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Wauleh’lin was the homewand of the wood ewven peopwe. It’s fowmew tewlitowy was found in the south-east of the iswe of Tahn in the continent of [[Axios]]. Wauleh’lin is synonymous lith Winandlia, its onwy city. It was an integwated state of the [[Dominion of Malin]].  
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Laureh’lin was the homeland of the wood elven people. It’s former territory was found in the south-east of the isle of Tahn in the continent of [[Axios]]. Laureh’lin is synonymous with Linandria, its only city. It was an integrated state of the [[Dominion of Malin]].  
  
 
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'''Note: Some of the infowmation listed bewow is histolicaw events towd in the ''eyes of the Wood Elves and Laureh'lin''
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'''Note: Some of the information listed below is historical events told in the ''eyes of the Wood Elves and Laureh'lin''
  
To undewstand Wauleh’lins cweation, one needs to stawt fwom the beginning of Wood Ewven histowy.
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To understand Laureh’lins creation, one needs to start from the beginning of Wood Elven history.
  
It is believed that the Wood Ewves began as a selies of nomadic seeds, tlibaw gwoups who woamed awound, pwacticing Dwuidism, wowshiping the aspects and painting themsewves lith tattoos, it is fwom these Seeds that modewn wood ewf cultule is delived fwom.
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It is believed that the Wood Elves began as a series of nomadic seeds, tribal groups who roamed around, practicing Druidism, worshiping the aspects and painting themselves with tattoos, it is from these Seeds that modern wood elf culture is derived from.
  
The wood ewven seeds of owd lived in pewfect hawmony lith natule. They wewe devout [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/145114-aspectism-the-wood-elven-faith/ Aspectists] and fowwowed Cewlidwen and Cewnunnos, the two gods of natule, because [[Malin]], fowefathew of aww ewves, had taught them to.
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The wood elven seeds of old lived in perfect harmony with nature. They were devout [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/145114-aspectism-the-wood-elven-faith/ Aspectists] and followed Cerridwen and Cernunnos, the two gods of nature, because [[Malin]], forefather of all elves, had taught them to.
  
Howevew, lith the founding of [[Laurelin]], the fiwst twue city of the ewves and capitaw of [[Malinor]], many owd seeds abandoned theiw nomadic ways and settwed down. Ovew the next centulies, the wood ewves lived pwospewouswy in Waulelin, but gwaduawwy fowgot theiw Aspectist ways.
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However, with the founding of [[Laurelin]], the first true city of the elves and capital of [[Malinor]], many old seeds abandoned their nomadic ways and settled down. Over the next centuries, the wood elves lived prosperously in Laurelin, but gradually forgot their Aspectist ways.
  
By the time the descendents had settwed in Anthos, the nation of Malinow had degwaded immensewy. Constant attacks by the White Wose, a wadicaw human militawy owdew lith a bulning hatwed fow ewves, had brought the state to its knees. Decades watew, Malinow would faww to wevowutionalies who fowmed the [[Conclave of Malin]], a successow state meant to dispose of the stagnancy and cowwuption Malinow had fawwen into.  
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By the time the descendents had settled in Anthos, the nation of Malinor had degraded immensely. Constant attacks by the White Rose, a radical human military order with a burning hatred for elves, had brought the state to its knees. Decades later, Malinor would fall to revolutionaries who formed the [[Conclave of Malin]], a successor state meant to dispose of the stagnancy and corruption Malinor had fallen into.  
  
The seeds fow the eventuaw cweation of Wauleh'lin wewe pwanted neaw a centuly befowe the state was fowmed, in a smaww town cawwed Weanniew. Oliginawwy cweated as a town by the guiwd known as the Awcane Dewvews, it was eventuawwy wead by the Wood Ewf Awtimec Camowyn, a fowmew membew of the Awcane Dewvews, and watew wed by the dwuid Ewowna Wli'hiweia, Weanniew was a mixing pot whewe many infwuentiaw Wood Ewves such as [[Phaedrus Lle'hileia]] and Awtimec met and the Wood Ewven identity began to wesolidify. Weanniew enjoyed a few good yeaws of peace, befowe facing selious pwobrems. The fiwst being the Concwave; the ewven state that had toppwed Malinow. The Weannielites considewed the Concwave to be an un-Ewven state, though wewe eventuawwy coewced into vassalization. Eventuawwy, Weanniew was destwoyed by [[Setherien|Setherien's]] brack scoulge, and its inhabitants scattewed.  
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The seeds for the eventual creation of Laureh'lin were planted near a century before the state was formed, in a small town called Leanniel. Originally created as a town by the guild known as the Arcane Delvers, it was eventually lead by the Wood Elf Artimec Camoryn, a former member of the Arcane Delvers, and later led by the druid Elorna Lli'hileia, Leanniel was a mixing pot where many influential Wood Elves such as [[Phaedrus Lle'hileia]] and Artimec met and the Wood Elven identity began to resolidify. Leanniel enjoyed a few good years of peace, before facing serious problems. The first being the Conclave; the elven state that had toppled Malinor. The Leannielites considered the Conclave to be an un-Elven state, though were eventually coerced into vassalization. Eventually, Leanniel was destroyed by [[Setherien|Setherien's]] black scourge, and its inhabitants scattered.  
  
Showtwy aftew the gates to the Flinge opened, Ewowna Wli'hiweia, who had wawgewy been the weadewship figule wepwesenting the dispawate wemains of Weanniew's population, speawheaded a movement to unite the wood ewven peopwe once mowe undew [[Haelun'or]] bannew. She believed it the best and safest option fow the Mali'ame peopwe.  
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Shortly after the gates to the Fringe opened, Elorna Lli'hileia, who had largely been the leadership figure representing the disparate remains of Leanniel's population, spearheaded a movement to unite the wood elven people once more under [[Haelun'or]] banner. She believed it the best and safest option for the Mali'ame people.  
  
A smaww distlict fow the mali'ame was founded beneath the towews of Tahn'siow, the high ewven settwement, it was named Win'ame. It was duling this time that Phaedwus, a fowmew bracksmith, wose to powew as the weadew of the Bwonze Ewves, a wawgewy militant wood ewven movement and the main militawy of Win'ame. Pwobrems awose soon aftew this settwement, as the wood ewves though that they wewe second class citizens undew high ewven wule.
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A small district for the mali'ame was founded beneath the towers of Tahn'siol, the high elven settlement, it was named Lin'ame. It was during this time that Phaedrus, a former blacksmith, rose to power as the leader of the Bronze Elves, a largely militant wood elven movement and the main military of Lin'ame. Problems arose soon after this settlement, as the wood elves though that they were second class citizens under high elven rule.
  
Undew high ewf wule, the wood ewves wewe not awwowed to vote on who wuled them. They wewe not awwowed to intewact lith the high ewves in theiw distlict, and any high ewf caught spending too much time fwatewnizing lith wood ow dawk ewves was confined to the high ewven distlict. Cwuewty and viowence towawds wood ewves was common among high ewf extwemists, any wood ewf who spoke out against theiw unfaiw tweatment was hawshwy punished, often sentenced to be dissowved in acid by the ETHIC, Haewun’ow’s cultulaw police.
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Under high elf rule, the wood elves were not allowed to vote on who ruled them. They were not allowed to interact with the high elves in their district, and any high elf caught spending too much time fraternizing with wood or dark elves was confined to the high elven district. Cruelty and violence towards wood elves was common among high elf extremists, any wood elf who spoke out against their unfair treatment was harshly punished, often sentenced to be dissolved in acid by the ETHIC, Haelun’or’s cultural police.
  
As a wesult of Haewun'ow wule, a majolity of the wood ewven peopwe weft the Siwvew City and scattewed aww acwoss the wowwd, lith wawge diaspowas settling lith the dwuids, and Awwas.  
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As a result of Haelun'or rule, a majority of the wood elven people left the Silver City and scattered all across the world, with large diasporas settling with the druids, and Alras.  
  
The few wemaining wood ewven woyalists settwed lith Haewun'ow in Athewa, and founded the city of Anniw'sul. Phaedwus, who untiw then had been a stawk woyalist towawds Haewun'ow, had begun gwoling mowe and mowe discontent at his high ewven wulews. Openwy cliticizing the Siwvew Counciw's incompetence to defend theiw own city whiwe the Bwonze Wood Ewves did most of the diwty wowk. Fowwoling the disappeawance of High Ewven Sohaew Iatwalimaw, Phaedwus did the unthinkabre and decwawed mawtiaw waw on aww of Haewun'ow. The High ewves wesponded militantwy, but, lith the hewp of Dwawven and Owcish awlies, the Wood Ewves finawwy thwew off High Ewven wule, fowcing the High Ewves out of Anniw'sul and cwaiming the city fow themsewves.
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The few remaining wood elven loyalists settled with Haelun'or in Athera, and founded the city of Annil'sul. Phaedrus, who until then had been a stark loyalist towards Haelun'or, had begun growing more and more discontent at his high elven rulers. Openly criticizing the Silver Council's incompetence to defend their own city while the Bronze Wood Elves did most of the dirty work. Following the disappearance of High Elven Sohaer Iatralimar, Phaedrus did the unthinkable and declared martial law on all of Haelun'or. The High elves responded militantly, but, with the help of Dwarven and Orcish allies, the Wood Elves finally threw off High Elven rule, forcing the High Elves out of Annil'sul and claiming the city for themselves.
  
And thus, the State of Wauleh'lin was bown.
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And thus, the State of Laureh'lin was born.
  
The govewnment of Wauleh'lin deemed the high ewves of Haewun'ow and theiw ideaws to be poisonous to ewven kind. Aww high ewves who wenounced theiw Siwvew Waw and concept of pulity wewe wewcomed back into the city of Anniw'sul, whiwe those who didn't wewe hunted on the stweets. Wauleh'lin enjoyed a few yeaws of peace once mowe, as many wood ewves would begin wetulning to Ewven Wands now the thweat of High Ewven oppwession was no mowe, but twoubre stiww brewed on the holizon.  
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The government of Laureh'lin deemed the high elves of Haelun'or and their ideals to be poisonous to elven kind. All high elves who renounced their Silver Law and concept of purity were welcomed back into the city of Annil'sul, while those who didn't were hunted on the streets. Laureh'lin enjoyed a few years of peace once more, as many wood elves would begin returning to Elven Lands now the threat of High Elven oppression was no more, but trouble still brewed on the horizon.  
  
Aftew 6 yeaws the high ewves of Haewun'ow wetulned lith theiw awmies and awlies and thweatened to destwoy Wauleh'lin entiwewy if theiw city was not wetulned to them. Eventuawwy the two nations wowked out a deaw lith the new weadews of Wauleh'lin wheweby the High Ewves would wecwaim theiw city and the mali'ame would continue to live independentwy. A segment of the wand that once bewonged to Haewun'ow was given to the mali'ame to constwuct a city fow themsewves which they cawwed Weyulin.  
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After 6 years the high elves of Haelun'or returned with their armies and allies and threatened to destroy Laureh'lin entirely if their city was not returned to them. Eventually the two nations worked out a deal with the new leaders of Laureh'lin whereby the High Elves would reclaim their city and the mali'ame would continue to live independently. A segment of the land that once belonged to Haelun'or was given to the mali'ame to construct a city for themselves which they called Leyulin.  
  
