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Miss April Viradiraar paced from where she sat now, within the Providence Tavern, unable to stomach either side, pale hands gripping the paper of the missive. "where did this all go so wrong?"

do you love me? also pls get rid of ur pfp

"holy ****" muttered the okarir'nor, or April Viradiraar. It all felt like one big dream - a whiplash.

The Okarir'nor reads the missive sent out. A lone gaze is sent out of her window. "and so, the cycle of Haelun'or continues"

As April V. herself reads the missive, her head 360's in a whiplash she as she hears these words from nearby. "what do you know of tradition?"

A HIGH ELVEN GUIDE OF HIGH ELVEN KNOWINGS: II So, you want to play a high elf. But you have never played a pointy eared white person before, so you have a whole list of questions. What language do they speak? What should my skin look like? What is the culture like? Within this guide, you will see a scarce outline of the average updated Haelunorian high elf, so you too can fashion yourself a high elf and bring yourself to the great Silver City. PART I: THE BASICS Where do they live? Within this map, the main group of high elves, often referred to as mali’aheral, is situated within the lonely city of Karinah’siol, Haelun’or, located right off of the east hub. Although isolated from the rest of the map, it is not hard to find one’s way, as the ferry to the nation is just one step off the port. Of course, those who wish to leave within other nations do so. What Language Do They speak? Like most of the elven sub-races, high elves speak common, or english with a touch of elven sprinkled within. While speaking the whole language is usually reserved for special events, high elven players will often have a small knowledge of elven during their character’s basic vocabulary. Hello / Good day: Karin’ayla Goodbye: Van’ayla Good evening/ good night : Ker’ayla Yes: Ti No: ne Sorry: llun Thank you: Ahern ito nae’leh Thanks: Ahernan Human: Valah Elf: Mali’ Pure Elf: Mali’thill Dwarf: Bortu Orc: Uruk Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya: Progress and health Similarly but not so, elves also tell time differently than human nations do. While most human nations go by the regular time dating system (1800, 1820), elves, and high elves use the second age calendar. Refer to the in-game command /date to see the date. What Should I Make My Skin Look like? A lot of high elven players make their skin have skin usually on the paler side, although exceptions could be made with the right backstory. Hair usually ranges from a pearly white, silver, blonde, caramel, to even red hair, and eyes usually light hues such as blue, grey, green, even purple. It should be noted that pale high elves with darker colored hair might be accused of being mixed race. Fashion is usually light and flow-y, but can range between events and casual day to day life with some who opt for full armor all the time.. Currently, female high elves wear berets and headbands. Long pointy ears are common! Elves can have beards but it is extremely uncommon. PART II: CULTURE Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya The main driving culture behind Haelun’or revolves around the phrase Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. But what is it? What does it mean? and what does it have to do with Haelun’or? Why do high elves say it every five seconds? This phrase roughly translates into “The pursuit of knowledge and wisdom” , or more commonly, “progress and health”. Progress (Maehr’sae): Progress refers to the overall development of wisdom the Mali’aheral uphold as their ideal. A fulfilled life should be one filled with knowledge, arts and science. A Haelunorian high elf should strive to be masterful at at least one subject, if not multifaceted. This is typically where arrogance can stray from, as High Elves have a belief that they are overall of higher intelligence than the other races because of this incentive to advance and succeed. Health (Hiylun): The health part of Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya is twofold. High elves hold a strong care for their own, and ensure that every one of their kin within their walls can live with proper dignity, with a house, proper clothing, education, food, healthcare, ect. They typically live away from others and even go as far to mali’aheral and other races within their residency neighborhoods to ensure this. The second part goes in line with purity culture, and keeping the mind and body pure. But what is purity exactly? Purity Culture "Purity" within the culture is defined by how closely a high elf follows the maehr'sae hiylun'ehya, and is arguably split into two forms -mental, and physical purity. Physical purity pertains to the "health (Hiylun)" of the mali'aheral in question. A bloodline untainted by non-high elven influences is essential for any high elf within the city. Great respect is afforded to those with records of their pure lineage dating back the farthest. Physical purity can be foremost sundered by affairs and activities with non-mali’aheral. Depending on the severity, this can lead to imprisonment, banishment, death, or (for the luckier ones) social ostracisation . And although all high elves have different fashion, most are somewhat modest and cover up during day to day activities. However, it should be noted that invasive jewelry and tattoos are very taboo. Mental purity pertains to a high elf's self-discipline, as well as their personal demeanor. Mali’aheral that exhibit good form of mental purity are often calm and calculated, not letting their emotions get the best of them. This is not to say that they do not have emotions, but they don’t let it cloud their thoughts. High Elves who live outside of the silver city are also considered mentally impure, as they do not share the desires to heighten their kin. Simiarly, Pure high elves that live outside the city and do not follow the philosophy would be considered mentally impure. One can be physically pure, but not mentally, but not vice versa. PART III: CUSTOMS Fashion Fashion was lightly discussed in an earlier segment- but here we go into depth about it! First, it should be mentioned that there is nothing wrong with a little bit of shoulder! Even a shoulderless dress can be made very classy. One way a ‘thill likes to express themself is through the way that they dress, and the current most common way to dress is a modernized chique! Things such as hats, headbands, dainty clip-on earrings, fine pieces of jewelry, and sashes are all very in right now! Colors that ‘thill often wear are all ranges of blue, gray, purples, gold (made with the exception that it was not gifted to you, more in depth later), some greens and even pinks! Women usually wear skirts with a small heel and a nice blouse, adorned with cute bags and bobbles. Men usually wear something with drapes, and many have taken a liking to toga-esque fashion, which is completely acceptable as long as the toga does not reveal too much! Even headdresses are making a comeback! Courting Courting in Haelun’or is much different from what one would see in the valah communities or even other mali’ nations. Usually, relationships between ‘aheral are kept rather private, and public displays of affection are kept to a minimum. Do not let this confuse you- as the ‘thill are still very loving and affectionate! Oftentimes, one may first reveal their feelings in the form of poetry, gifts, events held in the honor of the one they fancy, the list can go on. Here in the Silver City, we do prefer to keep things more old fashioned. Gold The legacy behind gold in Haelun’or is a long and winding one. Culturally, giving one gold is like handing out an insult - as if insulting their purity. This stems from the Mali language, where Gold, or Acal, also has a secondary meaning - cursed. Religion ‘Thill do not have a religion. A common misconception about ‘thill is that they worship Larihei. This is simply not true. Larihei was a pure woman, who is regarded highly, but is not worshiped. Many ‘thill have conflicting feelings about religion as a whole - with many simply being agnostic or atheist, it is a wonderful idea to spark up a conversation about it! PART IV: EXTRA There are so many parts of Haelunorian high elf culture that have been formatted into smaller posts. Below, I have provided a set of links that one might find helpful or interesting when playing a high elf. LANGUAGE: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/200447-a-short-composition-of-elven-phrases/ https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/78799-elven-sentences/https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/19254-recovering-the-ancient-tongue-of-the-elves/ TIME: https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=Help:Times_%26_Dates#Almaris REFERENCE POST: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/97527-the-ultimate-high-elven-guide-of-high-elven-knowings/ CREDITS: @Mithradites - who I ultimately modeled this post after @TwistChunky - for writing the part III @Kiiwi and @Gemini - editing

