Gemini

“I am sure the Mali obsessed with Malaurir Visaj must be saying how we are slaves and what not. Ugh, someone certainly needs a personality” Usamea An’asul idly commented, nodding in approval as she read the challenge

”Our economy ruined? How dare they” The former Okarir’akaln rolled in her metaphorical grave

I’ve been trying to get in touch with WT for like 2 months now without any response :D

“Ay’Larihei, Ay’Maheral, Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. The will of Larihei prevails.” A certain Laurir would call out, herself valuing that in darkness are also those who still support the path of Larihei

A cold breeze runs through Haelun’or.

A letter of resignation An Announcement to the Silver State of Haelun’or As Issued from from elOkarn Akaln'leh 22nd of The Amber Cold, Year 68 of the Second Age "Heed to my words my brothers and sisters of silver, as our very nation is now threatened from within." An anonymous elf BLESSED MALI’THILL OF THE SILVER STATE OF HAELUN’OR None of us are perfect – we are all subject to failure however it is our duty to learn from those mistakes. Some time ago, I called upon a vote to install Ms Ayliana Valwynn as Sohaer and such was met with a unanimous approval. A unanimous ask for change within the Silver State of Haelun’or. I had hopes and I had dreams, a proper change to turn our silver society into a fully working democracy, and such still is a dream I long for. While I do think peace and dialogue is the answer, I ne approve of installing a tyrant who hoped nothing but destruction for our blessed silver council. We are not a Monarchy and the Silver Council is not for anyone to change without the approval of the rest of the council. Thus, effective immediately, I, Usamea An’asul offer the Silver State of Haelun’or my resignation from the position of Okarir’akaln. I wish the state all the best, however I can not support anyone who seeks to install a tyrant into positions of leadership without a democratic vote. It seems democracy is never the answer for those who are blinded by power. Signed, Laurir Usamea An'asul AY’LARIHEI AY’MAHERAL MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EHYA

To fill a vacancy An Announcement to the Silver State of Haelun’or As Issued from elHeial’thilln 19th of The First Seed, Year 68 of the Second Age “Rise - rise - rise… Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya will unleash our full potential.” Malaurir Dimaethor Elervathar BLESSED MALI’THILL OF THE SILVER STATE OF HAELUN’OR As the council voted for Ayliana Valwynn to take the burden of elSohaer - which she graciously accepted - it leaves a vacancy within the blessed silver council of Haelun’or. In order for us to progress, elHeial’thilln must function to its full extent. Thus, it is our pleasure to announce the seat of Okarir’mali open for nominations. elOkarir’mali shall be in charge of all peace time leisure of Haelun’or and to ensure that the silver elves are kept entertained. It is also within the duties of elOkarir’mali to run the silver tavern. We call you, mali ito thill to ascend – ascend to progress the blessed state of children of Larihei. All Mali’thill citizens of Haelun'or are eligible to nominate themselves and as the council has promised, democracy shall prevail; this means once the elections start, all Mali’thill citizens of Haelun’or may participate and cast their vote. We look forward seeing your nominations and urge all those interested to participate. Signed, Sohaer Ayliana Valwynn On behalf of elHeial'thilln, Okarir'akaln Usamea An'asul AY’LARIHEI AY’MAHERAL MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EHYA

“So it seems my work is just beginning” commented the Okarir’akaln

A cold breeze runs through Haelun’or.