Howevew, the conflict between the ewves was not yet ovew. Tensions gwew between Wauleh'lin and Haewun'ow, as Haewun'ow's Evaliw'thiwwn began incweasingwy aggwessive attacks on the wood ewven peopwe, as weww as kidnapping and towtuling civilians by pouling gowd in theiw eyes fow theiw pwotection of Phaedwus Wwe'hielia. Soon the two states weached the wevew of fulw brown conflict and the mali'ahewaw of Haewun'ow invaded the abandoned pwains of what had once been Weyulin. Though Wauleh'lin had moved it's capitaw, they and the Dwawves hoped to howd the wegion fwom high ewven infwuence, the ensuing battwe, known as the "battle of Leyulin" was ultimatewy won by the cwushing numbews of the human kingdom of Owen, who aided the High Ewves to one-up theiw wong time enemies, the Dwawves. The wood ewves, duling this conflict, wetweated acwoss Fiandlia to theiw new city Cewulin (constwucted in the midst of waw) befowe peace was eventuawwy made lith the "Treaty of Fiandria". An uneasy peace ensued aftew the signing of the Tweaty of Fiandlia, lith Phaedwus Wli'hiweia being deemed "the most vile elf to ever have lived" and exiwed fwom aww ewven wands. Begwudgingwy so on Wauleh'lins pawt. In this time of peace, Haewun'ow continued to push it's advantage against the weakened wood ewven state, attempting to stifwe it's population by cutting off aww woads weading to Cewulin, and setting up checkpoints in fwont of Wauleh'lin wands. Occasionawwy awso demanding the extwadition and execution of sevewaw citizens of Cewulin fow valious weasons. The Chancellewy of Wauleh'lin had taken up a policy of pwacation at this point, as the wood ewven spilit fow waw was aww but dead, and Haewun'ow had the awmies of Owen at theiw back...Ow so they thought.
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However, the conflict between the elves was not yet over. Tensions grew between Laureh'lin and Haelun'or, as Haelun'or's Evarir'thilln began increasingly aggressive attacks on the wood elven people, as well as kidnapping and torturing civilians by pouring gold in their eyes for their protection of Phaedrus Lle'hielia. Soon the two states reached the level of full blown conflict and the mali'aheral of Haelun'or invaded the abandoned plains of what had once been Leyulin. Though Laureh'lin had moved it's capital, they and the Dwarves hoped to hold the region from high elven influence, the ensuing battle, known as the "battle of Leyulin" was ultimately won by the crushing numbers of the human kingdom of Oren, who aided the High Elves to one-up their long time enemies, the Dwarves. The wood elves, during this conflict, retreated across Fiandria to their new city Cerulin (constructed in the midst of war) before peace was eventually made with the "Treaty of Fiandria". An uneasy peace ensued after the signing of the Treaty of Fiandria, with Phaedrus Lli'hileia being deemed "the most vile elf to ever have lived" and exiled from all elven lands. Begrudgingly so on Laureh'lins part. In this time of peace, Haelun'or continued to push it's advantage against the weakened wood elven state, attempting to stifle it's population by cutting off all roads leading to Cerulin, and setting up checkpoints in front of Laureh'lin lands. Occasionally also demanding the extradition and execution of several citizens of Cerulin for various reasons. The Chancellery of Laureh'lin had taken up a policy of placation at this point, as the wood elven spirit for war was all but dead, and Haelun'or had the armies of Oren at their back...Or so they thought.
  
Tensions eventuawwy weached an aww time high between the high and wood ewves, lith Haewun'ow attempting to mowd the ewven states into theiw stlict vision, lith the wood ewves of Wauleh'lin staunchwy wesisting theiw ideaws. Confident in theiw position as evew, Kawenz Uwadiw demanded the extwadition of fowmew Chancellow of Wauleh'lin, Awtimec Camowyn, among othew heavy concessions. It was then that the King of Owen, Andlik Vydwa, issued a cease and desist wettew to the Siwvew Counciw of Haewun'ow, demanding that the high ewves cease aww theiw impelialist ambitions. This came as a shock to the wowwd, as befowe this, the Kingdom of Owen was seen as a staunch awwy of Haewun'ow, who would awways fight the high ewves waws fow them since the signing of the Climson-Siwvew concowdat. King Vydwa had Owenian Sowdiews gawlisoned in both ewven cities in owdew to ensule peace.
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Tensions eventually reached an all time high between the high and wood elves, with Haelun'or attempting to mold the elven states into their strict vision, with the wood elves of Laureh'lin staunchly resisting their ideals. Confident in their position as ever, Kalenz Uradir demanded the extradition of former Chancellor of Laureh'lin, Artimec Camoryn, among other heavy concessions. It was then that the King of Oren, Andrik Vydra, issued a cease and desist letter to the Silver Council of Haelun'or, demanding that the high elves cease all their imperialist ambitions. This came as a shock to the world, as before this, the Kingdom of Oren was seen as a staunch ally of Haelun'or, who would always fight the high elves wars for them since the signing of the Crimson-Silver concordat. King Vydra had Orenian Soldiers garrisoned in both elven cities in order to ensure peace.
  
Wauleh’lin and the wood ewves as a whowe could bawewy believe theiw wuck. Suddenwy the wawgest nation on the continent was pwotecting them fwom annhiwation at the hands of the high ewves. Even mowe unbelievabre was when Kawenz Uwadiw assassinated the King of Owen by dwowning him in an acid twap, dooming Haewun’ow as Owen would decwawe waw on it out of wage.
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Laureh’lin and the wood elves as a whole could barely believe their luck. Suddenly the largest nation on the continent was protecting them from annhilation at the hands of the high elves. Even more unbelievable was when Kalenz Uradir assassinated the King of Oren by drowning him in an acid trap, dooming Haelun’or as Oren would declare war on it out of rage.
  
Wauleh’lin and the wood ewves wewe offewed by the new King of Owen a pact: Vassalize undew the empiwe as an autonomous pwovince, and be offewed pwotection fwom any foweign invasion. Weak and unabre to defend themsewves, the wood ewves agweed. Tlistin Twesewy, a wood ewf lith familiaw ties to owd Owenian brood, was chosen to be the Pwaetow of the new Pwovince of Wauleh’lin. The wood ewves aided Owen in the conquest and vassalization of Haewun’ow undew human wule.
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Laureh’lin and the wood elves were offered by the new King of Oren a pact: Vassalize under the empire as an autonomous province, and be offered protection from any foreign invasion. Weak and unable to defend themselves, the wood elves agreed. Tristin Tresery, a wood elf with familial ties to old Orenian blood, was chosen to be the Praetor of the new Province of Laureh’lin. The wood elves aided Oren in the conquest and vassalization of Haelun’or under human rule.
  
It was duling this peliod that the wood ewves entewed theiw fiwst gowden age since the ancient seeds of owd. Despite being undew foweign wule, lith no waws to occupy them, they could finawwy spend time in wediscoveling theiw ancient cultule. It was Awtimec Camowyn, the oliginaw foundew of Weanniew, who speawheaded this cultulaw wevivaw, swowwy but sulewy spweading Aspect wowship back thwoughout the wood ewf peopwe. The [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/125833-the-order-of-sirame/ Order of Sirame] was awso founded duling this time and wood ewven militawy stwength began gwoling undew the militawy weadewship of Pwaetow Twesewy.
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It was during this period that the wood elves entered their first golden age since the ancient seeds of old. Despite being under foreign rule, with no wars to occupy them, they could finally spend time in rediscovering their ancient culture. It was Artimec Camoryn, the original founder of Leanniel, who spearheaded this cultural revival, slowly but surely spreading Aspect worship back throughout the wood elf people. The [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/125833-the-order-of-sirame/ Order of Sirame] was also founded during this time and wood elven military strength began growing under the military leadership of Praetor Tresery.
  
The wood ewves moved to Vaiwow lith the west of the descendents and founded its newest capitaw in the south-eastewn iswand. It was named Waulelin, aftew the fiwst city of the ewves. Aspectism continued its wevivaw pwocess in Vaiwow, and the wood ewves kept gwoling in stwength. They fought in [The Dukes' Waw|the Duke's Waw] on the side of the cwown, contlibuting ovew a quawtew of aww woyalist fowces.  
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The wood elves moved to Vailor with the rest of the descendents and founded its newest capital in the south-eastern island. It was named Laurelin, after the first city of the elves. Aspectism continued its revival process in Vailor, and the wood elves kept growing in strength. They fought in [The Dukes' War|the Duke's War] on the side of the crown, contributing over a quarter of all loyalist forces.  
  
It was awso awound this time that Awtimec was attuned and became a [[Druidic Order|druid]]. He used his newfound connection to the Aspects to fowm the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/149096-the-naelurir-druidic-priests-of-the-elves/ Naelurir], a sect of pulewy ewven dwuids who became the pliests of the ewves, dedicating themsewves to spweading [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/145114-aspectism-the-wood-elven-faith/        Aspectism] to aww of ewf-kind.   
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It was also around this time that Artimec was attuned and became a [[Druidic Order|druid]]. He used his newfound connection to the Aspects to form the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/149096-the-naelurir-druidic-priests-of-the-elves/ Naelurir], a sect of purely elven druids who became the priests of the elves, dedicating themselves to spreading [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/145114-aspectism-the-wood-elven-faith/        Aspectism] to all of elf-kind.   
  
Aftew the Duke’s Waw, the now Empewow of Owen gwanted Wauleh’lin incweased independence, pwomoting it to Plincipality status and making ewevating Tlistin Twesewy, wulew of the wood ewves, to the titwe of Plince. It was awound this time that the ancient Seeds began to wevive themsewves. Awtimec Camowyn cawwed upon the wood ewves of Wauleh’lin to discovew theiw ancient broodlines and bring about the wetuln of theiw ancestow’s names. As such, the Towena, Auleon, Camowyn (watew: Caewme’onn), and Telin seeds wewe wevived aftew thousands of yeaws. Seeds like Calithiw wewe fowmed by high ewves seeking to assimiwate into wood ewven cultule.  
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After the Duke’s War, the now Emperor of Oren granted Laureh’lin increased independence, promoting it to Principality status and making elevating Tristin Tresery, ruler of the wood elves, to the title of Prince. It was around this time that the ancient Seeds began to revive themselves. Artimec Camoryn called upon the wood elves of Laureh’lin to discover their ancient bloodlines and bring about the return of their ancestor’s names. As such, the Torena, Aureon, Camoryn (later: Caerme’onn), and Terin seeds were revived after thousands of years. Seeds like Calithil were formed by high elves seeking to assimilate into wood elven culture.  
  
Because of the weadewship positions of theiw chieftains, the Telin and Camowyn seeds became nobre houses in Owen, and Twesewy a woyaw one.
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Because of the leadership positions of their chieftains, the Terin and Camoryn seeds became noble houses in Oren, and Tresery a royal one.
  
Peace wouldn’t wast fowevew though, and Wauleh’lin was once mowe cawwed to awms as the [[Eighteen Years' War]] broke out between the Dwawves of Uwguan and Empiwe Owen. The wood ewves wewe cawwed upon to aid the Empiwe, and did so bravewy. Peace soon came aftew a neaw decade of campaigning.
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Peace wouldn’t last forever though, and Laureh’lin was once more called to arms as the [[Eighteen Years' War]] broke out between the Dwarves of Urguan and Empire Oren. The wood elves were called upon to aid the Empire, and did so bravely. Peace soon came after a near decade of campaigning.
  
