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	As more weeks of adequate nutrition and empathic care come and go, the Aelotoi are proving to be startlingly beautiful and unique among Elanthians, both in body and spirit.		As more weeks of adequate nutrition and empathic care come and go, the Aelotoi are proving to be startlingly beautiful and unique among Elanthians, both in body and spirit.
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			<big>'''A Brief History of the Aelotoi'''</big>

	Drawn from the Journals of [[Gwennelen Mea'reth Illistim\|Gwennelen Mea'reth]]~~<br>~~		:''Drawn from the Journals of [[Gwennelen Mea'reth Illistim\|Gwennelen Mea'reth]]
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	Modern Era		:''Modern Era

	== 30 Jastatos ==		== 30 Jastatos ==

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	Meachreasim and I, for our part, continue to spend time with Braedn and his companions, teaching and yes, learning from them. This may yet become my life's work.		Meachreasim and I, for our part, continue to spend time with Braedn and his companions, teaching and yes, learning from them. This may yet become my life's work.

	The Queen has been conversing with Queen Cadhla of Loenthra and King Gaendel of the Nalfein via the magical amulets, soliciting their opinions on the situation.		The Queen has been conversing with Queen Cadhla of Loenthra and King [[Gaendel]] of the Nalfein via the magical amulets, soliciting their opinions on the situation.

	I felt to my core that the world had changed when first I saw the Aelotoi, and change the world has. It will be most interesting to see how things continue to develop as the months and years progress.		I felt to my core that the world had changed when first I saw the Aelotoi, and change the world has. It will be most interesting to see how things continue to develop as the months and years progress.

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	Braedn has proven to have extraordinary ability with our language. He has learned elven so much more quickly than we anticipated. Alas, he has not yet divulged any details about his people or their reason for arriving here, and the Queen has grown impatient for this information. She has called a Council and invited the heads of the other Great Houses to attend.		Braedn has proven to have extraordinary ability with our language. He has learned elven so much more quickly than we anticipated. Alas, he has not yet divulged any details about his people or their reason for arriving here, and the Queen has grown impatient for this information. She has called a Council and invited the heads of the other Great Houses to attend.

	Upon such short notice, only King Tyrnian of the Vaalor and King Eamon of the Ardenai have arrived to attend the Council meeting. Queen Cadhla of the Loenthra maintains an emissary at the Illistim Scholars' library, and the emissary will attend in the Loenthran Queen's stead. The other rulers sent their regrets, but expressed curiosity about the outcome of the discussions. The Nalfein, however, no doubt will have a spy present; they are ever playing at clandestine games even when they needn't do so.		Upon such short notice, only King [[Tyrnian]] of the Vaalor and King [[Eamon]] of the Ardenai have arrived to attend the Council meeting. Queen [[Cadhla]] of the Loenthra maintains an emissary at the Illistim Scholars' library, and the emissary will attend in the Loenthran Queen's stead. The other rulers sent their regrets, but expressed curiosity about the outcome of the discussions. The Nalfein, however, no doubt will have a spy present; they are ever playing at clandestine games even when they needn't do so.

	Braedn, Mraensa and Nadael are to be brought to the city of Ta'Illistim upon the morrow. Meachreasim and I will travel back to the city with them.		Braedn, Mraensa and Nadael are to be brought to the city of Ta'Illistim upon the morrow. Meachreasim and I will travel back to the city with them.

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	Meachreasim turned to me. "I will share with you the fuller version later. For now, you must understand only that there is a legend of a traitor [[Arkati]], one that the most educated and esteemed scholars have debated the truth of for millennia.		Meachreasim turned to me. "I will share with you the fuller version later. For now, you must understand only that there is a legend of a traitor [[Arkati]], one that the most educated and esteemed scholars have debated the truth of for millennia.

	"As the legend goes, there was once an Arkati named L'Naere. In the time of the early ur-daemon wars, when we elves still served the Arkati gladly, this L'Naere was purportedly one of their number. She was, as the tales go, the Arkati known as Giver of Life. If the myth be true, L'Naere created at least two of the lesser races.		"As the legend goes, there was once an Arkati named L'Naere. In the time of the early [[Ur-Daemon\|ur-daemon]] wars, when we elves still served the Arkati gladly, this L'Naere was purportedly one of their number. She was, as the tales go, the Arkati known as Giver of Life. If the myth be true, L'Naere created at least two of the lesser races.

