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THE MORSEN-HAELUNORIAN ALLIANCE signed on the 24th of Malin’s Welcome, 1735 The High Elves of the Silver State of Haelun’or and Mankind in the Morsgrad reaffirm, through devotion and determination in upholding this accord, their purpose of establishing and safeguarding a peaceful and stable realm. With this accord, they seek to promote stability and prosperity, as well as laying the foundation for better cooperation between the High Elves and Mankind to secure the realm post-War of the Two Emperor. The Terms, agreed upon by both signatories, are as followed: [ I ] : The Parties hereby agree that the cultural practices of either state should not be restricted or threatened by any signatories. Those who sign acknowledge the importance of the historical customs and heritage, promising to do everything within their influence to preserve such concepts when considered under threat by internal or external sources. [ II ] : The Parties hereby agree to establish a defensive alliance and aid one another to restore the security, independence and integrity of their respective realms should an armed attack occur. [ III ] : In the case wherein the Silver State of Haelun’or or Mankind of the Morsgrad finds it necessary to engage in offensive war, provided the mutual consent of both parties leaders, this pact may ascend into full military alliance for the duration of the conflict. Those signed beneath pledge their names and respective nations to the terms in unanimity, bound by blood to the oath in which they commit. Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj

Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj sharpened his.. pen, barking orders from his office. "Fan the flames, saddle the steeds. The Uruk have transgressed on our favoured allies. Order will be restored in the realm.. after this new wretched Federation has been quenched."

Dimaethor Visaj is confused how the Alderfolk got into the second level of the Eternal Library to read the anthropology section.

THE CRIMSON-SILVER CONCORDAT signed on the 22nd of The First Seed, 1733 The High Elves of the Silver State of Haelun’or and Mankind in the Holy Orenian Empire reaffirm, through devotion and determination in upholding this accord, their purpose of establishing and safeguarding a peaceful and stable realm. With this accord, they seek to promote stability and prosperity, as well as laying the foundation for better cooperation between the High Elves and Mankind to secure the realm post-War of the Two Emperor. The Terms, agreed upon by both signatories, are as followed: [ I ] : The Parties hereby agree that the cultural practices of either state should not be restricted or threatened by any signatories. Those who sign acknowledge the importance of the historical customs and heritage, promising to do everything within their influence to preserve such concepts when considered under threat by internal or external sources. [ II ] : The Parties hereby agree to establish a defensive alliance and aid one another to restore the security, independence and integrity of their respective realms should an armed attack occur. [ III ] : In the case wherein the Silver State of Haelun’or or the Holy Orenian Empire finds it necessary to engage in offensive war, provided the mutual consent of both parties leaders, this pact may ascend into full military alliance for the duration of the conflict. [ IV ] : The Parties hereby agree to recognise all spruce forest north of the Duchy of Westmarch as Haelunorian territory, and the Holy Orenian Empire pledge to not encroach upon or settle the area in the future. Those signed beneath pledge their names and respective nations to the terms in unanimity, bound by blood to the oath in which they commit. Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj

“This evening, the Heial’thilln will convene in this Citadel; our bastion of tradition, and a vote of no-confidence of Sohaer Kiljarys will be put forward and passed. The Blessed Citizenry, whom I represent, has no confidence in his ability to rule. Future communications will go between you and me, ‘Queen’ Layla Atraedes.” Dimaethor Visaj to the Gladewynn delegation, initiating the last step in the Silver Revolution. Fi’halen The Visaj Silver Revolution Dedicated to former Laurir Ardryll Morvael, for his unswerving loyalty and service to our people and myself. Preface From nothing, a new Enclave had begun to take form. With newfound promise, we begun our march and efforts to reclaim the glory, all in thick mist of ambition and vigor. Long stately steps onwards, seeking triumph in all areas, in the Silver State and beyond. Alyrion Laureh’onn had departed, and appointed an unknown and unanticipated Mali’aheral known as Kiljarys. Few knew much of him, nor were there any extensive records on him or his kin, and the confusion spread like fire in a Druidic grove. Problems surfaced and issues intensified. The Mali’aheral screamed for change; a change deemed necessary for the assurance of our continuance. That change would be the Visaj Silver Revolution. The Enclave on the brink of Civil War The challenges our people faced in Fi’halen had persisted. The Silver Enclave and her proud people were still subjects of the Alderfolk and a weakly banded together Wood Elven state. Mixedbreds and impurity was observed, but rarely acted upon. Liberalism had bred freely under the soft hand of Alyrion Laureh’onn, and the new absent Sohaer Kiljarys did not muster enough support to deal with it. Instead, Sohaer Kiljarys turned on the small community of Mages which had sought refuge upon the island. The collective frustration took expression in a new fragmentation of our people. The Vihai; guards and those more assertive in their loyalty. The Mages; who criticised the Vihai’s usage of violence, claiming to be a targeted minority. The Enclave was soon split in two, and the clashes were many. A civil war stood at the door. Dimaethor Visaj strode through the cold Enclave in a polished uniform and thick boots to combat the frosty, slippery stone paths. The Citadel towered tall upon the horizon, the Elf peering up through the almost-abandoned Silver District. A group of armour-clad Vihai soldiers had gathered around a bed of embers and flames to escape the biting cold. In the basement of a tower somewhere, a similarly sized assembly of Mages had met, sharing their distaste for the State over cups of tea. It was then the Maheral understood; there was only one way to save his people from destruction again. The Council was weak; a gathering of arguing politicians fighting for the favour of the Sohaer, rather than that of the people they were to serve. The Citizenry lacked both guidance and structure, supposed to be protected by a vile violent guard. I observed and watched, then acted. In a dim lit office deep under the Eternal Library, sat the Maheral, a wrinkle deeply rooted in his expression. A shy, armoured Vihai entered carefully, clearing his throat to get Dimaethor’s attention. The blonde Elf sat straight in his seat, waving the guard over. The Vihai abided, removed his helmet, and introduced himself as Alaion Miravaris. “I will answer your questions shortly, but first listen to your Maheral. Menacing clouds are invading the horizon and the seas are turning stormy around our formerly so illustrious island. These politics, dividing and ruling, threaten to ruin all our progress. It is my duty, essential task as Maheral to change this, for I will not sit and watch any longer. A third alternative, Mister Miravaris, that which rejects the politics of the fractions and embraces true tradition. Will you support me in our Silver Revolution?” The Visaj Silver Revolution The followers of the new movement grew rapidly, and the influence of both the Sohaer and representatives of the Mages was in steep decline. The Maheralship gained the confidence of the Citizenry, and Dimaethor Visaj wasted no time to prove himself worthy. Without advising the Sohaer or Council, he summoned their ‘overlords’; a delegation spearheaded by the newly crowned Queen from Gladewynn. The Maheral sought nothing but complete sovereignty in the name of his people. Met with skepticism, even daring to question the legitimacy of the Maheralship in representing the Enclave in these questions, the Gladewynn delegation dismissed Dimaethor Visaj’s demand. Initially, at least. For it was then the Maheral announced his intention publicly for the first time: “This evening, the Heial’thilln will convene in this Citadel; our bastion of tradition, and a vote of no-confidence of Sohaer Kiljarys will be put forward and passed. The Blessed Citizenry, whom I represent, has no confidence in his ability to rule. Future communications will go between you and me, ‘Queen’ Layla Atraedes.” The wheels turned and the weak Silver Council crumbled under the pressure of the citizenry. With the vote to remove Sohaer Kiljarys passed, the Maheralship took its traditional, ancient position as the ultimate guide of the people. The Maheral’s first act was to abolish the Silver Council with an accompanying denouncement of all seated upon it. They had voted for their own removal, ironic. The coalition of purists and traditionalists had won; the Maheralship ascended and the slothful swamp which was the Sohaerate had been drained. So the people had dreamed, now he promised to make true. Weakness dismissed, in both governance and principle, a healthy and wealthy state for the pure was to rise. The authority and power to the Maheralship to do what we had to do. As citizen and scholar unanimously agree; the Visaj Silver Revolution was imperative for the continuance of our people. maehr’sae hiylun’ehya Written by, Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj

“Revive! Rejuvenate! Restore! The Republic withered and became this… stagnant pond. Sloth and infertile. The old Republic had to be torn apart. We had to rid ourselves of those who wanted the old pond to remain status quo. Something new. And Fi’halen, that is.” Dimaethor Visaj during the founding of Fi’halen. Fi’halen The Cradle of Restored Haelun’or Dedicated to former Sohaer Alyrion Laureh’onn, for his contribution and service to our people. Preface A pitiful skeleton of a state, plundered and exploited by lessers and impures, enabled by incapable liberal leadership for well over a century; The Silver State of Haelun’or, or The Silver Sohaerate of Haelun’or, as it called itself for a while. Absent and slothful Maheral Kulin’oem Vallei’tir watched his ship capsize and sink, leaving hundreds, perhaps thousands of Mali’thill homeless and adrift. The September Prince marched on Okarn’thilln, the almost abandoned capital of the Motherland, and all knew that would be the end of the city. Opportunistic lessers all over Atlas, who had been nowhere to be seen prior to the fall, appeared from their hovels, promising peace and prosperity as refugees in their nations. The treacherous leadership fled far south-west to the Princedom of Fenn, imploring what Elves left to follow. A few Mali’thill took to the central-west, receiving food and housing from the Norlandic people by Nordengrad. Others looked to the Dominion of Malin, envisioning a Mali’thill sanctuary under shadowy and heavy branches. The Mali’thill were divided, without a present Maheral to guide them forward. Not even the old avantguard which had long mapped the course for their people were available, or willing, to try and gather the scattered and small pieces. Enter Dimaethor Visaj and Alyrion Laureh’onn Dimaethor Visaj announced a summit for all Mali’thill 1684. Without previous merit or any larger notable achievements, the interest was mere mellow. A handful of Haelunorian loyalists convened that evening to resolve the most urgent matters. A location for a new Enclave was decided upon; a chain of islands off the most eastern coast of Atlas. In the absence of Maheral Kulin’oem Vallei’tir, which some speculated had died in the attack from the September Prince, the group agreed to declare Dimaethor Visaj their Maheral, and consequently sent word to Malauriran, former Maheralan, to legitimise and support the ascension. A new government formed, dismissing the elective rule they had long seen poison their Motherland, shifting power and responsibility to the Sohaer, and his small Silver Council, originally made up by Sohaer Tarlach, Okarir Alyrion Laureh’onn and Okarir Delos Telperion. The new government waited no Elven day before getting to work. The islands were terraformed, towers and halls erected: their new Enclave stood in less than half a year. Fitting to its purpose and cause, it was decided to name it The Silver Enclave of Fi’halen, meaning new hope, or new promise. Sohaer Tarlach, oh so determined, though somewhat distracted, disappeared only a mere year after the construction had finished. Frustrated and though initially unwilling to recognise the passing of their new Sohaer, Maheral Dimaethor Visaj announced the natural successor; Alyrion Laureh’onn. Sohaer Alyrion Laureh’onn had already played an important part in the founding of their new Enclave, and would continue to be a valuable influence for many decades to come. He came to be renowned for his great skills in both architecture and administration, continuing the construction of the city at a very high pace. No quiet Sohaer, he voiced his opinions on all matters the state and beyond. The Mali’thill marched on those who decided to stand in our path, at one point declaring war upon a minor Dwarven settlement who had decided to taunt and encroach on rightful Mali’aheral soil. Conflict and competition first arose on a few matters of principle; that of sovereignty, and of the treatment of impures and impurity. Alyrion Laureh’onn sought the protection and aid of Gladewynn and their King Kairn Ithelanen, offering Fi’halen as a protectorate, a lesser subject of the Alderfolk. Met with some opposition on the island, increasingly so as the charismatic “king” departed, it became a common point of criticism. At the same time, we saw mixedbreds move unhindered through the city, sometimes under the explicit protection of Alyrion. Unquestionably stinging in the eyes of any and all good and honest Mali’thill. These issues grew even more problematic towards the end of his tenure, and persisted well into his successor’s; Sohaer Kiljarys. Afterword There has been few as influential and important decades as these two. A ruined nation, split people, united and put back on the course to reclaim the ancient legacy and restore the grand Motherland. We owe plenty to both Tarlach and Alyrion Laureh’onn. Some scholars have said that we would not stand close to as prosperous and well if it were not for the seeds they planted and the foundation they built. Blessed. maehr’sae hiylun’ehya Written by, Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj

Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj signs.