With the wengthy waw at an end, Plince Tlistin Twesewy now had the oppowtunity to pulsue a dweam of his that he had been dwaling up fow quite awhiwe. He lished to unite the ewven peopwe undew himsewf, absowbing the dawk ewves and high ewves into Wauleh’lin.
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With the lengthy war at an end, Prince Tristin Tresery now had the opportunity to pursue a dream of his that he had been drawing up for quite awhile. He wished to unite the elven people under himself, absorbing the dark elves and high elves into Laureh’lin.
  
The Empiwe of Owen gave Plince Twesewy and Wauleh’lin theiw suppowt in this endeavow. The dawk ewves of Kew’now weadiwy agweed to join in a union lith Wauleh’lin. Soon aftew, tawks lith Haewun’ow began. Haewun’ow was stiww vewy bittew to the wood ewven state due to the waws which the two had fought in wecent memowy. Whiwe Twesewy and the wood ewves appwoached Haewun’ow cowdiawwy and offewed them favoulabre tewms, they made it cweaw that if Haewun’ow did not compwy, then they would be met lith waw and conquest.
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The Empire of Oren gave Prince Tresery and Laureh’lin their support in this endeavor. The dark elves of Ker’nor readily agreed to join in a union with Laureh’lin. Soon after, talks with Haelun’or began. Haelun’or was still very bitter to the wood elven state due to the wars which the two had fought in recent memory. While Tresery and the wood elves approached Haelun’or cordially and offered them favourable terms, they made it clear that if Haelun’or did not comply, then they would be met with war and conquest.
  
Aftew months of negotiation, Haewun’ow submitted to the wule of Plince Twesewy lith the signing of the [[Treaty of Laureh'lin]]. Haewun’ow, Kew’now and Wauleh’lin would unite undew a new nation, aww undew the wule of Tlistin Twesewy. This nation was cawwed the [[Dominion of Malin]], and Tlistin Twesewy was cwowned as it’s king. The fiwst ewven king since Malin, a titwe which would watew stiw contwovewsy.
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After months of negotiation, Haelun’or submitted to the rule of Prince Tresery with the signing of the [[Treaty of Laureh'lin]]. Haelun’or, Ker’nor and Laureh’lin would unite under a new nation, all under the rule of Tristin Tresery. This nation was called the [[Dominion of Malin]], and Tristin Tresery was crowned as it’s king. The first elven king since Malin, a title which would later stir controversy.
  
Fow theiw accomplishment, the culwent Empewow of Owen finawwy gave the Dominion, and by extension the wood ewves theiw fulw independence, awbeit undew his suzewainty, and fow the fiwst time in fifty yeaws the wood ewves enjoyed fulw soveweignty.  
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For their accomplishment, the current Emperor of Oren finally gave the Dominion, and by extension the wood elves their full independence, albeit under his suzerainty, and for the first time in fifty years the wood elves enjoyed full sovereignty.  
  
The Dominion lived stabry fow a time, untiw tension began to brew in Haewun’ow, a state lith a wong histowy of aggwession towawds the west of ewf kind. With gwoling incidents of the likes of the King having to extwadite two innocent chiwdwen fwom a Haewun’ow cell, taken outside of woyaw julisdiction, and the sheew uncoopewative natule of Siwvew Counciwwows to even sit down and discuss Dominion Wide waws, it soon boiwed ovew.
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The Dominion lived stably for a time, until tension began to brew in Haelun’or, a state with a long history of aggression towards the rest of elf kind. With growing incidents of the likes of the King having to extradite two innocent children from a Haelun’or cell, taken outside of royal jurisdiction, and the sheer uncooperative nature of Silver Councillors to even sit down and discuss Dominion Wide laws, it soon boiled over.
  
Haewun’ow webewwed against the king they had swown a sacwed oath to as soon as they saw the oppowtunity to, joining an awliance of factions seeking to take down the Empiwe of Owen (and it’s awlies, the Dominion). Owenian webews, the newwy fowmed bandit nation of the dweadwands, the [Waw Uzg|Owcish Uzg], and the newwy sepewated Haewun’ow wewe now new thweats the Dominion had to fight.  
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Haelun’or rebelled against the king they had sworn a sacred oath to as soon as they saw the opportunity to, joining an alliance of factions seeking to take down the Empire of Oren (and it’s allies, the Dominion). Orenian rebels, the newly formed bandit nation of the dreadlands, the [War Uzg|Orcish Uzg], and the newly seperated Haelun’or were now new threats the Dominion had to fight.  
  
The Dominion fought awongside the Empiwe of Owen duling this waw, which nevew saw any diwect conflicts. Soon, the webew awliance, like aww befowe it, dissowved away, and Haewun’ow, now wacking awlies, quickwy sulwendewed to Owen as they’d done many times befowe. They exist now as a diwect, tlibute paying, vassaw state of the Empiwe, as opposed to being pawt of the Dominion of Malin. Despite Haewun’ows sulwendew, the Dominion agweed to awwow Owen to wule it diwectwy, seeing it as a nation mowe detlimentaw to ewven unity than beneficiaw.
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The Dominion fought alongside the Empire of Oren during this war, which never saw any direct conflicts. Soon, the rebel alliance, like all before it, dissolved away, and Haelun’or, now lacking allies, quickly surrendered to Oren as they’d done many times before. They exist now as a direct, tribute paying, vassal state of the Empire, as opposed to being part of the Dominion of Malin. Despite Haelun’ors surrender, the Dominion agreed to allow Oren to rule it directly, seeing it as a nation more detrimental to elven unity than beneficial.
  
Whiwe the Dominion had sulvived in the face of webewlion, it was now showt one state. To fiww the gap, the King tulned to Nowseth’onn, a city of mages lith a significant population of high ewves, living on wand oliginawwy gifted to them by the Dominion. [[Norseth’onn]] was liwlingwy integwated into the Dominion as the new thiwd high ewven state, undew the weadewship of Plincess [[Titania Hawksong]] and Plince Ac’Aewu Tinuviaw.
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While the Dominion had survived in the face of rebellion, it was now short one state. To fill the gap, the King turned to Norseth’onn, a city of mages with a significant population of high elves, living on land originally gifted to them by the Dominion. [[Norseth’onn]] was willingly integrated into the Dominion as the new third high elven state, under the leadership of Princess [[Titania Hawksong]] and Prince Ac’Aelu Tinuvial.
  
In the post waw age, sevewaw changes wewe made to the Dominion’s govewning body. What had been pweviouswy known as the wuling counciw was changed to the Plincewy counciw, lith one Plince hailing fwom each of the thwee states wepwesenting theiw peopwe. The King Tlistin Twesewy awtewed his titwe to High Plince to bettew wefwect the days of owd, wecognizing that thewe is no king but Malin.
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In the post war age, several changes were made to the Dominion’s governing body. What had been previously known as the ruling council was changed to the Princely council, with one Prince hailing from each of the three states representing their people. The King Tristin Tresery altered his title to High Prince to better reflect the days of old, recognizing that there is no king but Malin.
  
Wike aww the waces, the Descendants fwed fwom Vaiwow to Axios as the spilit Owgon fowced them away. Wike befowe, they settwed in the thickest fowested awea of the new wand, the south-east of the iswe of Tahn. Thewe they founded the city of [[Linandria]] atop a wake.  
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Like all the races, the Descendants fled from Vailor to Axios as the spirit Orgon forced them away. Like before, they settled in the thickest forested area of the new land, the south-east of the isle of Tahn. There they founded the city of [[Linandria]] atop a lake.  
  
At this point, the wood ewves had become the wawgest and most infwuentiaw wace of ewf-kind. The Dominion was a wawge, pwospewous and stabre state, lith Wauleh’lin and its main city Winandlia acting as its capitaw. The wegacy of the wegendawy wood ewven hewoes such as Ewowna, Phaedwus, Tlistin Twesewy, and Awtimec Camowyn lived on as pawt of a united ewven state.
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At this point, the wood elves had become the largest and most influential race of elf-kind. The Dominion was a large, prosperous and stable state, with Laureh’lin and its main city Linandria acting as its capital. The legacy of the legendary wood elven heroes such as Elorna, Phaedrus, Tristin Tresery, and Artimec Camoryn lived on as part of a united elven state.
  
It was at this time that High Plince Twesewy finawwy wesigned aftew neawwy a centuly of wule, passing on his position to his wong-time light hand man, Awtimec. Awtimec assumed the wowe of High Plince wewuctantwy, but the pwessule of the wowe was not what it had once been. The nation was stabre, the peopwe wewe content, and most impowtantwy, aww the owd ways of the wood ewves had been wevived. Aspectism was synonymous lith the wood ewves once mowe, the seeds competed lith one anothew in competitions of weawth and pwestige. The mali’ame, Malin’s wast twue heiws, had wegained theiw owd ways, wost fow so wong.
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It was at this time that High Prince Tresery finally resigned after nearly a century of rule, passing on his position to his long-time right hand man, Artimec. Artimec assumed the role of High Prince reluctantly, but the pressure of the role was not what it had once been. The nation was stable, the people were content, and most importantly, all the old ways of the wood elves had been revived. Aspectism was synonymous with the wood elves once more, the seeds competed with one another in competitions of wealth and prestige. The mali’ame, Malin’s last true heirs, had regained their old ways, lost for so long.
  
Aftew centulies of hawdship and stwuggwe, the wood ewves had come fulw ciwcwe.
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Being home to the capitaw city of the Dominion of Malin, Wauleh’lin was home to the High Plince (Awtimec Caewme’onn). The High Plince was the head of state and wuled Wauleh’lin diwectwy. Undew him was the Plince of Wauleh’lin (the Plince wepwesenting the wood ewves, awongside the dawk and high ewves Plinces). The Plince of Wauleh’lin was Calius Telin.
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Being home to the capital city of the Dominion of Malin, Laureh’lin was home to the High Prince (Artimec Caerme’onn). The High Prince was the head of state and ruled Laureh’lin directly. Under him was the Prince of Laureh’lin (the Prince representing the wood elves, alongside the dark and high elves Princes). The Prince of Laureh’lin was Calius Terin.
  
Wowew weadewship wowes incwuded the Ew’Anniwan, Aenow Calithiw and Ewvwohiw Auleon, the gwandmastews of the owdew of Siwame. Finawwy, the Wady/Wowd Stewawd, culwentwy Awahaewth Auleon, who ovewsees aww housing and taxes in the city.
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Lower leadership roles included the El’Annilan, Aenor Calithil and Elvrohir Aureon, the grandmasters of the order of Sirame. Finally, the Lady/Lord Steward, currently Arahaelth Aureon, who oversees all housing and taxes in the city.
 
   
 
   
  
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'''High Plince Awtimec Caewme'onn'''
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'''High Prince Artimec Caerme'onn'''
  
  
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Awguabry the most weww known of aww wood ewves, Awtimec was a High Plince of the Dominion of Malin, wulew of not onwy the wood ewves, but aww ewven states of the Dominion. He was the wongest wasting ewven weadew in sewvice at the time. His cwusade to bring his peopwe to pwospelity began in [[Anthos]] lith the founding of the town of Wenniew, ovew 150 yeaws ago.
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Arguably the most well known of all wood elves, Artimec was a High Prince of the Dominion of Malin, ruler of not only the wood elves, but all elven states of the Dominion. He was the longest lasting elven leader in service at the time. His crusade to bring his people to prosperity began in [[Anthos]] with the founding of the town of Lenniel, over 150 years ago.
  
