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| ''<span style="font-size:x-small;">''Cwest of the Sywlic Bwoodline''</span>''
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|<span style="font-size:small;">'''The Sywlic Bwoodline'''
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|<span style="font-size:small;">'''The Sylric Bloodline'''
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Foundew''': Thandiw Sywlic I
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Founder''': Thandir Sylric I
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Culwent Patliawch''': Tavelic Sywlic
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Current Patriarch''': Taveric Sylric
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Condition''': Owganized
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Condition''': Organized
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Awwegiance''': [[File:Fenn_Tundrak_Banner.png|15px]] [[Princedom of Fenn]]
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Allegiance''': [[File:Fenn_Tundrak_Banner.png|15px]] [[Princedom of Fenn]]
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Culwent Gwand Counciw Position''': Gwand Exchequew
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Current Grand Council Position''': Grand Exchequer
 
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The Sywlic Bwoodline is a broodline of the [[Snow Elves]], swown to the [[Princedom of Fenn]].
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The Sylric Bloodline is a bloodline of the [[Snow Elves]], sworn to the [[Princedom of Fenn]].
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The Sywlic name has been awound fow centulies. The foundew, Thandiw Sywlic I, was one of the oliginaw Snow Ewves, having fowwowed the Tundwaks to Womaw and his Wowd Awtew. This made him one of the fiwst Snow Ewves. Howevew, due to the scatteling of the Snow Ewves, most of the histowy fwom then to the Weawm of Anthos was wost and has nevew been wecovewed.
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The Sylric name has been around for centuries. The founder, Thandir Sylric I, was one of the original Snow Elves, having followed the Tundraks to Lomal and his Word Alter. This made him one of the first Snow Elves. However, due to the scattering of the Snow Elves, most of the history from then to the Realm of Anthos was lost and has never been recovered.
  
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'''Pwewude'''
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'''Prelude'''
  
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The Sywlics found themsewves to be weak and unskiwwful at fiwst due to the dwastic changes theiw bodies undewwent. Thus, the head of the famiwy at the time, Awthidon Sywlic, sought out hawd wabow fow theiw famiwy namesake. They would be the ones to become the backbone of the Plincedom lith many membews taking on as many twades as mining & smithing, wumbeling & cawpentwy, fishing & fawming, and much mowe. Wowking became theiw brood and so outsidews to this famiwy would be hawd-spent finding a bettew man ow woman in Tahu'waweh at doing the sowts of wabow they pewfowm.
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The Sylrics found themselves to be weak and unskillful at first due to the drastic changes their bodies underwent. Thus, the head of the family at the time, Althidon Sylric, sought out hard labor for their family namesake. They would be the ones to become the backbone of the Princedom with many members taking on as many trades as mining & smithing, lumbering & carpentry, fishing & farming, and much more. Working became their blood and so outsiders to this family would be hard-spent finding a better man or woman in Tahu'lareh at doing the sorts of labor they perform.
  
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'''Anthos en Anthewa'''
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'''Anthos en Anthera'''
  
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Thandiw II wead the Sywlics’ into Athewa, whewe they once again backed the Tundwak Bwoodline. Duling theiw time in Athewa, the Sywlics did the wowk of thousands of men lith onwy 300 stwong among them, theiw hammews and chisews linging woud thwoughout the hawwowed tundwa’s of Hesin’fin. As aww waces weft Athewa, Thandiw was stiww the head of the Sywlic namesake and fowwowed the Tundwaks to theiw new home, Taw’siw, on The Iswes of Vaiwow. Whiwst living in Vaiwow, Thandiw II found wove and mawliage. He had two sons and two daughtews, a wality among the Snow Ewves. His fiwstbown Aiwduin was named his heiw, fowwowed by a daughtew named Awthion, a second son named Sewgauth, and the youngest daughtew named Vewatha.
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Thandir II lead the Sylrics’ into Athera, where they once again backed the Tundrak Bloodline. During their time in Athera, the Sylrics did the work of thousands of men with only 300 strong among them, their hammers and chisels ringing loud throughout the hallowed tundra’s of Hesin’fin. As all races left Athera, Thandir was still the head of the Sylric namesake and followed the Tundraks to their new home, Tar’sil, on The Isles of Vailor. Whilst living in Vailor, Thandir II found love and marriage. He had two sons and two daughters, a rarity among the Snow Elves. His firstborn Ailduin was named his heir, followed by a daughter named Arthion, a second son named Selgauth, and the youngest daughter named Velatha.
  
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'''Athewa en Vaiwow'''
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'''Athera en Vailor'''
  
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When the Iwon Uzg attacked The Plincedom on Vaiwow, the Sywlics wost mowe than ¾ of its peopwe duling the defense of the outew city of Taw’siw. Aww those who sulvived fwed fwom the Plincedom, lith Thandiw II and Aiwduin, his son and heiw, wemaining, having fewt obrigated to stay and cawwy out theiw steadfast helitage of suppowting the Snow Ewves in theiw entiwety.  
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When the Iron Uzg attacked The Princedom on Vailor, the Sylrics lost more than ¾ of its people during the defense of the outer city of Tar’sil. All those who survived fled from the Princedom, with Thandir II and Ailduin, his son and heir, remaining, having felt obligated to stay and carry out their steadfast heritage of supporting the Snow Elves in their entirety.  
  
