Description
Taller than the average, this elf moves with the natural grace afforded to
him by his racial gifts. It is extremely pleasant to look at his finely
chiseled features. His face shining with an almost heavenly glow. Crystal
blue eyes and silky sandy-brown hair are his most distinguishing
characteristics other than his height. The pointed ears of his heritage very
much visible for all to see as there is no reason for him to hide them.
Though he seems friendly enough, there is feeling of superiority around him
that can be felt by non-elves. On a final note...
Role
Love's Passing
Added Fri Jun 1 19:17:52 2007 at level 51:
Alas! Most unfortunate and sorrowful news have reached me. Siladhiele Et'ashi
the Lovely Lyricist, High Herald of the Eternal Star, and the one maiden whom
I cared for deeply for all these centuries has departed the realms of Thera
forever. Never to return. On one of the last occasions we spoke she expressed
how she intended to do as such but altered her mind deciding instead to live
out the centuries left to her. But now I have found that she had gone missing
with no word of her whereabouts whatsoever till now. I had thought that with
the dissolution of her marriage I would be able to provide the support she
would need emotionally that would allow her to continue with her life. But it
seems it was not meant to be. To be honest I am unsure what to do with
myself. I know I must continue with my duties as though nothing were amiss.
It is not something to concern the other magistrates about however difficult
it shall be.
She knew there was no one else but her in my heart. How could there be? There
was just something about being with her that made me feel at ease. Nevermind
with all the responsibilities that come with my position, I have found little
time to pursue a new romance. Now without her...I just do not know. Perhaps
it is for the best. Over nine centuries I have walked the realms. An old age
as would be considered by my kin despite our lack of the visible signs that
comes with aging. I still have many years ahead of me but it is doubtful I
would ever find love again before my own time comes to an end. Truly a shame
as I know that is not something Siladhiele would ever wish for me. But some
circumstances just cannot be helped.
A Letter to the Patron
Added Fri Apr 27 18:36:46 2007 at level 51:
Father.
By now you have heard that I have been appointed as the Provost Magistrate of
the Blood Tribunal. The highest seat of authority that any one mortal can
possibly achieve within the Spire. It has taken many years for me to reach
where I have but I have accomplished what I had set out to do. Prove to you
that even the skills one can learn within the guild of thieves can be put to
much use for the sake of protecting others. True it came with the burden of
having to associate many that our kind would not normally choose to do so,
but it was and still is a sacrifice I was willing to make to benefit society.
Considering that they were also working towards the same goal. Still. I wish
such was not necessary.
In the past you would inquire why I favoured the thieves' guild over that of
the warriors' guild. Especially when for many generations most of the members
of our family served as the proud guardsmen for Darsylon. The reasons,
father, are that I felt that there are situations that would require the
finesse of a thief over the power of a warrior. I came to this decision when
I discovered that the guild in our homeland specialized in trapping. How
useful could it be to both the city and royal guard to be able to place traps
to delay and hamper criminals? To be able to open the locks of doors that
others are trapped behind when the key is lacking? Being able to deftly
relieve a criminal of any weapons he is currently not wielding? You see
father, there are many things one can learn as a rogue that would be
beneficial in performing one's duty to protect. This is why I now walk the
path of a thief. Even if you still disapprove. I hope that you do not as I
only wish for you to be proud of my accomplishments.
- Signed in a fine elvish script,
Maethron the Hand of the Unseen, Provost Magistrate
Fate
Added Sat Mar 31 03:24:11 2007 at level 51:
Alas! Fate is a peculiar and often cruel thing. It was fate that allowed me
the pleasure of first meeting Siladhiele when I was but a fresh Magistrate of
Voralian City and she was still quite inexperienced in her guild. It was fate
again that had us develop a friendship which led to a deeper affection. Fate
was also to blame for when circumstances made it so it was difficult to spend
time together due to the times we were both able to enter the realms being
the exact opposite from each other. And finally it is a cruel fate that I
must bear which has her engaged to marry another.
I had thought that by making an effort to enter the realms outside of when I
usually do in order to be closer to her that we would have a chance. It would
at least be something more than simply waiting weeks of the Asgardian
calendar before we could see each other again. But it was clearly not to be.
My vain efforts coming too little, too late. On my most recent awakening into
Thera, my hopes high with her awake as well and a distinct lack of criminal
activity, it was most certainly going to be a joyous day. Or so I had
deceived myself into believing.
It seems she was ready to settle down and start a family. A life I
regretfully cannot give her now. I know this as fact. It is why it would have
been very much unfair to her to expect that she would wait for me. Time is
always in motion and life goes on. I should not have been surprised.
Somewhere in back of my mind I knew it was inevitable that we could never be.
