Haelun'or
Haelun'or (meaning 'motherland' in Elven) is the nation of the High Elves (and at times it was home for the Kharajyr and the other subraces of Elves,). The original city state of Haelun'or was founded during the early days of Asulon by Ellir'siol and Dio Astóre. It was built out of ruins of a previous High Elven nation, which had collapsed in the years prior to the descendant races arrival in Asulon.
It is notable that during Anthos, the Crimson-Silver Alliance was forged between Haelun'or and the Order of The White Rose. Despite the eventual disbandment of the White Rose, the alliance held for many decades after. History
Ancient Haelun'or existed for many centuries after Larihei Lohmanih led a group of High Elves into a portal which led to Asulon. There they inhabited what later became the site of the city of Haelun'or in Asulon on the Emerald Peninsular. There they found more Golden Pools, like they had under Malinor in the first few centuries of Aegis. Few records or artifacts from the arrival of Larihei Lohmanih and her supporters in Asulon. With a major exception being the ruins of Eternal College. The whereabouts of the original inhabitants have never been found. After the arrival of many High Elves which had fled from the Destruction of Aegis, progress was soon made on the construction of the city of Haelun'or. Haelun'or became their home for the rest of Asulon.
After the destruction of Asulon, the High Elves lived within Malinor for a short time. Due to the differences between the High Elves and the other Elven subraces, the High Elves soon left the nation. In Anthos, Lin'evaral became the new city of Haelun'or where it remained for many years before being destroyed both by the Black Scourge and earthquakes. This rendered the city uninhabitable and the remainder of the population moved to New Malinor for a short time, before then moving to the Tomb as the Conclave of Malin took control of Malinor. During The Fringe the small city of Tahn'siol was constructed, and under the leadership of Kalenz Uradir concordats were created between the Dark Elves, Wood Elves and Snow Elves to provide them shelter under Haelun'or law. They occupied surrounding districts known as Ker'lomi, Lin'ame and Okarn'fenn, respective to each subrace. After the arrival of the descendant races in Thales, the citadel of Celi'ante was built. However, the other subraces had grown unhappy with their treatment in Tahn'siol and they set out to build their own settlements; where after a short period of hostility between Haelun'or and the newly formed Council of Splinters, they came under the protection of Haelun'or once more.
In the realm of Athera, Haelun'or occupied the city of Annil'sul along with the Wood Elves and Dark Elves. They lived in the Bronze and Obsidian Districts respectively, with the Silver District inhabited by the High Elves. The Snow Elves, being hunted by every nation under the Treaty of Thales, no longer could be found within Haelun'or. The town of Norithel, located in the mysterious Fiandria forest, was under the protection of Haelun'or.
In the seeds following the release of Iblees from his prison in the north of Athera the Sohaer Iatrilemar Elervathar was trapped within a crystalline material, leaving Haelun'or briefly without an active leader. In the confusion of the next few days the Wood Elven leader and general of the Elberu'cinhir, one of Haelun'or's military chapters, Phaedrus Lle'hileia, took control of the lower districts and declared war upon the ideals of High Elven racial superiority. Claiming that his actions were in response to continued High Elven offences - such as the dissolving of the impure in acid and the lack of social power for non-High Elves in the pre-eminent Elven nation - Phaedrus formed a coalition of disgruntled non-High Elves and other nations to wrest control of Annil'sul away from Haelun'or. This coup succeeded, albeit at the price of the corruption of Annil'sul's golden pools and heavy damage to the city, and the remaining supporters of Haelun'or became exiled in Orenian territory. Annil'sul became the capital of the State of Laureh'lin, an egalitarian militarist state made up of Wood Elves, Dark Elves and impure and dissident High Elves that many Haelun'or loyal Elves consider a return to the depravities of Malinor. Forced from their home and under threat of genoicde from many nations, the High Elves took refuge in hiding within the Kingdom of Oren. Years past, but slowly through the efforts of individuals such as Andria Ith'ael and Avern'dionne Adriane the numbers of the High Elves began to grow once again. Avern'dionne notably got two treaties signed - a peace treaty with the Dwarves of Urguan, and an offensive treaty with the Orcs. The High Elves began planning a siege to reclaim their city, and pressured the Elves of Laureh'lin into surrendering their city, beginning a new age for the High Elves. But what shall come next?
Within the new of city of Haelun'or, the High Elves grew fast and very patriotic. After only eight years within their new city Kalenz Uradir had returned as Sohaer, and the largest High Elven millitary came into being. Fueled by a burning desire for revenge on those who had removed them from Annil'sul, the High Elves soon began to war with Laureh'lin and their allies, the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. In turn the allies of Haelun'or came to aid them, being the Reformed Kingdom of Oren, the newly recreated Bronze Elves and the Kharajyr. The conflict culminated in the siege of Leyulin, resulting in victory for the High Elves and their allies. Peace soon came as two treaties were signed, one with the State of Laureh'lin and the other with the separating Dark Elves. All seemed peaceful for the time being.
However, this peace would not last as long as anticipated. The High Elves of Haelun'or and the Dark Elves of Ker'nor soon created a entity known as the Emerald Dominion and then proceeded to beckon the Wood Elves of Laureh'lin to join, but on the condition that they remove all impure High Elves from their lands. The State of Laureh'lin refused, and thus the Emerald Dominion proceeded with threats of war. It was only an order to cease and desist from the King of Reformed Kingdom of Oren, Andrik Vydra, that saved them from their fate. In an attempt to prevent further conflict, troops were moved from Oren into Haelun'or, which resulted in the High Elves assassinating Andrik Vydra. War once again was in the High Elven lands against their former allies. Faced with the prospect of losing their city once again, Haelun'or then accepted terms of peace from the Reformed Kingdom of Oren, becoming a vassal under them. This led to the disappearance of Kalenz Uradir, Zeuz Ith'ael and Rael Ith'ael, until many years in the future.
