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"Growth, what a beautiful thing," Luthien's lips curled to a smile as these words were whispered under her breath, lowering the quill that occupied her fingers just moments prior. Finally, glancing down at her signature, the elf nodded, "May we all continue to prosper"

Setting Rancor Aside
In pursuit of a common cause.

14th of The Amber Cold, Year 123 of The Second Age
 

 

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"To fight against destruction may seem hypocrisy, however the validity of this does not penetrate the surface - reasoning in mortal affairs is of horrid complexity. In striving to affirm themselves, commit to identifying their values, and how best they may be served. Should they be threatened, one cannot hesitate in their defense."
 

- Malaurir Dio Astóre

 

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PRELUDE
This last elven day, many were witness to a moment in our history where differences were aside. Pride abandons the forefront in pursuit of a common cause; to extinguish the flame of corruption that has for long marred the land. For too long, it has been neglected. Now, standing united, fear shall not overrule justice.

FROM THIS DAY ONWARD
The Silver State of Haelun’or hereby denounces The Principality of Celia’nor as portrayed in the vision of a tyrant, Valyris, and all who endorse her.
The Silver State of Haelun’or decries the unforgivable crimes devised by Valyris and her followers, they are recognized as follows;

 

- The ‘ata who made an attempt against Idril Sylvaeri’s life, the High Princess of Amaethea, and a valued ally to the silver bastion.

- The ‘ata who sought to divide the realm through the instigation of conflict.

- The ‘ata who knowingly harbored Darkspawn, and by extension endorsed their malicious practices against descendant-kind. 

- The ‘ata who time and time again neglected their sworn duty, as signed in the Atrus Covenant, to aid in the protection of Almaris, and by extension descendant-kind.

- The ‘ata who in their cowardice abandoned their post during the battle for Dawnhold.

- The ‘ata who in their neglect and recklessness, provoked a voidal tear in the west, further deteriorating the realm during dire times.

- The kinslayers who once sought to erase our history, heritage, and the very idea of true High Elven purity. Those who now deflect all due blame.

 

TO THE RANALETH
The Silver State of Haelun’or has elected to endorse the movement incited by her allies and The Ranaleth Bloodline. Though a striking conflict stands between our ideals, we have set aside our differences in the pursuit of one common goal; to promulgate a phony.

The Silver State of Haelun’or hereby acknowledges the efforts of The Ranaleth Bloodline against the Darkspawn plague and their adherence to pledges made. In contrast to Valyris and her council, they are acknowledged to represent the Celia’nor population at large and the society that has over-time developed their respective ideals. The Ranaleth Bloodline pledges to acknowledge Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya and offer their efforts in making Larihei’s teachings known to those that seek it, cementing this ideal in the form of an educational monument in the lands where they settle.

In acceptance, we find neutrality, and promote longevity and peace throughout the realm.

Tyrants poison the minds of the unsuspecting; those entrapped in this cycle are not yet beyond helping.




 

Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya,

Sohaer of  The Silver State of Haelun’or, Luthien Maeyr'onn

[!]
A few additional missives would be issued alongside this decree.
 

 

Luthien's smile that day was unwavering, laughing as she departed from Balian to celebrate, "Perhaps we ought to open a bottle of aged wine."

From within the comfort of her office, Luthien would inspect the parchment over a cup of tea. Upon savoring a portion of the drink, the Sohaer lifted her gaze, a brow raised towards Idril, "Well, I believe this a victory," A smile spread across her lips, "Should we celebrate your triumph over another cup of tea?" With this, she gestured to the kettle, welcoming The High Princess of Amaethea to another serving.

8 minutes ago, Arafel said:

 

Just build tiny towns and start from there once it releases.

 

4 minutes ago, Arafel said:

 

This x2.

 

Pre-built mega cities will only hurt the map's reception if they cannot be largely populated within the first couple weeks, as the majority of their districts will become desolate, with the exception of their keeps and gate plazas.

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, Underscore___ said:

This, it'll also feel more natural than just everyone arriving to pre-built mega cities

From the perspective of a settlement leader, this is a bit unfeasible. These are communities that NEED a place to roleplay, and will NEED a place to settle without drastic changes every few days and loads of pesky moving around. Not the mention the influx of older players who make a return every new map. Having such a drastic time-crunch is borderline debilitating and will lead to only half-assed or half-finished cities (it will not be pretty). It's easy to say "Hey, just paste it, or build/expand it in once the map starts", but keep in mind that ASSUMING pastes are still an option next map, they still cost funds no one will have or be able to afford from the beginning. Lets say we just grind the materials and build things in by hand. With either of these options, it will at BEST take months to see it through. Why is this necessary? Rather spending time having fun and roleplaying, not to mention getting things together as made necessary by the beginning of the map, your playerbase would be spending it gathering materials; when they could very easily be given the opportunity to relax. Consider that all this building and all this work that is put forward is through the hard work of several people; volunteering their TIME into realizing all these things you suggest. 

I get the concept of immersion, and trying to stay true to realism. But sometimes that simply does more harm than good. Trust me, camp roleplay gets old real fast, and while nice in concept - it is incredibly inconvenient when put into practice.

Barrowlands - Haelun’or Non-Aggression Pact

5th of The Deep Cold, 119 S.A.

 

 

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PRELUDE
With the signing of this document, The Silver State of Haelun’or and The Kingdom of the Barrowlands, henceforth referred to as ‘signatories’, pledge adherence to the following articles:
 

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ARTICLE I: ON SOVEREIGNTY

The implementation of this article entails the following:

 

     I.   Both signatories hereby recognize each other’s claims to sovereignty and their right to the lands under their jurisdiction.

     II.  Both signatories agree to respect and acknowledge the individual laws, culture and religion of their counterparts while within the borders of their lands respectively.

 

     III. Both signatories pledge to acknowledge that subjects from either domain are not exempt from the laws and regulations in effect during visitation. Should a subject from either party violate this clause, the signatories hereby agree to their counterpart’s right to detain but pledge to deliberate before taking further action in order to attain an agreeable consensus. Refer to ARTICLE IV for exceptions to this clause.

 

 

 

ARTICLE II: NON-AGGRESSION

The signatories agree that any and all forces under their jurisdiction will not engage in military action against the other party. In the case that this clause is violated, the agreement will be benign until further action is deliberated upon and the agreement re-implemented through proper diplomatic means.

 

     I. All non-hostile military exploits concerning the opposing signatory must first be deliberated upon by both parties.

 

 

 

ARTICLE III: FREE TRADE

The signatories agree to allow a designated representative from each respective party to trade in the other's lands free of burden. In the pursuit of this, the following will be permitted;

 

     I.  An official stall within the border of their divergent domains will be assigned by either signatory.

 

     II. To facilitate the management of goods, merchants assigned to manage their respective stalls will be allowed free access into both cities respectively. 

 

 

 

ARTICLE IV: DARKSPAWN

The signatories pledge to disclose all information concerning darkspawn that is made available to them.

 

     I.  Should a member of either respective citizenry be revealed to - without a doubt - be affiliated with darkspawn, either signatory may take further action against the accused without first consulting the opposing signatory. All citizens who fall under this clause are exempt from ARTICLE I, section III.

