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Slow Dancing In The Dark (Violin) Issued by the DUCHY OF KVASZ Naf zwy 11th hag i Jula ag i 575 E.S ༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ ⠀𓄿⠀༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ “To put it simply, it was the color of love.” 🎕 ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ The Color of Love “Behold” She uttered with a smile; She wrapped it, The piece of jewelry, Around my wrist A bracelet. “What does it depict?” A crow between the chains; But the color, The color intrigued me. It seems familiar, “Like that of a Cherry Blossom?” Nay, it was warmer in tone. “When the day meets the night?” Slightly cooler. “Flamingos!” Close enough. To put it simply, It was the color of love. ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ 🎕 We often found ourselves wondering what it was like for our ancestors when they proceeded with the typical practices of courtship. That also brought us to discover that neither of our families had any true traditions surrounding courtship and marriage, other than a quiet exchanging of vows and prayers for a prosperous marriage with their spouse. Seeing as it is of vital importance for Heads of House to set traditions for their predecessors to follow, we decided on a series of traditions that all future Ludovar should adhere to when they begin their rounds of courtship in society. Courtship and Holy Union. Such are fundamental in our lives as we navigate within our society. As the generations grow, so do our traditions. Yet, the themes of love and loyalty remain the same. The role of courtship is not just so that good societies standards are met, but also to truly take the time to get to know a person and decide if they are the right one to spend an entire lifetime with. Annulments are seen as a taboo within the Ludovar tradition. Marriage without thought is a fate that could end up worse than death, should one find them disagreeable or incompatible. The practice of courtship should always be met with good intentions, whether it is advantageous for the family or simply out of fondness for one another. Here it is outlined, simple traditions that should be upheld from now and forever more, such traditions shall henceforth be engraved within the tapestry of the everlasting Ludovar Line. GOD willing. ༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ ⠀𓄿⠀༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ – The Rules of Courtship – A courtship initiated by a Ludovar must be approved by the head of their partner’s household, always. An offer of courtship to a Ludovar must be approved by the head of the Ludovar household. Should the Head of House disagree with one’s choice of courtship, there are three options available, to which the Head of House should be willing to oblige: The Head of House must meet directly with the Ludovar in question and their intended partner, and hear out a plea. The Ludovar may challenge the Head of House to a duel. Should they lose, is it absolutely imperative that the notion of courtship ends, but if they win, the courtship may continue. The Head of House may present a second option of courtship to the Ludovar in question. If the Head of House does not have a second option, the courtship may be halted for a period of four (4) saint’s weeks. If they do not present a reasonable courtship by then, the original courtship may presume as intended. After the approval of courtship, there is no specified period of time one should wait to marry, though, it is recommended that one courts for at least six (6) saint’s weeks to truly get to know their partner. During courtship, twice will the Ludovar issue a challenge to their intended: The first will be a challenge of wit, to determine their partner’s efficacy, and the second will be a challenge of character, to determine the compatibility of their partner’s nature to the Ludovar’s own. A challenge of wit may range from reading a soliloquy, to solving a riddle or puzzle, or even having them write a paper on politics or religion. A challenge of character is certainly more complicated, but the Ludovar is expected to be creative with such. After the challenges are issued, and presumably passed to a reasonable extent, next shall come the bestowing of their bracelet. Each Ludovar will be gifted a golden bracelet upon birth, with wings of the crow imprinted between the chains. When a Ludovar is sure and only when a Ludovar is absolutely certain, that this partner has impressed upon them the worthiness of the name Ludovar, will this be given as a final act before a proposal is issued. ༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ ⠀𓄿⠀༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ – The Marriage Rites – “The Light bid unto mankind the treasure of love, Foremost among the pleasures of spirit, and the merriment of soul. There exists no greater vow, no greater promise.” (Villorik, 529 E.S.) In typical Ludovar fashion, the wedding will be officiated by a member of the canonist church within the tradition of the Jorenic Rite. For the Ludovar family is and will remain of the canonist faith for as long as our line should persist. However, there are some cultural traditions native to the Ludovar family. These traditions originate from the Carrion and Raevir cultures of yore whilst modernized and expanded upon for the current times through generational innovations. 🎕 -The Sudden Vows- At any point during the day/night before the wedding, the groom-to-be shall instruct friends and family both the bride-to-be and the groom-to-be to lead the bride to a place of the groom’s choosing. The bride will be aware that she is to be taken away at any point in the day, but it will be a surprise as to when and where this play “abduction” shall take place. The groom will not be included in the actual activity; Rather, he will be there at the place of his choosing, waiting. When the bride is taken to a secondary location for the two of them to exchange private vows in the sight of their closest relatives and friends. 