	"When [[Fash'lo'nae]] opened the [[ur-daemon]] plane and permitted the ur-daemon to enter Elanith to kill the [[drakes]], many Arkati chose to aid their masters, the drakes. As all Elanthian schoolchildren are taught, those who aided their masters died. The remaining Arkati hid from the war, and those Arkati are the ones who remain to wield their influence on our world today.		"When [[Fash'lo'nae]] opened the ur-daemon plane and permitted the ur-daemon to enter Elanith to kill the [[drakes]], many Arkati chose to aid their masters, the drakes. As all Elanthian schoolchildren are taught, those who aided their masters died. The remaining Arkati hid from the war, and those Arkati are the ones who remain to wield their influence on our world today.

	"L'Naere was exiled to Lornon and Liabo along with the other Arkati, but the legend doesn't say exactly which of the two moons she was sent to. What is known is that she objected to Fash'lo'nae's plan to unleash the ur-daemons upon the planet, and greatly feared the loss of her creations.		"L'Naere was exiled to Lornon and Liabo along with the other Arkati, but the legend doesn't say exactly which of the two moons she was sent to. What is known is that she objected to Fash'lo'nae's plan to unleash the ur-daemons upon the planet, and greatly feared the loss of her creations.

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	Drawn from the Journals of Gwennelen Mea'reth<br>		Drawn from the Journals of [[Gwennelen Mea'reth Illistim\|Gwennelen Mea'reth]]<br>
	Donated to the [[~~Libary~~ Aies]] of [[Illistim\|House Illistim]]<br>		Donated to the [[Library Aies]] of [[Illistim\|House Illistim]]<br>
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	From this portal streamed the members of a humanoid race; one we have never seen before. We do not believe they are of our world, as over the ages we have travelled every continent on our fair planet. Most shockingly, the creatures were followed by [[kiramon]] - the same type of kiramon that have plagued us on Elanith for many millennia.		From this portal streamed the members of a humanoid race; one we have never seen before. We do not believe they are of our world, as over the ages we have travelled every continent on our fair planet. Most shockingly, the creatures were followed by [[kiramon]] - the same type of kiramon that have plagued us on Elanith for many millennia.

	Sentries in the watchtowers of [[Ta'Illistim]] first noticed oddly flickering light above the Wraithenmist. Two parties of rangers were immediately dispatched to investigate the source of the light.		Sentries in the watchtowers of [[Ta'Illistim]] first noticed oddly flickering light above the [[Wraithenmist]]. Two parties of rangers were immediately dispatched to investigate the source of the light.

	And thus it was that the rangers were the first of our House to spy the odd humanoid creatures. The scouting parties found a small group of the off-worlders, huddled near the portal, watching as more of their kind came through the mystical barrier. As they were unarmed and did not appear to be any threat, the patrol leader decided to send word back to the city.		And thus it was that the rangers were the first of our House to spy the odd humanoid creatures. The scouting parties found a small group of the off-worlders, huddled near the portal, watching as more of their kind came through the mystical barrier. As they were unarmed and did not appear to be any threat, the patrol leader decided to send word back to the city.
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	The Captain of the Illistim Guard quickly dispatched soldiers. All among the populace who could bear arms or cast magic set upon the kiramon, eventually destroying them all, down to the last soldier and worker. The winged humanoid creatures were saved, as they rose up and tried to fight the kiramon as well, with what meager weapons they possessed... most often their bare fists, along with whatever sticks, rocks, and other objects they could find.		The Captain of the Illistim Guard quickly dispatched soldiers. All among the populace who could bear arms or cast magic set upon the kiramon, eventually destroying them all, down to the last soldier and worker. The winged humanoid creatures were saved, as they rose up and tried to fight the kiramon as well, with what meager weapons they possessed... most often their bare fists, along with whatever sticks, rocks, and other objects they could find.

	Word of these humanoid creatures spread quickly among the members of the royal household and the Scholars. First Master Meachreasim bade me accompany him to the site of the magical portal, and we travelled with Queen Myasara and her retinue, guarded by a regiment of Illistim soldiers.		Word of these humanoid creatures spread quickly among the members of the royal household and the Scholars. First Master [[Meachreasim]] bade me accompany him to the site of the magical portal, and we travelled with Queen [[Myasara]] and her retinue, guarded by a regiment of Illistim soldiers.