[Last day of Pompeii, Karl Bryullov] -=- INFERNO OF HAELUN'OR 19th of the Grand Harvest S.A. 68 The bright sun rose high above the silver city of Karinah’siol. The Mali’aheral of Haelun’or moved about the lower district as they attended to their busy day. All was well in the city of Karinah’siol until a foreign noise drew near to the city. Thill looked about, pausing as they pondered. As the noise - now identified as the flapping of wings grew nearer, did all citizenry pause, as if every time was stopped. As they drew their gaze into the sky, they would spot a large dragon, flying towards the city. “Form ranks! The wingbeast is coming!” shouted Gwyndolin as she rang the bell, calling for the Sullumir and all and any able bodied citizens to aid and help defend the city. Soon did the Silver City spring into action, Sillumir soldiers falling into rank and proud Haelun'or citizenry pulling out their own bows and crossbows, ready to defend against the incoming beast if need be. And lo, did the beast come, its body span larger than the very roads it flew over, bone and blood falling onto the streets as it started to pass. Sillumir rose to the gatehouse, looking for the defense system: the cannons. There was only one. Despite this, the brave sillumir started to load the cannon in an attempt to defend their city from the beast in flight if it made a move to attack. However, as the dragon passed, it became increasingly certain that the dragon was simply that - passing. “Do not fire! Do not fire!” urged the Okarir’nor April Viradiraar as she too rose upon the gatehouse with the Okarir’san, A’eollaja Valwynn. The okarir herself produced a bow as she eyed the dragon. “Wait till it attacks first!” “Fire the cannon!” screamed Gwyndolin as she loaded up her bow when the cannon had not been fired, with support from the weaponed citizenry from below. The dragon continued to pass, although with its large claw did it attempt to take the eagle of a building. “If you take that shot, you will be responsible for all the deaths that occur in this city!” Shouted the Okarir’san towards the Sillumir, eyes lit up to the slowly passing dragon. Despite the warning from the Okarirs, and the encouragement from Gwyndolin below, a mali’ker from above aimed and fired at the dragon. The cannon was flung, and bounced off from the dragon’s resilient body, but the damage was done. The beast flapped its wings, slowly making a turn. Blood and bones dripped onto the city floor. It was coming for the gatehouse. The Sillumir were urged to reload the cannon from both the attending Okarir’s and those down below. A guardsman aimed and fired, and unfortunately missed. And unfortunately it was a little too late. The dragon opened its maw and let out a breath of fire, directed towards the top of the gatehouse. Some jumped away, lucky enough to only get a limb melted off, but some melted in the very instant, turned to complete liquid at the furious creature. Citizenry fell into chaos, with some running for cover, and some outing themselves for the dragon with hope of saving their friends and kin. Unfortunately for them, the dragon attacked them as well. By the end of the day, the top of the gatehouse was completely melted - the city ruined with ash and rubble. Together, the uninjured citizenry attempt to pull the injured from the ash, and count the dead. The sun rose on a Silver city, but fell on a black one.

