or has implemented this into a new rulebook, a guide that binds itself to a politically neutral state of being — connecting each divide of principles amongst the different factions. Since the rise of a new government, there have been countless appeals for reform from all corners of our State. In response to these cries, the Silver State has seen fit to safeguard the will of Larihei through a new rule of law. A system designed to ensure progress and health for our blessed citizenry and future generations. I am bound to unite our kin, not divide. And thus, I present The Silver Constitution of Haelun’or. Signed, Sohaer Braxus Ni’leya CHAPTER I THE TENETS OF THE SILVER SOCIETY ARTICLE 1. The Silver State of Haelun’or, is the eternal home of Larihei’s chosen, the Mali’thill, founded on the principle of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya and the teachings of Larihei. It is her guidance, as passed down through millennia of Maheralan that is firmly established as the sole, most Blessed and unassailable foundation of the Silver State. ARTICLE 2. Blessed Haelun’or is and forever be free and independent of all foreign powers. ARTICLE 3. Blessed Haelun’or is not and will never be the patrimony of any elf or family but rather the common heritage and duty of the mali’thill to uphold and preserve. “An Epoch to lay the foundations of permanent progress. Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! You are the chosen one, child. Blessed by Larihei’s realisation of the nature of State and our inherited Nature.” Malaurir Dimaethor Elervathar CHAPTER II CITIZENSHIP IN BLESSED HAELUN’OR ARTICLE 4. Citizenship shall be distinguished three-fold; Blessed Citizens: a) All Blessed citizens shall be granted standing to both challenge for a position on the Silver Council, and vote in elections. b) All Blessed citizens shall be granted a prompt and lawful trial by three Parir’tiran. c) All Blessed citizens shall be granted medical services, housing and protection to further hiylun’ehya d) All Blessed Citizens shall be enabled to study in the Eternal College and, upon request, a laboratory to further maehr’sae e) All Blessed citizens shall be permitted to bring grievances to elHeial’thilln. First Class Citizens: a) All First Class citizens shall be granted a prompt and lawful trial by three Parir’tiran. b) All First Class citizens shall be granted medical aid, housing and protection to further hiylun’ehya. c) All First Class Citizens shall be enabled to study in the Eternal College and, upon request, a laboratory to further maehr’sae. d) All First Class citizens shall be permitted to bring grievances to ElelhHeial’thilln. Second Class Citizens. a) All Second Class citizens shall be granted trial by three Parir’tiran. b) All Second Class citizens shall be granted lodging, medical services and protection. ARTICLE 5. The approval of Blessed Citizens and First Class Citizens is left to the discretion of elHeial’thilln, as determined by the Sohaer, primarily based on the following, but not all, premises: a) Proven pure of blood. b) Proven adherent of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. c) Not currently undergoing Path to Purity. d) Elementary understanding of the Elven tongue. e) Submission of a minimum of one satisfactory tome to The Eternal Library. f) Contribution to The Silver State of Haelun’or for five years. ARTICLE 6. Where there is dispute on eligible Blessed Citizens the Council of Malauriran, shall resolve all disputes by manner of vote. “Our way is older than most empires and religions. It lives to this day, and may well continue to exist so long as there are Mali’aheral to revere it.” Malaurir Lucion Sullas CHAPTER III ELHEIAL’THILLN ARTICLE 7. ElHeial’thilln is the highest administrative authority in The Silver State of Haelun’or, save where Elmaheral has declared Larihei’s vision lost, in times of the utmost necessity. ARTICLE 8. The Decisions and Decrees of Elheial’thilln are binding on the entirety of The Silver State of Haelun’or. ARTICLE 9. The Okariran: a) Serves the Blessed Citizenry of Haelun’or with general maintenance and management of The Silver State of Haelun’or, as well as of projects, laws and institutions subject to the area appointed to that particular office. b) Functions as the Head of their Okarnan, or Offices - Ministerial entities. c) Adopts measures to carry out plans aligned with the ambitions and aspirations of elHeial’thilln. d) Sets up new organisations, bodies and institutions to strengthen Larihei’s vision of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. e) Issues new laws and advisories for public order and the protection of the interests of The Silver State of Haelun’or, founded in maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. f) Exercises guidance wherever necessary in regards to the public’s adherence to maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. g) Appoints Tilruiran to aid them with their bounden duty. ARTICLE 10. ElHeial’thilln shall consist of the following offices; The Maheral; a) Serves as the enlightening and cultural head of the Nation, guiding Mali'thill along the ancient principle of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya – and serves as the ultimate authority on Purity and Larihei’s vision within Blessed Haelun’or. b) Ensures that the Sohaer and the Silver Council execute their orders dutifully in accordance with maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, in coordination with the Sulii’ceru, whom the Maheral both appoints and grants seals of identity to. c) Serves as the highest authority in matters pertaining to the culture and tradition of all High Elves, always, for they are the most pure. d) Coordinates and directs the effort of The Council of Patriarchs and Matriarchs of the Blessed Talonni; ElHeial’lauriran. e) Promotes and demotes High Elven bloodlines in pursuance of The Talonnii Act of 1717. f) Has the power to declare Larihei’s vision lost, in matters of the utmost severity and emergency, in which case, the Maheral assumes control of elHeial’thilln and becomes the most authoritative figure in Blessed Haelun'or. The Sohaer; a) Serves as the administrative head of elHeial’thilln. They manage the aforementioned institution in pursuance of constitution and law, following from principles of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. b) Serves as Supreme Commander of Elsillumiran. c) Coordinates and directs the efforts of Elheial’thilln. d) Serves as chair for the meetings and sittings of Elheial’thilln. e) Appoints and Removes Okariran, to maintain a full and functioning silver council. f) Coordinates and directs the diplomatic and military undertakings of The Silver State of Haelun’or. g) Forms Committees and Emergency Councils for matters concerning War and Diplomacy or development of Blessed Haelun’or Socially or Economically. h) Ratifies Treaties. i) Proclaims a State of War, should The Silver State of Haelun’or come under attack by a foreign power, or is necessary in pursuance of our international aspirations. j) Proclaims martial law, also called Diraar, for the purpose of ensuring public well-being. The Medi’iran; a) The Authority of the Medi’iran is second only to the Sohaer in matters pertaining to Elheial’thilln and its prerogative. b) In the absence of the Sohaer, the Medi’iran are vested with executive authority in all domestic affairs so as to execute the Sohaer’s duties. c) The Medi’iran may command military assets for the purpose of arrest and the defense of blessed Haelun’or. d) The Medi’iran may conduct political alliances, denouncements, ambassadorial affairs and diplomacy with the permission of the Sohaer. e) The Medi’iran assist the Sohaer in the drafting of new legislation. f) There shall always be at least one, and no more than two Medi’iran who shall form, with the Sohaer, the Triumvirate who are charged with leading the Silver Council. g) The Medi’iran receives no council vote. The Sulii’ceru; a) The Sulii’ceru shall be appointed by the Maheral. b) The Sulii’ceru must keep his identity a secret to all, but the Maheral. An exposed Sulii’ceru will be retired with immediate effect. c) The Sulii’ceru is charged with the oversight of Elheial’thilln. Any member of Elhial’thilln who is found to be impure or knowingly violating maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, and/or the constitution, and/or the laws of Haelun’or, shall be recorded by the Sulii’ceru as having transgressed against Blessed Haelun'or. In such a case the Sulii’ceru shall inform the Maheral who will compel the offending Okarir to resign, with immediate effect. d) In the event where a Maheral refuses to act out the expulsion of a Councillor, or suspends a member not recommended by the Sulii’ceru, the Sulii’ceru shall use his proof of identity and expose himself thereby compelling the resignation of all deemed questionable from the Council. In such an event, the Sulii’ceru will also be compelled to resign, making this the most severe of remedies. e) The Sulii’ceru receives no council vote. The Okarir’mali; a) Serves as administrative head of housing, the clinic, city inn and peacetime leisure. b) Promotes the continued cultural development of the blessed mali’aheral through planned public events. c) Maintains and staffs all public places of leisure in Haelun’or. d) Appoints and dismisses Tiluriran. The Okarir’indor; a) Serves as Chief Librarian of the Eternal Library. b) Serves as Head of the Eternal College. c) Maintains the integrity, collection, organisation and expansion of all Eternal institutions. d) Appoints and dismisses Tilruiran. The Okarir’tayna; a) Serves as the Head of the Ilumiran and all other magical institutions of Haelun’or. b) They are charged with the Magical development of Haelun’or and its citizenry. c) They keep records of all Magic users within Haelun’or, this record will be kept in the private library for requested perusal. d) Will refer any unlawful magic users to the Sohaer as lawbreakers. e) Appoints and dismisses Tilruiran. The Okarir’akaln; a) Ensures the economic prosperity of Blessed Haelun’or. b) Is charged with keeping taxes and the treasury. d) Personally oversees and appoints tax collectors and allows nobody but said appointed to collect such taxes. d) Develops and maintains economic institutions. e) Administers the Market District. f) Supervisor of both interior and international trade. g) Appoints and dismisses Tilruiran. The Okarir’tir; a) Serves as administrative head of defence in conflicts both foreign and domestic. b) Serves as Commander of the Sillumiran. c) Heads the recruitment and training of the military assets of Haelun’or. d) Manages the structure of the Sillumiran. e) Manages the gatekeeping of Blessed Haelun’or. f) Heads the distribution and maintenance of military equipment. g) Detain any member of the citizenry indefinitely, in the interest of public welfare. h) Appoints and dismisses Tilruiran. “Your words never fall on deaf ears, dear Mali’thill. We need your aid and well-judged opinion to help us ameliorate elcihi’thilln in something more imposing than it already is.” Malaurir Iaria Elervathar CHAPTER IV THE SUCCESSION AND APPOINTMENT OF ELHEIAL’THILLN ARTICLE 11. The appointment and removal of any government in The Silver State of Haelun’or is recorded in the Archives of The Eternal Library for the Blessed Citizenry to access. ARTICLE 12. The Maheral appoints their own successor, either by missive, speech or signed and sealed testament posthumously. ARTICLE 13. The Council of Malauriran, as composed of former Maheralan, convenes to elect a new Maheral, should the Maheral be rendered unable, or without signed, and sealed testament posthumously. ARTICLE 14. The Council of Malauriran may convene to reject a Maheral’s chosen successor, should they deem by majority the successor’s unsuitability. It is by this Blessed and ancient rite that this Maheral shall have never been Maheral, and thereby will not quality as Malaurir, for in the words of Lucion Sullas: “The Maheral simply Is”. ARTICLE 15. Upon challenge by a Blessed Citizen, or the resignation, incapacity or death of a Sohaer, an election shall be called by the Maheral, where only those citizens capable of voting and running for office, as prescribed in CHAPTER II, shall decide following a debate chaired by the Maheral. ARTICLE 16. The Sohaer can be removed if deemed unfit without a reasonable doubt, on grounds provided to the Maheral by the Sulii’ceru. ARTICLE 17. Elheial’thilln, is not left incomplete for longer than one year. ARTICLE 18. The Okariran are appointed by the Sohaer, unless challenged by any citizen capable of issuing such a challenge. In this case, the challenger shall debate with the appointee, and citizens who are capable of voting, shall decide the result, as chaired by the Maheral. ARTICLE 19. The Okariran can be expelled by the Maheral provided elSulii’ceru has recommended such. The Okariran can also be dismissed by the Sohaer, should they feel a more capable substitute is available. ARTICLE 20. The Okariran must be citizens capable of being elected, as provided for in Chapter II. “To inhabit the world outside of Haelun’or, alone; one loses one’s meaning, purpose. To live without elmali’aheral about you, to live without the culture of meritocracy and progress; one loses one’s place.” Malaurir Lelien Lazul CHAPTER V NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE SILVER STATE ARTICLE 21. The Sillumiran is a permanent and regular national institution, structured on the basis of hierarchy and discipline with the goal of preserving Larihei’s most Blessed maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. a) Patents, with their inherent prerogatives, rights and duties, are conferred by the Okarir'tir, and are secured in full to active and reserve Sillumiran, who are eligible for military titles and ranks and, along with other members, the use of uniforms. b) Officials shall only lose their rank and position if they are judged unworthy of the post or incompatible with it, by a decision of the Sohaer or Okarir'tir in time of peace or in time of war. ARTICLE 22. The Sillumiran’s essential mission is to preserve Blessed Haelun’or and thereby ensure the continuation of the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya and the Mali’thilin accordance with ARTICLE 23, Section 1, Clauses b, g, i, j. “With all its luster and Blessedness, even elcihi’thilln will tarnish, with time, without care. It is the Children of Silver who must tend to its spires and make its Silver glisten: Progress.” Malaurir Kalenz Uradir CHAPTER VI AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 23. The Silver Law may be amended following the consent of Elheial’thilln, by vote, where a consensus of at least 4/7 is required and the simultaneous consent of the Maheral. “However, what fundamentally sets us apart, is not our ability to write poetry, or to think in the abstract, for other, lesser races can do that to some degree - but rather, we differ in kind, as opposed to degree - it is the nature of our soul that excludes us - our Silver Soul.” Sohaer Braxus Ni’leya MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EHYA