THE HAELUN’OR–NAKAMACHI ACCORD as signed on the 11th of Sun’s Smile, 1730. The Mali’aheral of the Silver State of Haelun’or and the favoured Shinrin of the Province of Nakamachi have found common interest in signing an accord for sustainable preservation of the Haelunorian Silver Forest, in which the citizens of Nakamachi will be graciously permitted to settle. lomian’onn! maehr’sae hiylun’ehya! ame nae evareh. The Terms, agreed upon by both signatories, are as followed: [ I ]: The Province of Nakamachi is hereby regarded as a self-governing Province beneath the Silver State of Haelun’or. Its sovereignty in regards to external affairs, such as conferences and diplomacy, are to be handled by the Silver State of Haelun’or unless otherwise specified [ II ]: The Maheral of Haelun’or is now the representative Head of State for both The Province of Nakamachi and the Silver State of Haelun’or. However both nations are expected to maintain an independant council from their own citizenry to ensure the continued administration of internal affairs [ III ]: The Internal Sovereignty of both nations is to be protected and preserved. This is in regards to any laws and/or regulations, change of leadership and/or council and also state related missives. Should a conflict of decision occur between the two states, moderated discussion would occur with neither side bound to conclusion [ IV ]: The cultural practices of either state should not be restricted or threatened within this agreement. Those who sign acknowledge the importance of historical customs and heritage, promising to do everything within their influence to preserve such concepts when considered under threat by internal or external sources. [ V ]: The Silver State of Haelun’or will permit The Province of Nakamachi to settle in the eleame’thilln, The Silver Forest, and pledges to protect their sanctuary as if it was their own. [ VI ]: Both nations recognise the Daimyo as the one and only true representative of the Shinrin people, and the Maheral of Haelun’or as the one and only true representative of the High Elven people. This agreement reaches across every realm, known or unknown. [ VII ]: No restriction of movement shall be enforced between the two nations, providing the person in question has not been explicitly banished by the governing body. In any circumstances, neither nation is obliged to extradite figures deemed unlawful by the other, unless the person in question directly threatens the mutual head of state. Those signed beneath pledge their names and respective nations to the terms in unanimity, bound by blood to the oath in which they commit. Maheral, Iaria Elervathar Sohaer, Dimaethor Visaj His Lordship, The Daimyo of the Shinrin, Genkiou

THE HAELUN’OR–FENN DEFENSE ACCORD as signed on the 8th of First Seed 1728 The Terms, agreed upon by both signatories, are as followed: [ I ]: The Silver State of Haelun’or and the Princedom of Fenn shall enforce strict non-aggression, under all circumstances. [ II ]: A policy of free trade and travel shall be enacted between the Silver State of Haelun’or and Princedom of Fenn. No customs shall be applied to any exchange between their states. Roads between both parties will be kept clean in a joint effort by both parties [ III ]: Both parties will aid one another in obtaining fugitives and criminals from their respective territories, unless a fugitive or criminal has a pact with said respective nation they are residing in [ IV ]: Both parties shall agree to defend one another if the other is aggressed upon, with nothing left than the full extent of their military and political authority. [ V ]: Both parties recognise the supremacy each signatory holds over their race (Snow Elves, High Elves), and if this supremacy is contested then for the duration of the situation this pact will ascend into a full alliance. [ VI ]: In the case wherein the Silver State of Haelun’or or the Princedom of Fenn finds it necessary to engage in offensive war, provided the mutual consent of both parties leaders, this pact may ascend into full military alliance for the duration of the conflict. [ VII ]: If either party is found to be in violation of this pact, all articles shall remain in effect, so long as sincere diplomatic efforts are taken to peacefully resolve the dispute within 3 Elven days. [ VIII ]: This treaty shall last for a total of 12 Elven weeks, at the conclusion of which the leaders of both signatory parties shall meet to renegotiate this agreement. - Those signed beneath pledge their names and respective nations to the terms in unanimity, bound by honor to the oath in which they commit. SOHAER, Dimaethor Visaj GRAND PRINCE, Aelthos Tundrak III

Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj signs.