🎕 -Ceremonial Traditions- During the betrothal ceremony, the Jorenic rite is to take place. After the typical unveiling of the bride, special wedding crowns will be placed upon the heads of the bride and groom before official vows take place. A reception is optional but almost always recommended, as it gives the newlyweds an opportunity to receive gifts and be perceived in the eyes of society as a single operating entity. If a reception takes place, then the groom and bride’s family will be given the opportunity to present a small speech, (hopefully no more than a few sentences in length. We do not wish to bore the guests.) After toasts and speeches are made, there will be merriment filled with dance and socializing, until the newly wedded couple is ready to depart for their getaway. Upon leaving, guests should line up in the form of a walkway with bird seed in hand to toss over the couple’s head, as a symbol of fertility and growth. Marriage is terrifying. I am sure you have read the fairytales of easy love and knight slays dragon with a single fell swoop and saves the princess- rest assured, it is anything but. Marriage is the dragon itself, and it will take a thousand cuts over a thousand lifetimes to bring it down. So, I shall advise that this beast is taken on much easier when there are two people present to wrought the abhorrent creature. Please, choose your partner wisely. It does not need to be a love match, but it is imperative that the one you choose is a friend to you before they are a friend to anyone else. Slaying dragons is much easier when you can work with the person whom you slay it with. 🎕 ༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ ⠀𓄿⠀༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ HER LADYSHIP, OLENYA OF KRAJIA, Heiress-Consort to the Duchy of Kvasz, Baroness-Consort of Isaakev His Lordship, ROBERT AUDEMAR LUDOVAR, Heir to the Duchy of Kvasz, Baron of Isaakev

The only word Olenya can make out is Tihomir's name. She wishes she knew how to read. "Hoze drawing is gud." She nods, seemingly content with her brother's artistry.

The Union of Crow and Spider The matrimonial union of Ludovar and Ivanovich “Light Preserve, Love Prevail” ༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ ⠀𓄿⠀༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ [!] A depiction of a not-so-secret admirer, coming to visit his beloved with a rose. After a long await, it is our distinct honor to request your esteemed presence at the union of two souls, as Miss Olenya Elizavata Ivanovich and Lord Robert Audemar Ludovar embark on their sacred journey of matrimony. As adored peers and cherished friends, we humbly extend an invite to witness this most momentous occasion. ༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ ⠀𓄿⠀༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ ITINERARY THE UNION The bride will be walked into the basilica by her chosen family member and she and her husband-to-be shall be made one under the eye of GODAN, following the Jorenic rite. THE RECEPTION After the ceremony is concluded, guests will make their way to the feast hall at Castle Lesanov, where a feast will be held, and dancing and the like shall proceed. Any who wish to make a toast to the bride and groom are welcome, as well as giving of gifts and blessings upon the newlyweds. INVITES His Royal Majesty, Joren I, King of Hanseti-Ruska and Her Royal Majesty, Nadya Heloise, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska and their royal pedigree His Grace, Sigmund Ludovar, Duke of Kvasz and his noble pedigree Her Grace, Devana vas Ruthern, Duchess of Vidaus and her noble pedigree The Most Honourable, Davyd Colborn, Margrave of Kazan and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Duncan Baruch, Count of Ayr and his noble pedigree Their Right Honourable, Andrei and Dima Kortrevich, Count and Countess of Krusev and their noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Karl Weiss, Viscount of Novkursain and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Nerida Amador, Viscountess of Zvezlund and her noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Dszamila Korvacz, Viscountess of Koppány and her noble pedigree The Honorable, Varon Kovachev, Baron of Kovgrad and his noble pedigree The Honourable, Adelina van Leuven, Baroness of Furentaliz and her noble pedigree The Honourable, Istvan Ivanovich, Baron of Basarab and his noble pedigree The Honourable, Evelina Valkonen, Baroness of Karoswald and her noble pedigree Special invitations: His Royal Majesty, Therin I of the Petra Her Royal Highness, Princess Matthea of the Petra Konyves Ivanovich Lord Malcom D'Arkent Miss Margarete Wagner Miss Hesperia Kimura Hina Dragomir Mikhaila Colborn Moryana Amador Magnus Rauthrdag Joren var Ruthern Teodora Colborn Aydin Weiss ༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ ⠀𓄿⠀༻⊰───────────────⊱༺ SIGNED, ROBERT AUDEMAR LUDOVAR OLENYA OF KRAJIA

Upon the towering heights, where wind billows and howls in the night, a fidgety maid brings hands the letter to her lady, shifting on her feet as the woman read to her the details of the missive. "These men will truly twist the word of GODAN to justify and push their imperial agendas..." She utters, tossing the letter into the crackling fire. "They will spread lies and punish a man for the sins of his brother, and claim to be upholding HIS words and truth, when that could not be farther from. Shameful. Wicked." "Yes, let these men perish on their lemon hill. Let GODAN pass HIS judgement unto them all."