"You served diligently, Miss An'asul." Stated the Sohaer, upon finishing his scan of the resignation missive.

Issued by Sohaer Braxus Ni’leya, 18th of Malin’s Welcome, Year 57 - S.A Ivarielle, It has long been a tradition in Haelun’or, to challenge those in positions of power who you deem unfit, ill-intentioned or simply incompetent. It has long been the tradition of Haelun’orians, to debate their differences, not through sophism, but through well-reasoned and intellectual oration - rhetoric is a device used by those who possess wit in abundance, but lack reason. You claim that it is I, Braxus Ni’leya - Sohaer, who draws Haelun’or down a path that will lead to bloodshed. You claim that my Sohaership is illegitimate. You claim Haelun’or for yourself. You claim that Haelun’or owes its allegiance to you - for you are her Princess and her citizens are your citizens. You claim that you come not to destroy, but to unite. You claim that you wish to safeguard our traditions and culture. Prove it I, Sohaer Ni’leya, offer you, Ivarielle Ibarellan, the opportunity to challenge me, as is tradition, for the position of Sohaer, by public debate in the Silver Citadel, chaired by elMalauriran, to be witnessed by all denizens of Haelun’or. You are hereby invited to make your case before the most venerated and blessed of Mali’thill - elMalauriran and they shall decide who shall rule Haelun’or, Ni’leya, or Ibarellan, as is tradition. Should you challenge me, you shall enter Haelun’or freely and without harm - no injury shall come to you. Should you decline, you show the world that it is you, who leads elMali’aheral to bloodshed, not I. You discredit your entire movement and prove to the world that you are nothing more than a politically ambitious liar. A date and time shall be arranged privately, by bird. Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Signed, Braxus Ni’leya, Sohaer.