I can only presume she knew the same. As much as we would wish otherwise. So
I understand why she would accept the proposal of another suitor. As for
accepting it? I am uncertain. It is much too soon for me to know. I was
totally caught off-guard and I am still recovering from the shock. Perhaps if
I had told her openly of the feelings she already knew I have for her? Or if
I had made the effort sooner to enter the realms in the small window of
opportunity that I have during the time she is normally awake? No, I have my
doubts any of that would have changed what has already transpired.
She has asked me if I will continue to make my way into Thera outside of when
I normally do as she does not want to lose me. I have told her that I will
and that she could never lose me. It might be selfish of me, but even with
her betrothed to another I still want to hold her in my arms and enjoy her
presence. It may not ease my aching heart when we are apart but perhaps it
shall make the pain somewhat bearable when I am with her.
Friends
Added Sat Mar 17 20:38:52 2007 at level 49:
It seems Aldran has encountered more than he could handle one too many times
and has moved onto a higher plane of existance. Though I have not openly
shown it, he shall be sorely missed. As he was one of the three other
adventurers that I would call one of my close friends. I have known him since
we first met when we but only had thirty or so titles within our respective
guilds. I would have never thought he would be the first to depart the realms
however and had taken me quite by surprise. I wonder if he ever realized that
one of the reasons Siladhiele could not return his affections was due to her
feelings towards me and mine to her? Alas, I did not have the heart to tell
him with the pain he was feeling. And for this I am most regretful.
I have yet to speak to Mendecirith about Aldran's untimely death though
perhaps we should do so within the near future. The Cardinal for the longest
time being the only other person besides Aldran whom I trusted and counted as
my friend. It may do us well to reminisce on the times we spent together that
brought us to the points in our lives that we are at now. So that we may
focus on the future and the possibilities that may come with it.
One of those possibilities might entail pursuing a deeper relationship with
Siladhiele. I have been hesitant mostly due to my duties in the Spire and the
circumstances that do not allow us to be meet within the realms vey often.
Though it does not change how I feel. Perhaps I should openly tell her rather
than simply showering her with gifts whenever I had the fortune to be present
in Thera when she was present. I am very much sure she feels the same way,
yet for some reason I have not told her. Why? I am quite uncertain. Maybe it
shall be something I can speak with Mendecirith about.
As for the other adventurers I have made acquaintances with, even my fellow
magistrates, there are none that I have been comfortable naming as friend.
They are at least tolerable as colleagues. Yes, a work relationship is really
all that there is between us. The same applies to the Bandit King of Hamsah
Mu'tazz, Imam. I could not fathom having a half dark-elf as a friend. The
mere thought of it alone is something that I could not picture. Imagine! A
high-elf and half-drow. Impossible. He has his uses though. When I wish to
experiment with trap ingredients or to utilize his skills as a binder. Other
than for those reasons, I suspect I would have nothing to do with him.
Promotion
Added Wed Feb 21 21:34:21 2007 at level 45:
It is not quite the position I desired as evidence of proof to myself and my
father as to my decision to become a thief being the correct one. However it
has edged me that much closer to the rank of Justiciar. As a Provincial
Magistrate a great amount of responsibility has been thrust upon my
shoulders. No longer am I restricted to a single city but to all the cities.
I am fortunate for the power granted by the Scales of Justice to freely
travel between all four of them in order to remain watchful over those
within. Once more I have sent a missive to Darsylon with news of my promotion
but yet again there has been no official response. A small letter arrived
quite recently from my elder brother stating how my mother was quite pleased
to hear of how well I am faring in my adventures. She also stated that my
father feels the same way, though he is much to proud to admit it. Nor would
I desire him to do as such at this juncture. At least not until I have become
a Justiciar. No matter how long it takes. Fortunately I firmly have the
belief that should I continue to do my duty and prove my worth to the Provost
and the Muse of Law, Lord Marmaanth, while continuing to familiarize myself
with the more technical aspects of the Law that it shall be a reality.
Provost Kholav
Added Wed Feb 14 20:28:15 2007 at level 45:
The Provost Magistrate is the highest seat of position one can attain within
the Blood Tribunal. Leadership, wisdom, diplomacy; all are required to even
be considered. I can see why the Immortals of Thera have chosen Kholav
Ichtathen as the current Provost after having spoken with him several times
on a variety of subject matters. He has eased my mind when it has come to the
Spire's somewhat 'alliance' with the Empire. If it could even be called as
such. As one of the Provincial Magistrates has stated: "The enemy of my enemy
is an ally." Nevermind that I am most certain that any of those Imperials
would attack me the first chance they can seize outside of city limits. There
was also when I felt a tinge of doubt about my responsibilities as a
magistrate even off-duty after participating in the searching of criminals. A
search which had me attack another high elf who was a criminal outside of my
jurisdiction. I pray that I do not find myself in such a situation ever
again.
