Parion

Nelgauth literally just tries to emote sleeping in the clinic after having his soul singed by some mighty fuckin’ rock, but just as he gets to that point he’s thrown out into a void of fallback servers and proxy messages... Was this death? Maybe. He could only hope. It would be an easier fate.

MATRIMONY TO COME Penned: 12th of Snow’s Maiden, 1749 Unabating progress has defined 1749: the condemnation of the wicked, the slaughter of the shaded, the exposure of the corrupt, the rebuttal of the adversaries. But we do not define ourselves in this one area, we do not neglect our intramural needs – thus arrives our time of hosting the unifications that keep us stable and domestically harmonious. Yes, blessed citizenry, you are received and addressed to celebrate the unions of the dutiful: the Mali’thill pursuing the preservation of Larihei’s institution, tradition and blood. Henceforth, with the blessings of the Diarchy and Heial’thilln, we invite the betrothed to be married under the State’s witness. liewyn'Larihei eltaeleh walehe ohn vallein eltaliyna walehe The forthcoming newlyweds are as follows: Mordithas Miravaris to Nessaela With their Speaker to Officiate Malin’s Welcome [Thursday, 2nd January, 5pm EST] Aerendyl Lor’demar to Isavel Maehr’tehral With their Speaker to Officiate The First Seed [Friday, 3rd January, 5pm EST] According to the State’s traditions, the nuptials will be hosted in Lareh’thilln’s Eternal Library. Guests are expected to assemble formally in advance, to ensure celebrations are punctual and uninterrupted. May all come in peace, bearing gifts and good tidings. kaean'leh hiylun chul'okarae Signed and authenticated: Elokarir’hiylun Nelgauth Maehr’tehral

OOC MC NAME: Parion DISCORD: parion#1217 RP NAME: Nelgauth Maehr’tehral AGE: N/A ARE YOU A CITIZEN OF HAELUN’OR? Citizen and Okarir’hiylun

Nelgauth Maehr’tehral swallowed nervously, “Oh no.”

Nelgauth Maehr’tehral still sits contentedly in his abode, knowing he ridded the State of a TERRORIST who ‘ttempted to murder his greatest llir... a Mali’ame butler – the same butler he thereafter aimed to startle by abruptly speaking into the void of their living room, “I’m so pleased Noix’kaloni cannot maim you in any future of ours!”

“Tsk-! Ne, hence the precautions in case of his expected return... still, my efforts deserved recognition. I worked too hard on my damn emotes.” The Mali’thill had to insist.

CONCERNING THE EXTERMINATION OF A LIBERAL AND PEST 8TH SUN’S SMILE, 1739 DRAFTED BY ELOKARIR’HIYLUN, NELGAUTH MAEHR’TEHRAL To the dearest citizenry of Lareh’thilln, with our blessed DIARCHY and pure bastion taken into account: The reprobate guised as Noix Kaloni was – as far as State records are concerned – disinfected. Like ‘ata before, he has been slain to the barrelling cliffs of our summit, body forsaken and indisposed to the maws of beasts as insatiable as he was in life. Should a baffling revival be imminent, he will always be an unbidden visitor and scoundrel. His time in Larihei’s light has been exhausted; no value emerged in his being, for the man is only a mere wisp of what a Mali’aheral should aspire to be. Wasted on him were our resources and time, commodities better spent on true progress. Herein, Noix’s banishment resumes, and we as the pure will deny his admittance to continuance. If ever encountered again in Arcas, Haelunorians must avoid his person. Instead, report his location to Elheial’thilln, so we may deploy the appropriate services to exterminate him as needed. In a final note, I’d wish to thank our most revered Sillumiran who assisted in the effort, ensuring the Mali’ata could suffer a rigorous course of punishment to thwart future mobility. Even if he survived, his quality of life should at least be forever relegated. maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, liewyn'Larihei eltaeleh walehe ohn vallein eltaliyna walehe