Sohaer Braxus Ni'leya reads this letter. "Mister Orrar was certainly no fool - I cannot wait to hear the cries of delight from our enemies who misunderstand the purpose of this!" He'd chuckle to himself, shaking his head as he places the letter down on his table within the confines of the Citadel.

Why We Fight A Reminder to All Mali’thill As Issued by the Sohaer 6th of the Snow's Maiden, Year 57 - S.A (Art by Biegeltoren) ________________________________________ Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Larihei abandoned Malin - Stagnation and inadequacy had found its way into the minds and hearts of Malinor - and so she, along with kindred spirits, departed. Called to perfection were their souls - and so began Haelun’or. For generations, Haelun’or has existed - like the Ocean that now surrounds our Blessed Silver Isle, Haelun’or has ebbed and flowed, its tides have risen and sunk, for such is the nature of the corrupted world we live in - yet from generation to generation, we are called to perfection - and it is through the teachings of Larihei - as found in her Eternal Library and College, that we may glimpse at the ideal. We do not call upon a Deity or King for guidance, but we rely on trusted and true, age-old traditions and customs to lead us by our hands, as Children of Silver, towards the Argent domain of the Silver Maiden. Haelun’or is, and will always be. This is a fact that cannot be undone - for Haelun’or is a concept and ideas cannot be destroyed. From the First Maheral in Asulon, Dio Astòre, to the current Maheral, Elesia Elervathar, we drive on, adhering to blessed principles and tradition, no matter what foe or fiend stands before us. Haelun’or, given its glimmering brilliance, has always attracted spawns of Iblees, for those who dwell in the dark, cannot bear to suffer the light. Caustic, is the nature of these daemons who seek to poison the minds and hearts of Mali’thill. Throughout our history, we have contended with many manifestations of evil - Drakes - stricken down by our blessed evariran in Asulon. Schism, imposed by the most corrupted of Mali’aheral - such as the Izalith, yet they were repelled. Now, we contend with the Nations of the world, misguided though they be, rallied under the banner of a Princess who claims the Throne of Haelun’or, Ivarielle I. She demands Larihei’s legacy - Haelun’or, for herself. She styles herself the Princess of all ‘Aheral, yet Haelun’or has no throne - it never has, nor will it ever, for it is not in her nature. Furthermore, what so-called Princess of a people, would actively try to destroy the cultural heritage of those people? What so-called Princess of a people, would slaughter her own people for a non-existent throne? None that any Mali’aheral ought recognize. Ivarielle I is in League with those who have for countless generations, assaulted the very fabric of what it means to be a Child of Silver - maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. Haelun’or is among the eldest of Nations - long have we stood, and long will we continue to stand, for history has shown, time and time again, that when Haelun’or and her blessed denizens maintain their purity - when we rally behind the traditions and customs given to us by our predecessors, that we are strongest and we endure. For most of our history, we have never relied on the sword to survive - yet we remain, how is this possible in a world where pride, greed, brutality and malice reigns? It is made possible because our calling is not of the physical world - we are not driven by pride, such as the Valah, we are not driven by greed, such as the Bortu, we are not driven by brutality, like the Uruk, nor are we driven by malice, such as the tribe of Fenn. No, our calling is far greater than this. We are driven by an ideal of absolute perfection - attainable only by a select few who inhabit this world - the Mali’thill. And so while evil may rasp upon our Silver gates, I encourage you to treat this current impracticality with the same zeal as our previous generations have - continue on with your lives, halt not your attainment of purity, ignore these evil-doers, for their mission is to stop you from reaching your potential. The best defence Haelun’or has, lies in each and every one of you - your Silver Soul. Continue to live out maehr’sae hiylun’ehya - shine forth, like a beacon - blind our enemies with your brilliance. Silver will endure - it always has. Mali’thill shall always hold, in their hearts, Haelun’or - for it is in the nature of all Mali’thill - to seek perfection. This, is Why We Fight Signed, Braxus Ni’leya, Sohaer ito’Haelun’or

"Most of us will never be privy to deals struck under the dark of night - in alleyways and dimly lit rooms, but what strikes me most about this.. intervention, is that Oren has taken the side of schemers and followers of Azdromoth. They side with the Tribe of Fenn and other unsavoury murderers. Why I wonder, has Oren abandoned reason for madness?" Ponders the Sohaer from the top of the Citadel - he looks out over his newly bustling city, sighing as his gaze meets the azure oceans beyond the Silver Bastille.

"A rather pretty painting." Remarks the Sohaer as he scans the missive.

Enemies Beware Issued from the Silver Citadel of Haelun'or, 14th of Malin's Welcome, Year 65, S.A. Gently down the stream, and into the Ocean, did the mighty Mali'thill of Haelun'or send the bodies of many Aheralic and Silver Lubba raiders. Let this be a clear message, that while Haelun'or has no interests in shows of military might, we will when required, defend our blessed Haelun'or against any and all who endeavor to destroy her! The TRAITOR - Valindra Viradiraar, who abandoned Haelun'or for her own political gain, whimpered as she was flung down the silver steps. To Ivarielle I, the false pretender of a Throne which does not, and never will exist - your Schism falls apart at its seams. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Valiant Sillumiran, such as Valazaer Shazorwyn - Valiant Allies, such as Vallein Vuln'miruel, an upstanding but simple Mali'ame, have today proved that WE are not as weak as our enemies may think. Abandon your efforts and claims to Haelun'or - for she has given you her answer. Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya Sohaer, Braxus Ni'leya

"On one hand, we have a Kingdom led by an infamous House of Bandits and on the other hand, we have a Principality - on paper that is - propped up by The Ferrymen." Remarks the Sohaer, chuckling to himself as he strides towards his Hearth - tossing the missive into it shortly thereafter. "Birds of a feather, flock together." Concludes Braxus, satisfied that yet another Schism shall be put to rest by the sheer ineptitude and incompetence of those at the Helm.

The Sohaer paces back and forth in the Citadel, happy to have signed the pact. "A new future for Elvendom awaits - Cordial and Strong shall our relations be." he murmurs to himself.