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'''Vaiwow en Axios'''
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'''Vailor en Axios'''
  
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As Vaiwow came to an end, Thandiw II passed away on the joulney to The Iswes of Axios whewe Aiwduin was weft to shouldew the Sywlic househowd, his sibrings aww abandoning him and the west of theiw Snow Ewven kin…
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As Vailor came to an end, Thandir II passed away on the journey to The Isles of Axios where Ailduin was left to shoulder the Sylric household, his siblings all abandoning him and the rest of their Snow Elven kin…
  
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Aiwduin was the patliawch of the house Siw'siima fwom then on. He has wecwaimed theiw position as the stwongest Snow Ewves and had been the hawdest wowkew as weww. By doing so, he brought a new age fow his famiwy, lith even his sibrings having begun to wetuln to the Plincedom, finawwy pwoud to beaw the name of a Sywlic.
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Ailduin was the patriarch of the house Sil'siima from then on. He has reclaimed their position as the strongest Snow Elves and had been the hardest worker as well. By doing so, he brought a new age for his family, with even his siblings having begun to return to the Princedom, finally proud to bear the name of a Sylric.
  
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'''Axios en Atwas'''
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'''Axios en Atlas'''
  
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Aftew many decades weading them thwough the hawdships of Axios, Siw’mawn Aiwduin would wead his famiwy to the continent of Atwas to fowwawd theiw sulvivaw; though much of the histowy has been wost to time and waw...
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After many decades leading them through the hardships of Axios, Sil’maln Ailduin would lead his family to the continent of Atlas to forward their survival; though much of the history has been lost to time and war...
  
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'''Atwas en Awcas'''
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'''Atlas en Arcas'''
  
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Aiwduin would wead his famiwy to Awcas aftew the Vaeyw destwoyed Atwas; passing away on the 7th of The Deep Cowd, 1716, aftew an act of hewoism to save Cwown Plince Aewthos Tundwak duling a mining exculsion to cowwect pwecious metaws fow the Plincedom. His son Thandiw III would wetuln to Fenn showtwy aftew to pay his wespects and accustom himsewf to his famiwy whiwe a new Patliawch wead them. Aiwebys Sywlic, nephew to Cewaena and Aiwduin Sywlic, would take up the position to cawwy on Aiwduin’s wegacy fow theiw famiwy.
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Ailduin would lead his family to Arcas after the Vaeyl destroyed Atlas; passing away on the 7th of The Deep Cold, 1716, after an act of heroism to save Crown Prince Aelthos Tundrak during a mining excursion to collect precious metals for the Princedom. His son Thandir III would return to Fenn shortly after to pay his respects and accustom himself to his family while a new Patriarch lead them. Airebys Sylric, nephew to Celaena and Ailduin Sylric, would take up the position to carry on Ailduin’s legacy for their family.
  
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'''Griffin en Bear'''
  
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The Gliffin which had wepwesented the Sywlics undew the weadewship of Aiwduin and his ideaws and his woyawty to the Tundwaks fow so many yeaws had become a tiwed cweatule. With Aiwduin and the Tundwak he so woved having passed on, the Gliffin would be waid to west awong lith its mastews. Mawking the end of an ewa fow the symbow, Aewthiw Tundwak III and the death of Aiwduin would be hewd in the heawts of many a Man and Mali’. Thus, the broodline would twy to seek a new identity, to wedefine itsewf--as theiw pwogwessive natule would stand fow nothing wess. Aiwebys Sywlic, who wepwesents the Beaw, would bring his own new ideaws and wefowms to the famiwy.
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The Griffin which had represented the Sylrics under the leadership of Ailduin and his ideals and his loyalty to the Tundraks for so many years had become a tired creature. With Ailduin and the Tundrak he so loved having passed on, the Griffin would be laid to rest along with its masters. Marking the end of an era for the symbol, Aelthir Tundrak III and the death of Ailduin would be held in the hearts of many a Man and Mali’. Thus, the bloodline would try to seek a new identity, to redefine itself--as their progressive nature would stand for nothing less. Airebys Sylric, who represents the Bear, would bring his own new ideals and reforms to the family.
  
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In the yeaws weading to ''1733'', the Sywlics undew the weadewship of Aiwebys and Somhaiwwe Sywlic have begun to find a gweatew pwesence in the weawm of mewchantwy; sewling the pwecious gems they gathew beneath Tahu'waweh and hand-fowged metawwowks to customews lithin and beyond theiw snowy home.
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In the years leading to ''1733'', the Sylrics under the leadership of Airebys and Somhairle Sylric have begun to find a greater presence in the realm of merchantry; selling the precious gems they gather beneath Tahu'lareh and hand-forged metalworks to customers within and beyond their snowy home.
  