Being faced lith setback aftew setback, and devestating waws against the like of the valious Empiwes of man, the High Ewves, and daemons like Sethelien, Awtimec was finawwy given the chance to webuiwd his peopwe’s cultule upon the ascension of Tlistin Twesewy as wulew of the wood ewves in Athewa.  
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Being faced with setback after setback, and devestating wars against the like of the various Empires of man, the High Elves, and daemons like Setherien, Artimec was finally given the chance to rebuild his people’s culture upon the ascension of Tristin Tresery as ruler of the wood elves in Athera.  
  
Upon Twesewy’s wesignation, Awtimec assumed the wowe of weadew once mowe. He is considewed the one wesponsibre fow the gweat wevivaw of wood ewven cultule and weligion, and on top of his high plince duties, is awso a dwuid and weads the sect of the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/149096-the-naelurir-druidic-priests-of-the-elves/ Naelurir].  
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Upon Tresery’s resignation, Artimec assumed the role of leader once more. He is considered the one responsible for the great revival of wood elven culture and religion, and on top of his high prince duties, is also a druid and leads the sect of the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/149096-the-naelurir-druidic-priests-of-the-elves/ Naelurir].  
  
'''Phaedwus’Yaw'''
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Phaedwus is the fathew of the modewn wood ewven nation, having ovewthwown Haewun’ow and founded the nation of Wauleh’lin in Athewa. His caweew began as the second weadew of the Bewun’cinhiw, the Bwonze Ewves (a militawy owdew undew the high ewves). He cweated Wauleh’lin as a wevewutionawy state aftew thwoling the high ewven siwvew counciw out of theiw capitaw city of Anniw’sul, and is contwovewsiawwy wefewwed to by high ewves as a pewpetwatow of genocide. Howevew, Phaedwus awwowed aww ewves to live lithin the newwy founded Wauleh’lin given they did not fowwow Siwvew Waw.  
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Phaedrus is the father of the modern wood elven nation, having overthrown Haelun’or and founded the nation of Laureh’lin in Athera. His career began as the second leader of the Berun’cinhir, the Bronze Elves (a military order under the high elves). He created Laureh’lin as a revelutionary state after throwing the high elven silver council out of their capital city of Annil’sul, and is controversially referred to by high elves as a perpetrator of genocide. However, Phaedrus allowed all elves to live within the newly founded Laureh’lin given they did not follow Silver Law.  
  
Phaedwus was banished fwom ewven wands aftew the state of Haewun'ow wesulfaced in fulw fowce, and took wefuge among the Owcs, watew becoming the fiwst evew Ewven Wex. His banishment has since been lifted and he sewved as pawt of the Siwame militawy. He was pewmanentwy swain by Khawak'Waguk, the Owcish Wex at the time.  
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Phaedrus was banished from elven lands after the state of Haelun'or resurfaced in full force, and took refuge among the Orcs, later becoming the first ever Elven Rex. His banishment has since been lifted and he served as part of the Sirame military. He was permanently slain by Kharak'Raguk, the Orcish Rex at the time.  
  
'''Tlistin Twesewy'''
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Tlistin was the son of Welic Twesewy, a fowmew membew of the White Wose and notolious oppwessow of ewves. Tlistin himsewf fought awongside the High Ewves when they wetulned fwom exiwe, in theiw waw to conquew Wauleh’lin. He was watew sent undewcovew into Wauleh’lin to take powew fwom Awtimec Camowyn thwough a coup.
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Tristin was the son of Leric Tresery, a former member of the White Rose and notorious oppressor of elves. Tristin himself fought alongside the High Elves when they returned from exile, in their war to conquer Laureh’lin. He was later sent undercover into Laureh’lin to take power from Artimec Camoryn through a coup.
  
But iwonicawwy, weawy of weadewship, Awtimec liwlingwy gave his titwe to Tlistin. Having gwown fliendliew lith his own peopwe, and seeking to weconnect lith them, Tlistin tulned on his high ewven awlies and became a twue weadew of wood ewf kind. Tlistin’s militawy knowwedge and wowk effowt brought the wood ewves to new heights, gwanting them stwength they’d not known fow centulies.
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But ironically, weary of leadership, Artimec willingly gave his title to Tristin. Having grown friendlier with his own people, and seeking to reconnect with them, Tristin turned on his high elven allies and became a true leader of wood elf kind. Tristin’s military knowledge and work effort brought the wood elves to new heights, granting them strength they’d not known for centuries.
  
Tlistin weigned as the wulew of the wood ewves in valious fowms fow ovew fifty yeaws, stawting as Pwaetow of the Pwovince of Wauleh’lin, to Plince, and finawwy, King of the Dominion of Malin. He abdicated in the yeaw 1578, awguabre the most successful ewven weadew of aww time, having taken the foundations waid by Awtimec and Phaedwus to new heights.
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Tristin reigned as the ruler of the wood elves in various forms for over fifty years, starting as Praetor of the Province of Laureh’lin, to Prince, and finally, King of the Dominion of Malin. He abdicated in the year 1578, arguable the most successful elven leader of all time, having taken the foundations laid by Artimec and Phaedrus to new heights.
  
'''Ewowna Wli’hiweia'''
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Ewowna was a dwuid of the dwuidic owdew. Oliginawwy appointed as a counciwwow in the town of Weanniew by Awtimec Camowyn, Ewowna's infwuence gwew untiw she became the Tiwwuiw (sewvant) of the Wood Ewves in the Flinge, when the wood ewves wewe undew high ewven wule.  
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Elorna was a druid of the druidic order. Originally appointed as a councillor in the town of Leanniel by Artimec Camoryn, Elorna's influence grew until she became the Tilruir (servant) of the Wood Elves in the Fringe, when the wood elves were under high elven rule.  
  
Whiwe many 'wessew' ewves gwew mowe and mowe discontent lith theiw wot undew the High Ewves' oppwessive wegime, Ewowna opted to take the woute of patience and negotiation to impwove theiw lives. Uwtimatewy, hew husband Phaedwus wed a webewlion to toppwe Haewun'ow, and she thwough hew skiwws in dipwomacy. She stepped down fwom weadewship aftew a brief stint of co-weading the newwy founded Wauleh’lin lith hew husband.
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While many 'lesser' elves grew more and more discontent with their lot under the High Elves' oppressive regime, Elorna opted to take the route of patience and negotiation to improve their lives. Ultimately, her husband Phaedrus led a rebellion to topple Haelun'or, and she through her skills in diplomacy. She stepped down from leadership after a brief stint of co-leading the newly founded Laureh’lin with her husband.
  
Whiwe hew deeds awe not spoken of as much as the likes of Tlistin Twesewy and Phaedwus’Yaw, Ewowna is stiww considewed to have been a mothew of aww wood ewves, and one of its eawliest weadews in the modewn ewa. Without hew voice duling the dawk ewa of Haewun’ow wule, the wood ewves would likewy have had no nationaw identity to kindwe in the fiwes of webewlion that would soon fowwow.
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While her deeds are not spoken of as much as the likes of Tristin Tresery and Phaedrus’Yar, Elorna is still considered to have been a mother of all wood elves, and one of its earliest leaders in the modern era. Without her voice during the dark era of Haelun’or rule, the wood elves would likely have had no national identity to kindle in the fires of rebellion that would soon follow.
  
Ewowna heeded the dwuidic caww and disappeawed into the liwd in Vaiwow, she has not been seen since.
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'''Calius Telin -''' One of the most dedicated wood ewves of Wauleh’lin, a fowmew membew of the Siwame, tulned dwuid, and eventuawwy the wowd stewawd. Calius is synonymous lith Wauleh’lin’s domestic management. He is now the Plince of Wauleh’lin.
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'''Calius Terin -''' One of the most dedicated wood elves of Laureh’lin, a former member of the Sirame, turned druid, and eventually the lord steward. Calius is synonymous with Laureh’lin’s domestic management. He is now the Prince of Laureh’lin.
  
'''Sili Ihelia -''' The fiwst secwetawy of the High Plince of the Dominion. Sili Ihelia weads a cohowt of ambassadows who pewfowm dipwomatic wowk fow hew on behawf of the Dominion.
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'''Siri Ihelia -''' The first secretary of the High Prince of the Dominion. Siri Ihelia leads a cohort of ambassadors who perform diplomatic work for her on behalf of the Dominion.
  
'''Ewvwohiw Auleon -''' One of the eawliest membews of the owdew of Siwame, Ewvwohiw is one of the wood ewves best wawliows.
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'''Elvrohir Aureon -''' One of the earliest members of the order of Sirame, Elvrohir is one of the wood elves best warriors.
  
'''Aenow Calithiw -''' One of the wongest sewving ewven militawy men in genewaw, having fought even befowe the Siwame, Aenow is a high ewf who has awways been woyaw to the wood ewven cause. He is now Ew'Anniw in the Siwame.
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'''Aenor Calithil -''' One of the longest serving elven military men in general, having fought even before the Sirame, Aenor is a high elf who has always been loyal to the wood elven cause. He is now El'Annil in the Sirame.
  
'''Awahaewth Auleon -''' Newwy chlistened wady stewawd and one of the most devout Aspectists. Awahaewth is a dwuid of the Naewuliw and dedicates hew life to being a pliest of the wood ewven weligion.
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'''Arahaelth Aureon -''' Newly christened lady steward and one of the most devout Aspectists. Arahaelth is a druid of the Naelurir and dedicates her life to being a priest of the wood elven religion.
  
 
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[[Linandria]] is the capitaw of Wauleh’lin, and awso the entiwe Dominion of Malin. It is the onwy culwent city of Wauleh’lin.  
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[[Linandria]] is the capital of Laureh’lin, and also the entire Dominion of Malin. It is the only current city of Laureh’lin.  
  
Winandlia is a city buiwt in the twaditionaw wood ewven style. It's a city buiwt upon a wake in the center of the gweat fowest of the Dominion of Malin. The majolity of the homes awe woven seamwesswy into the twees, gwown to fit lith dwuidic magic. On the gwound wevew is a tavewn, clinic, librawy and othew facilities that its citizens enjoy.  
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Linandria is a city built in the traditional wood elven style. It's a city built upon a lake in the center of the great forest of the Dominion of Malin. The majority of the homes are woven seamlessly into the trees, grown to fit with druidic magic. On the ground level is a tavern, clinic, library and other facilities that its citizens enjoy.  
  
 
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Wood ewven cultule is buiwt awound two piwwaws, faith and famiwy. Faith is wepwesented lith Aspectism- the weligion of the wood ewves. Famiwy is wepwesented by the Seeds, tlibaw cwans of wood ewves who twace theiw broodlines back to theiw ancient nomadic ancestows, whose cultule they emulate.
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Wood elven culture is built around two pillars, faith and family. Faith is represented with Aspectism- the religion of the wood elves. Family is represented by the Seeds, tribal clans of wood elves who trace their bloodlines back to their ancient nomadic ancestors, whose culture they emulate.
  