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THE PACT OF LARIHEI AND LATHLADHEN issued on the 12th of the Deep Cold, 1724. The Terms, agreed upon by both signatories, are as followed: [ I ]: The Silver State of Haelun’or shall grant the Ithelanen land in the Haelunorian Woodlands, recognised as their own with nothing but full sovereignty. [ II ]: The Silver State of Haelun’or and the Ithelanen shall enforce strict non-aggression, under all circumstances. [ III ]: Both parties will aid one another in obtaining fugitives and criminals from their respective territories, unless a fugitive or criminal has a pact with said respective nation they are residing in. [ IV ]: Both parties shall agree to defend one another if the other is aggressed upon, with nothing left than the full extent of their military and political authority. [ V ]: In the case wherein the Silver State of Haelun’or or the Alderfolk finds it necessary to engage in offensive war, provided the mutual consent of both parties leaders, this pact may ascend into full military alliance for the duration of the conflict. [ VI ]: If either party is found to be in violation of this pact, all articles shall remain in effect, so long as sincere diplomatic efforts are taken to peacefully resolve the dispute within 3 Elven days Those signed beneath pledge their names and respective nations to the terms in unanimity, bound by blood to the oath in which they commit. SOHAER Dimaethor Visaj PRINCE OF ALDERS Aneir’in Ithelanen

Sohaer Dimaethor Visaj signs.

The tall and tried Sohaer sat in his orderly, dim lit office. He spun a small arcane disc on his finger, a method he had come to use to cope with the weight of the duties. The torches and candles flickered, as if in fear, when the silence of the room was interrupted by his quiet mumbling. He tapped his quill idly on the paper before him, trying to make sense of what he had read. “Ancient elves.. What darkness is coming for us next, we children of Malin and Silver?”

PACT OF THE DRAGON AND THE DOVE As signed on the 3rd of Deep Cold 1721. This pact hereby entails the principles to an accord agreed upon by the Holy Orenian Empire and the Silver State of Haelun’or, to be adhered to by both their respective civilians and military alike. Should either principle be broken by a respective participant of either nation, then a truce will be inherently invoked, ergo allowing a maximum of three saints days wherein efforts to re-evaluate the accord, and, or, deem the accord no longer viable. [ I ]: Both parties will adhere to a strict non-aggression agreement. [ II ]: Regarding the flow of goods and trade, no customs will discourage any exchange. [ III ]: Mobility between the nations will be enforced by both, and the roads swept of bandits who may harass our fair people. [ IV ]: Both parties will aid one another in obtaining fugitives and criminals to their respective civilisation, unless one has a pact with said respective nation from which the fugitive hails from. [ V ]: Both parties will aid one another in the defensive means of any of the signatories provided they are aggressed upon. [ VI ]: Recognising the supremacy each signatory holds over their race (Humanity, High Elves) if this supremacy is contested then for the duration of the situation -- the pact will ascend into a full alliance. Those signed beneath pledge their names and respective nations to the terms in unanimity, bound by blood to the oath in which they commit. HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Godfrey II of the House of Cascadia, Emperor of the Holy Orenian Empire, King of Cascadia, Marna, Mardon, Salvus, Seventis, Savoy, Courland and Santegia, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar, and Frederica, Count of Helena, Alamar, Frederica, Thesmer, Thelen, Lorath, and Cantal, Baron of Darkwood, Gravelhold, Fidei Defensor, Protector of the Heartlanders, Highlanders, Farfolk, etcetera. HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Achilius of the House of Cascadia, Duke of Aenus, Crown-Prince Regent of the Holy Orenian Empire. SOHAER, Dimaethor Visaj