{Art by atomhawk} To be or not to be An Announcement to the Silver State of Haelun’or As Issued from elHeial’thilln 20th of Snow’s Maiden, Year 68 of the Second Age “You hallowed harbingers of harmony, offer me your sword as Larihei offered us her guidance…” Malaurir Iaria Elervathar BLESSED MALI’THILL OF THE SILVER STATE OF HAELUN’OR We as a nation have suffered from one dictatorship to another, our nation falling prey to power-hungry megalomaniacs who are blinded by Iblees, who see not their subjects, but only their own lust for power. They act selfishly. They declare constitutions without the procedure of democracy, have the legislative body of Haelun’or vote on matters. They linger everywhere, attempting to turn our democratic republic into an authoritarian tyranny. As of 6th of Snow’s Maiden elHeial’thilln gathered to discuss the Elervathar Constitution that was published without the approval of Okariran ito elHeial'thilln. We deliberated and voted, voted to declare such illegal as we should have done far before the publication of this document. “Shall the Elervathar Constitution be declared illegal and thus not binding?” Usamea An’asul would call upon a vote, by the raise of hands the council voted. Okarir’mali Ayliana Valwynn - Aye Okarir’tir Iphys Valwynn - Aye Okarir’akaln Usamea An’asul - Aye Okarir’tayna Seth Calith - Aye Elesia Elervathar - Absent The Elervathar constitution shall be declared null and void. “I call upon another matter we shall vote on, to install Okarir’mali Ayliana Valwynn as Sohaer” Asked Lady An’asul, and once again the council voted by the raise of hands. Okarir’mali Ayliana Valwynn - Aye Okarir’tir Iphys Valwynn - Aye Okarir’akaln Usamea An’asul - Aye Okarir’tayna Seth Calith - Aye Elesia Elervathar - Absent By the authority granted to elHeial’thilln by sacred tradition, Sohaer Ayliana Valwynn shall lead the government into prosperity, and democracy shall prevail. We urge you, citizens of Haelun’or– we will return to our roots and once more Haelun’or shall be called a Democratic Republic. It is also the pleasure of elHeial’thill to announce the results of the Okariran debate! We wish to offer our gratitude towards each candidate, however only one may take upon themselves the burdens of elOkarir. The motherland never rests, and competent tilruiran will also be needed. Okarir’maehr Tiuthwyn Visaj Okarir’san A’eollaja Valwynn Okarir’nor April Valwynn Okarir’hiylun Kolvar Valwynn Welcome to elHeial’thilln Okariran, may your tenure be fruitful! Signed, Sohaer Ayliana Valwynn Okarir’akaln Usamea An’asul Okarir’tir Iphys Valwynn Okarir’tayna Seth Calith AY’LARIHEI AY’MAHERAL MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EHYA

”Leyuan!” Stated the elfess, proceeding to continue “As with the previous candidates you may now ask questions from one another and the rebut! Ms Trafina, you may proceed” Usamea concluded

“Thank you, the debate for the position of Okarir’nor shall be declared finished! Candidates, you may take a seat with the rest of the candidates.” Usamea would for the millionth time speak out, however this time the elfess seemed to yawn after. It was evident this poor worker was growing tired “Next up, Okarir’hiylun! I would like to invite Ms Kolvar Trafina and Rune of Ahad, you may begin in that order with your opening statements!

Would receive a question from the citizens via a courier, the elfess waving it in the air for a while to show everyone that indeed it was not her own "To the citizenry of Haelun'or, I ask the okarir'nor candidates if they'll be able to answer a housing issue that i've seen in the recent valah years within the city. The issue being the talonnii manors being used as a collective house for non-talonnii citizens alike. As you're aware behind closed walls the purity of our nation is something we need to keep in line and the dichotomy of lewdness in check, specifically article one: Blessed Residents of The Silver State of Haelun’or shall not participate in physical fraternization outside of marriage, or if those of same-sex, article six: The Blessed Residents of The Silver State of Haelun’or shall not participate in intimate fraternization of a homosexual nature. My question follows the statement to ask, are you wishing to absolve talonnii designated housing to be only talonnii or leave it as it currently is risking the two articles mentioned above to be a prominent issue in the state?" The elfess finished, seemingly interested in the topic. “Mr Hyptos, if you would answer first!”

”As always the candidates are ever so competent! It is within my pleasure to now invite the citizens to forward me any questions! Next the candidates will ask a question from one another and then rebut. Mr Hyptos may go first this time.” Usamea the moderator took the lead, explaining how the debate shall move onwards.

“And as such, the debate between elOkarir’san candidates shall be declared ended! I offer you my gratitude for the very entertaining debate, candidates! You may go take a seat by the end of the dais” The An’asul babbled what she could, her mouth filled with popcorn that was mushy from all the tea she was drinking. A truly horrendous thing to witness “I would like to invite our next candidates for the position of Okarir’nor! Welcome Mr Pamphilos Hyptos and Ms April Viradi…ah pardon, Ms April Valwynn! You may begin with your opening statements and as always, ladies come first as Larihei intended! Ms April Valwynn the floor is yours!