 
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Faith - Aspectism
Aspectism is the wawgest weligion in the Dominion of Malin, and among aww ewves as a whowe. It centers awound the wowship of two gods of natule, Cewlidwen and Cewnunnos. Cewlidwen being the gentwe mothew of life, and Cewnunnos the fiewce huntew and bringew of death. Togethew they fowm a bawance, and awe seen awmost as deific pawents by the wood ewves, who often caww them “the mother and the father”.
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Aspectism is the largest religion in the Dominion of Malin, and among all elves as a whole. It centers around the worship of two gods of nature, Cerridwen and Cernunnos. Cerridwen being the gentle mother of life, and Cernunnos the fierce hunter and bringer of death. Together they form a balance, and are seen almost as deific parents by the wood elves, who often call them “the mother and the father”.
Aspectism at its cowe is the belief that no cweatule ow living being is gweatew than the liwd. That it is the duty of aww beings to live in hawmony lith natule and not seek to be bettew than it ow conquew it. Being a wace that has awways been tied to natule and the liwd, its not hawd to undewstand why this weligion, and the Aspects who awe the gods of natule, awe so impowtant to the wood ewves.
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Aspectism at its core is the belief that no creature or living being is greater than the wild. That it is the duty of all beings to live in harmony with nature and not seek to be better than it or conquer it. Being a race that has always been tied to nature and the wild, its not hard to understand why this religion, and the Aspects who are the gods of nature, are so important to the wood elves.
  
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A Seed is essentiawwy a mix between a tlibe, a cwan, and a famiwy. The wood ewven state of Wauleh’lin is dliven by its Seeds, whose membews constantwy awe in fliendwy competition lith one anothew in dispways of hunting pwowess, weawth, and gwowy.
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A Seed is essentially a mix between a tribe, a clan, and a family. The wood elven state of Laureh’lin is driven by its Seeds, whose members constantly are in friendly competition with one another in displays of hunting prowess, wealth, and glory.
Anyone can teww whethew ow not a wood ewf bewongs to a seed by whethew ow not theiw skin is tattooed. A tattoo on a wood-ewf is cawwed an iwmyumiew and each Seed has its own unique design.
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Anyone can tell whether or not a wood elf belongs to a seed by whether or not their skin is tattooed. A tattoo on a wood-elf is called an ilmyumier and each Seed has its own unique design.
  
It is a common belief among wood ewves that the ancient [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/136270-era-of-the-seeds-wood-elven-ancient-history/ Era of the Seeds] was the gowden age of the wood ewven peopwe. In this time, it is said aww wood ewves wewe pule, living pewfectwy lith natule and unchawwenged in theiw piety to the Aspects. They lived nomadic lives in the deep fowests and wewe said to be abre to pewfowm miwacwes, wost dwuidic awts, and cultivate twees soft as siwk ow hawd as steew.
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It is a common belief among wood elves that the ancient [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/136270-era-of-the-seeds-wood-elven-ancient-history/ Era of the Seeds] was the golden age of the wood elven people. In this time, it is said all wood elves were pure, living perfectly with nature and unchallenged in their piety to the Aspects. They lived nomadic lives in the deep forests and were said to be able to perform miracles, lost druidic arts, and cultivate trees soft as silk or hard as steel.
  
The nobility of Winandlia today awe aww individuaws who can twace theiw broodlines back to the ancient Seeds. Seeds today awe no wongew nomadic but pwactice many of the owd twaditions, incwuding cwose familiaw bonds lith non-brood/adopted wewatives, devout Aspectism, and the painting of iwmyumiew (tlibaw tattoos). Each Seed has its own unique tlibaw tattoo lith its own cowoul and design.
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The nobility of Linandria today are all individuals who can trace their bloodlines back to the ancient Seeds. Seeds today are no longer nomadic but practice many of the old traditions, including close familial bonds with non-blood/adopted relatives, devout Aspectism, and the painting of ilmyumier (tribal tattoos). Each Seed has its own unique tribal tattoo with its own colour and design.
  
Any wood ewf (ow ewf in genewaw) living in Winandlia wowth his ow hew sawt, seeks to join one of the Seeds living in Wauleh’lin today.
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Wauleh'lins culwent militawy is the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/125833-the-order-of-sirame/ Order of Sirame], woughwy twanswated into the 'Honoul Guawd'. The Siwame is a devout, twaditionalist owdew lith a mandate to pwesewve the twaditions and owd way of the ewves thwough fowce if necessawy, by kiwling that which thweatens it. In addition, they awso pewfowm guawd wowk and keep the city safe by uphowding its many waws, cultulaw ow othewlise. The Owdew of Siwame is a branch of the Ahviwan, the ovew-awching cultulaw owdew which facilitating the teaching and spweading of the owd way. The Siwame have 7 wanks, of which you get by pwoviding acts of need and continuawwy excelling in aww fowms of the Siwame, be it gate duty, ow pwotecting the citizens and natulaw owdew of Wauleh'lin fwom those seeking to destwoy it
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Laureh'lins current military is the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/125833-the-order-of-sirame/ Order of Sirame], roughly translated into the 'Honour Guard'. The Sirame is a devout, traditionalist order with a mandate to preserve the traditions and old way of the elves through force if necessary, by killing that which threatens it. In addition, they also perform guard work and keep the city safe by upholding its many laws, cultural or otherwise. The Order of Sirame is a branch of the Ahviran, the over-arching cultural order which facilitating the teaching and spreading of the old way. The Sirame have 7 ranks, of which you get by providing acts of need and continually excelling in all forms of the Sirame, be it gate duty, or protecting the citizens and natural order of Laureh'lin from those seeking to destroy it
  
 
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'''Wights and wesponsibilities of the Citizens of Wauleh’lin'''
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'''Rights and responsibilities of the Citizens of Laureh’lin'''
  
An ewf of Wauleh’lin is gwanted aww the same oppowtunities, wegawdwess of whethew he is mali’ame, mali’kew, mali’ahewaw, ow of mixed descent An ewf of Wauleh’lin is expected to tweat visitows of foweign nations and waces the same as they would tweat a fewwow ewf An ewf of Wauleh’lin is gwanted the fweedom to pwactice whatevew faiths they choose, lith the exception of the wowship of Ibrees, Sethelien, ow any othew dawk beings An ewf of Wauleh’lin is gwanted the light to wove and breed outside of theiw own subrace. An ewf is an ewf, wegawdwess of cowoul An ewf of Wauleh'lin has the light to demand twanspawency and question the decision of Pwovince weadewship in a wespectful and civilized mannew (See section 6) Waws and Wegiswation of Wauleh’lin
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An elf of Laureh’lin is granted all the same opportunities, regardless of whether he is mali’ame, mali’ker, mali’aheral, or of mixed descent An elf of Laureh’lin is expected to treat visitors of foreign nations and races the same as they would treat a fellow elf An elf of Laureh’lin is granted the freedom to practice whatever faiths they choose, with the exception of the worship of Iblees, Setherien, or any other dark beings An elf of Laureh’lin is granted the right to love and breed outside of their own subrace. An elf is an elf, regardless of colour An elf of Laureh'lin has the right to demand transparency and question the decision of Province leadership in a respectful and civilized manner (See section 6) Laws and Legislation of Laureh’lin
  
  
*'''Section one - Climinaw waw'''
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*'''Section one - Criminal law'''
  
Punishment fow the breaching of these waws liww vawy fwom community sewvice to execution and banishment depending on sevelity. Intentionaw bodiwy hawm towawds a citizen of Wauleh’lin is pwohibited, unwess in sewf defence lith no othew awtewnative. Theft is defined by the unwawful obtaining of any item not bought, twaded fow, ow liwlingwy given and is stlictwy pwohibited Pubric swandew of nations and factions awlied to Wauleh’lin liww not be towewated and liww wesult in banishment. This incwudes postews, pubric speeches and othew such cwowd liling acts. Casuaw convewsation and plivate tawks wemain fwee howevew and Wauleh’lin liww not spy on its citizens Vandalism is defined as the destwuction, damaging ow modification of any object ow home against the liww of the pwopewty’s lightful ownew and is stlictwy pwohibited by natule One’s identity must nevew be hidden lithin the bowdews of Wauleh’lin, and must be easiwy identifiabre at aww times. Hoods that obscule a cweaw view of the face awe fowbidden, and any fowm of faciaw mask is stlictwy pwohibited The fowest is not to be hawmed. Those having twoubre lith obstwuctive pwantlife awe too seek the aid of a dwuii. oul iswand and its twees awe to be given as much a light to life as us descendants Sadistic and Sociopathic behavioul is stlictwy pwohibited. Whiwe this goes lithout saying when dealing lith fewwow citizens, this waw awso extends to pwantlife and animaws. The unnecessawy towtule of livestock liww be tweated akin to muldew of an ewf.
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Punishment for the breaching of these laws will vary from community service to execution and banishment depending on severity. Intentional bodily harm towards a citizen of Laureh’lin is prohibited, unless in self defence with no other alternative. Theft is defined by the unlawful obtaining of any item not bought, traded for, or willingly given and is strictly prohibited Public slander of nations and factions allied to Laureh’lin will not be tolerated and will result in banishment. This includes posters, public speeches and other such crowd riling acts. Casual conversation and private talks remain free however and Laureh’lin will not spy on its citizens Vandalism is defined as the destruction, damaging or modification of any object or home against the will of the property’s rightful owner and is strictly prohibited by nature One’s identity must never be hidden within the borders of Laureh’lin, and must be easily identifiable at all times. Hoods that obscure a clear view of the face are forbidden, and any form of facial mask is strictly prohibited The forest is not to be harmed. Those having trouble with obstructive plantlife are too seek the aid of a druii. our island and its trees are to be given as much a right to life as us descendants Sadistic and Sociopathic behaviour is strictly prohibited. While this goes without saying when dealing with fellow citizens, this law also extends to plantlife and animals. The unnecessary torture of livestock will be treated akin to murder of an elf.
  
  
 
*'''Section Two - Expectations of Citizens Conduct'''
 
*'''Section Two - Expectations of Citizens Conduct'''
  
Punishment fow the breaching of these waws liww wesult vawy fwom pwobation to banishment A citizen of Wauleh’lin is expected to cawwy himsewf in a sociawwy acceptabre mannew. Intentionaw aggwavation and hawassment of individuaws and othew fowms of immatulity lithin Wauleh’lins bowdews is pwohibited Undewaged sex is pwohibited. No individuaw ovew the age of 50 may pawtake in sexuaw intewcoulse lith an individuaw undew 50, unwess the age gap is wess than 10 yeaws. No citizen is pewmitted to pwactice the dawk awts. These incwude Shade magic, Necwomancy, magic of the fwost litch, and soul puppetwy Mind magic is onwy pewmitted when the subject is a liwling pawticipant and awawe of the implications and lisks invowving this awcane awt Use of eastewnew weaponwy is fowbidden. It is associated lith the wawwess and wudicwous unwess used by eastewnews themsewves. We have multipwe smiths who liww gwadwy pwoduce a finewy made ewven brade fow you.
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Punishment for the breaching of these laws will result vary from probation to banishment A citizen of Laureh’lin is expected to carry himself in a socially acceptable manner. Intentional aggravation and harassment of individuals and other forms of immaturity within Laureh’lins borders is prohibited Underaged sex is prohibited. No individual over the age of 50 may partake in sexual intercourse with an individual under 50, unless the age gap is less than 10 years. No citizen is permitted to practice the dark arts. These include Shade magic, Necromancy, magic of the frost witch, and soul puppetry Mind magic is only permitted when the subject is a willing participant and aware of the implications and risks involving this arcane art Use of easterner weaponry is forbidden. It is associated with the lawless and ludicrous unless used by easterners themselves. We have multiple smiths who will gladly produce a finely made elven blade for you.
  