The Thillaric Confutation Issued from the Citadel The 11th of Amber Cold, Year 54, S.A MALI'AHERAL, Recently, a missive has usurped my interest. The caustic nature of said missive requires a response from Haelun’or - the legitimate and only successor State to Ancient Haelun’or - as led by the Silver Maiden herself - Larihei Lomahnih. It is from her Ancient College, that we derive our principles of Governance and our guiding Philosophy - elMaehr'sae Hiylun'ehya, which the author of this missive, the self-proclaimed Princess - Ivarielle, blatantly and intentionally disregards, for her own political, baseless agenda. Laid out in this missive, are the most egregious proposals and errors. Erroneous in nature, and abhorrent upon contemplation. I shall, as is my duty as Sohaer of Haelun’or, unveil, and bring to light, these vile notions. Haelun'or, shall endure, as she always has, against those who impose Schism. As elVuln and many others contended with Schism, so too shall elMarullral'ito'tennallar. I. “I write to you as one who of those who had so left the state to avoid the failings and lethargic dealings of Kolvar and his failed twin of Diarchism,..”. Here, the Aheralic have erred greatly - Kolvar Uradir is no longer Sohaer. During his tenure, there was no Maheral - which means that Haelun’or could not have been a Diarchy while he was in power. Given that Diarchy is ‘Rule of Two’, your claim here is beyond false - but a clear and blatant lie. Furthermore, I am a Traditionalist - that thing you despise most, for it is the purest form of Haelun’or and subsequently, the most apt political persuasion for elMali’aheral to follow - your attempts to deceive el'Mali'aheral shall be in vain - they shall see through your false rhetoric. II. “A Princedom - something that has yet to have dawned in the Silver State; for those there know that placing the silver state under a leadership akin to our distant Lari’onnan and Mal’onnan as Princedoms would eradicate their dying clutches on it.”. Here, the Aheralic have erred greatly - Haelun’or does not cast down tradition for a Crown because we fear that we shall lose her, rather, we maintain our traditional form of Government because it is how it ought to be. Haelun’or and her fundamentals are unchanging. Of course, there is room for expansion upon these ideals - for that is the essence of progress. However, they wish not to further Haelun'or, but to destroy it - yet they are so cowardly that they hide beneath the guise of wanting to 'save' her. They wish to trick you. III. “Those who hold displeasure in the state for their practices and ideals of purity in which they dictate how one should look, allow us to come to the middle ground for the first time and hopefully indefinitely.”. Here, the Aheralic have erred greatly - for they have admitted that they wish to compromise on Larihei's ideals and philosophy. A building which at its foundations allows for corrosion, shall soon crumble - such is the nature of those buildings who have at their base - quicksand. The Aheralic wish to dilute Haelun'orian culture to such a degree, that it is beyond recognition - simply yet another Elven Princedom - a direct rival and threat to both Fenn and Elvenesse. IV. “For those of you who join, and are of a notable Talonii I so express my desire to reform the ideals of purity to your respective bloodlines..”. Here, the Aheralic have erred greatly - Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya - the Philosophy of Larihei and Haelun’or, is unchanging in kind. It does not fall to the whims of leaders, Sohaer or Princess for it is fundamentally unchanging in essence. Their wish to anathematize Larihei’s blessed teachings further shows their foul intentions. They have more in common with elFenn than they do with elThill. They propose a Principality with certain ruling Dynasties - this is Fenn. They secretly propose the worship of Azdromoth - Fenn worships Wyvrun. They propose the tolerance of bodily mutilations and tattoos - As does Fenn. V. “Willing modifications of one’s form is now also permitted in the form of hidden tattoos | such must always be done in moderation as to not conceal the full natural glory of those born from the Golden Pools.”. Here, the Aheralic have erred greatly - Haelun’or and her denizens understand the importance of the gift of the Golden Pools and the consequent effects on their bodies. They understand the painstaking efforts by their ancestors to defend and protect their bloodlines and physical appearances - which set them apart from the world. As such, we strive for physical perfect - the intentional scarring of the body, the intentional mutilation of the body is, has and will always be, a mark of the ‘ata. Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya Signed, Braxus Ni'leya, Sohaer ito'Haelun'or

THE SILVER STATE CALLS: ELMALI’THILL Issued from the Eternal Library The 11th of Snow’s Maiden, 54 SA “The continuity of our people must come before all factionalism and personal desire, no matter their cost and our pride. We must all strive for diligence in the face of ignorance.” - Malaurir Lucion Sullas BLESSED MALI’THILL, Kae mal’onnan lari’onnan’ehya, It has been the Imperative of Haelun’or, to have at its foundation, two things; Elmaehr’sae hiylun’ehya, and eltalonnii. Without Elmaehr’sae hiylun’ehya, our people - grovelling, would be no better than lessers who exist purely to satiate their idols, hedonism and baseness. Without the latter - eltalonnii, our society would default to the individual, deifying him and making his efforts and fruits solely his - himself being the only beneficiary. Why should he care for others when eltalonnii is of no importance? As such, from the very creation of Haelun’or, our blessed leaders had the foresight to center Haelun’ors foundations around these two institutions. Mali’thill who practice and maintain Elmaehr’sae hiylun’ehya - who strive to establish a fruitful Talonnii, do not benefit only themselves. They, in their toil and efforts, give to each Mali’thill, something to strive for. The betterment of Haelun’or cannot come from simply oem’thill. It must come from us all - as a collective - each Talonnii doing its share to benefit one another. As such, I call upon eltalonniian of yore to return to Haelun’or with your namesake, to be with the rest of your kin. To take the reins in moving Haelun’or forward - into a new era of progress. Re-ignite your forges, Re-assemble your laboratories, Re-host your symposiums - Haelun’or beckons. “Children of Larihei, separate yourselves from those lesser. Return to your people and reinstate your Nation among the leaders of the world. Revive in yourselves, a sense of superiority, for you are ‘thill. Disregard not, the gift you possess - your Silver Soul, but follow it’s call - flock home.” - Sohaer Braxus Ni’eya The Silver State calls: AHTALONIIAN ELERVATHAR AND VISAJ, that led elmali’thill from the cradle of Fi’halen to the great cihi of Lareh’thilln, and gifted to them invaluable knowledge pertaining to Arcanism. AHTALONNII ELIBAR’ACAL, that always protected the Ancient Traditions of Haelun'or. elTalonnii that gifted Fi'hiiran'tayna to elmali’thill. TALONNII SEREGON, that ensured the safety and Hiylun of elmali’thill by their service in elsillumiran and the Clinic. SILVOS SYTHAERIN, AND HIS TALONNII, that contributed greatly to Maehr’sae by their tireless work in the Laboratories. Who invented Acid, the great purifier of all who have erred beyond reconciliation. AHTALONNII URADIR, PURE DESCENDANTS OF KALENZ, that once led elmali’thill to greatness in the times of the Fringe, uniting Elvendom under the rule of elmali’thill. AHTALONNII SULLAS, PURE DESCENDANTS OF LUCION, that gave mali’thill the Silver Law and invented Electric Evocation. elTalonni of logicians, respected for resolving disputes between residents of Elcihi’thilln. TALONNII ALDIN, that made tremendous contributions to the Eternal Library and education of elmali’thill. AHTALONII MIRAVARIS, that ensured the prosperity of elmali’thill by the reformation of ElSillumiran, and numerous public lessons on the teachings of Larihei. AHTALONNII LAZUL, that gifted the Dichotomy of Lewdness to elmali’thill, and who always aided the blessed denizens of Haelun’or with their wisdom. MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EHYA Sohaer, Braxus Ni’leya Okarir’maehr, Idendril Elassidil

18th of Snow’s Maiden, 54 S.A. “The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.” Throughout this upcoming Grand Harvest, there is to be a Silver Fair, one which celebrates the newly appointed Silver Council and the most exemplary parts of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. It is a day which calls for the return of all Mali’thill, for them to rejoice in the times that are to come within this new breath of fresh air. This Silver Fair will be hosted within the lower market district of elcihi’thilln during the Grand Harvest of 54 A.C. There shall be games, a variety of booths regarding the past of Haelun’or, important figures in Haelun’or arriving to tell stories, food, and drinking. All friends of the Silver State are welcome to attend, so long as they remain respectful of our culture throughout the event. We cannot wait to see you there. Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Penned and Signed; Braxus Ni’leya, Sohaer Valyris Wynasul, Okarir’mali OOC: Saturday, December 11th @ 5:00 PM EST // 10:00 PM GMT