The Okarir'nor, April V. read over this missive, pursing her lips. She looked up to the blue sky, and uttered a barely audible "maehr'sae hiylun'ehya".

"Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya!" comments the Okarir'nor.

“As things should be” sighed the Okarir’nor, the Viradiraar, the Valwynn.

April Valwynn offered a deadpan stare to both him and the crowed, muttering a small "the ****?" as her opponent shares his incredibly self-serving moment with the audience, for the same mali have largely had the same appearance from his arrival to the state and to this very moment. huh. The Valwynn stood respectfully at the side while Hyptos offered up his spew of the Okarir'akalns query, and when he was done, did the Lari speak up once more. "I believe that if one is going to break purity rules and guidelines, then they will do it whether or ne they live in the same housing or manor as the other they wish to pursue impurity with . It's a simple thought, really. If the mali that wish for a communal house can fit the space they are given without major room, then I see no issue, ne. The issue is when these group homes, or even talonnii homes enter a space far too large for their numbers. When purchasing a home, as it has been in the past, I believe that the number of members within your household should be taken into account. Sharing the same thoughts as Mr. Hyptos, I too share a faith within the blessed citizenry of my nation. Though, I suspect if there is a thought that article one or six are broken with evidence, it is worth while to search the household with clear permission from the office of the Okarir'tir." "Impures will be impures whether or ne they live together" And unlike Hyptos, April offered a meager nod towards the crowd, reserved in posture as she stepped back, waiting for the moderator.

A largely confused expression came to face. "you're basing your master of land credentials for the gym?"

A mellow expression was casted upon the Valwynn's features as her opponent spoke, pale hands gently clasped together at the front. "Within El'Heila'Thillin" started she as soon as the Hyptos concluded "There are several different positions that pertain to different subtopics that Haelun'or runs upon. It is my most personal opinion that el'Okarir'akaln should strictly stick to the finance and economy of our nation, and our el'Okarir'nor to the taxation and stewarding duties, for while these positions are intertwined, they are still within separate realms - pinning taxation all on our Okarir'akaln simply isn't fair to her." A pause, before she pressed "Why, what did you think you would be doing otherwise as Okarir'nor?" A shrewd sounding cough emitted from the girl's lips, before she quickly came to cover it up with her elbow. "scuse me. We've a large island, and while our silver city is beautiful and prosperous, I believe we as mali'thill have a right and a duty to use all of what we are given - after we take it back from the void, that is. Mr. Hyptos, within your campaign, you say much of the beautification of the island and the city - if ne taxes and stewarding, what else would you do as Okarir'nor? Similarly, can you back up any of your prior accomplishments as Tilruir'mali or as a scholar?"