 

     II. Frost Witches will be burnt at the stake without trial.

 

 

 

ARTICLE V: BENCH
The signatories agree that a bench shall be erected somewhere in the square of Haelun’or, dedicated to Tar-Uriel and in extension the kingdom of Barrowton. In kind, a bench shall be erected somewhere in the square of Barrowton, dedicated to the students of Larihei and in extension The Silver State of Haelun’or.
 

 

 

ARTICLE VI: DURATION

This assent will be in effect indefinitely. In the case that leadership from either side undergoes change, the involved parties retain the ability to reconsider this agreement at their discretion. All articles of this agreement may be amended upon the unanimous approval of all signatories.

 

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Signed,

ito Sohaer Haelun’or, Luthien Maeyr'onn

His Majesty by the Grace of God Tar-Uriel,

 King and Protector of the Adunians, Lord of the Barrowlands, Chieftain of the Faithful Harren’hil, Templar of Archangel Michael, and Knight of the Realm

 

Upon reviewing the contents of the missive, Luthien dipped her quill in ink. Pausing, she glanced to elOkarir'nor, then subsequently signed the parchment, "That should be all, ne?" She concluded.

ASSENT OF THE HIGH-FOLK

4th of Sun's Smile, 116 S.A.

 

 

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PRELUDE

With ink and quill, the lengthy deliberation and subsequent agreement between The Silver State of Haelun’or and The Kingdom of Norland will hereupon be immortalized on parchment. May it serve as a testament to the beginnings of a lasting friendship.

With the signing of this document, The Silver State of Haelun’or and The Kingdom of Norland, henceforth referred to as ‘signatories’, pledge adherence to the following articles:

 

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ARTICLE I: ON SOVEREIGNTY

The implementation of this article entails the following:

I.  Both signatories hereby recognize each other’s claims to sovereignty and their right to the lands under their jurisdiction.

II. Both signatories agree to respect and acknowledge the individual laws, culture and religion of their counterparts while within their jurisdiction of their lands respectively. They acknowledge that subjects from either domain are not exempt from the laws in effect during visitation. Should a subject from either party violate this clause, the signatories hereby agree to their counterpart’s right to detain but pledge to deliberate before taking further action in order to attain an agreeable consensus.

 

ARTICLE II: NON-AGGRESSION

The signatories agree that any forces under their jurisdiction will not engage in military action against the other party. In the case that this clause is violated, the agreement will be benign until further action is deliberated upon and the agreement re-implemented.

 

ARTICLE III: FREE TRADE

The signatories agree to allow a designated representative from each respective party to trade in the other's lands free of burden. In the pursuit of this, an official stall within the border of their divergent domains will be provided to either signatory. Subjects outside of this must adhere to the respective regulations of each domain unless otherwise unanimously agreed upon by both signatories.

 

ARTICLE IV: DARKSPAWN

The signatories vow to lend all resources disposable to them in their attempts against Darkspawn. They pledge to work together in the pursuit of this mutual goal.

ARTICLE V: DURATION

This assent will be in effect for the duration of twenty years before it is to be deliberated upon and renewed once more. In the case that leadership from either side undergoes change, the involved parties retain the ability to reconsider this agreement at their discretion.

 

 

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Signed,

SOHAER of The Silver State of Haelun’or, Luthien Maeyr’onn.

MAHERAL of The Silver State of Haelun’or, Seth Calith.

 

His Royal Majesty, Odin Freysson Ruric, by the Blood of the Herald, King of Norland, Duke of
Varhelm and Alisgrad, High Chieftain of the Rurikkid, Chieftain of the Freyssons

 

 

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"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."

 

- Kalenz Uradir

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elHeial’thilln
’The Silver Council’

 

22nd of The Amber Cold, Year 114 of The Second Age

 

BLESSED CITIZENRY, It is a Sohaer’s duty to mold and reform their council to the best of their ability. One would find that for long we have struggled to maintain the entirety of elHeial’thilln occupied, and many of its seats have since laid vacant. Thus have we failed to promote productivity and in such failure have hindered the longevity and progress of our Cihi.

It is with that in mind that I’ve chosen to cast aside the former anatomy of our council and have reconstructed it into what will - from the publication of this missive - be enacted and utilized until it is time once more to reconsider its composition.

 

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The Silver Council
And the roles that comprise it 

THE MAHERAL serves as a paradigm for the cultural conventions of The Silver State of Haelun’or, guiding Mali’thill in the doctrine of Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya and in turn ensuring its preservation.

 

• To see that the integrity of Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya is maintained, the Maheral acts as the counterbalance to the Sohaer and The Silver Council, ensuring that their duties are fulfilled in adherence to progress and health. 
• Ascertains the purity of all High Elven Bloodlines and retains the ability to categorize their standing as Ahtalonnii, Talonnii or Actalonnii.
• Serves as the highest and final authority of all High Elves on matters of purity and culture, as their purity is uncontested as determined by the Council of Malauriran.
• The Maheral can be removed ONLY through the majority vote of the Council of Malaurian.

 

THE OFFICE of the Maheral:

 

• The Sulii’ceru is a role occupied by a single Mali’thill of the Maheral’s choice. Their identity is to remain undisclosed to all, including the Sohaer, as their sole purpose is to absorb information anonymously, effectively serving as the eyes and ears of the Maheral.

 

• The Ernnir is a role occupied by a single Mali’thill of the Maheral’s choice. They serve as their scribe and secretary, often assisting the Maheral in executive tasks where requested.

 

 

THE SOHAER serves as the administrative leader of The Silver State of Haelun’or, managing the executive duties of the domain and in this task facilitating the pursuit of Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. 

 

• Coordinates The Silver Council; elheial’thilln. This responsibility entails managing the roster of Okariran to maintain a productive and full Silver Council.

• Directs all diplomatic and military exploits of The Silver State of Haelun’or.

• Sanctions treaties.

• Oversees and conducts meetings with The Advisory, whenever deemed necessary.

 

THE OFFICE of the Sohaer:

 

• The Okariran are a council consisting of three roles; Okarir’tir, Okarir’mali and Okarir’nor. Together, they fulfill respective administrative duties that are each essential to the management of The Silver State of Haelun’or and her Citizenry.

 

• The Advisory is a committee under the Sohaer. The role of Advisor, otherwise known as Annilerir, is granted to all Tilruir to form a board whose purpose is to provide further insight alongside a second opinion on several matters. Though they are summoned at the Sohaer’s discretion, their primary purpose is to deliberate on subjects concerning The Silver Council.

 

• The Medi’ir is a role granted to a single Mali’thill, they serve as the Sohaer’s second, and as such are expected to fulfill miscellaneous tasks as they are assigned; oftentimes concerning something akin to a scribe’s work or that of a secretary.

 

 

 

THE OKARIR’TIR manages all necessities in relation to law and order within the Silver State. They are to ensure peace is kept within the Silver City, as they are held liable for the well-being of the citizenry and their ability to safely pursue Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya without foreign disruption. 

 

• The drafting of  Citizens into the Sillumiran

• Managing the promotion and demotion of all Sillumiran, including the assignment of Tilruir under their office.