"Will you all remember me when I am gone?" Those were the last words she heard her friend utter, before he disappeared into the night, never to meet again. "Oh, Fionn, I do not think this is the legacy you meant to leave behind." Olenya did utter quietly as her eyes looked over the missive. She thought he was dead. She'd mourned for him. The man who'd turned down the wrong road and became fearful of the light that was provided on his path. All wicks burn out eventually. This one, it seemed, would not be snuffed out as easily as she'd been led to believe.

Iphys can't help but laugh at the missive. "How does he expect to subpoena people who are not his citizens... And with false accusations of a statue dedicated to Adzromoth? Surely, we would've known if one of our own was Azdrazi..." She would promptly shred the paper, using it as matting for her pet hamster. "We left months ago; I find it quite humorous that they are still clinging to the relevancy of our family name."

"And just like that, she has done it again!" Iphys smiled upon her sister.

tell me you haven't played in haelun'or all map without telling me you haven't played in haelun'or all map.

Very well said, Rukio. I also found it really weird that admins decided to overturn the decision of us handing over NL and PRO to Twi without proper reasoning. We put in months of RP, meeting up with Ivarielle, making plans for the changes that needed to be made, Twi being willing to donate a FAIR amount to the Haelun'or treasury, the buildup of a group based around the coming together of people who wanted change, only to have all of our hard work completely stomped on. Within two days of Kiwi getting NL, we had nonaggression pacts, we had approval of the entirety of the server, and we had, excuse my language, worked our asses off. With the change of leadership, there will be a ton of setbacks, and plans that we had for Haelun'or are now going to be set on fire and tossed away. We got accused relentlessly of oocly trying to 'destroy Haelun'or' and 'ruin the culture', despite us only doing this for the good of the community. We wanted to revive it, add new meaning to Haelun'or and create a community where everyone felt welcome. While my position wasn't nearly as big as Kiwi's or Twi's, I had been working as the head of the military and I didn't even get the courtesy of clearing out my things before they straight up removed me from all the locks. A certain group of people claim we were trying to destroy Haelun'or, despite me spending endless hours dedicated to the Sillumir, even putting in 2+ days weekly for the majority of my time as military head. I had a certain portion of the community I was completely dedicated to, that I wanted to improve and that I tried so hard to make better for those participating. While I can't argue with the admin team, (not like they would really listen anyways, let's all be honest), I am genuinely upset that I was quickly ostracized from a community I had poured endless hours into. I am also upset with how admin handled this, how they put off conflict, how they turned over PRO and NL without a proper reason, and how they dealt with this whole thing. I actually reported a case of metagaming related to this case to the mod admin and I was ghosted for over 5 days. He was all too nonchalant about the situation, and it only added to the worsening of everything. That being said, I am grateful to admin for giving us the opportunity to prove that we can actually build a community where we all feel safe, validated, and welcome. I can't wait to show you all what we have to bring to the table in the upcoming weeks.