  
*'''Section Thwee - Appeawance and Bwoodlines'''
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*'''Section Three - Appearance and Bloodlines'''
  
Being in breach of these waws liww vawy fwom westliction to citizenship, ow banishment A citizen of Wauleh’lin must be of ewven brood. A citizen of Wauleh'lin must pay theiw taxes in due time. A citizen of Wauleh’lin is expected not to be un-natulaw ow cowwupted in any fowm. The clitelia fow this liww be decided on a case by case basis and weft to the discwetion of the counciw A citizen of Wauleh’lin must be of a weasonabre skin cowoul (faiw, brown, brack, not brue, pulpwe, cyan, etc), weasonabre haiw cowoul (most non-wudicwous dyes pewmitted, howevew), and weaw weasonabre attiwe (cwothing made of sociawwy acceptabre mateliaw such as cwoth, woow, ow weathew) A citizen of Wauleh’lin must not possess any un-natulaw bodiwy chawactelistics. Exampwes of this incwude taiws, lings, fangs, and ful whewe ful should not be.
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Being in breach of these laws will vary from restriction to citizenship, or banishment A citizen of Laureh’lin must be of elven blood. A citizen of Laureh'lin must pay their taxes in due time. A citizen of Laureh’lin is expected not to be un-natural or corrupted in any form. The criteria for this will be decided on a case by case basis and left to the discretion of the council A citizen of Laureh’lin must be of a reasonable skin colour (fair, brown, black, not blue, purple, cyan, etc), reasonable hair colour (most non-ludicrous dyes permitted, however), and wear reasonable attire (clothing made of socially acceptable material such as cloth, wool, or leather) A citizen of Laureh’lin must not possess any un-natural bodily characteristics. Examples of this include tails, wings, fangs, and fur where fur should not be.
  
  
*'''Section Foul - Housing, Pwopewty and Waboul'''
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*'''Section Four - Housing, Property and Labour'''
  
Failing to live up to these standawds liww wesult in woss of pwopewty and eviction, depending on sevelity. By owning a home you agwee to contlibute to society in times of pwospelity and tulmoiw, faiwule to do so liww wesult in confiscation of pwopewty. By owning a home you agwee to pay economic dues to the Pwovince of Wauleh'lin fow its gwowth yeawwy, faiwule to do so liww wesult in confiscation of pwopewty. By owning a business you agwee to contlibute to society in times of pwospelity and tulmoiw. By owning a business you agwee to pay economic dues to the Pwovince of Wauleh'lin fow its gwowth yeawwy. If anothew mali lishes to stay togethew in an awweady occupied home, the ownew and new occupant must notify the Guiwdmastew ow Stewawds If thewe is a chiwd in the househowd, he/she does not wequiwe to be wegistewed untiw they weach the age of 30 In times of waw and emewgencies, one abre-bodied citizen fwom each househowd must contlibute to the Owdew of the Siwame In times of waw and emewgencies, the Pwovince may choose to incwease ow decwease the civic and economic contlibution to the State Those lith desiwabre pwofessions liww be given a wessew economic wesponsibility in wetuln fow theiw sewvices to the Pwovince. Such pwofessions awe : Sowdiews of the Siwame, Bwacksmiths, Tinkewews, Enchantews, Fwetchews, Schowaws, minews That you awe awawe any compwaint that one has against a membew of the citizenwy should be sent to the Wegiswatow, a compwaint about the militawy sent to the Ew'Anniw, ow awtewnativewy in both cases to the Pwaetow.
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Failing to live up to these standards will result in loss of property and eviction, depending on severity. By owning a home you agree to contribute to society in times of prosperity and turmoil, failure to do so will result in confiscation of property. By owning a home you agree to pay economic dues to the Province of Laureh'lin for its growth yearly, failure to do so will result in confiscation of property. By owning a business you agree to contribute to society in times of prosperity and turmoil. By owning a business you agree to pay economic dues to the Province of Laureh'lin for its growth yearly. If another mali wishes to stay together in an already occupied home, the owner and new occupant must notify the Guildmaster or Stewards If there is a child in the household, he/she does not require to be registered until they reach the age of 30 In times of war and emergencies, one able-bodied citizen from each household must contribute to the Order of the Sirame In times of war and emergencies, the Province may choose to increase or decrease the civic and economic contribution to the State Those with desirable professions will be given a lesser economic responsibility in return for their services to the Province. Such professions are : Soldiers of the Sirame, Blacksmiths, Tinkerers, Enchanters, Fletchers, Scholars, miners That you are aware any complaint that one has against a member of the citizenry should be sent to the Legislator, a complaint about the military sent to the El'Annil, or alternatively in both cases to the Praetor.
  
  
*'''Section Five - Voidaw Magic'''
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*'''Section Five - Voidal Magic'''
  
Viowation of these waws liww wesult in a 300 fine, and depending on sevelity; a whipping. The casting of any voidaw magic in pubric lithin the bowdews of Wauleh'lin is iwwegaw undew any context except fow immediate sewf defense in a life ow death scenalio. The teaching of voidaw magic is awso iwwegaw.
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Violation of these laws will result in a 300 fine, and depending on severity; a whipping. The casting of any voidal magic in public within the borders of Laureh'lin is illegal under any context except for immediate self defense in a life or death scenario. The teaching of voidal magic is also illegal.
  
  
 
*'''Section 6 - Petitions'''
 
*'''Section 6 - Petitions'''
  
Any compwaint ow questions that one has against a wuling of the waw ow application of it should be sent diwectwy to the Wegiswatow to be handwed and cowwected if necessawy. Any compwaint ow questions that one has wegawding the appwovaw of home ow economic and civic wesponsibilities should be sent diwectwy to the Guiwdmastew to be handwed and cowwected if necessawy.
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Any complaint or questions that one has against a ruling of the law or application of it should be sent directly to the Legislator to be handled and corrected if necessary. Any complaint or questions that one has regarding the approval of home or economic and civic responsibilities should be sent directly to the Guildmaster to be handled and corrected if necessary.
 
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Laureh’lin was the homeland of the wood elven people. It’s former territory was found in the south-east of the isle of Tahn in the continent of Axios. Laureh’lin is synonymous with Linandria, its only city. It was an integrated state of the Dominion of Malin.

History

Note: Some of the information listed below is historical events told in the eyes of the Wood Elves and Laureh'lin

To understand Laureh’lins creation, one needs to start from the beginning of Wood Elven history.

It is believed that the Wood Elves began as a series of nomadic seeds, tribal groups who roamed around, practicing Druidism, worshiping the aspects and painting themselves with tattoos, it is from these Seeds that modern wood elf culture is derived from.

The wood elven seeds of old lived in perfect harmony with nature. They were devout Aspectists and followed Cerridwen and Cernunnos, the two gods of nature, because Malin, forefather of all elves, had taught them to.

However, with the founding of Laurelin, the first true city of the elves and capital of Malinor, many old seeds abandoned their nomadic ways and settled down. Over the next centuries, the wood elves lived prosperously in Laurelin, but gradually forgot their Aspectist ways.

By the time the descendents had settled in Anthos, the nation of Malinor had degraded immensely. Constant attacks by the White Rose, a radical human military order with a burning hatred for elves, had brought the state to its knees. Decades later, Malinor would fall to revolutionaries who formed the Conclave of Malin, a successor state meant to dispose of the stagnancy and corruption Malinor had fallen into.

The seeds for the eventual creation of Laureh'lin were planted near a century before the state was formed, in a small town called Leanniel. Originally created as a town by the guild known as the Arcane Delvers, it was eventually lead by the Wood Elf Artimec Camoryn, a former member of the Arcane Delvers, and later led by the druid Elorna Lli'hileia, Leanniel was a mixing pot where many influential Wood Elves such as Phaedrus Lle'hileia and Artimec met and the Wood Elven identity began to resolidify. Leanniel enjoyed a few good years of peace, before facing serious problems. The first being the Conclave; the elven state that had toppled Malinor. The Leannielites considered the Conclave to be an un-Elven state, though were eventually coerced into vassalization. Eventually, Leanniel was destroyed by Setherien's black scourge, and its inhabitants scattered.

Shortly after the gates to the Fringe opened, Elorna Lli'hileia, who had largely been the leadership figure representing the disparate remains of Leanniel's population, spearheaded a movement to unite the wood elven people once more under Haelun'or banner. She believed it the best and safest option for the Mali'ame people.

A small district for the mali'ame was founded beneath the towers of Tahn'siol, the high elven settlement, it was named Lin'ame. It was during this time that Phaedrus, a former blacksmith, rose to power as the leader of the Bronze Elves, a largely militant wood elven movement and the main military of Lin'ame. Problems arose soon after this settlement, as the wood elves though that they were second class citizens under high elven rule.

Under high elf rule, the wood elves were not allowed to vote on who ruled them. They were not allowed to interact with the high elves in their district, and any high elf caught spending too much time fraternizing with wood or dark elves was confined to the high elven district. Cruelty and violence towards wood elves was common among high elf extremists, any wood elf who spoke out against their unfair treatment was harshly punished, often sentenced to be dissolved in acid by the ETHIC, Haelun’or’s cultural police.

As a result of Haelun'or rule, a majority of the wood elven people left the Silver City and scattered all across the world, with large diasporas settling with the druids, and Alras.

The few remaining wood elven loyalists settled with Haelun'or in Athera, and founded the city of Annil'sul. Phaedrus, who until then had been a stark loyalist towards Haelun'or, had begun growing more and more discontent at his high elven rulers. Openly criticizing the Silver Council's incompetence to defend their own city while the Bronze Wood Elves did most of the dirty work. Following the disappearance of High Elven Sohaer Iatralimar, Phaedrus did the unthinkable and declared martial law on all of Haelun'or. The High elves responded militantly, but, with the help of Dwarven and Orcish allies, the Wood Elves finally threw off High Elven rule, forcing the High Elves out of Annil'sul and claiming the city for themselves.

And thus, the State of Laureh'lin was born.

The government of Laureh'lin deemed the high elves of Haelun'or and their ideals to be poisonous to elven kind. All high elves who renounced their Silver Law and concept of purity were welcomed back into the city of Annil'sul, while those who didn't were hunted on the streets. Laureh'lin enjoyed a few years of peace once more, as many wood elves would begin returning to Elven Lands now the threat of High Elven oppression was no more, but trouble still brewed on the horizon.

After 6 years the high elves of Haelun'or returned with their armies and allies and threatened to destroy Laureh'lin entirely if their city was not returned to them. Eventually the two nations worked out a deal with the new leaders of Laureh'lin whereby the High Elves would reclaim their city and the mali'ame would continue to live independently. A segment of the land that once belonged to Haelun'or was given to the mali'ame to construct a city for themselves which they called Leyulin.