Another matter we spoke on was when he also stated that I had his
recommendation to become a Justiciar. Though there were no doubts in my mind
that I would gain his approval for that particular position. It appears that
I may have also assumed another role within the Blood Tribunal as well; that
of a scribe. The Provost has taken it upon himself to request that I pen any
missive of importantance regarding official business. This may all be small
fragments of a much larger whole that has yet to form, however I believe it
progresses quite well.
The Tree of Ages
Added Thu Feb 1 18:56:17 2007 at level 41:
Those of the Outlanders of Thar-Eris most certainly do not make my duty to
protect any less difficult. Moreso than the typical riff-raff that have the
misconception they are able to commit their crimes without some manner of
consequences. Initially I held no ill will towards those of the Refuge.
Despite having fell on several occasions to their members in attempting to
retrieve the Scales of Justice. I have also issued warnings to those who were
already not criminals from intruding upon the Spire to avoid my having to
place a warrant on their head. Warnings that were only met by attempts on my
own life when I had never struck at them nor their Huntress except to regain
the Scales. Yet even their storm giant members come at my person with intent
to kill. Such barbaric behavior. Why do they not understand that cities are
simply part of the evolution of society? No longer are we simple minded
savages seeking only to hunt and gather. We are now more efficient at trade
and commerce. Laws were developed as a means for beings to remain civilized
at all times and to protect others from the baser instincts of rampant murder
and looting. I wish they would come to their senses and relinquish living as
animals. As well as understand what truely comprises the role of the Spire.
To serve and protect. Not to oppress, as they so wrongly believe.
The Fortress of Light
Added Thu Feb 1 18:15:35 2007 at level 41:
It is such a regret when it is that the Fortress, alledgedly the paradigm of
all that is good and just in the world, is unable to do something so simple
as following the laws of the protected cities. I understand their view of
wanting to purge all that taints the Light from Thera, however blatant
disregard of the Law is not the way to do thusly. Surely they should be able
to set an example and show some restraint when within Blood Tribunal
jurisdiction? However most of their members, from what I have witnessed,
clearly make the choice not to do so. Whereas the corrupt Empire manages to
maintain restraint where the Fortress cannot. Even towards those opposing
their views, ideals, and goals. It is quite confounding. It is more troubling
that one of the Fortress would even have the audacity to request that I look
the other way when they commit their criminal acts. Not to mention my
removing his warrant placed by Provincial Magistrate Progglesnort in
accordance with the law. Alas, it is quite regretful.
Approval
Added Tue Jan 16 18:21:38 2007 at level 31:
It has been several days since Maethron's application into the Spire had been
approved and he most certainly has not been disappointed in his duties.
Having been assigned as Magistrate of Seantryn Modan is but only the first
step towards achieving his goals. Almost immediately after he received the
news of his new position amongst the guard of the Tribunal he sent a letter
to his family in Darsylon to inform them of his journey progresses. Yet no
missive was sent in reply. This was no surprise to Maethron at all as he knew
the Patron of the House was set in his ways. The only way he would prove his
worth and redeem himself in the eyes of his family would be to achieve higher
status within the Spire. First as a provincial magistrate then perhaps as a
Justiciar or Provost. Even Vindicator would be welcomed though not entirely
preferred. However being relatively new to the world of Men outside of
Darsylon, he knows he has much to learn and to prove. To his family, the gods
of Light, and to the Spire itself.
Disowned
Added Fri Jan 5 19:07:59 2007 at level 2:
Banished from the only place he had ever called home, Maethron set off on his
journey anxiously. As an elf he wasn't sure how to deal with such a sudden
and drastic change in his life nor what to do about the uncomfortable feeling
that came with it. Departing Darsylon with a group of merchants who had just
finished their business in the city, he made his way to Galadon and settled
down there. At first it was difficult for him, but over the course of several
decades he slowly adapted to this new life with the hope that one day he
would be able to become a cityguard. If not in his former home then at his
new one as a member of the Spire. Then maybe, just maybe, he would be able to
prove to his family that it is possible to be a guardsman without having to
be an expert fighter. And then they would welcome him back.
Home
Added Fri Jan 5 18:13:58 2007 at level 1:
Born into an upper-middle class family of Darsylon, Maethron was expected to
join the warrior guild in order to follow in the footsteps of his kinsmen.
His family being most well-known for producing the most members of the
Daryslon cityguard and thusly no one gave it any second thought that
Maethron, third child and second son, would go against this by instead
becoming interested in the guild of thieves. Not to say that he did not want
to be a guardsmen like the rest of his relatives, just not as a warrior. His
thought that he would be able to accomplish more good being able to sneak
around in the shadows than a warrior wielding two swords and charging into
battle. Unfortunately his family did not see it that way and forced him to
leave Darsylon by disowning him.