THE ARGENT IMPERATIVE The Sohaer’s address to the Blessed Citizenry of the Silver State of Haelun’or Issued on the 18th of The Grand Harvest, Year 53 - S.A Blessed denizens of elcihi’thilln. The time has come for the appointment of a new Heial’thilln - one that will lead Haelun’or from its current plight - one that will elevate her among the Nations of Almaris. Too long, have the Blessed children of Silver suffered the woes of stagnation and malefactors. The time has come to reinstate Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya as our driving principle - to rekindle in the minds and hearts of all Mali’thill who roam this world, a drive for perfection, as our predecessors had. I recall a quote from Malaurir Kalenz Uradir; “With all it’s luster and Blessedness, even elcihi’thilln will tarnish with time without care. It is the Children of Silver who must tend to its spires and make its Silver glisten: Progress”. Haelun'or, my blessed kin, enters into a new era - an era of prosperity and progress. Return home and aid your motherland in her great revival! - The position of Sulii’ceru is reinstated among the council - they shall; - Keep their identities secret to all but the Maheral. An exposed Sulii’ceru will be retired. - Keep a record of administered marks of any of the Heial’thilln and request the resignation of those who surpass two marks. - Immediately strip of their title those of the Heial’thilln who are found to be either impure or knowingly violating Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. In this event, the Sulii'ceru will inform the Maheral who shall ask the violating member of the Heial'thilln to step down (or step down himself if he is in violation). The council member in question will be suspended, pending a vote from the remaining members. The position of Okarir’nor is hereby abolished - the responsibilities of that position shall return to the guidance of elOkarir’mali. As you will notice - there are several positions which have not yet been filled - I assure you, when competent Mali’thill present themselves, they shall be afforded - given their merit, a position among elheial’thilln so that they may serve Haelun’or. Until then, I shall assume and delegate the responsibilities of the following positions; - Okarir’tir - Okarir’akaln - The Silver Council of The Silver State of Haelun’or as of Year 53 - S.A. Sohaer: Braxus Ni’leya [[Tiocfaidh_ar_la]] Okarir'mali: Valyris Wynasul [[Cepheid_]] Okarir'san: Usamea An’asul [[Geminisole]] Okarir’maehr: Idendril Elassidil [[Widukind782]] - Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Sohaer, Braxus Ni’leya

Ay’Haelun’or! Medi’ir Braxus Ni’leya 14th of The First Seed, Year 52, S.A Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya It is rare that I get to rest these days - however rest is vital for the maintenance of body and mind and so I have decided to confine myself briefly within my lin, to contemplate the future of Haelun’or. When I found her, she was a wicked sight to behold - festering. So interred was she, in the graveyard of impurity that not even her own children would come to visit. However, dear followers of Larihei, I say to you with absolute certainty - the Motherland lives! We are mistaken to think her dead and leave her to rot. For I hear within her, a heart that still beats - it is faint, but a low hum. However, where there is life, there is hope. Thus, I intend on a great exhumation. Haelun’or shall return to us anew. She does not deserve burial, nor does she deserve to return to a lesser incarnation of what she ought to be - thus, I have devised her perfect form - the ideal State of Haelun’or. Permit me to use the analogy of our own Silver Soul, to make clear my point; There are three parts to the Ideal Haelun’or. The Rulers, Soldiers and Common Citizenry. It is those who rule that make policy decisions and lead, which benefits the State as a whole; The Soldiers - Our blessed Sillumiran - Defend the State; they defeat her enemies and they keep public order. The Common Citizenry engage in the everyday affairs of life - the Sciences, Arts, Construction, Smithing, et cetera. I have identified Four Virtues which will allow Haelun’or to fulfill its function as the Perfect State. They are the virtues of Wisdom, Courage, Moderation and Justice. In this Ideal Haelun’or, Wisdom is to be found in the Rulers - the Ruler must be Wise in order to accomplish their duty of ruling over the State well. Courage is to be found within our blessed Sillumiran; they need Courage in order to perform their role in the overall life of this ideal Haelun’or. Moderation is to be found chiefly among the Common Citizenry. They must be Moderate in their desires and in pursuing their own private goods. We are Mali’aheral, not Bortu - let us not succumb to greed. However, Moderation extends beyond the Common Citizenry, for the Rulers and indeed the Soldiers must also be Moderate - in their own way. And so Moderation as a virtue, applies to all three classes of people within this ideal Haelun’or. Justice is the fourth virtue, and Justice is not to be found in one particular class of citizen. Justice entombs the State as a whole - it permeates throughout it in its entirety. Justice, in this instance, is the correct relationship between the three different parts of the State, in which each part does its own job and no part tries to do the job of any other part. This means that the Rulers rule over the whole State with the cooperation of the Soldiers and the Common Citizenry. It is now known, that within all Mali’thill, resides a Silver Soul - this soul is Tripartite in nature, it has three elements to it - the Rational, the Spirited, and the Appetitive [For further explanation, read my previous works on these topics “The Silver Soul”, and “The Tripartite Soul”, in this order]. The Soul is ordered by Reason, who uses the Spirited part to reign in the Appetitive. These three parts of the soul correspond perfectly to the three classes of citizen in this ideal iteration of Haelun’or. Reason, Spirit, and Appetite, as I have just mentioned. The role of Reason is to Rule over the entire Soul. Reason is able to weigh all relevant information and to make choices that are in the Soul’s long-term best interest. Reason, of course, corresponds to the Rulers of this ideal State. Spirit fights for the soul externally and internally, and helps to keep order. The Spirited part of the Soul corresponds to the Soldiers in this ideal State. Lastly, the Appettitive part of the Soul is our desire for food, drink, sleep, sex and other material goods. The Appetite knows no internal limits - it takes as much as it gets, unless it is retrained by some outside force or lack of supply. The Appetite corresponds to the Common Citizenry. Remember dear lliran, in our efforts for perfection, we must not become Bortu-like in our ambition - rather, we must not let our ambition turn into greed, for it could be our very un-doing! Justice in the Soul, as with the State, is the correct relationship between the three constitutive elements. In which each part performs its own duties and does what it is by nature, best suited to do. Specifically, Justice in the Soul means that Reason Rules over Appetite, with the cooperation of the Spirited, to govern and restrain the Appetites and direct them towards the Good of the entire person. Those who Rule, Those who Defend, Those who Labour - Different, but Equal - pursuing Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya as One. Let us create this perfect form of Haelun'or.

[!] Pinned to various notice boards, one will find the following missive [!] The Address of elMedi’ir Medi’ir Braxus Ni’leya 6th of The Deep Cold Year 51, S.A Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Haelun’or exists as both physical and non-physical - She is twofold; an idea - elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya - for the two do not exist without one another - and the physical instantiation of Larihei’s legacy, where every ‘thill ought to dwell. As Medi’ir, it is my intention, as was stated upon my appointment, to protect Larihei’s legacy - both elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya and Haelun’or. As is rightly noted under our THE FIRST SOHAERIATE CONSTITUTION - Title II, Chapter II, Article 13 - “The Talonnii is the foundation of our society. The State shall watch over its moral and material stability, for the proper development of oem’ii within our community”. As it currently stands, our streets are barren, our homes derelict and the moral fabric of our blessed Haelun’or, bankrupt. Haelun’or weeps for her missing children. Larihei weeps for the temporary suspension of elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya that Haelun’or has experienced as of late. Thus, I have been appointed as Medi’ir to heal the terrible transgressions of stagnancy. Malefactors and agents of Impurity have been cast out. I, a servant of Larihei exist as Medi'ir to give a reason for you, the blessed children of Haelun’or to rekindle their hearths and to call once more, their motherland - Home. There are those who fled Haelun’or for the terrible stagnancy which overwhelmed her - Are you to blame? For recall, even Old Malinor stagnated and thus, Larihei herself was betrayed for her efforts. There are those who fled Haelun’or for the terrible deeds of impure malefactors - Are you to blame? For why should you suffer filth when you are destined for perfection? On behalf of the State, on behalf of elHeial’thilln, and in my authority as Medi’ir, I wish to extend a sincere apology to all of Larihei’s children. You have been failed and let down by Mali sworn to protect you - to nurture you - to guide you in the philosophy of Larihei, the Silver Lady - Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. I call upon all Mali’aheral, who wish to reside in a city which values elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya - a city worthy of bearing the namesake of Haelun’or, to return home. There was a time when Haelun’or was revered for its strides in the Natural Sciences, the Arcane, Poetry, Music, Philosophy, Law, et cetera. There was a time when these noble pursuits were at the forefront of our society, these are the days of old. We have not been graced by their presence in many, many years. Thus I say, let us embark upon a journey - together. My appointment to the office of Medi’ir marks not only the filling of a council seat, but more importantly, fundamentally even, it marks The Great Regress of elMali’thill, to better times - purer times. To progress, we must regress.