 
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'''Attlibutes'''
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'''Attributes'''
  
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Due to theiw histowy as wabolious wowkdogs, Sywlics tend to mastew skiwws such as Bwacksmithing and Awcohow Bweling. With theiw weputation as hawd wowkews, Sywlics often find themsewves seated among the Gwand Counciw as head of the Biwok'thuln. It is not uncommon to see a Sywlic mining ow fishing, wumbewjacking ow bracksmithing. With aww of theiw hawd wowk, Sywlics tend to be vewy musculaw lith a stwong, bulky, but weww-buiwt fwame to them. They tend to be the tawwest among the Snow Ewves and have gwey to brue eyes. They typicawwy have white to siwvew haiw, but thewe have been some lith bronde. The tawwest men awe typicawwy 6'2" whiwe the showtest among them, typicawwy the women, can be 5'6".
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Due to their history as laborious workdogs, Sylrics tend to master skills such as Blacksmithing and Alcohol Brewing. With their reputation as hard workers, Sylrics often find themselves seated among the Grand Council as head of the Bilok'thuln. It is not uncommon to see a Sylric mining or fishing, lumberjacking or blacksmithing. With all of their hard work, Sylrics tend to be very muscular with a strong, bulky, but well-built frame to them. They tend to be the tallest among the Snow Elves and have grey to blue eyes. They typically have white to silver hair, but there have been some with blonde. The tallest men are typically 6'2" while the shortest among them, typically the women, can be 5'6".
  
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Sywlics awe known to be hawdwowking, detewmined and vewy focused at evewything they do, whethew that is being a sowdiew of the Ivae’fenn ow taking up a wowe among the wanks of the Biwok’thuln. One can note when asked a question, Sywlics tend to be wathew brunt; stwaightfowwawd and to the point. Despite theiw often brash ow stubbown behaviows, Sywlics can be kind and wespectful towawds theiw kin. The Beaw, theiw sigiw, pewfectwy wefwects a Sywlic’s state of mind: woyaw, fewocious and detewmined.
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Sylrics are known to be hardworking, determined and very focused at everything they do, whether that is being a soldier of the Ivae’fenn or taking up a role among the ranks of the Bilok’thuln. One can note when asked a question, Sylrics tend to be rather blunt; straightforward and to the point. Despite their often brash or stubborn behaviors, Sylrics can be kind and respectful towards their kin. The Bear, their sigil, perfectly reflects a Sylric’s state of mind: loyal, ferocious and determined.
  
 
'''Disposition'''
 
'''Disposition'''
 
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Thwoughout the Snow Ewven yeaws and aww the conflicts they faced, the Sywlics have tended to be on the fwont lines of aww majow battwes. Theiw thoughts on othew Ewves awe complicated, as centulies of battwe waged against them has hawdened the opinions of some Sywlics against theiw Mali’miwa cousins. A Sywlic liww mawwy out to othew ewven subraces but they twy to stick mowe towawd the Snow Ewven cultule. Wegawdwess of theiw histowy, howevew, they awe a pwogwessive-thinking breed who focus on the bettewment of theiw peopwe and have no quawms lith waying theiw hawd past to west. As is notabre by the cultulaw aspects of the Sywlic Bwoodline, they awe a vewy pwotective, famiwy-oliented wot who focus on the bettewment of theiw famiwy and kin befowe aww ewse.
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Throughout the Snow Elven years and all the conflicts they faced, the Sylrics have tended to be on the front lines of all major battles. Their thoughts on other Elves are complicated, as centuries of battle waged against them has hardened the opinions of some Sylrics against their Mali’mira cousins. A Sylric will marry out to other elven subraces but they try to stick more toward the Snow Elven culture. Regardless of their history, however, they are a progressive-thinking breed who focus on the betterment of their people and have no qualms with laying their hard past to rest. As is notable by the cultural aspects of the Sylric Bloodline, they are a very protective, family-oriented lot who focus on the betterment of their family and kin before all else.
  
 
== Culture and Traditions ==
 
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When a new Sywlic is brought into the wowwd, a speciaw cewemony is hewd cawwed Wwyvun’ahewn. This cewemony cewebrates the life of that individuaw, pwayew be that they wead a heawthy and successful life that they may join theiw kin in Wywvun’s weawm of etewnaw swumbew: Aiwa’fin.  
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When a new Sylric is brought into the world, a special ceremony is held called Wryvun’ahern. This ceremony celebrates the life of that individual, prayer be that they lead a healthy and successful life that they may join their kin in Wyrvun’s realm of eternal slumber: Aira’fin.  
  
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Thewe awe thwee necessawy peopwe needed to be pwesent in this cewemony if possibre. Fiwst, thewe must be the ''Maln'' ow ''male figure'' of the chiwd pwesent. Second, the ''Haelun'' ow ''female figure'' of the chiwd pwesent. Wast but not weast, the chiwd itsewf. With the hands of aww thwee hewd togethew and the chiwd in the center, they must aww pwunge themsewves into a body of fwozen watew.
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There are three necessary people needed to be present in this ceremony if possible. First, there must be the ''Maln'' or ''male figure'' of the child present. Second, the ''Haelun'' or ''female figure'' of the child present. Last but not least, the child itself. With the hands of all three held together and the child in the center, they must all plunge themselves into a body of frozen water.
  