Shortly after becoming a vassal under Oren, one of the closest elections in High Elven history was held, resulting in Orsino Acal'elor's rise to Sohaer. His reign is marked as one of peace and stagnation; no significant conflict with Oren or another nation occurred throughout his rule, yet Haelun'or rarely saw many within its walls. Dissatisfied by this, a group of High Elves come together seeking to oust the Sohaer. An impure High Elf was tricked into attempting to assassinate Orsino. Though he was stopped, the treatment of the injury sustained by Orsino was used as a way to frame him for practicing Blood Magic. With this, Orsino was forced to resign, however in doing so he fled to Oren delivering the situation as a coup. The two Medi'iran, Damasus Visaj and Avern'dionne Adriane were summoned to the capital of Oren, where Avern'dionne fled using illusion, and Damasus Visaj was executed. This created much turmoil within Haelun'or, many outraged over this injustice. This lead to Oren putting Haelun'or under Martial Law, setting up a provincial government to "find rebels and protect the rest of Haelun'or". However, the reality involved the harsh treatment of High Elves within the Silver City, including severe torture and deaths. During this time a now insane Rael Ith'ael reemerged, killing Oren's officials 'for the liberty of Haelun'or, leading to his death. Due to Martial Law, Avern'dionne led many refugees out of the city. Many were still being oppressed under the Martial Law, leading to Avern'dionne turning herself in for a trail by the King of Oren. She was pardoned of her crimes and the election of Sohaer Laethis Izalith followed, ending the period of Martial Law.
Along with the other races, the High Elves left Athera to the continent of Vailor. They settled upon an island and set to work immediately, quickly constructing the presently unnamed Citadel in which they reside. Since they arrived in Vailor, several meetings have occurred between the Sohaer and the leadership of the Wood and Dark Elves, suggesting improved relations between Haelun'or, Ker'nor and Laureh'lin. Things were not as simple as they seemed, however. It had come to the attention of the new Medi'ir Jupiter that Kalenz Uradir had resurfaced, creating a group known as the Crimson Hearts as a military force within Haelun'or to rebel against Oren. Dissatisfied with this situation, Jupiter sought out Kalenz, and it is believed that his right-hand Mordew 'The Silver Titan' assassinated Uradir. This event may have been the variable which sparked a rapid increase in radicalism within Haelun'or. With the disappearance and reported death of Medi'ir Avern'dionne Surion, a triumvirate rose under Laethis Izalith with very little compassion towards citizens. Notable High Elves were exiled and murdered, appendages were cut off for small crimes, and other questionable acts took place. A group of High Elves fearing for the fate of the city took action. Laethis Izalith was assassinated by unknown assailants. Kalameet Izalith rose to power, and dissolved the Triumvirate, ousting Jupiter from his position. He then established the now governing Silver Council, and his reigned as Sohaer.
With the Triumvirate dissolved and the Silver Council forged, Iatrilemar Elervathar, Maheral of Haelun'or, was placed into the seat of near-absolute authority in the land. Though technically a political figure who's main source of power is the mass following and support of the mali'aheral and other holdings it was he alone that could drive the mali'aheral in a constant path. Though he allowed the Silver Council their freedoms in maintaining Haelun'or, many came to notice that his position as Maheral was Empirical in nature. Speeches of peace and avoiding shedding the blood of mali'aheral have become a staple in hopes that the damage done during the last several eras could be reversed. No direct political claims had been made from or to the Maheral however the ever-watchful eyes of the Maheral collected information in silence in hopes that the players in the politcal game of chess would see his role in the game go unnoticed. Many have come to fear the Maheral for his ability to gently maneuver around political situations and his prodigal achievements as a mage while others revere his as the authoritative figure required to maintain the balance between the mages and the newly formed Golden Owls. With the recent changes in the government a surge of fear and speculation had arisen around the topic of the new group forming in the high elven holding of Fi'ceru. The Golden Owls, who represented the will of all mali'aheral wishing to cleanse the blight that festered in Haelun'or, became a controversy in regards to whether the group was of Holy origins or a means to coup the Silver Council of Haelun'or. With tensions high and the return of Laethis Izalith few knew if there would be more plots, more assassinations.
Government
The system of government within Haelun'or revolves around the Heial'mali, otherwise known as the Silver Council. At its head is the Tilruir'mali, the leader of Haelun'or. While the Maheral serves as the cultural leader and a source of wisdom; they are selected by the previous Maheral instead of by vote. Other Tilruir positions are also used, whose numbers varied depending on the amount of positions required. The Tilruir look after various aspects of Haelun'or, ranging from the military to citizenship. To keep the Tilruiran in line, a secret position known as the Sulii'ceru watches for corruption and impurity within the Silver Council.
Haelun'or does not have a proper army, and instead has a combined guard force which can function as an army if need be. They are known as the Sillumiran/Weeping Blades.
Current Government Maheral: Iatrilemar Elrevathar Tilruir'mali: Laethis Izalith Tilruir'tir: Mordew Ith'ael Tilruir'lliran: Delonna Aeléyèlsa Tilruir'indor: Silvos Sythaerin Tilruir'leyun: Vallel'Yuln Aeléyèlsa Tilruir'nor: Irhamir Siil'crux