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THE HAELUN’OR–FENN PEACE ACCORD 9th of Snow’s Maiden, 1720. The Mali’aheral of the Silver State of Haelun’or and the Mali’fenn of the Princedom of Fenn have had a long and intricate relationship. Conflict upon conflict, denouncement to denouncement, war after war, a wheel which keeps turning without end. The differences are many, yet an unyielding longing for conclusion and peace has prevailed at last. We break the cycle. From fragments, peace has been restored. The Terms, agreed upon by both signatories, are as followed: [ I ]: The armed and political conflict between the Silver State of Haelun’or and the Princedom of Fenn will end with immediate effect. The truce to follow has no date of expiration. [ II ]: Both nations commit to adhering to a strict mutual non-aggression pact, refusing any and all calls to war against one another. [ III ]: Both nations recognise the Princedom of Fenn and their leadership as the one and only true representative of the Snow Elven people, and the Silver State of Haelun’or with her Maheral as the one and only true representative of the High Elven people. This agreement reaches across every realm, known or unknown. [ IV ]: Both nations shall recognise the following as their official borders; Those signed beneath pledge their names and respective nations to the terms in unanimity, bound by blood to the oath in which they commit. Signed by, Sohaer, Dimaethor Visaj Grand Prince, Aelthir Tundrak II Crown Prince, Aelthos Tundrak III

Silver and Crow issued on the 19th of The Deep Cold, 1719 The Terms, agreed upon by both signatories, are as followed: [ I ]: Both parties recognize the irrevocable sovereignty and independence of the other nation. If this sovereignty and independence is contested or threatened, they shall protect one another, with nothing less than the full extent of their military and political authority. [ II ]: Both nations commit to adhering to a strict non-aggression pact, refusing any and all calls to war against either of the two nations. [ III ]: A policy of free trade and travel shall be enacted between the two nations. No customs shall be applied to any exchange between the two nations. The citizens of both nations shall be permitted to freely and safely travel within the borders of both nations. [ IV ]: The Principality of Cresonia will provide The Silver State of Haelun’or with a crate of wool, leather and mutton each Elven/Saint’s Week. The Silver State of Haelun’or will provide The Principality of Cresonia with a crate of iron and three prime Haelunorian gems (diamond or emerald) each Elven/Saint’s Week. [ V ]: The Principality of Cresonia will freeze and reject all communication with the Princedom of Fenn, to which The Silver State of Haelun’or will freeze and reject all communication with the Rajdom of Thyra. Those signed beneath pledge their names and respective nations to the terms in unanimity, bound by blood to the oath in which they commit. Signed by, Sohaer, Dimaethor Visaj Her Royal Highness, Asria of House Nasrid, High Princess of Cresonia

The Silver and the Bear signed in the Kingdom of Curonia on the 9th of The First Seed, 1719. The Silver and the Bear, a pact signed between the Silver State of Haelun’or and the Kingdom of Curonia, with the purpose of maintaining the peace and good relations between the High Elves of Haelun’or and the Humans of Curonia, shall be enacted immediately and fully, via the full force and authority of their respective nations and administrations, to be enforced in its intended spirit, according to all articles contained herein, terminating only upon the mutual consent of both signatories or their successors. The Terms, agreed upon by both signatories, are as followed: [ I ] : Both parties shall enforce a strict non-aggression pact, under all circumstances. [ II ] : Both parties shall agree to defend one another if the other is aggressed upon, with nothing left than the full extent of their military and political authority. [ III ] : Both parties recognize the irrevocable sovereignty and independence of the others nation. If this sovereignty and independence is contested or threatened, they shall protect one another, with nothing less than the full extent of their military and political authority. [ IV ] : A policy of free trade and travel shall be enacted between the two nations. No customs shall be applied to any exchange between the two nations. The citizens of both nations shall be permitted to freely and safely travel within the borders of both nations. [ V ] : Both parties shall assist one another in intercepting and obtaining fugitives and criminals in their nations, unless they would violate another treaty, pact, or alliance in doing so. [ VI ] : If either party is found to be in violation of this pact, all articles shall remain in effect, so long as sincere diplomatic efforts are taken to peacefully resolve the dispute, according to the aforementioned articles. Signed by, His Excellency, Charles of House Montagne the Regent of Curonia His Royal Majesty, Alfred II Edgar of House Devereux the King of Curonia Sohaer, Dimaethor Visaj