• Arranging of Purity Tribunals

• The coordination of arrests and subsequent detainment of all concerned parties.

• All military practices; including training, patrols and the distribution of relevant duties.

• Sanctions all citizenship applications and manages the distribution of keys to the citizen door. It is their responsibility to ensure no ill-intending figure or impure ‘ata infiltrates the citizenry and blends with the common inhabitants of The Silver State of Haelun’or.
• Is expected to attend all Silver Council and Public gatherings arranged if they are able, serving as a consultant to the Sohaer and extending their vote whenever prompted.
• At their request, the Okarir’tir is entitled to anonymity

 

THE OFFICE of the Okarir’tir:
 

• The Tilruir’tir is defined as the second in command of the Sillumiran, answering only to their superior and aiding in the management of all military practices and participating members according to the standards and expectations set out by the Okarir’tir. 

 

• The Sillumiran is the militaristic body of The Silver State of Haelun’or, serving as the protectors of elCihi. Sillumir are expected to abide by the hierarchy and maintain anonymity whilst fulfilling their duties. 

 

 

 

THE OKARIR’MALI administers and ensures that the excellent living standards of the Mali’thill is upheld and constantly improved; be it concerning their health, education, or employment. It is the state entrusted duty of the Okarir’mali to ensure that all necessities are met.

 

• Arranges events and social gatherings to ensure the citizenry’s recreational needs are met with plentiful enrichment.

• Upholds the public etiquette; ensuring that applicable practices such as the dressing culture, and social structure of Asul’hileia are adherent to Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.

• Allocates wards, assuring that all underaged citizens are housed and their education secured. As such, it is their duty to see this task fulfilled, if necessary relocating wards should their guardian be proved incapable.

• Coordinates the distribution of work across The Silver State of Haelun’or. It is their responsibility to see that all citizens are employed. 

• Is expected to attend all Silver Council meetings and Public gatherings arranged if they are able, serving as a consultant to the Sohaer and extending their vote whenever prompted.

 

 

THE OFFICE of the Okarir’mali:

 

• The Tilruir’mali is second to the Okarir’mali, aiding in matters of administration alongside running the parlor and Inn; a central area to most residents of Haelun’or.

 

• The Tilruir’maehr is entrusted with the coordination and maintenance of the Eternal Library, and in extension the education of the citizenry. The role entails the continued effort to expand on the collection of books and the knowledge pertaining to The Silver State of Haelun’or; be it through studies or research expeditions.

 

• The Tilruir’hiylun manages the clinic, ensuring that all citizens are physically, and mentally healthy. This includes the hiring and training of new clinicians, as well as directing all scientific exploits - such as alchemy and the development of medicine within The Silver State of Haelun’or.

 

 

 

THE OKARIR’NOR manages the flow and storage of resources, alongside the distribution of property in the Silver State, as well as maintaining the city and land in flawless condition.

 

• Manages the treasury of the Silver State of Haelun’or; including all expenses and the assignment of budgets concerning the offices of the Okariran. 

• Houses newly arrived citizens as they are cleared by the Okarir’tir to reside within the Silver State.

• Coordinates housing, ensuring that more is built as necessary, as well as filing for the eviction of those that have left.

• Manages trade as it is established with foreign domains. It is their responsibility to supervise all Haelunorian stalls; including those outside the verdict of the capital.

• Is expected to attend all Silver Council meetings and Public gatherings arranged if they are able, serving as a consultant to the Sohaer and extending their vote whenever prompted.

 

 

THE OFFICE of the Okarir’nor:

 

• The Tilruir’nor is second to the Okarir’nor; similar to their counterparts, they are to aid elOkarir in fulfilling their responsibilities to the council. In addition to this essential role, they are entrusted with managing the stewards, ensuring that their duties are diligently fulfilled.

 

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The Roster
As of 114 S.A.

 

 

SETH CALITH, MAHERAL

• UNDISCLOSED,  SULII’CERU
• VACANT, ERNNIR

 

LUTHIEN MAEYR’ONN, SOHAER

• ELARHIL SULLAS, MEDI’IR

 

SILLUMIR #90, OKARIR’TIR

• SORIS, TILRUIR’TIR

 

EISTALYN OTHELU’MAEHR, OKARIR’MALI

• EDGARS AN’ASUL, TILRUIR’MALI
• HILEIA, TILRUIR’MAEHR
• ANARA ELERVATHAR, TILRUIR’HIYLUN

 

IDENDRIL ELASSIDIL, OKARIR’NOR

• OBOK METALDRINKS, TILRUIR’NOR

 

 

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MAEHR’SAE  HIYLUN’EHYA

10 minutes ago, riorr said:

"Maehr'sae hiylun'ehya." Uttered Ahtalara Maeyr'onn, daughter of Luthien.

With a final look at the officialized missive, Luthien could not help but sigh with relief, a hint of uncertainty lingering in her voice, "Alas, better than the last. May it continue to improve from here onwards," She paused, her head turning to her daughter as a brow rose, "It looks like you learned how to pronounce it now, ayla."

 

 

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"Misunderstanding and ignorance births wars. They that detest conflict show wisdom in their disposition, however to permit truths to be hidden behind falsehoods or to deprive them opportunity to be free of dissent and violence is an affront to wisdom." 

- Malaurir Dio Astóre

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ito maehr elthilln annilerih
’May the silver be guided to wisdom’

 

 

12th of Snow's Maiden, Year 113 of The Second Age

 

BLESSED CITIZENRY OF HAELUN’OR, This is a step I’ve long deliberated, and as the cogs that have since faltered begin moving anew, it is time that the first stride is taken.

Throughout the years, decades, I have watched our home evolve through many stages; I watched it thrive, crumble, and ultimately resurface into the beautiful Cihi we call home to this day. I witnessed our people beneath the thumb of violence and tyranny, and through it all persisted alongside them.
For too long, did this dark period of our history last, and for too long have we fallen victim to stagnation - a congruence conceived from the very peace we fought for.

The title of Sohaer has traded hands from the moment we first stepped into this very land, unable to find an adequate place of rest. The responsibility that leading our people and their council entails was never meant for a single ‘thill, and it is time the burden is once again shared between two as was meant to be. 
 

I, Luthien Maeyr’onn, announce my intention to challenge the mantle of Sohaer. And though I cannot possibly address all the possibilities, with this missive I intend to shed transparency on my most urgent intentions.

 

 

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To Maintain:
It is the very foundation of our history that legitimizes our purity as Mali’thill, something that for long we have neglected. In the pursuit of empty progress, we have forgotten the importance of maintaining those very ideals that fuel our desire for knowledge and longevity. For the sake of betterment - of progress - we must first conserve the ground on which these pillars stand.
 

[I] Education has from the beginning been a vital piece of our pursuit for progress. In order to maintain the integrity of Larihei’s teachings, all who seek citizenship within our silver walls - regardless of race, gender, or species - will be under obligation to attend a lecture before being granted permanent residency. During this disquisition, they will be educated in the way we function as a society; our laws, social culture and etiquette, as well as Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. The purpose behind this decision lies in the idea that we cannot expect one to respect and understand - let alone adhere to - our societal standards without first being taught. This will otherwise serve as a reminder to returning Mali’thill.