The Silver Constitution AUTHORED BY IVARIELLE IBARELLEN Revised by Laerdya, Iphys Catullus, Ayliana Valwynn, A’eojalla Valwynn, April Viradiraar Adopted as of the 9th of The Snow’s Maiden, 70SA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY TITLE ONE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES TITLE TWO RIGHTS, DUTIES AND GUARANTEES TITLE THREE FORM OF GOVERNMENT TITLE FOUR THE SILVER COUNCIL TITLE FIVE THE NATURE OF THE BLESSED MAHERAL TITLE SIX NATIONAL DEFENSE TITLE SEVEN ROLES OF THE MALAURIRAN TITLE EIGHT AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE ONE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES ARTICLE 1. The Silver State, formed by the insoluble union of the followers of Malin and Larihei Lohmanin, is the nation of the Mali’aheral, founded on the following ethics: I - The principle of Legacy Bearing and Talonnii traditions and maintenance and the light teachings of Ivarielle, to boast forth that of a stronger cultural, militaristic and economical foundation of the Silver State. II - The dignity and doings of the Mali'aheral and of those eligible for a temporal protection or stay; III - The economical values of labor and motivated initiative to contribute to the growth and development of The Silver State. ARTICLE 2. The Silver State shall forever be free and independent of all foreign power. ARTICLE 3. (Will never be strictly the patrimony of any person or family, and can either so be chosen or inherited should a successor be named and agreed upon.) ARTICLE 4. The following shall constitute fundamental objectives of the Silver State: I - Build a free, just, and solidary society; II - Ensure national progress; III - Promote the welfare of all citizens; IV - Promote the strength and protection of the realm; V - Offer means of education to the citizens, basic and advanced. CHAPTER II ARTICLE 5. Sovereignty, in all its plenitude, radically belongs to the State, which has the exclusive right to enact its laws. ARTICLE 6. The Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branches of government are interdependent, harmonious with one another and respond to the Uthir’s behest. ARTICLE 7. The Silver State is bound in its international relations by the following principles: I - National Independence; II - Equality among states; III - Defense of peace; IV - Cooperation among nations to promote progress. TITLE TWO RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND GUARANTEES CHAPTER I - INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE RIGHTS AND DUTIES ARTICLE 8. The inhabitants of The Silver State have the right to be protected in the fruition of their life, honor, liberty, security, work and property. None may be deprived of these rights unless in accordance with laws established for reasons of general interest. I - No one may enter a house without the consent of its owner, unless caught in the act of committing a crime or disaster, or in order to render assistance, or when a court order is issued; ARTICLE 9. All mali are equal under the law and no other distinction is admissible between them except that of talents or virtues. I - Men and women are equal in rights and obligations, under the terms of this Constitution; II - The practice of any profession, trade, or work is free, provided the necessary qualifications are met, as established by law; III - Freedom of association for licit purposes is full with the exception being for that of paramilitary ones which are forbidden; The plenitude of defense; The sovereignty of verdicts; Jurisdiction for the trial of felonies against life, culture and the State’s integrity IV - The law shall regulate the individualization of penalties and shall adopt, among others, the following: a.) Deprivation or restriction of liberty; b.) Loss of assets; c.) Suspension or interdiction of rights; d.) Capital punishment; e.) Enforced military terms. ARTICLE 10. No one but that of the Uthir or Medi’ir of the time may grant writs of land, honors or vassals. ARTICLE 11. All artistic or historical wealth of the State, whoever its owner may be, shall be considered to be cultural treasure; it shall be under the protection of the State and the law shall establish what it deems appropriate for its preservation. CHAPTER II - SOCIAL RIGHTS ARTICLE 12. Education, healthcare, nutritional assistance, work, housing, leisure, welfare, and security constitute the fundamental social rights of the citizens and residents of the Silver State. ARTICLE 13. The Legacy Bearing and Talonnii are the foundation of our society. The Silver State shall watch over its moral and material stability, for the proper development of oem'ii within our community. ARTICLE 14. The law shall provide for the necessary measures to ensure that oem'ii are protected from corporal, intellectual or moral neglect by their parents or guardians, as well as from exploitation and abuse. ARTICLE 15. All inhabitants have the duty to take care of their health, as well as to seek assistance in case of illness. The State shall provide the means of prevention and free assistance to all. ARTICLE 16. Every inhabitant of the Silver State , without prejudice to their freedom, has the duty to employ their intellectual or corporeal energies in a way that benefits the community, which shall endeavor to offer, preferably to its citizens, the possibility of earning their livelihood through the pursuit of