The Address of elMedi’ir Medi’ir Braxus Ni’leya 6th of The Deep Cold Year 51, S.A Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Haelun’or exists as both physical and non-physical - She is twofold; an idea - elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya - for the two do not exist without one another - and the physical instantiation of Larihei’s legacy, where every ‘thill ought to dwell. As Medi’ir, it is my intention, as was stated upon my appointment, to protect Larihei’s legacy - both elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya and Haelun’or. As is rightly noted under THE FIRST SOHAERIATE CONSTITUTION - Title II, Chapter II, Article 13 - “The Talonnii is the foundation of our society. The State shall watch over its moral and material stability, for the proper development of oem’ii within our community”. As it currently stands, our streets are barren, our homes derelict and the moral fabric of our blessed Haelun’or, bankrupt. Haelun’or weeps for her missing children. Larihei weeps for the temporary suspension of Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya that Haelun’or has experienced as of late. Thus, I have been appointed as Medi’ir to heal the terrible transgressions of stagnancy. Malefactors and agents of Impurity have been cast out. I, a servant of Larihei exist as Medi'ir to give a reason for you, the blessed children of Haelun’or to rekindle their hearths and to call once more, their motherland - Home. There are those who fled Haelun’or for the terrible stagnancy which overwhelmed her - Are you to blame? For recall, even Old Malinor stagnated and thus, Larihei herself was betrayed for her efforts. There are those who fled Haelun’or for the terrible deeds of impure malefactors - Are you to blame? For why should you suffer filth when you are destined for perfection? On behalf of the State, on behalf of elHeial’thilln, and in my authority as Medi’ir, I wish to extend a sincere apology to all of Larihei’s children. You have been failed and let down by Mali sworn to protect you - to nurture you - to guide you in the philosophy of Larihei, the Silver Lady - Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. I call upon all Mali’aheral, who wish to reside in a city which values Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya - a city worthy of bearing the namesake of Haelun’or, to return home. There was a time when Haelun’or was revered for its strides in the Natural Sciences, the Arcane, Poetry, Music, Philosophy, Law, et cetera. There was a time when these noble pursuits were at the forefront of our society, these are the days of old. We have not been graced by their presence in many, many years. Thus I say, let us embark upon a journey - together. My appointment to the office of Medi’ir marks not only the filling of a council seat, but more importantly, fundamentally even, it marks The Great Regress of elMali’thill, to better times - purer times. To progress, we must regress.

The Consummation of Love Braxus Ni’leya 14th of The Deep Cold Year 50, S.A. Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya I consign these words to paper on the eve of my Six-Hundred and Fiftieth Birthday, in hopes that I may impart unto you, some of the Wisdom I have acquired over my long and arduous life. It is known to those ‘thill who dwell within Haelun’or, that in both plain sight and behind closed doors, impurity of the body and mind festers. The caustic and corrosive nature of such foul deeds leaves stains, the likes of which can tarnish even the most pristine Silver Soul. Our physical purity is imperative to us, as a race - This is known and has been known since our transcendence, as is our mental purity. Thus, I bring into existence, this work - let it serve as an homage to Beauty and Love - those primordial beasts, so powerful that they may lead the Pure to tarnish and the Tarnished to Purity. Consider, dear lliran, a Mountain, and let us call her Love. You stand before it, unable to see its peak, for it is shrouded by cloud. At the base of this Mountain, is where one finds physical beauty, bodily love - erotic love. This love, is of a strictly lustful kind - one is attracted to another’s body and takes part in activities of the flesh - This kind of love is ruled by appetite, it is the most base form of love but it is vital for procreation - the continuation of our people, so it is not necessarily evil - for being controlled by one’s passions certainly does lead to evil. However, soon you will realize, with the correct guidance, that what attracts you to the body of one person, is not exclusive to that one person - in fact, the objects of your desires are quite commonly found among others. So, dear lliran, suppose you are attracted to one because of the color of their hair - you will find many others with the same, and so your intensity for this kind of physical beauty dwindles - because you begin to recognize the beauty in all bodies - but is this all that love has to offer you? Of course not. You must aim your sights higher. This love must be tamed - it must have a directedness about it - it must be coupled with something else - and so you begin your ascent of Love. This takes us to the second stage of our climb. You find yourself having reached a greater height and with this, greater understanding. You are able to see further up this great Mountain and its intricacies are becoming clearer. You move past your lustfulness and begin to love the person for themselves - You begin to love their soul. The constitutive elements of their mind, their thought processes, their mannerisms, their sense of humour, et cetera. You have reeled in your passions and they are now under control. This, dear lliran, is love of the Soul. You are infatuated by the person for who they are and not what they are. Now of course, you will not be attracted to just any soul - you are naturally attracted to the virtuous soul - the Silver Soul for it radiates beauty - purity. However, as with our previous case - you will find that many souls are virtuous and good. Many are Silver so your intensity dwindles once more until you happen upon a love for our institutions and culture - the very vehicles by which people acquire their personalities. Our values are inculcated by the society in which we live, by our families, our traditions, our laws and cultures, et cetera - but is this the end of love? Fret not - for we have yet to reach the peak - the pinnacle - The Consummation of Love. We ascend, surpassing the clouds and we traverse the rocky outcrops which have made our journey treacherous - we may now view the horizon with clarity. We have gained so much from our ascent and now we can truly come to appreciate beauty - for the object of our love is beauty itself. Previously, we loved things that were beautiful, that partook in beauty, but now, we contemplate universal beauty - the ‘Form’ of beauty, if you will. When you scale this mountain and learn to appreciate the abstract idea of beauty, this will stir in you a passion to seek knowledge in everything. To seek out the Form of everything. And this, lliran, is our calling. Throw off the shackles of your lust, reign in your appetites - let your reason, in line with your spiritedness take charge. Seek love in all of its forms, begin your journey of love so that you may benefit us all with offspring, a love of Haelun’or and a most glorious pursuit of wisdom. Love deeply, Love purely, Love knowledge.