[II] Just as preserving our history is of utmost importance, we must not forget to ensure the present and future well-being of our citizenry. An open ear must be extended in light of their concerns, for we cannot thrive in the misery of our people. In order to address this matter, public meetings with the mandatory attendance of all members of elHeial’thilln will be held once every elven month. At present, such gatherings are few to none, and so we will strive for an organized and consistent schedule. During this assembly, the concerns of any and all citizens will be addressed and deliberated upon. Should one wish to remain anonymous in their complaints, steps will be taken so that they may be submitted privately.
 

To Reform:
In reformation lies progress. One must take that which no longer functions and mold it into something new. It would be dishonest to deny that we as a community have disregarded change when established systems were shown to malfunction. From the beginning, we have held onto discrepancies which have served as the catalyst to long neglected issues. In adapting our policies, we find ways to lead a fluent life as a community. Rather than ignoring hurdles, we shall address them as they beckon for our attention.

[I] During my tenure in the council, I observed many ways with which we could improve; ways in which we could strive for a more efficient conclave, one that works with clarity and in collaboration with the Mali’thill that form its very structure. A change that I find imperative, is nothing other than the redesign of our council, something long overdue. Addressing each fragment of its skeleton, I seek to condense, redistribute and redefine each role that composes its anatomy. By clarifying and reassigning responsibilities, we will procure a composition that will harmoniously function. In the process, it is my intention to extend more opportunities to the common citizenry, so that they may involve themselves in the pursuit of progress.
 

[II] There have been times, even recently, where a lack of clarity within our Silver Laws has been the cause of toil. Not only our laws, but the very policies that comprise our government. By dissecting each article, each constitution and system, I seek to expand upon and make additions to the legislations that protect us, and in addition define what their violation entails. In flexibility, we will find the possibilities of addressing what deters us from the adherence to progress and health. 

 

To Progress:
Progress is one of the two legs on which our ideals stand, never has it failed us, only the way we interpret and choose to pursue it. This is where we have failed; for long we have looked only to a superficial idea of progress, and in the process have neglected a bigger picture. At last, we must finally take a glimpse past our hunger for only knowledge and utilize our tools to forge a legacy, a strong, reliable structure that will ensure the longevity of our society. To seek true progress and see to its success, we must not account only for the present, but most importantly the future and what it might presuppose.
 

[I] It is imperative that we no longer ignore the urgent need to clarify and establish our relations with foreign nations. Holding grudges, regardless of how warranted, will only weigh down any attempts to move past the margins that bind us. Henceforth, Haelun’or will seek to establish its neutrality and resolve long unidentified bonds. With urgency, we will officialize alliances and at all costs refrain ourselves from being involved with adventitious conflict, lest it entails a collective threat.
 

[II] In maintaining collaboration and order within elHeial’thilln, will we find productivity and thus subsequent progress. As a collective, we will not stop seeking ways to improve and move forward without the regression we have often faced in recent years. I seek to create a community that is perpetually evolving, offering a bounty of opportunities to those that seek them. 

 

 

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It is here that I choose to conclude my missive. Having offered a glimpse into my mind and the most pressing foundations, all that is left is to await as time unfolds the steps to its conclusion. To my opponents and those that may come in the future, I look forward to our debate.                                                                                       

                                                                                                                   

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Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya

1 hour ago, Dymase said:

Nub wae.

Yub WAE

6 hours ago, champ said:

 

accidentally replied to this with an account i dont use

 

looks dope- was wondering, would this mean the recipe to produce the worm is a T1 recipe, given an Afflicted starts at T1 Alchemy?

Good catch, going to clarify that in the redlines. All recipes are T3 alchemy recipes, worm included. Although you also NEED a TA to make functioning worm regardless.

This a heavy rework of the original Afflicted lore; should this iteration be implemented, players will have the option to drop Affliction or continue using it according to this new piece. In addition, Teacher Applications will be wiped, and those who once held active TA’s will have to seek out the recipe and method of obtaining a TA again. This version of Afflicted will occupy 2 out of five magic slots.

 

 

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PREFACE

The voidal hollow plumed outward from the area that was once Ando Alur, spreading the corruption that was held within the tear far along the East of Almaris. From this day forth, afflicted were barred from a great deal of interaction with this side of the map; specifically, the events. Should a descendent blessed with the now defective symbiote have stepped too deep into voidal soil, they’d find themselves trembling - shaking with unease, before seizing up and locking at their joints. Should they not be dragged away, the host would choke on their own foaming bile and die, or suffer from a great deal of brain damage. This proved the symbiotes inability to provide what it was originally crafted for in the first place - to mimic the abilities of a voidal horror, and to combat them directly. The symbiote began to sink into its own depression after this discovery, screaming at its host not to find themselves even near the voidal taint - and when the corruption lifted, the thing fell into its own hibernation… to prepare and evolve, for when this thing would inevitably happen again. The host would find themselves growing accustomed to its newly awakened, and newly empowered symbiote upon those gifts being granted again. A refined power rose within them then, no longer so loose and thrown about… the host would be more knowledgeable of their own feats. The void would not be something for the afflicted to fear any longer - no longer debilitating, but empowering in the face of voidal casters and beasts. Upon the shrill talk of moon speech, the beholder of that symbiote would find themselves enraged. Their blood would nearly boil with that innate anger that rose within, and the idea to handle the voidal being as hostile would become far too present to ignore. Whether to kill, or drain them of their liquid mana, the symbiote must be quelled in one way or another. A show of how far the thing had grown. A show of force.

 

Those known as the afflicted are those granted with gifts of alchemical make, oftentimes being viewed as the epitome of their work. To warp themselves at will, as akin to portions to their gifts that could take hours or even days to perfect. They are imbued with another lifeform known only as the symbiote, warping the perception and prowess of the host over time, ‘til they are no longer the meagre descendent they once were. To warp flesh and bone to harbor talons, to hear their way through the dark… Another hand, or three, for their crafts; the afflicted usher in a new era for their ilk.

 

 

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THE SYMBIOTE

 

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Following the needed recipe and know-how to create the symbiote, one would find it growing as would any other descendant fetus - though now, with the estranged looks that the symbiote would harbor. It is often compared to a slug, or a worm, in even its earliest stages. As it manifests, the fluids and herbs in its tank would be devoured, or absorbed into its scaly flesh. At its final stages, the symbiote reflects a gradient of colorless flecks. Black, to white, sometimes entirely gray, white, or black. Only on rare occasions does it bear the color brown. Once grown and implanted into the body of a descendant, it will transfer its own knowledge of all things alchemical into the mind of the beholder.

 

 

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CREATION

Only TA holders are able to clone their symbiotes into transferable replicas, With this ability, alongside the steps that follow, they are able to turn eligible descendants into afflicted. 

The process of replication for a treated symbiote takes time [1 OOC WEEK]. During this time, the symbiote goes into a state of stasis and is unable to act according to the host's wishes, essentially leaving the afflicted vulnerable, and unable to use their usual abilities. The afflicted will find themselves - for the duration of this process - in a perpetual state of starvation, as they will be unable to satisfy the Symbiote’s demand for nutrition no matter what and how much they eat. They will experience the typical symptoms of any starving descendant; Delirium, a notable lack of strength and energy, as well as a lack of balance and coordination, amongst other symptoms, effectively leaving the afflicted defenseless.