an economic activity. CHAPTER III - NATIONALITY AND CITIZENSHIP IN THE SILVER STATE ARTICLE 17. Nationality: I - All Mali born in the territory of the Silver State shall be regarded as denizens of the State. II - The children of mali’aheral descent, who, having been born in a foreign country, can opt to apply for their citizenship of origin. ARTICLE 18. Citizenship: Citizenship in the Silver State must be renewed if the citizen in question has been inactive from the State for four years, and must be met with the following conditions: a) Proven worthy by means of a consistent meritocracy of four years. b) Proven adherent of the laws or military service (for a set period of time). c) Maintains active and recent contributions to The Silver State. d) Elementary understanding of the Elven tongue. e) Demonstrated understanding of The Silver State’s Culture. ARTICLE 19. Condition A is proven by means of an extensive military service from childhood or to be that of a rising figurehead amidst other citizenry and residents ARTICLE 20. If the citizenship of one of Larihei’s children is revoked, in accordance with chapter 2 article 4 of the Silver Laws, the Mali’aheral in question must seek either reinstatement via petitioning for citizenship or decree of the Uthir or a majority vote from his/her council. ARTICLE 21. Rights of the Citizenry: a.) All Citizens have the right to medical service and protection. b.) All Citizens have the right to a lawful trial. c.) All Citizens have the right to approach the Uthir and his/her council with substantial evidence to call a fellow citizen to trial. d.) All Citizens have the right to bring grievances to the Uthir and his/her council. e.) All Citizens are entitled to basic education and the means to advance themselves mentally. TITLE THREE FORM OF GOVERNMENT ARTICLE 22. POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION The Nation adopts for its government the Ivarilist Authoritative form. Its sovereignty shall be exercised directly by the Uthir or Medi’ir and indirectly by the representatives on the Silver Council instituted by this Constitution; all according to the rules expressed therein. TITLE FOUR THE SILVER COUNCIL CHAPTER I - INTERNAL ORGANIZATION ARTICLE 23. The venerable Silver Council, is a constitutionally bound political collegiate that keeps control over the administrative functions of this most blessed nation in service of Progress and responsibilities granted to them by the Uthir. The offices that compose this body are as follows: Uthir, Head of Council; Medi’ir, Advisor and Regend to the Uthir; Okarir’mali. Master of People; Okarir’maehr, Master of Knowledge; Okarir’nor, Master of Land; Okarir’akaln, Master of Coin; Okarir’san, Master of Diplomacy; Okarir’tir, Master of Defence; Okarir’tayna Master of Arcane; Okarir’hiylun, Master of Health; Vassals ARTICLE 24. The Honorable Silver Council, is serviced by attendants under the name of Tilruiran, who shall be directly appointed by the Council. ARTICLE 25. Each Laurir, at the discretion of the Uthir, is granted the power to appoint Tilruiran as they deem necessary for the best performance of their duties. The Succession and Appointment of Government: a.) The Uthir reserves the right to maintain the Silver Council and continue the progress of the Mali’aheral through the selection of all Okarir and Medi’ir positions designated within this Constitution if initially vacant or presently unstable enough to warrant it, otherwise voting shall be held and the candidates are appointed meritocratically. b.) The Uthir is afforded the right to appoint their own successor either by missive, speech, or signed and sealed testament posthumously and then the council convenes to vote, ¾ is required for the chosen to be instituted or a public vote is held to elect a new Uthir. c.) The Tilruiran are appointed and dismissed by the Okariran whose position they serve under or directly by the uthir. d.) No position of government may be occupied by those who do not hold citizenship within the State. e.) Any member of the Council, who is unable to uphold their citizenship, shall be stripped of all rank until their citizenry is reinstated. f.) Any vacant position on the Silver Council shall have its duties undertaken by the Uthir and/or their Medi’ir until such a time comes that the position can be appropriately filled according to the subsections above. g.) Should the Uthir perish, their rank shall be transferred to their appointed chosen successor, if no successor was named it will transfer to their medi’ir as a regency until voted in with ¾ council support in accordance with b.). h.) No Okarir may hold two positions nor manage two positions ARTICLE 27. Duties and privileges of the Uthir: a.) Serves as the Head of Council for the State, managing the Silver Council in pursuance of constitution and law, along the ancient principle of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. b.) Serves as Supreme Commander of the Sillumir. c.) Coordinates and directs the effort of The Silver Council. d.) Serves as chair for the meetings and sittings of The Silver Council. e.) Appoints and removes Okariran and Medi’ir to maintain a full and functioning Silver Council. f.) Oversees and arbitrates requests for trials. g.) Coordinates and directs the diplomatic and military undertakings of The Silver State during lockdowns or martial law. h.) Forms Committees