“Oh Larihei what a spectacle! This is truly the nature of us Mali’thill, forever partaking in seasonal depre… debate, I mean debate!” The elven female stood up from her seat, awkwardly correcting herself before speaking “And as such it shall continue, I have received a question from our beloved Mr Evo’lur Tartarus and it reads ‘Both candidates here show no formal resume or prior diplomatic skill, as i'm sure lady Usamea knows it is a difficult task having a short term themselves. How would both candidates offer diplomatic security to not have further war raged on the people of this city? I myself, as with my daughter don't have much insurance on either canditate. I do understand as lady Usamea addressed a discussion has happened with Ebonwood, evident in the embassy which shows improvement of relations that they've been able to aqcuire with the aid of the Okarir'mali aiding in diplomatic assurance. That brings the second question on how would you differ from this tactic or will you follow in lady Usamea’s lead — “Oh now, rather kind words “ Usamea would pause as she read the paper — in offering mali'thil to bridge relations to nations?’ “ She would continue her speech, taking a small sip of whatever beverage was presented before her by the sponsors of this debate “Ms Valwynn if you may!” The Laurir would tell

“Once again we witness competent candidates, a shame only one may take upon themselves the mantle of elOkarir’san.” The Laurir cleared her throat before she began to speak “As with the precious candidates, you may now ask questions from one another however you may respond before you ask your question. Mr Miravaris may go first and Ms Valwynn after that. I would also like to invite the citizens to forward me any questions they might have to the blessed candidates.” Usamea looked around to the gallery, gazing upon the citizens to see whether anyone would be intrigued to wish for more insight.

“And so it is concluded. The citizens at this time have not delivered any questions to me so we may move forward! Okarir’maehr candidates, you may take a seat by the back of the dais” Usamea would state as she browsed for a clear page on her notebook “I would like to invite the Okarir’san candidates to the front! A’eollaja Ello’janna-Valwynn and Arasdir Miravaris! You are both seen and recognised as eligible candidates for the position of Okarir’san. I would like you both begin with your opening statements, A’eollaja may go first” The moderator fell silent as the candidates walked to the front, gazing at the duo as they went.

”Ahern Ito nae’leh candidates, your speeches were all Impeccable” The moderator stated, looking around as the ever so interested crowd followed the debate from the gallery “I would now like to invite you all to ask questions from one another, each candidate is given one question and one rebuttal. Please ask the questions from both candidates on your turn. Mr An’asul, you may go first, then Sullas and Visaj. Rebuttals may be given once everyone has asked their inquiries.” Usamea elected, the girlboss sipping her Starbox™️ caramel macchiato.

“I welcome you candidates, Haelun’or sees you and recognises you all as eligible candidates for the position of Okarir’maehr. I would like to invite you to start with your opening statements, each candidate having their turn. You may begin in the order you arrived to the dais.” Usamea, the moderator of the debate spoke, a cup of Starbox coffee presented before her. The elfess would sip the delicious caramel macchiato as she began to take notes.

{Art by M-Wojtala} To debate, tradition and silver An Announcement to the Silver State of Haelun’or As Issued from the office of the Maheral 3rd of The First Seed, Year 67 of the Second Age If there were to be a choice, I would say remove power from the council. Do not let them have any more. It is simply too dangerous, and a repeat of what occurred under that Sohaer may lead to our race's utter extermination. We all know there are barbarians who would be glad to see it done. - Malaurir Lucion Sullas BLESSED CITIZENRY OF THE SILVER STATE OF HAELUN’OR, Our blessed bastion is as strong as it weakest link, thus progress must always be safeguarded. As we have many times before, the time has come to choose which citizens we wish to be responsible for directing the future of our people. The labors they face will be great, and they will not prevail without a true will to further Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya. All those that have nominated themselves for the seats of Okariran shall debate, show the citizens why they are worthy of such a seat. These debates may include topics relating to the duties of a certain Okarir to the current political climate of Haelun’or to Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. Good luck Mali’thill, may the odds be ever in your favor. The vacant position alongside their respected candidates are as follows: Okarir’maehr Leithedir An'asul & Elarhil Sullas & Tiuthwyn Visaj Okarir’san A’eollaja Ello’janna-Valwynn & Arasdir Miravaris Okarir’nor Pamphilos Hyptos & April Valwynn Okarir’hiylun Kolvar Trafina-Valwynn & Rune of Ahad Signed, Maheral Elesia Elervathar On behalf of elHeial’thilln, Laurir Usamea An’asul AY'LARIHEI AY'MAHERAL ELESIA ELERVATHAR MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EHYA [!] As the missive was posted, the Laurir would speak the contents of the missive within the citadel, filled with Mali and lessers alike. Candidates seemed to be busy with going through their notes, socializing among the citizens. “First, we begin the debate between the Okarir’maehr candidates. I advise the citizens to remain quiet and send all question to me on a paper via the courier that stands by the entrance.” Usamea would speak, inviting the candidates to the dais.

”thill’iyat” Said Usamea, pondering for a few “I like it”