Ni’leya “Comport the Soul towards the One, and reap Perfection.” ____________________________________________________________________________ The Argent, inverted tear drop symbolizes Purity, as its physical manifestation. The Black Orb in the middle represents the Soul, and the Blue Rising Sun represents the pursuit of Knowledge. ____________________________________________________________________________ History The rise of Talonnii Ni’leya can be traced back to the times of Malin - specifically, to the exodus that occurred when the Silver Lady, Larihei Lohmanih left with like minded individuals after her discovery of the Golden Pools - the Genesis of elMali’aheral. One of those like minded individuals, was named Sarndir Ni’leya - dubbed a nuisance by the Elves of Old Malinor for his constant inquiry. It is rumoured that in the bustling streets of the Old City, he would climb atop anything that would give him vantage - be it a box or cart, and he would begin to critique society, to the displeasure of many around him. It was at this time, that he encountered Larihei herself - He was captivated by their likeness - she too, questioned and as such, was seen as a nuisance by others - this prompted Sarndir to join her in her efforts. By trade, Sarndir was nothing more than a Philosopher, he excelled in the critique of ideals and policies and this inquisitive - logical mind, he would pass on to his young son - Braxus. Kayda, a young Elfess, bore no resemblance to Sarndir - the two in fact, were quite the opposite. Where Sarndir wished to critique, Kayda wished to console. Not much is known about Kayda Ni’leya, other than the fact that she eventually married Sarndir and bore several children, the eldest of which being Braxus. Growing up, Braxus was told many stories of Larihei and her ways, by his Father and Mother - this sparked in him, an unquenchable thirst to emulate her - hence his radical attitude towards Purity and maintaining it. ____________________________________________________________________________ Physical Traits A Ni’leya typically stands between 6’1 and 6’6. In line with their natural inclinations, they are of slender build, although they retain power - their frames sturdy and upright. Their eye’s range from Deep Purple to Light Blue. They do not differ much from their kin - their skin is rather pale and smooth and their hair color ranges from Light Blonde - to Silver/Platinum. ____________________________________________________________________________ Mental Traits A Ni’leya, has instilled in them from a very young age, a love of Wisdom. To a Ni’leya, the cultivation of Mali’aheral virtues is fundamental to their very being - They are a Talonnii who values Purity over anything else - This is something they strive to maintain. They are scholarly and their main pursuits are Philosophical in nature. While different families may pursue the sciences or arts to further elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya, the Ni’leya’s prefer to do so by debate and Philosophy. Not only is a Ni’leya intellectual, they are also loyal - familial relationships are the basis of Haelun’orian society and they recognize this and understand the importance of the family unit. As such, they tend to be rather close-knit, siding with their family over others. Given their intellectual nature and closeness of family, it should come as no surprise that a Ni’leya is typically quite stubborn and proud - arrogant even. If a Ni’leya believes something, they believe it to the greatest extent and will ruthlessly rebut any and every argument that poses a threat to their beliefs - they wield the pen, as opposed to the sword and view intellectual superiority as a greater asset than physical superiority. ____________________________________________________________________________ Family Tree ____________________________________________________________________________ Etymology While much of the Ancient Elven language is lost, the most common interpretation of the name is that it is a derivative of a word for Graceful or Beautiful. Modern holders of the name attest to its meaning something along the lines; “Of Grace” - Leyu being the word for Graceful.

A notice is posted around the city and handed out to citizens To Request a Trial Issued 14th of the Deep Cold Year 48, S.A Recently, I, Okarir’san Braxus Ni’leya, was threatened in the presence of elOkarir’tir, by one of Miss Chiyo Osser’s constructs. An Earthen creation who acts as oem Sillumir and carries out the enforcement of the law, as later confirmed by elOkarir’tir and Miss Osser. I decided to confront Miss Osser, instructing her that she either alter the constitutive elements of her creation so as not to threaten and harass elMali’thill, or her creation would be destroyed, or removed from elCihi. Miss Osser was kind enough to inform me that her creations had in fact, threatened other Mali’thill within elCihi. She claimed that she would not change her creations because I had threatened their destruction, going so far as to refer to them as her children and so I instructed her that the construct would be destroyed or at least, removed from elCihi, given her refusal. Shortly after, I was in conversation with oem Mali’aheral by the name of Luthriel. We were beginning to discuss my latest writing, The Tripartite Soul, when Miss Osser confronted me, followed by another one of her constructs, so named Pharos. She informed myself and those present, that she was here for an apology for threatening her “children” and by extension, her person. Not only this, but that she had brought along her creation so that she may be entertained by the violent conflict that she was about to instruct her construct to commit against my person, unless I apologised. This threatening behavior ought not be tolerated within the State, and by law it is not. After I had approached her, she ordered her construct to approach me and commanded that I greet it, the very thing she brought to the city to inflict physical harm upon me. I refused and told her to dismiss it, to which she refused. As a preventative measure against any physical harm - an act of self-defense, I drew my weapon, ensuring her that if she did as she intended, if she attempted to set her construct upon me to inflict physical harm, that I would respond in a manner that would constitute self-defense, as is my right, assured by The Silver Law, under CHAPTER I, ARTICLE 1. Shortly after this, elOkarir’tir approached. Miss Osser informed the Okarir that I had broken several laws and drew a weapon upon her. She asked the Okarir'tir whether or not this constituted my guilt to such a degree that she may be justified in setting her construct (who according to her and elOkarir’tir, is oem Sillumir and possesses this power), upon me to physically remove me from the area. Without considering my side of the story, the Construct did as it was commanded by its creator and without any regard for the crimes committed by Miss Osser, adhered to her every word and physically assaulted me. Miss Osser, in this instance, usurped an asset of the State and used it against one of its blessed Citizens in an attempt at bravado, humiliation and an usurpation of power, proving herself above the law, so long as she has one of her enforcers present to do her bidding. This act, of using one of the States’ assets against a citizen, constitutes a great threat to the State and this ought to be treated with the utmost seriousness. Thus, I implore elSohaer Kolvar Uradir to select elParir’tiran and to summon Miss Chiyo Osser to stand trial so that she may face justice and be charged for her crimes against myself and the State. Let Miss Chiyo Osser stand as charged, with breach or incitement to breach the following laws: CHAPTER I, ARTICLE 1. The Blessed Residents of The Silver State of Haelun’or will not tolerate the ineffable natures of violent beasts. CHAPTER I, ARTICLE 2. The Blessed Residents of The Silver State of Haelun’or will not tolerate the barbaric and threatening words of the uncivilized. CHAPTER I, ARTICLE 10. The Blessed Residents of The Silver State of Haelun’or will not tolerate the willful spreading of false or misleading information. The Facts of the case are as follows; Miss Osser’s Earthen Construct threatened my person physically in the presence of elOkarir’tir. Later, Miss Osser’s Fire construct physically removed me from the area. As their creator, and at her behest, did her creations, who are loyal to her, act. Miss Osser is fully responsible for their actions. This constitutes a breach of CHAPTER I, ARTICLE 1. Miss Osser threatened violence against my person at the hands of her constructs. This constitutes a breach of CHAPTER I, ARTICLE 2. Miss Osser willfully spread false and misleading information to elOkarir’tir, instructing him that I was in fact, the one who was in the wrong - who had broken the law, which then gave Miss Chiyo her justification to have her Fire construct physically assault me. This constitutes a breach of CHAPTER I, ARTICLE 10. Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya Signed, Okarir’san Braxus Ni’leya