 

The process does not end here, however. The newly formulated symbiote, though strong enough to live, will be unable to adapt to a foreign host without prior treatment to condition it. As such, throughout the duration of a narrative month [24 Hours], the cloned symbiote must be soaked and maintained in a specifically designed formula - then contained in an airtight jar.

RECIPE

First the alchemist is to prepare a base solution; a mixture of the recipient’s blood as well as their own. It is to then be distilled alongside a bottle of liquid mana and a singular measure of the recipient's yellow bile. This will complete the base necessary for creating the symbiote.

 

The core ingredients are as follows, all grounded into fine dust, dried, and distilled as necessary to acquire a consistency similar to ash or flour:

 

- Strength x2

- Growth x5

- Endurance x2

- Connection x3

- Life x3
 

Once the symbols are refined into a soluble powder, it is to be unified with the distillate prepared prior; boiled and stirred in a pot until a perfectly unified liquid is procured. The final product would present itself as a tenebrous, dense yellow-tinted concoction. Within this liquid, is where the cloned symbiote will be housed for the length of a narrative month [24 Hours]. With this treatment, it will adapt to the conditions faced once they are introduced to its host. And with that, the symbiote is ready to place within the selected descendant.
 

 REDLINES

 

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AESTHETICS

 

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The merging of two bodies soon mesh minds. The thoughts of the symbiote and the personality of the wielder usher forth a gift often used as mere demonstration to prove that any claim of their power is legitimate. Skin could peel, crack, chisel, in gory displays… Ripple as if the tides of the sea, or chime with the slither of snakes that emanate loud hisses to those in the area. Those wrought with their affliction manifest great gifts, metamorphosing thereafter a magnificent display of their own, unique aesthetic.

An aesthetic can compose of… anything, really. Mundane flames, frost of the arctic… Chiseling rock, waterfalls of sand… Usually, it depicts the personality or motives of the caster. These cloak the afflicted with effects that do not aid in combat, or provide any strategic advantage whatsoever in any scenario. This is merely a means to display that the afflicted is undergoing bodily change at the behest of their alteration abilities. 

REDLINES

 

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THE PROCESS OF ASSIMILATION

 

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When a symbiote is introduced to a foreign host, they do not immediately settle into its new environment. An afflicted person will not be able to tap into their full potential until the symbiote has entirely settled, effectively becoming akin to another organ within the host’s body. The process comes in multiple stages, throughout which the host will go through a multitude of changes; both drastic, and minor.

STAGE ONE (T1)
As soon as the symbiote is introduced to the new environment, the recipient will feel the effects of its demands almost instantly. It will begin drawing in the body’s nutrients without measure, constantly requisitioning nourishment the host did not previously require or seek out. The afflicted will begin to starve, their fat steadily dwindling as it is consumed by the symbiote - leaving the host in a perpetually malnourished state. Any attempt by the host to meet these demands will prove difficult as no amount of consumption will quell the destructive hunger. During this time, the afflicted will be especially susceptible to disease, injury, and a failure to eat and drink in excess may ultimately lead to their death. The symbiote, still unable to moderate its demands, will absorb all nutrients made available until there are none left to seek, or until it has adapted to the new environment and begun to feed from the host in moderation. Their teeth and stomachs will ache, as they would with a cavity, or mundane stomach ache.

Duration - One OOC Week

REDLINES

 

STAGE TWO (T2)

During the second stage, the symbiote has learned restraint. Though the caloric intake required daily will be significantly more - now tripled, the afflicted will find themselves fulfilled as usual if they successfully meet their new diet. This period of assimilation will consist mostly of their body’s recovery from the devastating decline of the previous stage. Their teeth and stomachs have lost their constant pains and now harbor much more durable properties, allowing them to devour and digest foreign materials.

Duration - One OOC Month

REDLINES

 

STAGE THREE (T3)

The Afflicted’s health has reached its peak. No longer are they wrought with feebleness, hunger, or sickness. Their muscles will strengthen and their bond to their symbiote has become unparalleled. They are now one, in both body and mind. They will bear the strength, stamina, and fortitude of those at the peak of their race, capable of learning to use their gifts to the height that their symbiote will allow. At the end of the three month duration, the Afflicted will be eligible for a TA - assuming all additional requirements have been met.

 

Duration - Three OOC Months

REDLINES
 

 

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ART CREDIT

WEAR

 

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ON THE MIND

An Afflicted by no means views the world in the same way as a descendant. Instead it is seen in a calculative way. The world is perceived in its most literal sense, as an afflicted mind will always occupy itself with analyses. Instead of perceiving a stone wall as a mere structure, the symbiote will force the beholder to see it for what it really is. In this case, a wall meant to give those behind it sanctuary. Creatures such as cattle will be seen for their parts and what uses each may carry. Their prior personality traits will be left behind at worst, morphing the person into a shell of a person. Or, at best, the more mundane bits of emotion will be muffled, restrained by thoughts of logic. A fear of harm to their bodies will always be present, giving those imbued with the symbiote a strong sense of self-preservation at almost any cost. Fears of losing limbs, sight, or even more looming things such as aging will constantly haunt the hosts thoughts, despite their healthy forms, and their elongated lifespans. In their writing, those bearing the symbiote will find themselves writing in the material alphabet, dotting their works with these markings without care or likely even the knowledge that they had done so.
An Afflicted will no longer see satisfaction in most former carnal desires. Most notably, upon being merged entirely with their symbiote, they will no longer feel physical attraction - even if they once did. The Afflicted will have grown asexual, and will no longer find the inclination to partake in intimacy for any self-indulgent purpose. Though they may still reproduce or participate in the activity, the Symbiote will be dormant throughout.

ON THE BODY
A siphoning malady. The symbiote leeches off of the host to a horrible, strenuous degree until they are sickly and feeble. It demands upwards of 6000 calories per day, though even when met, the host will hardly feel any better than they had prior. Very little of this nourishment is given to themselves, causing them to lose weight until the symbiote learns to adapt to spreading its resources about its new home. This hunger will cause the host to do unspeakable things, even when they are entirely adapted to housing the symbiote within their bodies. Some afflicted are sighted tearing into an opponent during battle to keep themselves nourished long enough to continue utilizing their gifts for the next batch of enemies to come. While others, will only be able to sate their hunger through the use of alchemical nutrients. All afflicted will crave liquid mana, which sates their hunger for a time, as well as diminishes the urge to lash out without the substance. However, over the course of their assimilation, the afflicted will find their teeth strengthening to the degree of steel, allowing them to mash up materials such as wood, metals, or rubber. Their bite strength is also increased to a large degree when in use of replication. Their stomachs now harbor an intense strength, which allows for it to digest these odd, foreign materials. At later stages of their metamorphosis, the host will be as coordinated as they once were, if not to a greater extent. They know precisely what goes on within their forms and how everything has been designed to function.
 