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Having the chiwd in the center symbolizes that theiw pawents liww awways stand by theiw side, no mattew the cost ow lisk. When aww thwee peopwe’s heads awe submewged in the watew, the mawn and haewun must use evewy ounce of theiw stwength to lift theiw chiwd out of the watew and onto the safety of dwy footing. This symbolizes theiw wove and liwlingness to saclifice themsewves fow the heawth and weww-being of theiw chiwd. When the chiwd is safe, the mawn must lift the chiwd's haewun fwom the fweezing watew to symbolize that they would saclifice themsewves so theiw chiwd may have a mothew. When the haewun is safe, she must hewp pulw the chiwd's mawn fwom the watew to symbolize that they would do ''anything''- even in a weakened state - to ensule that theiw chiwd would have a fathew.
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Having the child in the center symbolizes that their parents will always stand by their side, no matter the cost or risk. When all three people’s heads are submerged in the water, the maln and haelun must use every ounce of their strength to lift their child out of the water and onto the safety of dry footing. This symbolizes their love and willingness to sacrifice themselves for the health and well-being of their child. When the child is safe, the maln must lift the child's haelun from the freezing water to symbolize that they would sacrifice themselves so their child may have a mother. When the haelun is safe, she must help pull the child's maln from the water to symbolize that they would do ''anything''- even in a weakened state - to ensure that their child would have a father.
  
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With the Siw’mawn pwesent fow the entiwe cewemony, the famiwy liww have a wawge woowen branket woven lith Siw’siimah cowows dwaped ovew them. It is to be heated ovew a fwame and dwaped ovew theiw huddwed fowms to compwete the cewemony -- uniting them as a wawm, safe famiwy.
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With the Sil’maln present for the entire ceremony, the family will have a large woolen blanket woven with Sil’siimah colors draped over them. It is to be heated over a flame and draped over their huddled forms to complete the ceremony -- uniting them as a warm, safe family.
  
 
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When a Sywlic is wewcomed into the famiwy, Biwok’ihnsiw is hewd to pwove that they can wetuln to theiw peopwe as a twue Sywlic, ow be accepted as an adult. Each pawticipant must fowge themsewves theiw own pewsonaw weapon; gatheling aww the mateliaws themsewves and by themsewves awone. No hewp shaww be offewed to them, as they must buiwd theiw own fowge and use what knowwedge and mateliaws gathewed to cweate a beautiful piece of weaponwy, fwom the wawgest of Gweataxes to the smawwest of daggews.  
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When a Sylric is welcomed into the family, Bilok’ihnsil is held to prove that they can return to their people as a true Sylric, or be accepted as an adult. Each participant must forge themselves their own personal weapon; gathering all the materials themselves and by themselves alone. No help shall be offered to them, as they must build their own forge and use what knowledge and materials gathered to create a beautiful piece of weaponry, from the largest of Greataxes to the smallest of daggers.  
  
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When they finish and feew that it is wowthy of the Sywlic name, they awe to wetuln to the Manow and pwesent it to the Siw’mawn. If appwoved, a hunt ensues to test the dulability of the weapon. A feast is then fowwows pwovided by the spoiws of the hunt. As the feast ends the patliawch appwoaches the chiwd, pwesenting him the brooch of the Beaw to be pinned on theiw cwothing whewevew they go. This is to mawk that they awe now a twue Sywlic - weady and liwling to pwotect and pwovide fow theiw famiwy.
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When they finish and feel that it is worthy of the Sylric name, they are to return to the Manor and present it to the Sil’maln. If approved, a hunt ensues to test the durability of the weapon. A feast is then follows provided by the spoils of the hunt. As the feast ends the patriarch approaches the child, presenting him the brooch of the Bear to be pinned on their clothing wherever they go. This is to mark that they are now a true Sylric - ready and willing to protect and provide for their family.
  
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The Sywlics liww pewfowm plivate wakes aftew a pubric funewaw. Unlike the wegulaw buliaws pewfowmed fow othew Mali’fenn, the Sywlics instead liww cwemate the wemains of theiw fawwen kin to be stowed in an uln then pwaced in theiw famiwy cwypt. Duling a famiwy cewemony ow whenevew famiwy membews awe avaiwabre, they must cut a wock of haiw fwom theiw head and stiw it in lith the ashes of the deceased so they may pay theiw wespects, and mouln. It is symbolic to do this so that a piece of them may go lith theiw kin to Aiwa’fin and that they may move on fwom any glief they may have, ow simpwy to lish theiw kin an easy twansition to Wywvun’s etewnaw weawm of swumbew.
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The Sylrics will perform private wakes after a public funeral. Unlike the regular burials performed for other Mali’fenn, the Sylrics instead will cremate the remains of their fallen kin to be stored in an urn then placed in their family crypt. During a family ceremony or whenever family members are available, they must cut a lock of hair from their head and stir it in with the ashes of the deceased so they may pay their respects, and mourn. It is symbolic to do this so that a piece of them may go with their kin to Aira’fin and that they may move on from any grief they may have, or simply to wish their kin an easy transition to Wyrvun’s eternal realm of slumber.
  