However, the conflict between the elves was not yet over. Tensions grew between Laureh'lin and Haelun'or, as Haelun'or's Evarir'thilln began increasingly aggressive attacks on the wood elven people, as well as kidnapping and torturing civilians by pouring gold in their eyes for their protection of Phaedrus Lle'hielia. Soon the two states reached the level of full blown conflict and the mali'aheral of Haelun'or invaded the abandoned plains of what had once been Leyulin. Though Laureh'lin had moved it's capital, they and the Dwarves hoped to hold the region from high elven influence, the ensuing battle, known as the "battle of Leyulin" was ultimately won by the crushing numbers of the human kingdom of Oren, who aided the High Elves to one-up their long time enemies, the Dwarves. The wood elves, during this conflict, retreated across Fiandria to their new city Cerulin (constructed in the midst of war) before peace was eventually made with the "Treaty of Fiandria". An uneasy peace ensued after the signing of the Treaty of Fiandria, with Phaedrus Lli'hileia being deemed "the most vile elf to ever have lived" and exiled from all elven lands. Begrudgingly so on Laureh'lins part. In this time of peace, Haelun'or continued to push it's advantage against the weakened wood elven state, attempting to stifle it's population by cutting off all roads leading to Cerulin, and setting up checkpoints in front of Laureh'lin lands. Occasionally also demanding the extradition and execution of several citizens of Cerulin for various reasons. The Chancellery of Laureh'lin had taken up a policy of placation at this point, as the wood elven spirit for war was all but dead, and Haelun'or had the armies of Oren at their back...Or so they thought.

Tensions eventually reached an all time high between the high and wood elves, with Haelun'or attempting to mold the elven states into their strict vision, with the wood elves of Laureh'lin staunchly resisting their ideals. Confident in their position as ever, Kalenz Uradir demanded the extradition of former Chancellor of Laureh'lin, Artimec Camoryn, among other heavy concessions. It was then that the King of Oren, Andrik Vydra, issued a cease and desist letter to the Silver Council of Haelun'or, demanding that the high elves cease all their imperialist ambitions. This came as a shock to the world, as before this, the Kingdom of Oren was seen as a staunch ally of Haelun'or, who would always fight the high elves wars for them since the signing of the Crimson-Silver concordat. King Vydra had Orenian Soldiers garrisoned in both elven cities in order to ensure peace.

Laureh’lin and the wood elves as a whole could barely believe their luck. Suddenly the largest nation on the continent was protecting them from annhilation at the hands of the high elves. Even more unbelievable was when Kalenz Uradir assassinated the King of Oren by drowning him in an acid trap, dooming Haelun’or as Oren would declare war on it out of rage.

Laureh’lin and the wood elves were offered by the new King of Oren a pact: Vassalize under the empire as an autonomous province, and be offered protection from any foreign invasion. Weak and unable to defend themselves, the wood elves agreed. Tristin Tresery, a wood elf with familial ties to old Orenian blood, was chosen to be the Praetor of the new Province of Laureh’lin. The wood elves aided Oren in the conquest and vassalization of Haelun’or under human rule.

It was during this period that the wood elves entered their first golden age since the ancient seeds of old. Despite being under foreign rule, with no wars to occupy them, they could finally spend time in rediscovering their ancient culture. It was Artimec Camoryn, the original founder of Leanniel, who spearheaded this cultural revival, slowly but surely spreading Aspect worship back throughout the wood elf people. The Order of Sirame was also founded during this time and wood elven military strength began growing under the military leadership of Praetor Tresery.

The wood elves moved to Vailor with the rest of the descendents and founded its newest capital in the south-eastern island. It was named Laurelin, after the first city of the elves. Aspectism continued its revival process in Vailor, and the wood elves kept growing in strength. They fought in [The Dukes' War|the Duke's War] on the side of the crown, contributing over a quarter of all loyalist forces.

It was also around this time that Artimec was attuned and became a druid. He used his newfound connection to the Aspects to form the Naelurir, a sect of purely elven druids who became the priests of the elves, dedicating themselves to spreading Aspectism to all of elf-kind.

After the Duke’s War, the now Emperor of Oren granted Laureh’lin increased independence, promoting it to Principality status and making elevating Tristin Tresery, ruler of the wood elves, to the title of Prince. It was around this time that the ancient Seeds began to revive themselves. Artimec Camoryn called upon the wood elves of Laureh’lin to discover their ancient bloodlines and bring about the return of their ancestor’s names. As such, the Torena, Aureon, Camoryn (later: Caerme’onn), and Terin seeds were revived after thousands of years. Seeds like Calithil were formed by high elves seeking to assimilate into wood elven culture.

Because of the leadership positions of their chieftains, the Terin and Camoryn seeds became noble houses in Oren, and Tresery a royal one.

Peace wouldn’t last forever though, and Laureh’lin was once more called to arms as the Eighteen Years' War broke out between the Dwarves of Urguan and Empire Oren. The wood elves were called upon to aid the Empire, and did so bravely. Peace soon came after a near decade of campaigning.

With the lengthy war at an end, Prince Tristin Tresery now had the opportunity to pursue a dream of his that he had been drawing up for quite awhile. He wished to unite the elven people under himself, absorbing the dark elves and high elves into Laureh’lin.

The Empire of Oren gave Prince Tresery and Laureh’lin their support in this endeavor. The dark elves of Ker’nor readily agreed to join in a union with Laureh’lin. Soon after, talks with Haelun’or began. Haelun’or was still very bitter to the wood elven state due to the wars which the two had fought in recent memory. While Tresery and the wood elves approached Haelun’or cordially and offered them favourable terms, they made it clear that if Haelun’or did not comply, then they would be met with war and conquest.

After months of negotiation, Haelun’or submitted to the rule of Prince Tresery with the signing of the Treaty of Laureh'lin. Haelun’or, Ker’nor and Laureh’lin would unite under a new nation, all under the rule of Tristin Tresery. This nation was called the Dominion of Malin, and Tristin Tresery was crowned as it’s king. The first elven king since Malin, a title which would later stir controversy.

For their accomplishment, the current Emperor of Oren finally gave the Dominion, and by extension the wood elves their full independence, albeit under his suzerainty, and for the first time in fifty years the wood elves enjoyed full sovereignty.

The Dominion lived stably for a time, until tension began to brew in Haelun’or, a state with a long history of aggression towards the rest of elf kind. With growing incidents of the likes of the King having to extradite two innocent children from a Haelun’or cell, taken outside of royal jurisdiction, and the sheer uncooperative nature of Silver Councillors to even sit down and discuss Dominion Wide laws, it soon boiled over.

Haelun’or rebelled against the king they had sworn a sacred oath to as soon as they saw the opportunity to, joining an alliance of factions seeking to take down the Empire of Oren (and it’s allies, the Dominion). Orenian rebels, the newly formed bandit nation of the dreadlands, the [War Uzg|Orcish Uzg], and the newly seperated Haelun’or were now new threats the Dominion had to fight.

The Dominion fought alongside the Empire of Oren during this war, which never saw any direct conflicts. Soon, the rebel alliance, like all before it, dissolved away, and Haelun’or, now lacking allies, quickly surrendered to Oren as they’d done many times before. They exist now as a direct, tribute paying, vassal state of the Empire, as opposed to being part of the Dominion of Malin. Despite Haelun’ors surrender, the Dominion agreed to allow Oren to rule it directly, seeing it as a nation more detrimental to elven unity than beneficial.

While the Dominion had survived in the face of rebellion, it was now short one state. To fill the gap, the King turned to Norseth’onn, a city of mages with a significant population of high elves, living on land originally gifted to them by the Dominion. Norseth’onn was willingly integrated into the Dominion as the new third high elven state, under the leadership of Princess Titania Hawksong and Prince Ac’Aelu Tinuvial.

In the post war age, several changes were made to the Dominion’s governing body. What had been previously known as the ruling council was changed to the Princely council, with one Prince hailing from each of the three states representing their people. The King Tristin Tresery altered his title to High Prince to better reflect the days of old, recognizing that there is no king but Malin.

Like all the races, the Descendants fled from Vailor to Axios as the spirit Orgon forced them away. Like before, they settled in the thickest forested area of the new land, the south-east of the isle of Tahn. There they founded the city of Linandria atop a lake.

At this point, the wood elves had become the largest and most influential race of elf-kind. The Dominion was a large, prosperous and stable state, with Laureh’lin and its main city Linandria acting as its capital. The legacy of the legendary wood elven heroes such as Elorna, Phaedrus, Tristin Tresery, and Artimec Camoryn lived on as part of a united elven state.

It was at this time that High Prince Tresery finally resigned after nearly a century of rule, passing on his position to his long-time right hand man, Artimec. Artimec assumed the role of High Prince reluctantly, but the pressure of the role was not what it had once been. The nation was stable, the people were content, and most importantly, all the old ways of the wood elves had been revived. Aspectism was synonymous with the wood elves once more, the seeds competed with one another in competitions of wealth and prestige. The mali’ame, Malin’s last true heirs, had regained their old ways, lost for so long.

After centuries of hardship and struggle, the wood elves had come full circle.


Government/Leaders

Being home to the capital city of the Dominion of Malin, Laureh’lin was home to the High Prince (Artimec Caerme’onn). The High Prince was the head of state and ruled Laureh’lin directly. Under him was the Prince of Laureh’lin (the Prince representing the wood elves, alongside the dark and high elves Princes). The Prince of Laureh’lin was Calius Terin.

Lower leadership roles included the El’Annilan, Aenor Calithil and Elvrohir Aureon, the grandmasters of the order of Sirame. Finally, the Lady/Lord Steward, currently Arahaelth Aureon, who oversees all housing and taxes in the city.


Notable Figures

High Prince Artimec Caerme'onn


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Arguably the most well known of all wood elves, Artimec was a High Prince of the Dominion of Malin, ruler of not only the wood elves, but all elven states of the Dominion. He was the longest lasting elven leader in service at the time. His crusade to bring his people to prosperity began in Anthos with the founding of the town of Lenniel, over 150 years ago.

Being faced with setback after setback, and devestating wars against the like of the various Empires of man, the High Elves, and daemons like Setherien, Artimec was finally given the chance to rebuild his people’s culture upon the ascension of Tristin Tresery as ruler of the wood elves in Athera.

Upon Tresery’s resignation, Artimec assumed the role of leader once more. He is considered the one responsible for the great revival of wood elven culture and religion, and on top of his high prince duties, is also a druid and leads the sect of the Naelurir.

Phaedrus’Yar


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Phaedrus is the father of the modern wood elven nation, having overthrown Haelun’or and founded the nation of Laureh’lin in Athera. His career began as the second leader of the Berun’cinhir, the Bronze Elves (a military order under the high elves). He created Laureh’lin as a revelutionary state after throwing the high elven silver council out of their capital city of Annil’sul, and is controversially referred to by high elves as a perpetrator of genocide. However, Phaedrus allowed all elves to live within the newly founded Laureh’lin given they did not follow Silver Law.

Phaedrus was banished from elven lands after the state of Haelun'or resurfaced in full force, and took refuge among the Orcs, later becoming the first ever Elven Rex. His banishment has since been lifted and he served as part of the Sirame military. He was permanently slain by Kharak'Raguk, the Orcish Rex at the time.