and Emergency Councils for matters concerning war and diplomacy or development of the State socially or economically in the event of poor standards or functionality. i.) Ratifies treaties. j.) Proclaims a state of war, should The Silver State come under attack by a foreign power or, if necessary, in pursuance of our international treaties concerning collective defense in response to aggression. k.) Proclaims martial law, also called Diraar, for the purpose of ensuring public health. l.) Oversees land writs and appointment of land holders ARTICLE 28. Duties and privileges of the Medi’ir: a.) The authority of the Medi’ir is second to the Uthir, and is only truly active in the absence of the Uthir. Whilst present, they do not have to assume control over the Council or officials, but when absent they may do such. b.) In the absence of the Uthir, the Medi’ir is vested with executive authority in all domestic affairs to execute their duties. c.) The Medi’ir may conduct political alliances, denouncements, ambassadorial affairs and diplomacy with the permission of the Uthir or in their absence with the appropriate councilor. d.) The Medi’ir assists the Uthir in the drafting of new legislations, reforms and general domestic policies. e.) In the absence of the Uthir, the Medi’ir assumes any indirect responsibilities the Uthir held, and in the event of the Uthir filling council positions before absence they assume such also. ARTICLE 28. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’mali: a.) Organizes public events and celebrations within the State. b.) Maintains and staffs all public places of leisure in the State. c.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’mali. ARTICLE 29. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’maehr: a.) Serves as Chief Librarian of the Eternal Library. b.) Serves as Head of the Eternal College. c.) Maintains the integrity, collection, organization and expansion of all Eternal institutions. d.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’maehr. ARTICLE 30. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’akaln: a.) Serves as treasurer of the State. b.) Administrates the Market District. c.) Supervisor of both interior and international trade. d.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’akaln. ARTICLE 31. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’nor: a.) Manages the citizenship, taxation and resources of the State. b.) Manages the allocation of residences. c.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’nor. ARTICLE 32. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’san: a.) Manages diplomatic correspondence in collaboration with the Uthir. b.) Overseer of all publications within the Silver State. c.) Manages press and State announcements d.) Manages all non-aggression pacts and alliances in conjunction with the Uthir. e.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’san. ARTICLE 33. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’tir: a.) Serves as administrative head of defense in conflicts both foreign and domestic. b.) Serves as Commander of the Home Guard. c.) Serves as Commander of the Vallei’lin. d.) Heads the recruitment and training of the military assets of The State. e.) Manages the structure of the Home Guard. f.) Manages the structure of the Vallei’lin. g.) Manages the gatekeeping of the Silver State. h.) Heads the distribution and maintenance of military equipment. i.) Detain any member of the citizenry indefinitely, in the interest of public welfare. j.) Appoints and dismisses Tilurir’tir. ARTICLE 34. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’tayna: a) Serves as the Head of the Ilumiran and all other magical institutions of Haelun’or. b) They are charged with the Magical development of Haelun’or and its citizenry. c) They keep records of all Magic users within Haelun’or, this record will be kept in the private library for requested perusal. d) Will refer any unlawful magic users to the Uthir as lawbreakers. e) Appoints and dismisses Tilruir’tayna. ARTICLE 35. Duties and privileges of the Okarir’hiylun: a.) Serves as the primary maintainer of health within the state. b.) Serves as the primary head for health institutions within the state. c.) Is responsible for location and assessing any suffering from health issues within the state and bringing treatment to them. d.) Is responsible for filling and making sure health institutions have persistent staffing and heads. CHAPTER II - LEGISLATIVE PROCESS ARTICLE 36. Members of the venerable Silver Council, Heial'thilln, undertake the sacred duties of discussion, drafting of legislation under the guidance of the Okarir'tir and supervision of the Uthir and Medi’ir, with the Uthir and Medi’ir having the ability to veto any majority decisions agreed upon by the council within reason and WITH reason given. TITLE FIVE THE NATURE OF THE BLESSED MAHERAL ARTICLE 37. The nation's greatest example of high elven society, the Maheral, shall henceforth always be held to the protection Larihei Lohmanin’s lineage, foremost founder of the Elven people by serving as the primary guide for the new generation’s education of such. ARTICLE 38. The Maheral's powers and legacy are formal, ceremonial, educational and non-political, and it is by no means an electable position or one that can intervene in the state’s affairs. ARTICLE 39. During times of Diraar the maheral is