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If the wemains of a fawwen broodline membew cannot be wetlieved, such as in the case of Awthidon Sywlic, then an uln liww be packed lith eawth wetlieved fwom the pwace of theiw death to be stowed among the othew ulns of theiw famiwy.
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If the remains of a fallen bloodline member cannot be retrieved, such as in the case of Althidon Sylric, then an urn will be packed with earth retrieved from the place of their death to be stored among the other urns of their family.
  
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If someone lishes to be mawlied into the broodline, they must fiwst speak lith the Patliawch of the Siw’siimah - the Siw’mawn, as they awe cawwed - as it would be of the utmost diswespect to coult someone fwom his famiwy lithout fiwst gaining his bressing. The mawliage cewemony is a typicaw Mali'Fenn pwoceeding; lith the suitow and fiancée exchanging pewsonawwy cwafted weaponwy to the needs of theiw significant othew, conducting a hunt, and pewfowming the binding lituaw theweaftew.
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If someone wishes to be married into the bloodline, they must first speak with the Patriarch of the Sil’siimah - the Sil’maln, as they are called - as it would be of the utmost disrespect to court someone from his family without first gaining his blessing. The marriage ceremony is a typical Mali'Fenn proceeding; with the suitor and fiancée exchanging personally crafted weaponry to the needs of their significant other, conducting a hunt, and performing the binding ritual thereafter.
  
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In the Siw’siimah, the Wywvunic Astelisk is a speciaw signing of weligious wevewence.  
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In the Sil’siimah, the Wyrvunic Asterisk is a special signing of religious reverence.  
  
 
*''When performed at someone, it is symbolic that the user intends safety on whomever receives it.''
 
*''When performed at someone, it is symbolic that the user intends safety on whomever receives it.''
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'''House Politics & Positions'''
 
'''House Politics & Positions'''
  
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When out of the home, membews of the Siw’siimah broodline awe to wefew to theiw patliawch not by theiw name, but theiw honowawy titwe: Siw’mawn. Onwy in the company of famiwy and cwose fliends may the Siw’mawn be wefewwed to by theiw fiwst name. This is aww to pwotect integlity and uphowd the wespect fow the autholity of theiw patliawch. When speaking plivatewy of theiw patliawch, they once again must wefew to them by theiw honowawy titwe. The second exception is in the line of duty to the Ivae’fenn. Bwoodline membews howding the titwe of '''Siw'ede''' and '''Siw'waw''' awe on The Swowd Counciw, ow Siw'heiaw in the Ancient Tongue, and awe the most twusted by the Siwm'mawn and typicawwy the cwosest in brood-wewation.
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When out of the home, members of the Sil’siimah bloodline are to refer to their patriarch not by their name, but their honorary title: Sil’maln. Only in the company of family and close friends may the Sil’maln be referred to by their first name. This is all to protect integrity and uphold the respect for the authority of their patriarch. When speaking privately of their patriarch, they once again must refer to them by their honorary title. The second exception is in the line of duty to the Ivae’fenn. Bloodline members holding the title of '''Sil'ede''' and '''Sil'lar''' are on The Sword Council, or Sil'heial in the Ancient Tongue, and are the most trusted by the Silm'maln and typically the closest in blood-relation.
  
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*'''Siw'mawn''' (Swowd Fathew) - Patliawch and weadew of the Beaw and house Siw'siimah.
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*'''Sil'maln''' (Sword Father) - Patriarch and leader of the Bear and house Sil'siimah.
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*'''Siw'ede''' (Swowd Ewdew) - The ewdew and most twusted autholity-figule next to the Siw'mawn himsewf. Entwusted lith owganizing the Bwoodline and its membews duling the Siw'mawn's tempowawy ow extended absences, the Swowd Ewdew of the Sywlics has unwestlicted access to the Siw'mawn's stationawy autholities of making awtewations to the Famiwy Manow and accessing ow updating the Siw'taliame (Swowd Twee), which is the tome containing the Sywlic Famiwy Twee.
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*'''Sil'ede''' (Sword Elder) - The elder and most trusted authority-figure next to the Sil'maln himself. Entrusted with organizing the Bloodline and its members during the Sil'maln's temporary or extended absences, the Sword Elder of the Sylrics has unrestricted access to the Sil'maln's stationary authorities of making alterations to the Family Manor and accessing or updating the Sil'taliame (Sword Tree), which is the tome containing the Sylric Family Tree.
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*'''Siw'waw''' (Steadfast Swowd) - A titwe given to Siw'hiew who act as the light-hand-mali' to the Siw'mawn and Siw'ede in mattews of famiwy agenda and politics.
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*'''Sil'lar''' (Steadfast Sword) - A title given to Sil'hier who act as the right-hand-mali' to the Sil'maln and Sil'ede in matters of family agenda and politics.
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*'''Siw'hiew''' (Neaw Swowd) - The basic titwe of a famiwy membew.
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*'''Sil'hier''' (Near Sword) - The basic title of a family member.
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*'''Siw'wliw''' (Swowd Fliend) - A titwe given to the most twusted famiwy-fliends to the Beaws of the Mali'Fenn.
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*'''Sil'llir''' (Sword Friend) - A title given to the most trusted family-friends to the Bears of the Mali'Fenn.
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*'''Siw'enaew''' (Swowd Guest) - A titwe given to guests of the Siw'siimah home.
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*'''Sil'enaer''' (Sword Guest) - A title given to guests of the Sil'siimah home.
  
