Taliyna'maehr

Taliyna'maehr is the capital of the High Elves and Haelun'or. The city is situated in the western mountains of Tahn. Because of its eccentric architecture and technological advancements, many travel there to marvel at its beauty and innovations.

History

The High Elves settled in the mountains of Tahn in 1571 after fleeing from Vailor. The original city was designed and built under the Sohaership of Kelthran Iyathir and the Maheralship of Lelien Synalli. Due to later complaints criticising the practicality of its design, the second Sohaer of Taliyna'maehr, Parion Tahn'thill, sought out to have the lower district renovated. The project commenced soon into his Sohaership, leading to Vallel'Yuln Aeléyèlsa being appointed as an unofficial architect. Near the end of his tenure, she submitted the final design. Its construction was then delayed. During Oren's coup d'etat, Parion Tahn'thill was sentenced to execution, leaving his vision uncompleted. This lead to a period of significant discourse and confusion as Haelun'or was transferred to the city's first Uthir, Orsino Acal'elor; a political measure coordinated by the Orenian Emperor, John III.

Geography

Taliyna'maehr is nestled in the mountains in western Ceru. These natural barriers serve as a great defense against raiders and siege, giving it an ideal location.

Government

Haelun'or is ruled by a council of multiple mali'aheral known as the Heial'thilln. The council is led by the Sohaer, and consists of the Maheral, and up to six Okarirs.

Current Councillors:

• Sohaer Ikur Sergeon
• Maheral Iaria Elervathar
• Okarir'maehr Ralnor Kelyarus
• Okarir'mali Galanthil
• Medi'ir Erendriel
• Medi'ir Athedil Haler'thilln

Society

The Society of Taliyna'maehr consists of two Districts, both different in their function. The Lower District of Taliyna'maehr is reserved for the non-aheral populace that have proven themselves capable of being citizens. Normally, The Lower District is the only part of the city open to all visitors. The gates are kept open, where the gates to the upper district are kept closed - always. The Upper District consists of pure mali'aheral citizens, and only those with permission from the council are allowed up there if not pure mali'aheral citizens.

Culture

The Culture of Taliyna'maehr revolves around maehr'sae hiylun'ehya and the concept of purity. Maehr'sae hiylun'eyha translates to 'Progress and Health' in Elven, and is a cornerstone of the mali'aheral culture. Progress refers to the progression and yearning for knowledge, with Health referring to purity and physical health. Purity is defined as being a pure-blood mali'aheral.

Literature

The Literature in Taliyna'maehr is very diverse. Some citizens choose to document their studies of alchemy, arcanism, and more, while others choose to write poetry and literature. All of these books, however, are housed in the Eternal Library, the ultimate location for knowledge of Taliyna'maehr. It is mainly non-fiction, as mali'aheral normally find that fiction books are time wasting and pointless.

Religion

The majority of people of Taliyna'maehr do not follow religions, as they feel it takes away from their pursuit of knowledge and maehr'sae hiylun'ehya. Instead, they tend to focus on their inventions and innovations.

However, a small section of High Elves do participate in the worship of Tahariae, the Aengul of Purity. Their clerical order is known as the Ethallimiran. This is the first case of an aheral religious group being accepted by the general populace. Over time, this religion has died down much, and it is a very rare sight.