FIRST EDITION ADVISORY OF HEALTH: LEUR’IGNE EHYA’HILEIA 19th of the Sun’s Smile, 1738 [!] An enamel portrait of Lareh’thilln’s eminent Okarir’hiylun is featured on the advisory stand, bringing a personal albeit somewhat vain flair to the portable stall. Silver embossed newsletters are free for the taking, along with Immediate Response Kits and precious beets! [Art by the wonderful Rwko_] aylan nae osulier, lye’elcihi I wish to welcome all to the Advisory of Health, a bulletin that will aim to maintain communication between the state and Okarir’hiylun – i.e. yours truly, Nelgauth Maehr’tehral. After entering my tenure as Okarir’hiylun, the issues existent with our current state of health grew obvious – whether that be regarding the blessed clinic, the guardianship of oem’iian or our improvident accommodation of the Paladin order. Naturally, I consider it wise to confront these challenges publicly, to ensure their amendments are salient to Haelun’or and Her populace. For those committed to our state’s health, your assistance will be sought out in the coming days and weeks, to run projects, attain Medi’irship or advise within your capacity as a dignified first-class citizen. But that’d be it for an introduction. Please peruse the subsequent notices with heed, especially that concerning your travels. ON TRAVEL With the war active and the lands at an increased risk of banditry, Mali’thill are currently advised to avoid leaving the city walls. It is instead urged that the blessed populace reap the benefits of Lareh’thilln and Her self-sufficiency, to bask in our internal leisures and converse among the civilised. For your time and convenience, a level system is to be introduced per my orders, monitoring the risk to life and health beyond elcihi’thilln for the Mali‘thill it concerns. There are five national levels of threat; their details being listed below together with our current rating: LOW – an attack is highly unlikely MODERATE – an attack is possible but not likely SUBSTANTIAL – an attack is likely SEVERE – an attack is highly likely IMMINENT – an attack is guaranteed RISK TO LIFE AND HEALTH: SEVERE I. Dark mages dispersing and turning to itinerancy since the dilapidation of Llyria. II. Heightened presence of Mali’ata roaming beyond elcihi’thilln, namely cases such as Vexalia, Caestella Elibar’acal and Illiran Drennan. III. The banditry outpost that has been built on the entrance road to Haelun’or. IV. Continuing aggressions with Irrinor, Fenn and the Uruk. I hope a lesson comes from this trying era, for our citizenry to remember the incomparability of lesser lands to our own bastion of purity. Alas, I realise in a global age, where interrelations grow ever-common, the Okarir’hiylun should respect your needs to travel elsewhere – whether it be knowledge-seeking or on behalf of business. Accordingly, I’ve arranged the following implementations, starting with sage advice: I. PLAN YOUR ROUTE Study your chosen itineraries to ensure both the main paths and enemy territories are avoided. Understand your terrain, consider weather conditions and communicate the former with a trusted llir, Sillumir or Okarir. II. PREPARE FOR DEFENCE It is an unfortunate truth that, today, it is too common an experience encountering banditry and rabble-rousers upon the roads of Arcas. The path to our own elcihi is tarnished by the presence of such evil-doers, and this has increased with the ongoing wars against our damnable adversaries. Always fix yourself with a means of protection and be prepared for the worst. III. TRAVEL IN COMPANY To aid in protecting oneself from such risks, it is wise to take another member of elcihi with you on your trip. Strength in numbers, as the saying goes! IV. NOTIFY As mentioned prior, consider notifying a trusted llir, Sillumir or Okarir before exiting the state. If you must go alone, this should be of absolute precedence, to ensure missing bodies are always accounted for. I am then charitably providing Immediate Response Kits at a reduced price to Mali’thill of Lareh’thilln, available at my advisory stand at the entrance of the forge. Passports will also be made current, attainable by approaching me personally to be vetted and signed. Their details follow: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE KITS In case of injury, these kits can provide the necessary equipment to reduce pain, control blood loss and prevent infection using early interventional techniques and medicinal supplies. Suitable for mild to moderate injuries, refills can be obtained from the Okarir’hiylun. Includes: Gauze Dressings Bandages A Tourniquet Cotton Swabs Scissors Single-use Gloves Single-use Blissfoil Salve with a Thyme Oil Base, Jarred Single-use Tippens Root Salve with a Beeswax Base, Jarred 200ml Concentrated Alcohol, Bottled 200ml Thyme Oil, Bottled PASSPORTS These identification cards are intended to distinguish Mali in affiliation with the Silver State, in the unlikely event a blessed citizen is detained by allies on accident. Errors can transpire during wartime; therefore, precautionary measures can prevent unnecessary tensions between nation superiors. These passports will be available from myself in person, being obtainable according to your citizenry status and purity. RECENT DISAPPEARANCE OF THE BEET BASKETS It came to the attention of Elheial’thilln that an insult had been made toward our state – a practical joke, hosted by a hooligan in the seizing of our citizenry’s baskets of beets. As is well known, these beets are endorsed by the DIARCHY, as is accordant with Azorella’s research in favour of their deterrent measures against the affliction of homosexuality. Rest assured, we are not so easily startled by this transgression, and have already witnessed this symbol of purity restored throughout the city. If any fool endeavours the same, expect a thorough investigation to be arranged along with a nasty trial at the end of it. For those still deprived of their beets, you are invited to receive them from the advisory stand as is necessary. UPDATES TO THE CLINICAL DESIGN AND SETUP For the benefit of state hiylun, Elokarir’nor has prompted a series of renovations to our clinic, promising a cleaner, safer and more functional environment for those serving elcihi’s blessed citizenry. Under the review of Elheial’thilln, substantial progress has been made, and we expect the changes to be promptly installed in the upcoming elven weeks. Furthermore, with this physical transformation will come an equally thorough revision to procedure, leading structure, and clinical education, moderated by our Okarir’hiylun, as seen fit by the DIARCHY. Some of the planned amendments are as follows: The expectations of an Okarir’hiylun New clinical titles Establishment of a syllabus for apprentices Revisions to prescription and report procedure State guides to illnesses and health Brochure submissions Should you wish to volunteer your efforts at any stage, approach a member of Elheial’thilln and make your interest known. This otherwise brings the missive to a close. lye’leh hiylun ehya’hileia chul’okarae: ay’Larihei, ay’Haelun’or, ay’elthillan. liewyn'Larihei eltaeleh walehe ohn vallein eltaliyna walehe. maehr’sae hiylun’ehya Okarir’hiylun Nelgauth Maehr’tehral Composed by Elokarir’hiylun Nelgauth Maehr’tehral and his Medi’ir Earnest Banks.