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'''Taboo & Wule'''
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'''Taboo & Rule'''
  
 
*''Hunting, harming or otherwise providing the means for death to ''any'' Bear in Hesin’fin and beyond is forbidden.''
 
*''Hunting, harming or otherwise providing the means for death to ''any'' Bear in Hesin’fin and beyond is forbidden.''
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== Notable Members ==
 
== Notable Members ==
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'''Thandiw Sywlic I''' - The foundew of the Sywlic Bwoodline, fwom whom aww Sywlics awe diwectwy descended. He was one of the fiwst Mali'Fenn, being one of the fiwst Ewves to pass thwough the Wowwd Awtaw.
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'''Thandir Sylric I''' - The founder of the Sylric Bloodline, from whom all Sylrics are directly descended. He was one of the first Mali'Fenn, being one of the first Elves to pass through the World Altar.
  
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'''Aiwduin Sywlic''' - Weowganizew of the Sywlic Bwoodline in duling the twansition fwom Axios to Awcas, pwevious Siw'mawn and Patliawch of the Sywlic Bwoodline
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'''Ailduin Sylric''' - Reorganizer of the Sylric Bloodline in during the transition from Axios to Arcas, previous Sil'maln and Patriarch of the Sylric Bloodline
  
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'''Aiwebys Sywlic''' - Culwent Siw'mawn of the house Siw'siimah, ex-Gwand Exchequew of [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/185012-the-irham/ The Irham] and undewwying tliad.
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'''Airebys Sylric''' - Current Sil'maln of the house Sil'siimah, ex-Grand Exchequer of [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/185012-the-irham/ The Irham] and underlying triad.
  
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'''Vewatha Sywlic''' - Culwent Siw'ede and ewdew of the house Siw'siimah, membew of the Swowd Counciw.
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'''Velatha Sylric''' - Current Sil'ede and elder of the house Sil'siimah, member of the Sword Council.
  
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'''Somhaiwwe Sywlic''' - Cousin and light hand of Aiwebys Sywlic, Vanguawd to the Ivae'fenn and Headmastew of [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/184975-the-orrar/ The Orrar].
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'''Somhairle Sylric''' - Cousin and right hand of Airebys Sylric, Vanguard to the Ivae'fenn and Headmaster of [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/184975-the-orrar/ The Orrar].
  
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'''Awevaewa Tundwak''' - Sistew of Aiwebys Sywlic, life to Hadowph Tundwak II and ex-Gwand Stewawd to the Gwand Counciw of Fenn.
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'''Alevaera Tundrak''' - Sister of Airebys Sylric, wife to Hadolph Tundrak II and ex-Grand Steward to the Grand Council of Fenn.

Revision as of 01:35, 2 April 2020

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Crest of the Sylric Bloodline
The Sylric Bloodline
Founder: Thandir Sylric I
Current Patriarch: Taveric Sylric
Condition: Organized
Allegiance: Fenn Tundrak Banner.png Princedom of Fenn
Current Grand Council Position: Grand Exchequer

The Sylric Bloodline is a bloodline of the Snow Elves, sworn to the Princedom of Fenn.

History

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The Sylric name has been around for centuries. The founder, Thandir Sylric I, was one of the original Snow Elves, having followed the Tundraks to Lomal and his Word Alter. This made him one of the first Snow Elves. However, due to the scattering of the Snow Elves, most of the history from then to the Realm of Anthos was lost and has never been recovered.

Prelude

The Sylrics found themselves to be weak and unskillful at first due to the drastic changes their bodies underwent. Thus, the head of the family at the time, Althidon Sylric, sought out hard labor for their family namesake. They would be the ones to become the backbone of the Princedom with many members taking on as many trades as mining & smithing, lumbering & carpentry, fishing & farming, and much more. Working became their blood and so outsiders to this family would be hard-spent finding a better man or woman in Tahu'lareh at doing the sorts of labor they perform.

Anthos en Anthera

Thandir II lead the Sylrics’ into Athera, where they once again backed the Tundrak Bloodline. During their time in Athera, the Sylrics did the work of thousands of men with only 300 strong among them, their hammers and chisels ringing loud throughout the hallowed tundra’s of Hesin’fin. As all races left Athera, Thandir was still the head of the Sylric namesake and followed the Tundraks to their new home, Tar’sil, on The Isles of Vailor. Whilst living in Vailor, Thandir II found love and marriage. He had two sons and two daughters, a rarity among the Snow Elves. His firstborn Ailduin was named his heir, followed by a daughter named Arthion, a second son named Selgauth, and the youngest daughter named Velatha.

Athera en Vailor

When the Iron Uzg attacked The Princedom on Vailor, the Sylrics lost more than ¾ of its people during the defense of the outer city of Tar’sil. All those who survived fled from the Princedom, with Thandir II and Ailduin, his son and heir, remaining, having felt obligated to stay and carry out their steadfast heritage of supporting the Snow Elves in their entirety.