 

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ART CREDIT

TEAR

 

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ABILITIES

- Alteration (Combative / Non-Combative)
(3 Emotes)

To those without an eye for change, an abominable freak is seen. A shape capable of growing or diminishing their mass. With different shades, builds, and formations to demonstrate a new face or form. An afflicted is capable of sculpting themselves a new appearance - something to mask themselves from scrutiny, or from those that would do them harm

Focusing upon a place of their body, the host may will their symbiote to gather its gifts into that particular place. In the coming moments, the afflicted will find their aesthetic overwhelming the area in question, lashing out and shaping something to be birthed anew. Thereafter, this veil of change is lifted, and something brand new rises from beneath.

This may be interrupted if done during a combat scenario, thus reverting the Afflicted’s aesthetic to nothingness, and displaying what was once within that location prior. The host may prepare combative alterations ahead of time, such as sculpting natural armor or the like. This process must be screenshotted, and set aside should combat arise. If this is not done, it will be considered powergaming and misuse of the CA.

REDLINES

 

- Attachment (Combative / Non-Combative)
(3 Emotes)

A host may garner their focus upon their bodies to gain the desired effect. In the second phase, a metamorphosis of the hosts own unique aesthetic will be garnered over the desired area, chiming with whatever mundane effects for the next two emotes. At the third mark of this transformation, the aesthetic will fade, and a new appendage, such as a bladed tail, additional limbs, or even spikes, may erupt from the very form of the afflicted.

With lack of disruption, such as being forced to move more than two blocks, this will falter inside a combat scenario. The effects of attachments may be utilized outside of combat, but must be done with screenshotting and saving the emotes in mind. If this is not done, it will be considered powergaming, and misuse of the magic.
 

REDLINES

 

- Replication (Combative / Non-Combative) 

(2+ Emotes)

To devour something of another material, an afflicted will find themselves digesting it as if typical food one would prepare at home. This will allow them to understand its material makeup, thus granting them the ability to morph their attachments or alterations to harbor the same effects of the material. One emote, at least, is taken to consume the desired material. From then on, the symbiote may replicate its abilities. This does not allow for the host to consume things such as thanhium, boomsteel, or other ST-Node materials. In order to chew through these durable materials, the afflicted harbors great durability and strength in their jaws, though only with the idea of replication in mind.

REDLINES

 

- Funneling (Non-Combative)
(6 Emotes) 

Addicted to liquid mana, an afflicted will always crave the satisfaction its consumption procures. As they were once unable to draw this nectar for themselves, scratching this itch was oftentimes an impossible venture. With its evolution, those who wield the symbiote have concocted a viable way to reap liquid mana from a magi without the magi having to strain themselves to any degree. Binding the magi with a specially altered attachment, they will find themselves sapped of one count of liquid mana, fed directly into the afflicted to sate their biologically evolved desires.

As any other ability, the wielder must first urge an order to their symbiote with the idea in mind to create a funnel of an attachment. Think of a worm. Another emote is spent to focus upon the area, beginning the transformation, with the next providing the attachment to the user. The next three emotes are spent attaching to the target, funneling, then disconnecting after being sated. This will effectively dispel the afflicted’s yearn for liquid mana for up to two OOC weeks, with their hunger for it returning between one week and the end of the second. Despite the construction time required for the tendril, it will slip off of the target if they make any sort of sudden movement away from it. 

 

REDLINES

- Churning (Combative)
(4 Emotes)

As the epitome of alchemical make, the afflicted has learned to provide themselves with on the fly means to utilize minor alchemical properties. A one by one meter of sap after mashing and churning up jailor’s moss… or a precise amount of frost after willingly regurgitating up Athin. A few narrative seconds are taken to devour the herb, the next to swallow. Another is taken to strip the signs from the herb, before finally, the effects are expelled from the body.

REDLINES

- Basking (Non-Combative)
(4-5 Emotes)

To strip, is to take away… to displace what once was there, to somewhere entirely new; foreign.

Akin to churning, the afflicted is able to strip reagents from the devoured herb. If allowed to settle within their bodies for a period longer, volatile effects will not be produced, but pure forms of the desired reagents, directly from their own bodies. They devour the herb, mashing their powerful teeth over even the sturdiest of herbs, swallowing it down, and allowing it to simmer. It basks within the creature's body for another narrative moment, before being dispelled outward - the desired reagents stripped, and procured into the world from their bodies.

REDLINES

 

- Amelioration (Combative / Non-Combative)
(5 Emotes)

The advancement of one's body does not merely limit one to bolstering the strength and stamina at the heights of their race. It ends beyond, where one may influence their senses to be momentarily heightened to those of other beings. To focus on altering their sensory parts, whether nostrils, tongue, eyes, ears, or their flesh to briefly swell their capabilities, one would change themselves as any other alteration… at least at first. To focus, then afflict change… before it is unveiled by the dissipation of the host's aesthetic. For two emotes following, the afflicted will be able to utilize these senses to benefit themselves as they see fit. This could range from tasting iron on the tongue while hunting a meal, to hearing their way about a room through the use of mock echolocation.

Due to the heightened state that the afflicted will undergo for these few moments, they will be susceptible to greater amounts of pain should they be attacked. Should they be stunned by a deafening clap to the ear, or flash of blinding light to the eye, they will experience a horrible pain that keeps them disoriented for a full emote longer than one typically would.

REDLINES

 

- Reconstruct (Non-Combative / Passive)

(6+ Emotes)

 

A symbiote will always seek to maintain its host's health. To safeguard the condition of its husk, it will inadvertently attempt to prioritize the regeneration of wounds and dedicate nutrients to quicken the healing process. As long as an afflicted is fed, it will always passively regenerate all wounds in order of priority; a bleed will stop on its own accord, lest it grow fatal, wounds would expel contaminants before beginning to slowly seal. Healing notable wounds would take a toll out of the Afflicted’s resources, however, and the Symbiote as a result will begin demanding added nutrients, giving the afflicted the urgent need for nourishment - whether through means of real food, or alchemically induced sustenance. 

Through reconstruction may occur passively to all non-fatal wounds, an Afflicted may dedicate their focus into quickening the process and may do so through assigned emotes.

While the time both minor and major wounds will take to heal passively is largely freeform, they will recover as if naturally - though swift. Limbs, however, are another story; with their regeneration being inherently unnatural, the process will generally unfold over the course of a year (1 OOC week).

REDLINES

 

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DISCONNECTION

A secondary symbiote may be crafted and grown with the express purpose of disconnecting another afflicted. This serves as purpose to rid someone of their CA should they break lore to a degree that requires a magic blacklisting, or merely dropping of the CA from express roleplay purpose, such as providing problems within a guild, or becoming detrimental to the inner workings of alchemy.
Through wound or maw, A TA holder may craft this second symbiote to then insert it into another host, causing the two symbiote within them to fight to the death for rights over the host. In the process, the pairing will effectively perish, and rid the afflicted of their gifts. For an OOC week after disconnection, the once host will become sickly and ill, hardly capable of moving without some sluggish pace. This halves combat speed, and reduces their total stamina for this time. It is important to avoid combat during this time, should you be unfortunate enough to be disconnected from your symbiote. As only TA holders can successfully produce an innately functioning symbiote, only a TA holder can instigate this process.