A mali'thill with rather short stature, yet overwhelming confidence therein made her way to the podium. While the 'thill's blonde tresses were styled in a neat waved curls, she donned an overwhelmingly plain getup; light blue fabric waving as she walked, clasped together by simple golden designs. Despite this, the candidate, the Valwynn, the Viradiraar, held up confident stride and a cheery expression. She turned quickly with precision, like soldier at salute. Grey eyes scanned the masses, before the young 'aheral spoke. "To the great citizenry, the mali'thill of Haelun'or - my talonnii, my neighbors, my lliran, my kin, I am April Valwynn - Viradiraar. To those who are in aid of more introduction, I am a mali'thill who has resided within the state for many decades now, and have spent a great amount of my adult life serving the state." A proud expression would cast upon the girl's features as she noted this. "From scholar of the stars and skies, to tilruir'mali for three okarir's, to sillumir, to head doctor, to a simple citizen and back again, I have done it all - I have been there for Haelun'or, and now I strive to be there for you, the citizenry of Haelun'or, as your Okarir'nor. Before a sillumir, before my past positions as tilruir'mali, I am a scholar - a scholar with an eye for everything, especially mathematics. Mathematics and science - someone that has the nerve to do the Okarir'nor's main work before its additional duties - it is me, who has said eye, and is willing to work hard for our good nation and uphold Larihei's ideas" she concluded her opening statements, offering a nod to those present, stance simple.

Back In Business: A nomination for Okarir’nor 26 SA To the knowledge of most, the blessed citizenry of Haelun’or reside on a small island off of the eastern seas of Almaris. Here, our land is beautiful, yet limited, from the rocky mountains to the beachy sands, to the capital of Haelun’or, the gem, the blessed city of Karinah’siol. With this knowledge, it should also be assumed that there is a ‘thill monitering our sacred land - seeing who resides with what limited space we are afforded, and conducting the vital action of taxing on the silver people; this ‘thill is called the Okarir’nor. To the blessed council and the citizenry of Haelun’or, I, April Valwynn, hereby announce my campaign as servant of the blessed state as okarir’nor. Within the glory days of Haelun’or, land was regularly taken care of, taxes were paid, and those who failed to pay were evicted from our limited lands. Yet, we have grown stagnant. With the halting of our beautiful city and people by the evil that resides outside our blessed walls, we have grown stagnant, and we do not pay our taxes. If elected into this blessed position, I promise to keep our city well regulated in both taxes and citizenry. I myself, as a scholar, have a keen eye. A keen eye that I plan for the use of taxes and keeping our land clean and safe. For those that know my character of my history need no introduction, but to those that require a deeper understanding of my relevant skills, I shall ascribe them below. Previous Leadership and activities: Tilruir’mali: served as Tilruir’mali for three different Okarirs Head Physician of Haelun’or: I was raised to the position of head physician during the reign of Othelu Orrar under okarir’mali Ayliana Valwynn. I have a critical eye, and an academic lens when it comes to numbers. Sillumir Combat Medic and Soldier: I have dedicated a good decade to being in the sillunir, fighting with my people to defend the silver city. Scholar: Most of my life, I have dedicated my freetime to scholarly research, such as astronomy or alchemy. I am dedicated and careful with what I choose. To establish my platform further, In my aid, I offer a 5 year plan that I plan to establish if elected that will be enacted as soon as possible. Regular taxing Possible vassilation outside the capital city Subregions of the Haelun’orian island Regulate the citizens, kicking out who no longer resides in favor of those who wish for a residence Nominate qualified mali to position to tilruir A beautiful depiction of the Haelun’orian capitol, Karinah’siol With such qualities laid out and in mind, I formally pass this missive to the council and to the blessed mali’thill to review and stand for my position. For it is my people and my kin, I hope to serve. Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya

Yuna glanced forth the new land, hand raising up to her visage. "adventure awaits"

A lone elfess padded across the war-torn city of Karina'siol, grey eyes casting a pitiful look around her home. Coming upon a large fire, the distinct smell of burning flesh would fill the Valwynn's senses. "If only it could've been different," lamented the woman, horror evident within her gaze. "how did this all go so wrong? how did.. how did we get here? For the destruction of my city - the murder of my people, my neighbors, my llirans, my family. How did we get here?" For a woman of studying, for the first time, the lari had nothing left to say. She, alone, wondering the ashen streets.

time for round 2

"and so, the cycle of Haelun'or continues" echoed April, grey eyes scanning the silver city. "Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya"

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