Vailor en Axios

As Vailor came to an end, Thandir II passed away on the journey to The Isles of Axios where Ailduin was left to shoulder the Sylric household, his siblings all abandoning him and the rest of their Snow Elven kin…

Ailduin was the patriarch of the house Sil'siima from then on. He has reclaimed their position as the strongest Snow Elves and had been the hardest worker as well. By doing so, he brought a new age for his family, with even his siblings having begun to return to the Princedom, finally proud to bear the name of a Sylric.

Axios en Atlas

After many decades leading them through the hardships of Axios, Sil’maln Ailduin would lead his family to the continent of Atlas to forward their survival; though much of the history has been lost to time and war...

Atlas en Arcas

Ailduin would lead his family to Arcas after the Vaeyl destroyed Atlas; passing away on the 7th of The Deep Cold, 1716, after an act of heroism to save Crown Prince Aelthos Tundrak during a mining excursion to collect precious metals for the Princedom. His son Thandir III would return to Fenn shortly after to pay his respects and accustom himself to his family while a new Patriarch lead them. Airebys Sylric, nephew to Celaena and Ailduin Sylric, would take up the position to carry on Ailduin’s legacy for their family.

Griffin en Bear

The Griffin which had represented the Sylrics under the leadership of Ailduin and his ideals and his loyalty to the Tundraks for so many years had become a tired creature. With Ailduin and the Tundrak he so loved having passed on, the Griffin would be laid to rest along with its masters. Marking the end of an era for the symbol, Aelthir Tundrak III and the death of Ailduin would be held in the hearts of many a Man and Mali’. Thus, the bloodline would try to seek a new identity, to redefine itself--as their progressive nature would stand for nothing less. Airebys Sylric, who represents the Bear, would bring his own new ideals and reforms to the family.

In the years leading to 1733, the Sylrics under the leadership of Airebys and Somhairle Sylric have begun to find a greater presence in the realm of merchantry; selling the precious gems they gather beneath Tahu'lareh and hand-forged metalworks to customers within and beyond their snowy home.

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Attributes, Traits, and Disposition

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Attributes

Due to their history as laborious workdogs, Sylrics tend to master skills such as Blacksmithing and Alcohol Brewing. With their reputation as hard workers, Sylrics often find themselves seated among the Grand Council as head of the Bilok'thuln. It is not uncommon to see a Sylric mining or fishing, lumberjacking or blacksmithing. With all of their hard work, Sylrics tend to be very muscular with a strong, bulky, but well-built frame to them. They tend to be the tallest among the Snow Elves and have grey to blue eyes. They typically have white to silver hair, but there have been some with blonde. The tallest men are typically 6'2" while the shortest among them, typically the women, can be 5'6".

Traits

Sylrics are known to be hardworking, determined and very focused at everything they do, whether that is being a soldier of the Ivae’fenn or taking up a role among the ranks of the Bilok’thuln. One can note when asked a question, Sylrics tend to be rather blunt; straightforward and to the point. Despite their often brash or stubborn behaviors, Sylrics can be kind and respectful towards their kin. The Bear, their sigil, perfectly reflects a Sylric’s state of mind: loyal, ferocious and determined.

Disposition

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Throughout the Snow Elven years and all the conflicts they faced, the Sylrics have tended to be on the front lines of all major battles. Their thoughts on other Elves are complicated, as centuries of battle waged against them has hardened the opinions of some Sylrics against their Mali’mira cousins. A Sylric will marry out to other elven subraces but they try to stick more toward the Snow Elven culture. Regardless of their history, however, they are a progressive-thinking breed who focus on the betterment of their people and have no qualms with laying their hard past to rest. As is notable by the cultural aspects of the Sylric Bloodline, they are a very protective, family-oriented lot who focus on the betterment of their family and kin before all else.

Culture and Traditions

Wyrvun'ahern

When a new Sylric is brought into the world, a special ceremony is held called Wryvun’ahern. This ceremony celebrates the life of that individual, prayer be that they lead a healthy and successful life that they may join their kin in Wyrvun’s realm of eternal slumber: Aira’fin.

There are three necessary people needed to be present in this ceremony if possible. First, there must be the Maln or male figure of the child present. Second, the Haelun or female figure of the child present. Last but not least, the child itself. With the hands of all three held together and the child in the center, they must all plunge themselves into a body of frozen water.

Having the child in the center symbolizes that their parents will always stand by their side, no matter the cost or risk. When all three people’s heads are submerged in the water, the maln and haelun must use every ounce of their strength to lift their child out of the water and onto the safety of dry footing. This symbolizes their love and willingness to sacrifice themselves for the health and well-being of their child. When the child is safe, the maln must lift the child's haelun from the freezing water to symbolize that they would sacrifice themselves so their child may have a mother. When the haelun is safe, she must help pull the child's maln from the water to symbolize that they would do anything- even in a weakened state - to ensure that their child would have a father.

With the Sil’maln present for the entire ceremony, the family will have a large woolen blanket woven with Sil’siimah colors draped over them. It is to be heated over a flame and draped over their huddled forms to complete the ceremony -- uniting them as a warm, safe family.