REDLINES

 

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REVIVAL

An Afflicted can die just as any other. However, as they neglect nature through their very existence, they are not protected from permanent death, nor do they have the comfort of an afterlife. With nowhere to go, their soul evaporates, and simply ceases to exist.
In their desire to thrive, afflicted found a way that this misfortune may be mitigated. Through the detachment of a limb, housed in a formula that allows for it to fester and procure a host, a new shelter for their psyche can be created.

While the symbiote most afflicted innately created cannot be planted in foreign bodies, it remains useful to its creator and may strengthen and thrive in a replicated environment. Given the right ingredients and conditions, a clone of the host may develop over time; akin to an embryo growing in its mother’s belly, the twin host will age until it is prepared to take the burden of housing its creator’s consciousness. 

Upon dying, the soul of an afflicted will immediately search for their dormant twin, and will find themselves awakened within once unoccupied carcass and may then break away from the confines of its birthplace. Outside of the vat, the afflicted will find itself in a state of crisis, unable to recognize surroundings outside of the chemicals that housed it; as such, it will be weak, and will find itself needing to adapt to the once familiar world. If no clone is available for the afflicted to filter into after their death, their soul will eventually dissipate, permanently killing them.

While at first it will struggle to walk, its legs may gather the strength within a day, and it will from there be able to navigate the land as its predecessor once did. Similarly, it will need to familiarize itself with other such functions. This alone will take a narrative month to muster. The next two narrative months, the afflicted will spend undergoing a quickened version of the assimilation process, as the symbiote will need to relearn what it once knew. In total, this endeavor will take a narrative year [1 OOC WEEK]. Afterward, the afflicted may function as it once did. Should the afflicted die during this period of recovery, it will be rendered far too weak to once again seek a new clone, even if it had been prepared prior. This will result in that Afflicted’s permanent death.

REDLINES

RECIPE
First, a vat of appropriate size must be procured; airtight and with plentiful room for a carcass of the Afflicted’s size to comfortably grow. The following recipe must then fill the vat:

A gelatin texture is to be made from animal collagen. After ridding several parts; such as bones, ligaments and hides from their fat, these are boiled in water to procure a gelatinous substance. This product is filtered from the water and parts, dehydrated and then ground into a fine powder.

 

With a base of Blood Lotus and distilled water, the core ingredients will be boiled into a thin liquid, stirred in a cauldron until all are evenly unified. To facilitate this process, mix in one alchemical reagent at a time;

 

Base:
Blood Lotus x10
Distilled Water

 

- Growth x10

- Connection x8

- Life x4

 

After their preparation, the product is subsequently poured into the vat - adjusting its volume with distilled water as necessary until it fills the container. Finally, a piece of the afflicted is placed within, allowing it to grow itself a husk within the airtight environment; this can be anything from a finger to a hand.

 

The process will unfold as follows:

 

From the limb of the afflicted, nerves and veins would begin to grow, soon to be encapsulated in muscles and flesh. Within that day, it will have replicated an embryo, who will by the next sunrise have grown into a newborn child.

 

After the first day, the husk will begin to grow just as any descendant, except quicker. This process would suddenly slow when the husk reflects the age of eighteen. From there, they will age at a nearly unnoticeable pace. This means the husk has finally matured, and the symbiote within has awakened; now conscious, it will begin drawing nutrients from the surrounding material that preserved it, nurturing the soulless husk until the day it is occupied.

 

REDLINES

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TEACHING

Afflicted cannot simply create other symbiotes with the knowledge of a recipe. First, their own symbiote must be conditioned to withstand the process. Untreated symbiotes/afflicted (In other words someone without a TA), would be unable to replicate their symbiote - as any attempt would end in a product that would promptly die upon entering a foreign host, rendering it useless to anyone other than the afflicted who created it.

 

To condition a symbiote, the afflicted will undergo a specific treatment;

With a recipe, the afflicted is to feed an already assimilated symbiote over time [1 OOC WEEK]. Through these specific sets of steps, the afflicted can essentially "strengthen" their symbiote in a way that allows for their replication. Once evolved, the symbiote retains the ability to make a transferable replica of themselves successfully. As such, making the afflicted eligible for a TA.
 

RECIPE
A tea forged from three measures of blood lotus will serve as a base. After crushing the cloves and leaving them to seep in boiling water, a measure of blood from two separate afflicted teachers - alongside the designated student must be added in before one may begin working on core ingredients.

Strength x5
Growth x5

Aether x1

 

Upon being crushed and sifted together, these regents are boiled into the tea to procure a thin liquid. This product, the afflicted will drink a serving of each month for the following night. The flavor will be rancid, leaving an uncomfortably metallic aftertaste. In total, the final product will have seven servings.

REDLINES

 

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COMPATIBILITY

This CA will be compatible with all feats, barring those of voidal origin, as well as more deific feats such as Heralds of Azdromoth, or Singing Trees. Things such as Corcitură will not be compatible for the reason of inflicting the afflicted with a weakness otherwise able to be avoided without. For this example in particular, the lesser vampyr’s weakness to salt would not be something the symbiote would allow. For a more direct masterlist see:

 

Feats:

- Alchemy

- Animatii

- Anthroparion Crafting

- Tawkin (Barred from mutating themselves, as the afflicted are already able to augment themselves on the fly)

- Smoggers

- Arcane Displacement

- Golemancy

- Sorvian Crafting

- Vivification

 

Magics:

- Blood Magic

- Kani

 

CAs:

- Klones (The Klone CA will be dropped upon becoming an afflicted.)

- Kha

- Musin

- Hou’Zi

- Wonks

 

Creatures such as anthroparions or homunculi are barred from becoming afflicted due to their lack of souls, as well as their own built in revival mechanics. While Kloning can supervent these clauses through means of dropping the CA with connection to afflicted, the character themselves, whether anthroparion or homunculi, would likely cease to exist if their own respective CAs were dropped.

Afflicted Relationship with Blood Magic
Harboring great amounts of genus - five in total - the afflicted are very capable of utilizing the gifts of blood magic to a nearly perfect degree - aside from the Siliti that reside above them with their additional count. A blood mage would typically succumb to fatigue, and eventual death at the hands of the blood magic they harbor, though with the intervention of the symbiote, the host will no longer succumb to the same ailments that physically burden them. The death they would typically face at the end of two out of character years would not be something to worry about, as the symbiote forces the host to remain healthy at all costs. Should their heart wish to give out, or they fall ill due to exhaustion, the blood mage will find themselves rejuvenated and left well instead of facing the death those of their ilk often do.

Afflicted Relationship with Kani
One bound by the symbiote, as well as the physical prowess of kani. Any afflicted that is capable of utilizing kani will find themselves quickly exhausted should they swap between using either gift on a whim. Kani will not be allowed to function so long as a combative mutation is in use and will only be able to be used after three emotes of diminishing said mutations. The afflicted must have intact lungs, spanning wide enough to not intrude upon the need for proper airflow that kani requires.

 

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GENERAL REDLINES

 

- Affliction requires an accepted CA in order to be played.