Nelgauth is confused, remembering how the Sohaer banished Rosilya, Crumena, Elrion and Raewynn...

“Bless Elsohaer and the diarchy. I anticipate celebrating the fine occasion of your name—maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, ay’Haelun’or.” A Haelun’orian councillor announces in his kitchenette, disturbing the butler steeping mint tea.

“The Mali’thill celebrate the commitment of our blessed allies and anticipate decimating the beasts with pleasure. Ave Orenia, maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. Together, we will prevail.” A Haelun’orian councillor states in front of his serving, otherwise bemused, butler.

“Unless I’ve missed something: Irrinor declaring war on Haelun’or and our choice to defend-... is a transgression to our pact with Fenn? I suppose I won’t question their logic.” A Haelun’orian councillor decided to himself, already fairly bored with the state of the war.

DEPARTURE 12th of Malin’s Welcome, 1724 Dear Haelun’or and Her Blessed Citizenry, although ever grateful for the opportunity, the latter elven weeks have seen my enthusiasm and duty to the state wane. It was not my intention to release myself from the obligations so prematurely, but for me to bear the position of Okarir’mali when so perceptibly disengaged embarrasses elheial’thilln and our citizenry. I entreat my departure be forgiven and extend my continuous support and admiration to our Sohaer, Dimaethor Visaj, and the diarchy. For those interested in the position, forward your word to the council. maehr’sae hiylun’ehya Nelgauth Maehr’tehral

THE MAEHR’TEHRAL We are no doubt an interesting people but you bore us forevermore. FAMILY TREE AND HISTORY PERSONALITY BELIEFS PHYSICAL APPEARANCE ETYMOLOGY ACTIVE IN THE FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD If you’d like to play a Maehr’tehral, please read the above section and feel free to contact me through either the forums or discord: Parion#1217!

Yeah, we have recognised the problem a few times and that we need to do something to lessen the opinion. It is too easy to make the assumption that everyone understands our differing IC and OOC viewpoints/feelings towards people and communities. Regardless, I have been working on a bit of OOC material for us that should help with straightening this out for new and old players alike, just got to get it finished off and posted.

I’m not sure how serious this is... But at no point did anyone refer to Nazi Germany as a point of reference when building the high elven Scouts group? In fact, they just referred to the Scouts and applied it to our culture. Worth noting that the culture upheld by our characters is absolutely separate from our OOC community. If you were to get to know us, you’d realise we are a diverse and friendly group of players who really don’t carry such negative opinions/thoughts. I’d even be confident to say it’s at its peak right now with the positivity and messages of self-love. You are invited to drop by our discord anytime!

Yeehaw! Great work, dear leader!