unable to declare the State Lost, as the manpower and easings of constitutional restrictions mean the state most definitely is not lost. ARTICLE 40. During times of internal conflict, the Maheral is unable to take sides, nor is a maheral able to come about until such is settled. ARTICLE 41. The Maheral shall be the sole overseer to purity trials, and any and all trials pertaining to one’s purity shall be handed over to the Maheral to ensure they are managed in the way of Larihei. The Maheral may not declare one impure without a proper trial, however. ARTICLE 42. The Maheral has no right to call for an election for any council positions, nor do they hold a vote in the council. The Malauriran also cannot call for an election of any government officials. TITLE SIX NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER I - THE SILLUMIR ARTICLE 43. The Sillumir is a permanent and regular national institution, structured on the basis of hierarchy and discipline. § Complementary law shall establish the general norms to be adopted in the organization, preparation and operation of the Armed Forces. I. Patents, with their inherent prerogatives, rights and duties, are conferred by the Laurir'sil, and are secured in full to active and reserve soldiers, who are eligible for military titles and ranks and, along with other members, the use of uniforms. II. Active military personnel who take office in a political post or public office will be transferred to the reserve, in accordance with the law. III. Officials shall only lose their rank and position if they are judged unworthy of the post or incompatible with it, by a decision of the Uthir or Medi’ir, or Okarir’tir in times of peace or in time of war. ARTICLE 44. The Sillumir’s essential mission is to defend the State and the integrity of its territory, its Constitution and its laws, always acting under the superior command of the Okarir’tir or Uthir, in accordance with the provisions of Article 24, paragraphs “b” and “j”, of the Grand Constitution. ARTICLE 45. The members of the Sillumiran are the servicemen of the State and its core territories. CHAPTER II - THE NATURE AND COMPULSORY STATUS OF MILITARY SERVICE ARTICLE 46. Every resident has the obligation to militarily defend their homeland and to comply with the legal regime of military instruction that qualifies him or her for that purpose during times of war. This civic endeavor shall be grounded on the unavoidable duty to train and engage in activities concerning the defense of the Nation against threats of any origin or nature, and in efforts to promote cooperation with the Country's overall development and welfare. CHAPTER III - PUBLIC SECURITY ARTICLE 47. Public security, a duty of all residents of The Silver State, and the right and responsibility of all is exerted to preserve public order and the safety of people and property. ARTICLE 48. Those under suspicion of being threats to public security are liable to both investigation under reasonable suspicion by the Okarir’tir, with approval of the Uthir; and search and seizure of property ARTICLE 49. All active duty members of elSillumiran have a right to detain citizens in order to ensure public security, and have a right to immediately hold a trial with said detained citizen should they be able to meet the requirements for proper court proceedings. However, trials of government officials need to be sanctioned by the Uthir. ARTICLE 50. No private militias or any operations utilizing lethal or nonlethal force may operate without permission from the Okarir’tir or the Uthir. ARTICLE 51. In times of civil strife, Diraar is automatically triggered if one side holds both the law and majority council. Only the Uthir may declare when such is over. TITLE SEVEN ROLES OF THE MALAURIRAN CHAPTER I - MALAURIRAN AND THE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE 52. Malauriran who are not in the eyes of the public for more than three elven months will be denounced from their position.The job of the Malauriran is to guide the Maheral spiritually, and if they cannot represent themselves in the eyes of the public they will not be seen fit to be leaders of purity and spirit. ARTICLE 53. The Malauriran cannot call for an election of official government positions, nor can they impose on an election or vote for a government official. The Malauriran are the only ones able, however, to nominate a candidate for Maheral. ARTICLE 54. The Malauriran will not convene without the consent from the Uthir or the Medi’ir, and may not come to a decision without first the consultation of the Uthir or Medi’ir. They also may not intervene with government policy, make reforms to the constitution, the Silver Law, or any other official documents pertaining to political, economic, or international policies. TITLE EIGHT AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION CHAPTER I - AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 55. The Silver Law and the constitution may be amended with a majority vote of 4/7 by Elheial’thilln. MAEHR’SAE HIYLUN’EYHA

Iphys genuinely gets a good laugh out of this. "Larihei knows I wish I had the time for romance! As terrible as gossip columns are, I would be lying if I said I wasn't curious about the release of the next one..." The 'thill sets the missive down, a smug look on her face with the thought anyone would even be remotely curious about her love life.