- Obtaining a TA requires both the recipe to create additional symbiotes, as well as knowledge on how each of the afflicted’s abilities work.
- A symbiote, once crafted, must be ST signed in order to be considered valid.

- Each tier, or stage, must be roleplayed in its entirety before proceeding onto the next stage. One week is spent at T1, while a month is spent in T2. You will passively progress in tiers regardless of what you have learned.
- Afflicted inherently understand alchemical signs and symbols, thus granting them an Alchemy FA upon acceptance of their Afflicted CA. They will begin at T1, and will still require a teacher to advance.

- An accepted Afflicted CA acts as an active Alchemy FA, as does Siliti with Blood Magic.
- A TA may be acquired after 16 weeks (4 Months) of having an accepted afflicted CA.

- Afflicted do not harbor additional strength, durability, or speed passively. They must abide by their  racial lore for these aspects. 

- Eating, while not requiring screenshot proof, is crucial to an afflicted being able to use their abilities.

- Wings will not allow the afflicted to fly, but gliding is allowed.

- Grievous wounds, such as losing the heart, or a destroyed artery, will not be able to be recovered through heightened regeneration.

- The strength of attachments lessens with each additional limb attached after the first. Two additional appendages will share the strength of one true limb, while three will share the same strength in thirds.

- Unless stated otherwise, afflicted abilities are inherently learned.

- The symbiote and its abilities cannot be used for lewd purposes. (Please be tasteful)

- Afflicted harbor 5 genus total.

- They ignore the PK clause that comes with blood magic, as would a klone.

- Kani cannot be used in tandem with afflicted abilities, or vice versa.
- While an Afflicted knows the material alphabet, they do not know how each potion functions or how they are made until they've reached T3 in alchemy. All rare potions must still be taught through roleplay.
- An afflicted must remain humanoid in their forms.
- All Afflicted Lore potions can be learned through roleplay only after reaching T3 in Alchemy. Some potions will require an approved TA in Affliction to execute.
- With some discrepancies, an Afflicted may replicate the physical characteristics of another player-character so long as the player provides OOC consent. Refer to the Alteration Ability Redlines for further stipulations.

- Afflicted occupies 2 magic slots.
- Afflicted cannot use voidal enchants of any sort.

 

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CLOSING

 

The purpose of this write is to reintroduce afflicted back into the server after its shelving some months back. The end goal is to have the lore be more spread out to avoid issues with inactivity, as well as to provide more reason to introduce said activity into afflicted roleplay.

 

 

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CREDITS

 

WRITING

GlassySkies - Writing

BluestBudgie - Writing

Bonito_ - Writing
Agentkhov - Formatting
Benjiota - Reviewing & Emotional Support
Lockages - Reviewing
sluggobuggo - Reviewing
Gundam_Engineer - Reviewing
RaiderBlue - Reviewing
BobBox - Blood Magic Section
SquakHawk - Kani Section

 

ART
WEAR (Miles Johnston)
TEAR (damie-m)

AESTHETICS (eikoweb)
THE SYMBIOTE (enipnion)
THE PROCESS OF ASSIMILATION (didok80art)

LORE REFERENCED
BLOOD MAGIC

ALCHEMY || 1 || 2 || 3
TAWKIN 

KANI

VIVIFICATION
ARCANE DISPLACEMENT

SMOGGERS

ANIMATII CRAFTING

ANTHROPARION

GOLEMANCY

SORVIAN CRAFTING 

AFFLICTION (2020) 

 

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"Finally, as it should have been," Content, Luthien sighed. The Maeyr'onn could be at ease, knowing a capable nominee had stepped forward.

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Name: Luthien Maeyr'onn

 

Vote 1: Kaelan Maeyr'onn

Vote 2: Kaelan Maeyr'onn

 

3 minutes ago, Knox said:

Read the missive, humming as he checked his schedule. "I'll be there." offered a thumbs up in reassurance to Luthien.

 

With a glance cast to her husband to be, Luthien rose a brow. She observed him for a moment, presumably whilst his comment was processed, "By Larihei, I would hope so."

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Dearest lliran and blessed citizenry of Haelun’or

 

It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce the first wedding of Asul’hileia, the union between Okarir’nor Luthien Maeyr’onn and Okarir’tir Kaelan Aldin.

 

The exchanging of vows shall occur in The Eternal Library, and an afterparty will commence in the ballroom of The Silver Citadel, with a spectacular buffet and drinks courtesy of Elokarir’mali. 

 

We hope you will join us on this blessed day.

 

 

[OOC: Friday 23rd, 4pm EST/9pm BST]

 

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Signed

MC Name:

         BluestBudgie

 

Character's Name:

         Luthien Maeyr'onn

 

Character's Age:

         125

 

What feat(s) will you be learning?

         Alchemy

 

Teacher's MC Name:

         Bvrzvm

 

Teacher's RP Name:

         OOC Overview/Self-Teach

 

Do you agree to keep Story updated on the status of your feat app?:

         Yes

 

Have you applied for this feat on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app:

         No

 

Are you aware that if this feat is undergoing an activity trial and fails said trial, that you will lose the feat? And that if it is apart of the Lore Games, it might drastically change soon?:

         Yes

 

THE BALLOT

((MC Name: BluestBudgie))

Name: Luthien Maeyr'onn

 

 

 

Vote 1: Kaelan Aldin

Vote 2: Kaelan Aldin

Name: Luthien Maeyr'onn

 

Will you be in attendance at the Sullas Soirée?: Yes

 

Do you have any food or drink restrictions the Sullas hosts should be aware of?: None

((Minecraft Name: Chicken_Bones_))

 

Name: Luthien Maeyr'onn

 

Age: Old Enough

 

Vote 1: Alaion Miravaris

Vote 2: Alaion Miravaris

"Maln," A soft, shaky voice called down the hallway - meek with the weight of reality. Almost as if he'd turn the corner, Ophelia's voice trembled with his name. 

Nothing, and yet she waited. It felt surreal, to imagine the only father she knew simply dissolving into thin air, without even remnants left behind to mourn. 

She once thought him invincible; he would stand at her side, even when she reached her hundreds. That possibility still felt so  tangible, as if resting just within her grasp. 

 

Death had never seemed all that real, not to Ophelia. It always came off like a distant problem, at times - even a work of fiction.

 

"You can't, not yet..." 

Just days before, she'd spoken to him - embraced him. And now faced with the grief of acceptance, Ophelia's heart crumbled. 

Yez

Teeth gritted, her breaths ragged as swelled eyes viewed the missive; rendering time to a standstill. 

He was supposed to return home, this thought came with a incomprehensible noise from Eavan's sealed lips, one of evident grief as her heart began to sink.

She hadn't known how many times she read the letter as the intense beating within her chest fell to deaf ears and her stomach rised to her throat, exposing a choked cry; The widow felt like she could vomit.

Her thoughts, albeit consumed in the unmistakable tolls of mourning, was quelled only momentarily with a realization - one brought by the small hands of a child that tugged at her sleeve in a plea for attention.

"Mommy is coming,"  Eavan managed in a shaky whisper, folding and safely tucking away the paper before rising from her seat at last.