The Tripartite Soul Braxus Ni’leya 14th of The Amber Cold, Year 48 S.A Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya As I previously wrote in The Silver Soul, elMali’aheral are endowed with a Silver Soul. This is the cause of their directedness and affinity for perfection, as we understand it. Perfect knowledge of the world can only be attained by a vessel built to attain such knowledge. And this, dear lliran, is the Silver Soul. As I wrote my last piece, I could not help but ponder several ideas, especially as I considered several objections to my work. One of these ideas shall be the main focus of my writings here, and that is on the partition of the soul - the Triparition of the soul. Firstly however, it is vital that we discuss further, the nature of the soul. There are certain things we know by experience, what it is like to be rained upon, the vile stench of the Uruk, the firmness of a voluminous text within our blessed library, et cetera. However, there are also things that we simply just know. This is fundamental to our existence and without any prior experience, we can ascertain truth. For example, it is known to us without experience that a bachelor is an unmarried man. This is necessarily true. Two, plus Two, equals Four, is another one of these necessarily true propositions. We can discern these kinds of truths naturally, as it were. This is because it is the SOUL which is the knower, if you will. It is our soul which retains this kind of knowledge. Now then, to the main point of this endeavor. It is quite common for one to both desire something at time ‘x’, and then to not desire it at the same time ‘x’. For example, suppose I am sitting in the inn supping my mint tea. I am enjoying this tea and would like more, however if I have another cup, I shall be late to the symposium. I both want, and do not want another cup of tea. Yet how is it possible for the same thing - the soul, to both want and not want something at the same time? This, I say, is no great challenge to meet. I have reasoned that our Silver Soul is not merely one entity, for lack of a better word, but rather Tripartite in nature - it is three in one. That part of me that so greedily wishes for another cup, that I may commit a most serious sin of showing up late, is ordained by one part of the soul - the appetitive - this is what orders my desire and gives my desires energy. That part of me that does not want to be late, that wants to further his understanding of ‘x’ topic by engaging with learned friends at the aforementioned symposium, is ruled by the rational part of the soul - the analytic part, the one who reasons. Then there is another - the spirited part. This is the part responsible for the higher emotions, perhaps one can call them the virtues, such as courage, indignation against evil, et cetera. And reason is the most fundamental of the three, the soul ought to be ruled by the rational part. Perhaps an example, to solidify my thought; Suppose a charioteer is racing with two horses. One horse, ebon, the other - white. The ebon horse, is the appetitive, it listens not to its master, it runs in all directions and chases blindly, its desires without thought. This horse is wild and untamed. It is the charioteer, or reason, which pulls the horse back onto course and orders its desires. It is the ebon horse that will deceive me into drinking more tea. The white horse is the opposite. It is well mannered and does as it is ordered. It is noble in nature and always listens to reason. Another example that will aid; Consider love. There are several forms of love, love of the body - erotic love being the most base. When the appetitive part rules, love is confined strictly, to the sexual. It serves no higher purpose than this - a sad affair. However, when reason, in hand with spirit reigns in this ebon horse, one’s aims are higher and their love is transformed from the bodily, to the heavenly - to knowledge - perfection. It is the wisest and most beloved of our kin who are ruled by the rational part of their silver soul. This is what we all must aspire towards. Throw off the shackles of your appetites and desires, let reason rule so that we may soar.

The Silver Soul Braxus Ni’leya 13th of The Amber Cold, Year 48 S.A Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Malaurir Kalenz Uradir encourages, in his Abstract of The Valleian’acal of Larihei and the Effects on the Physical Body, that “all of Malin’s pure children” bathe in the Golden Pools - the physical manifestation of the genesis of our kindred souls. Why? Because it fosters both the prior - Maehr, and the latter half of our driving Philosophy - Hiylun. It is imperative to our people that we remain healthy - pure. The focus of this work, shall not be on physical health, nor on Purity, but rather that element of bathing in the Golden Pools, which remains to this date, unspoken of until now - The Silver Soul. However, as a brief note, I believe it important to say that Purity, as has previously and commonly been described as no more than a check-list of things one ought or ought not to do, is much greater than this. This is a foolish conception, for if that were the case, then anyone could claim purity by acting like Mali’thill - No, I say. Purity is a gift, maintained by elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. Bathing in the Golden Pools did not merely make us fairer, taller, more intelligent, et cetera, but it fundamentally altered the very nature of our Soul. Before I discuss this, I shall expound briefly on what I mean by ‘soul’. The soul, as it is classically thought of, is the animating force of all living creatures. It is that immaterial thing within us that brings us to life, as it were - that gives us a directedness. Other races will have more or less to say on this topic, but for our purposes, this is the definition that I shall use and it is the latter proposition that I am primarily interested in. The four brothers are necessarily ensouled, for they drew breath, inhabited, and walked among the creatures of the world. As brothers, the essence of their souls were alike, for one cannot birth offspring whose fundamental nature opposes one another. As such, we can conclude from this, that the souls of the descendants of the four, are mutually the same, in nature and essence. Corporeally, we differ very slightly from others. We have, as do all descendants, limbs and organs, differing shades of skin, et cetera - in this then, we are similar. However, what fundamentally sets us apart, is not our ability to write poetry, or to think in the abstract, for other, lesser races can do that to some degree - but rather, we differ in kind, as opposed to degree - it is the nature of our soul that excludes us. Following the betrayal of Larihei by Malin, she set off with like-minded allies and discovered the Golden Pools, they bathed in them and received the gifts which would become the hallmark of elMali’aheral. One of these gifts - the most important gift, was the altering of our very soul - enshrined in all ‘thill, is The Silver Soul. As I mentioned earlier, the soul gives to the ensouled, a 'directedness'. Each Mali’aheral has within himself, an innate sense - a drive, an urge even, towards perfection. He feels it pulling him in a similar way a pigeon can always find its way home no matter where it is set free - it is a sense that we have and we give to ourselves as we undertake our journey, the tool of elMaehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. Now to those who will rebut, “Ah, but I am a Mali’aheral and I do not have this sense - in fact, I am drawn to the vices of the world and exclaim that I am impure!”, I say to you - your Silver Soul has tarnished - it has degraded, fret not however, it can be repaired. Furthermore, in anticipation of another objection born from my previous point, I say that while a soul tarnished can be repaired, a lesser soul cannot transcend to that of a Silver Soul, which is necessarily, Mali’aheral in nature. Children of Larihei, separate yourselves from those lesser. Return to your people and reinstate your Nation among the leaders of the world. Revive in yourselves, a sense of superiority, for you are ‘thill. Disregard not, the gift you possess - your Silver Soul, but follow it’s call - flock home.

The Braxian Reforms Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Authored by Braxus Ni’leya On the 3rd of Snow’s Maiden Year 48 of the Second Age _______________________________ Following recent developments within our blessed state, I have undertaken to produce a series of social and political reforms, to Strengthen The Nation. _______________________________ Tarnished Silver Will Break I have witnessed a heightened sense of impurity festering within the minds of many who claim to be pure. These defects shall be ironed out of all Mali’aheral who dwell within the blessed walls of Haelun’or. Their taint shall be removed, or they shall be removed. It is thus, that I beseech those who rule over our blessed city, to recall into service, the institution of elEvarir’thill il’cruan, with the greatest immediacy. _______________________________ Stagnant Leaders Will Fall I have witnessed a stagnant, Silver Council. An empty, Silver Council. A Silver Council unfit for purpose. This must change, or those few who maintain power, shall be removed from power. They shall topple unless a working, efficient and pure Silver Council is formed within Three Elven Weeks of the publication of this missive. _______________________________ The Inevitable Reassertion I have witnessed a great despair overcome the Pure of Haelun’or in recent years. It is in the nature of the strong to lead the weak. As the blessed of our Kindred, we must reassert ourselves and our culture as superior. We must, recall under our dominion, those of Bronze and Onyx, to be ruled by Silver. The State must regather its ambition for Mali’aheral supremacy. _______________________________ A Harrowing Necessity I have witnessed a great lack and an even greater need, of and for, those willing to sacrifice their lives - those willing to end life, for our blessed city and the ideals of Larihei. Our people cannot survive if our walls are not manned and foreign threats left poised to strike at our gates. Those who have the ability to safeguard our way, must do so. It is their charge and call, and they must answer. A review of our Defences ought to be undertaken post haste and our Weeping Blades must be strengthened. _______________________________ Heed my words, Strengthen The Nation. Signed, Braxus Ni’leya.