[!] Iphys received the missive, eyes wide with surprise. "Lari'onn, I am glad that you have faith in our Ivarielle... May Haelun'or thrive under her.. And may we, as her council, help ensure that we flourish." Iphys looked out onto Haelun'or from her office, a peace settling in her once again.

Iphys nods. No words need to be said here.

[!] A tall elfess glanced up from the missive to the face of her friend. "We will receive hate from many, for our views, such is the way of those blinded by bigotry... But we would be worse off if we had not the voice to speak up. Maehr'sae hiylun'ehya, Kolvar." She set the missive down on the counter, going to hug the woman before her.

A Voice of Silver Speaks 9th of The Amber Cold, Year 69 of the Second Age Far too long, have I remained neutral in this time of crisis. As elOkarir’tir, I found that picking sides was too out of reach for me, that my duty was to uphold the Silver Law. For a time, it did not matter what side I chose. The Silver Law has no sides, at least, that is what I thought. Ivarielle is not a woman of false promise. I have seen her mercy; I have listened to a silver tongue that only an ‘aheral could use with such fluency. She came to me, with words that brought forth a new light. What she told me, it filled me with hope for the future of Haelun’or- she is the only one who can truly promise elven unity. She told me of her plans to improve our economic stability, to ensure that Haelunorian culture is not lost, but revived and cherished with each and every breath. She wants to strengthen our military, so that inside these walls, and on this island, we never face a threat again. This is not a woman who wants to destroy us, she is a woman who is desperate to save us. I do expect slander, I expect the hate and the glares that will follow wherever I walk, but this is bigger than me, it is bigger than all of us. Far too long has Haelun’or been under the reign of tyrants who wish to hold power, who claim to want progress but stay stuck in the ways of old. It is men like Braxus Ni’leya, who claim to want democracy, then declare themselves Sohaer without even a single vote. I, personally, have never claimed to have been for democracy, before one wishes to use that to berate me. It is the heads of old, who deny that change needs to be made, who pull strings from the shadows- they are out of touch with what Haelun’or needs. We have lost our way, lliran. We have lost our grasp on the meaning of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. We have been brainwashed to believe that things as they stood were fine, though, from my position on the council, I was watching hundreds of years of progress tumble down cliffs, all because we feared change. What is Haelun’or, if not the embodiment of progress? Who better to guide us into a new light, if not Ivarielle, the one with the means and the heart to make the change. When I first stepped foot in el’cihi’thilln, I thought to myself that there was not a better place in the entire world to discover myself. Many others have thought this, it is why we flock to Haelun’or, it is why we strive for progress. Soon, though, I discovered that the nature of ‘thill in this city had been conditioned to believe that it was our blood which made us superior. However, I was blessed enough to make peace with those who used their minds to rise above. To my lliran, I thank you endlessly for showing me the true way of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. Thank you, Ivarielle, for showing me the meaning of fighting for what you believe in. You have strengthened me, and returned my faith in Haelun’or. Ivarielle, you have the Silver Law at your side. Haelun’or, I will continue to fight as your Okarir’tir, to maintain the true meaning of progress and health. To those that oppose us, I do not wish to see you harmed, but I truly hope that you open your eyes. We are not here to destroy Haelun’or, we are here to save it. Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya Ay’Haelun’or, Ay’Larihei Iphys Catullus Valwynn, Okarir’tir