[!] An official envelope is posted to each household in the Silver City, bearing the state’s crest and sealed with wax. Enclosed are two parchments, one a short address and the other a form (read Home Ownership and Occupant Checks for information). CORRECTIONS OR THE FIRST ADDRESS OF THE OKARIR’MALI 13th Snow’s Maiden, 1718 To our blessed Mali’thill, aylan nae osulier—albeit only from my penmanship. In order to organise and clarify my pursuits for the coming months, I am posting this enlightening article for teatime perusal. This had been scheduled for a previous time, although deferrals were necessary as I monitored the current war in a small bid to keep myself notified and to study foreign politics. Its culmination approaches, however, and I have learned all I had intended to. This is the end of a personal journey, but it leaves me the time to revise and refocus my efforts upon my duty to you all. In the following piece, I will be covering several important topics so I encourage you to read the entire length (dare I bore you). They are as follows: HOME OWNERSHIP AND OCCUPANT CHECKS: To protect and preserve our populace, we need a reliable list of tenants available for reference at all times. A shortfall in communication has led to this failure, but we hope it can be quickly amended. Each home will be supplied with a small form that I expect to be completed before the end of the Elven year. The sooner this request is fulfilled, the sooner I can organise a record for our current citizenry. Do not force me to hassle you in person, neither of us want that. [!] The form would be attached to the article, and is as follows. CITIZENSHIP: Over the next year, the process for acquiring citizenship will be developed and streamlined for consistency, and in conjunction be forwarded as an official piece of legislation for Mali’thill. I further intend on creating a separate process for lessers, to give them the option to legally acquire passes to enter Berr’lin. These will be simple constitutions, but they will go to great lengths to ensure only those with the best intentions are granted access to our most hallowed grounds. Presently, our main agreement (for acquiring citizenship) has been for our newest arrivals to donate a book to our Eternal Library—an expectancy we should celebrate, as our writings will entertain and educate for generations to come! Alas, while cooperating with our Okarir’maehr, I have discovered a number of residents who have failed to complete their journey. Furthermore, these individuals have obtained homes prematurely, bloatedly relishing in their comforts while our true patrons have been forced to suffer as poor itinerants to Arcas. So, comes my solution: every occupant (yes, regardless of your citizenry status) who has failed to deliver will be asked to donate a book over the coming years. Its topic can concern anything, from historical studies to the grandest of creative fiction but the request must be fulfilled—I care not if you’ve occupied the state since its establishment, this is an immediate necessity. Stay alert, my lliran! Our list of current donors are as follows: If you have donated under a pseudonym or penname, please speak with myself or Master Nerithil Valarieth. EVICTION NOTICES: Lastly, I apologise for the repeated placement of eviction notices as of late. This has been an effort to properly assess the residents who frequent our houses and elcihi’thilln, and the idlers who do not. A suitable biannual procedure will be put in place from next year. For this edition, that is all. Ahern ito nae’leh, for your patience and spirit. We are faring well, my lliran, and the credit is owed to you all—for your service, for your contributions, for your dutiful endurance. I have experienced Haelun’or since my youth and to watch Her prosper in the radiance of our recent triumphs is thrilling. We will flourish evermore, we will regale within our astir cihi of Berr’lin, and we will continue to thrive and endure the incursions of our enemies. maehr’sae hiylun’ehya, ay’Larihei! From your most indebted Okarir’mali Nelgauth Maehr’tehral

Nelgauth praises the dear Okarir’tayna Caestella, pleased to see the state hosting events he is able to attend!

Parion Tahn’thill turns in his grave.

“Interesting.” Nelgauth remarks, rubbing his palms together and preparing a short post: “I, Nelgauth Maehr’tehral, wish to state my interest in the position of Okarir’nor. Irregardless of my current endeavours, to ensure the hiylun of our blessed citizenry is preserved and catered for would be a privilege. I spy the shortfalls beget by Erebus’ faltered obedience, and would pledge to amend each as a hand of elheial’thilln.” “I hope my brief yet significant experience with politics in Axios might work to favour my standing further... Nevertheless, best wishes to each and every nominee. maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.” The letter is read publicly before being pinned up for review, signed at the foot of the page.

Nelgauth is puzzled by the announcement, sipping tea alone in his gay abode “I suppose Malaurir has been drinking again...”

I am no necromancy expert but this rewrite is nicely done. Supporting the submission, +1!