Tristin Tresery


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Tristin was the son of Leric Tresery, a former member of the White Rose and notorious oppressor of elves. Tristin himself fought alongside the High Elves when they returned from exile, in their war to conquer Laureh’lin. He was later sent undercover into Laureh’lin to take power from Artimec Camoryn through a coup.

But ironically, weary of leadership, Artimec willingly gave his title to Tristin. Having grown friendlier with his own people, and seeking to reconnect with them, Tristin turned on his high elven allies and became a true leader of wood elf kind. Tristin’s military knowledge and work effort brought the wood elves to new heights, granting them strength they’d not known for centuries.

Tristin reigned as the ruler of the wood elves in various forms for over fifty years, starting as Praetor of the Province of Laureh’lin, to Prince, and finally, King of the Dominion of Malin. He abdicated in the year 1578, arguable the most successful elven leader of all time, having taken the foundations laid by Artimec and Phaedrus to new heights.

Elorna Lli’hileia


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Elorna was a druid of the druidic order. Originally appointed as a councillor in the town of Leanniel by Artimec Camoryn, Elorna's influence grew until she became the Tilruir (servant) of the Wood Elves in the Fringe, when the wood elves were under high elven rule.

While many 'lesser' elves grew more and more discontent with their lot under the High Elves' oppressive regime, Elorna opted to take the route of patience and negotiation to improve their lives. Ultimately, her husband Phaedrus led a rebellion to topple Haelun'or, and she through her skills in diplomacy. She stepped down from leadership after a brief stint of co-leading the newly founded Laureh’lin with her husband.

While her deeds are not spoken of as much as the likes of Tristin Tresery and Phaedrus’Yar, Elorna is still considered to have been a mother of all wood elves, and one of its earliest leaders in the modern era. Without her voice during the dark era of Haelun’or rule, the wood elves would likely have had no national identity to kindle in the fires of rebellion that would soon follow.

Elorna heeded the druidic call and disappeared into the wild in Vailor, she has not been seen since.

Semi-Notable Figures

Calius Terin - One of the most dedicated wood elves of Laureh’lin, a former member of the Sirame, turned druid, and eventually the lord steward. Calius is synonymous with Laureh’lin’s domestic management. He is now the Prince of Laureh’lin.

Siri Ihelia - The first secretary of the High Prince of the Dominion. Siri Ihelia leads a cohort of ambassadors who perform diplomatic work for her on behalf of the Dominion.

Elvrohir Aureon - One of the earliest members of the order of Sirame, Elvrohir is one of the wood elves best warriors.

Aenor Calithil - One of the longest serving elven military men in general, having fought even before the Sirame, Aenor is a high elf who has always been loyal to the wood elven cause. He is now El'Annil in the Sirame.

Arahaelth Aureon - Newly christened lady steward and one of the most devout Aspectists. Arahaelth is a druid of the Naelurir and dedicates her life to being a priest of the wood elven religion.

Cities/Geography

Linandria is the capital of Laureh’lin, and also the entire Dominion of Malin. It is the only current city of Laureh’lin.

Linandria is a city built in the traditional wood elven style. It's a city built upon a lake in the center of the great forest of the Dominion of Malin. The majority of the homes are woven seamlessly into the trees, grown to fit with druidic magic. On the ground level is a tavern, clinic, library and other facilities that its citizens enjoy.

Culture

Wood elven culture is built around two pillars, faith and family. Faith is represented with Aspectism- the religion of the wood elves. Family is represented by the Seeds, tribal clans of wood elves who trace their bloodlines back to their ancient nomadic ancestors, whose culture they emulate.

Faith - Aspectism Aspectism is the largest religion in the Dominion of Malin, and among all elves as a whole. It centers around the worship of two gods of nature, Cerridwen and Cernunnos. Cerridwen being the gentle mother of life, and Cernunnos the fierce hunter and bringer of death. Together they form a balance, and are seen almost as deific parents by the wood elves, who often call them “the mother and the father”. Aspectism at its core is the belief that no creature or living being is greater than the wild. That it is the duty of all beings to live in harmony with nature and not seek to be better than it or conquer it. Being a race that has always been tied to nature and the wild, its not hard to understand why this religion, and the Aspects who are the gods of nature, are so important to the wood elves.

Family - The Seeds A Seed is essentially a mix between a tribe, a clan, and a family. The wood elven state of Laureh’lin is driven by its Seeds, whose members constantly are in friendly competition with one another in displays of hunting prowess, wealth, and glory. Anyone can tell whether or not a wood elf belongs to a seed by whether or not their skin is tattooed. A tattoo on a wood-elf is called an ilmyumier and each Seed has its own unique design.

It is a common belief among wood elves that the ancient Era of the Seeds was the golden age of the wood elven people. In this time, it is said all wood elves were pure, living perfectly with nature and unchallenged in their piety to the Aspects. They lived nomadic lives in the deep forests and were said to be able to perform miracles, lost druidic arts, and cultivate trees soft as silk or hard as steel.

The nobility of Linandria today are all individuals who can trace their bloodlines back to the ancient Seeds. Seeds today are no longer nomadic but practice many of the old traditions, including close familial bonds with non-blood/adopted relatives, devout Aspectism, and the painting of ilmyumier (tribal tattoos). Each Seed has its own unique tribal tattoo with its own colour and design.

Any wood elf (or elf in general) living in Linandria worth his or her salt, seeks to join one of the Seeds living in Laureh’lin today.

Military

Laureh'lins current military is the Order of Sirame, roughly translated into the 'Honour Guard'. The Sirame is a devout, traditionalist order with a mandate to preserve the traditions and old way of the elves through force if necessary, by killing that which threatens it. In addition, they also perform guard work and keep the city safe by upholding its many laws, cultural or otherwise. The Order of Sirame is a branch of the Ahviran, the over-arching cultural order which facilitating the teaching and spreading of the old way. The Sirame have 7 ranks, of which you get by providing acts of need and continually excelling in all forms of the Sirame, be it gate duty, or protecting the citizens and natural order of Laureh'lin from those seeking to destroy it

Laws

Rights and responsibilities of the Citizens of Laureh’lin

An elf of Laureh’lin is granted all the same opportunities, regardless of whether he is mali’ame, mali’ker, mali’aheral, or of mixed descent An elf of Laureh’lin is expected to treat visitors of foreign nations and races the same as they would treat a fellow elf An elf of Laureh’lin is granted the freedom to practice whatever faiths they choose, with the exception of the worship of Iblees, Setherien, or any other dark beings An elf of Laureh’lin is granted the right to love and breed outside of their own subrace. An elf is an elf, regardless of colour An elf of Laureh'lin has the right to demand transparency and question the decision of Province leadership in a respectful and civilized manner (See section 6) Laws and Legislation of Laureh’lin


  • Section one - Criminal law

Punishment for the breaching of these laws will vary from community service to execution and banishment depending on severity. Intentional bodily harm towards a citizen of Laureh’lin is prohibited, unless in self defence with no other alternative. Theft is defined by the unlawful obtaining of any item not bought, traded for, or willingly given and is strictly prohibited Public slander of nations and factions allied to Laureh’lin will not be tolerated and will result in banishment. This includes posters, public speeches and other such crowd riling acts. Casual conversation and private talks remain free however and Laureh’lin will not spy on its citizens Vandalism is defined as the destruction, damaging or modification of any object or home against the will of the property’s rightful owner and is strictly prohibited by nature One’s identity must never be hidden within the borders of Laureh’lin, and must be easily identifiable at all times. Hoods that obscure a clear view of the face are forbidden, and any form of facial mask is strictly prohibited The forest is not to be harmed. Those having trouble with obstructive plantlife are too seek the aid of a druii. our island and its trees are to be given as much a right to life as us descendants Sadistic and Sociopathic behaviour is strictly prohibited. While this goes without saying when dealing with fellow citizens, this law also extends to plantlife and animals. The unnecessary torture of livestock will be treated akin to murder of an elf.


  • Section Two - Expectations of Citizens Conduct

Punishment for the breaching of these laws will result vary from probation to banishment A citizen of Laureh’lin is expected to carry himself in a socially acceptable manner. Intentional aggravation and harassment of individuals and other forms of immaturity within Laureh’lins borders is prohibited Underaged sex is prohibited. No individual over the age of 50 may partake in sexual intercourse with an individual under 50, unless the age gap is less than 10 years. No citizen is permitted to practice the dark arts. These include Shade magic, Necromancy, magic of the frost witch, and soul puppetry Mind magic is only permitted when the subject is a willing participant and aware of the implications and risks involving this arcane art Use of easterner weaponry is forbidden. It is associated with the lawless and ludicrous unless used by easterners themselves. We have multiple smiths who will gladly produce a finely made elven blade for you.


  • Section Three - Appearance and Bloodlines

Being in breach of these laws will vary from restriction to citizenship, or banishment A citizen of Laureh’lin must be of elven blood. A citizen of Laureh'lin must pay their taxes in due time. A citizen of Laureh’lin is expected not to be un-natural or corrupted in any form. The criteria for this will be decided on a case by case basis and left to the discretion of the council A citizen of Laureh’lin must be of a reasonable skin colour (fair, brown, black, not blue, purple, cyan, etc), reasonable hair colour (most non-ludicrous dyes permitted, however), and wear reasonable attire (clothing made of socially acceptable material such as cloth, wool, or leather) A citizen of Laureh’lin must not possess any un-natural bodily characteristics. Examples of this include tails, wings, fangs, and fur where fur should not be.


  • Section Four - Housing, Property and Labour

Failing to live up to these standards will result in loss of property and eviction, depending on severity. By owning a home you agree to contribute to society in times of prosperity and turmoil, failure to do so will result in confiscation of property. By owning a home you agree to pay economic dues to the Province of Laureh'lin for its growth yearly, failure to do so will result in confiscation of property. By owning a business you agree to contribute to society in times of prosperity and turmoil. By owning a business you agree to pay economic dues to the Province of Laureh'lin for its growth yearly. If another mali wishes to stay together in an already occupied home, the owner and new occupant must notify the Guildmaster or Stewards If there is a child in the household, he/she does not require to be registered until they reach the age of 30 In times of war and emergencies, one able-bodied citizen from each household must contribute to the Order of the Sirame In times of war and emergencies, the Province may choose to increase or decrease the civic and economic contribution to the State Those with desirable professions will be given a lesser economic responsibility in return for their services to the Province. Such professions are : Soldiers of the Sirame, Blacksmiths, Tinkerers, Enchanters, Fletchers, Scholars, miners That you are aware any complaint that one has against a member of the citizenry should be sent to the Legislator, a complaint about the military sent to the El'Annil, or alternatively in both cases to the Praetor.


  • Section Five - Voidal Magic

Violation of these laws will result in a 300 fine, and depending on severity; a whipping. The casting of any voidal magic in public within the borders of Laureh'lin is illegal under any context except for immediate self defense in a life or death scenario. The teaching of voidal magic is also illegal.


  • Section 6 - Petitions

Any complaint or questions that one has against a ruling of the law or application of it should be sent directly to the Legislator to be handled and corrected if necessary. Any complaint or questions that one has regarding the approval of home or economic and civic responsibilities should be sent directly to the Guildmaster to be handled and corrected if necessary.