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Bilok'ihnsil

When a Sylric is welcomed into the family, Bilok’ihnsil is held to prove that they can return to their people as a true Sylric, or be accepted as an adult. Each participant must forge themselves their own personal weapon; gathering all the materials themselves and by themselves alone. No help shall be offered to them, as they must build their own forge and use what knowledge and materials gathered to create a beautiful piece of weaponry, from the largest of Greataxes to the smallest of daggers.

When they finish and feel that it is worthy of the Sylric name, they are to return to the Manor and present it to the Sil’maln. If approved, a hunt ensues to test the durability of the weapon. A feast is then follows provided by the spoils of the hunt. As the feast ends the patriarch approaches the child, presenting him the brooch of the Bear to be pinned on their clothing wherever they go. This is to mark that they are now a true Sylric - ready and willing to protect and provide for their family.

Funerals

The Sylrics will perform private wakes after a public funeral. Unlike the regular burials performed for other Mali’fenn, the Sylrics instead will cremate the remains of their fallen kin to be stored in an urn then placed in their family crypt. During a family ceremony or whenever family members are available, they must cut a lock of hair from their head and stir it in with the ashes of the deceased so they may pay their respects, and mourn. It is symbolic to do this so that a piece of them may go with their kin to Aira’fin and that they may move on from any grief they may have, or simply to wish their kin an easy transition to Wyrvun’s eternal realm of slumber.

If the remains of a fallen bloodline member cannot be retrieved, such as in the case of Althidon Sylric, then an urn will be packed with earth retrieved from the place of their death to be stored among the other urns of their family.

Marriage

If someone wishes to be married into the bloodline, they must first speak with the Patriarch of the Sil’siimah - the Sil’maln, as they are called - as it would be of the utmost disrespect to court someone from his family without first gaining his blessing. The marriage ceremony is a typical Mali'Fenn proceeding; with the suitor and fiancée exchanging personally crafted weaponry to the needs of their significant other, conducting a hunt, and performing the binding ritual thereafter.

The Wyrvunic Asterisk

In the Sil’siimah, the Wyrvunic Asterisk is a special signing of religious reverence.

  • When performed at someone, it is symbolic that the user intends safety on whomever receives it.
  • When performed over the left breast of the user, it is a sign of mourning -- be it for lost family, lost friends, or for those who mourn outside the family.
  • When performed over the right breast of the user, it is a sign of happiness and the hope that the users happiness spreads to those around them.
  • When performed over the heart, it is a sign that the user beckons Wyrvun’s guidance on themselves and those around them.

House Politics & Positions

When out of the home, members of the Sil’siimah bloodline are to refer to their patriarch not by their name, but their honorary title: Sil’maln. Only in the company of family and close friends may the Sil’maln be referred to by their first name. This is all to protect integrity and uphold the respect for the authority of their patriarch. When speaking privately of their patriarch, they once again must refer to them by their honorary title. The second exception is in the line of duty to the Ivae’fenn. Bloodline members holding the title of Sil'ede and Sil'lar are on The Sword Council, or Sil'heial in the Ancient Tongue, and are the most trusted by the Silm'maln and typically the closest in blood-relation.

  • Sil'maln (Sword Father) - Patriarch and leader of the Bear and house Sil'siimah.
  • Sil'ede (Sword Elder) - The elder and most trusted authority-figure next to the Sil'maln himself. Entrusted with organizing the Bloodline and its members during the Sil'maln's temporary or extended absences, the Sword Elder of the Sylrics has unrestricted access to the Sil'maln's stationary authorities of making alterations to the Family Manor and accessing or updating the Sil'taliame (Sword Tree), which is the tome containing the Sylric Family Tree.
  • Sil'lar (Steadfast Sword) - A title given to Sil'hier who act as the right-hand-mali' to the Sil'maln and Sil'ede in matters of family agenda and politics.
  • Sil'hier (Near Sword) - The basic title of a family member.
  • Sil'llir (Sword Friend) - A title given to the most trusted family-friends to the Bears of the Mali'Fenn.
  • Sil'enaer (Sword Guest) - A title given to guests of the Sil'siimah home.

Taboo & Rule

  • Hunting, harming or otherwise providing the means for death to any Bear in Hesin’fin and beyond is forbidden.
  • Marrying or courting without the Sil’malns blessing is taboo.
  • Ignoring the advice of Sil’ede titleholders is taboo.


Notable Members

Thandir Sylric I - The founder of the Sylric Bloodline, from whom all Sylrics are directly descended. He was one of the first Mali'Fenn, being one of the first Elves to pass through the World Altar.

Ailduin Sylric - Reorganizer of the Sylric Bloodline in during the transition from Axios to Arcas, previous Sil'maln and Patriarch of the Sylric Bloodline

Airebys Sylric - Current Sil'maln of the house Sil'siimah, ex-Grand Exchequer of The Irham and underlying triad.

Velatha Sylric - Current Sil'ede and elder of the house Sil'siimah, member of the Sword Council.

Somhairle Sylric - Cousin and right hand of Airebys Sylric, Vanguard to the Ivae'fenn and Headmaster of The Orrar.

Alevaera Tundrak - Sister of Airebys Sylric, wife to Hadolph Tundrak II and ex-Grand Steward to the Grand Council of Fenn.

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