	Although were only able to observe it for a few brief minutes, here is what I can recall of the portal itself. In appearance, it was most unusual. It looked like a shimmering cloud, shaped somewhat like an egg laid on its side. A few more of the humanoid creatures emerged from the cloudy orb as if coalescing from within the thick silvery mist, and we could see no signs of what might lie upon the other side. We knew not if there were more kiramon lying in wait there.		Although were only able to observe it for a few brief minutes, here is what I can recall of the portal itself. In appearance, it was most unusual. It looked like a shimmering cloud, shaped somewhat like an egg laid on its side. A few more of the humanoid creatures emerged from the cloudy orb as if coalescing from within the thick silvery mist, and we could see no signs of what might lie upon the other side. We knew not if there were more kiramon lying in wait there.
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	Very quickly it became apparent that we have no language in common with the off-worlders. It was easy to see, however, that they were starving, and many were also in need of healing. Few had adequate clothing. Meachreasim and I returned to the Queen and explained what we had seen.		Very quickly it became apparent that we have no language in common with the off-worlders. It was easy to see, however, that they were starving, and many were also in need of healing. Few had adequate clothing. Meachreasim and I returned to the Queen and explained what we had seen.

	Queen [[Myasara ~~Illistim\|Myasara]]~~ can be mercurial, but her majesty has ever felt compassion towards all creatures, and has in her judgments been far the most liberal Illistim ruler in history. The Queen ordered that a camp be assembled, and the strange humanoids be treated for their injuries, fed and clothed. Meachreasim and I stayed as the soldiers assembled the camp while the Queen returned to the city with her retinue.		Queen Myasara can be mercurial, but her majesty has ever felt compassion towards all creatures, and has in her judgments been far the most liberal Illistim ruler in history. The Queen ordered that a camp be assembled, and the strange humanoids be treated for their injuries, fed and clothed. Meachreasim and I stayed as the soldiers assembled the camp while the Queen returned to the city with her retinue.

	I can make a number of observations at this time. Physically, the off-worlders greatly resemble the human race that resides in Western Elanith, with some notable exceptions. They are much of a height with the human race, and share similar skin and hair coloring. They are somewhat slighter in build than most humans. Their eyes, however, are quite large, almost insect-like in their shape and diameter. They can clearly see objects much farther to the sides, nearly to the rear, of the direction they are facing, as I have seen the odd creatures react to objects quite behind them.		I can make a number of observations at this time. Physically, the off-worlders greatly resemble the human race that resides in Western Elanith, with some notable exceptions. They are much of a height with the human race, and share similar skin and hair coloring. They are somewhat slighter in build than most humans. Their eyes, however, are quite large, almost insect-like in their shape and diameter. They can clearly see objects much farther to the sides, nearly to the rear, of the direction they are facing, as I have seen the odd creatures react to objects quite behind them.
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	The Queen glanced at me before pinning [[Meachreasim]] with a reproving smile. "Meachreasim, my dear uncle, you have been lax in Gwennelyn's education. Explain to her, briefly, please," Myasara resumed her pacing, her footsteps ringing on the marbled chamber floor.		The Queen glanced at me before pinning [[Meachreasim]] with a reproving smile. "Meachreasim, my dear uncle, you have been lax in Gwennelyn's education. Explain to her, briefly, please," Myasara resumed her pacing, her footsteps ringing on the marbled chamber floor.

	Meachreasim turned to me. "I will share with you the fuller version later. For now, you must understand only that there is a legend of a traitor Arkati, one that the most educated and esteemed scholars have debated the truth of for millennia.		Meachreasim turned to me. "I will share with you the fuller version later. For now, you must understand only that there is a legend of a traitor [[Arkati]], one that the most educated and esteemed scholars have debated the truth of for millennia.

	"As the legend goes, there was once an Arkati named L'Naere. In the time of the early ur-daemon wars, when we elves still served the Arkati gladly, this L'Naere was purportedly one of their number. She was, as the tales go, the Arkati known as Giver of Life. If the myth be true, L'Naere created at least two of the lesser races.		"As the legend goes, there was once an Arkati named L'Naere. In the time of the early ur-daemon wars, when we elves still served the Arkati gladly, this L'Naere was purportedly one of their number. She was, as the tales go, the Arkati known as Giver of Life. If the myth be true, L'Naere created at least two of the lesser races.

	"When Fash'lo'nae opened the ur-daemon plane and permitted the ur-daemon to enter Elanith to kill the drakes, many Arkati chose to aid their masters, the drakes. As all Elanthian schoolchildren are taught, those who aided their masters died. The remaining Arkati hid from the war, and those Arkati are the ones who remain to wield their influence on our world today.		"When [[Fash'lo'nae]] opened the [[ur-daemon]] plane and permitted the ur-daemon to enter Elanith to kill the [[drakes]], many Arkati chose to aid their masters, the drakes. As all Elanthian schoolchildren are taught, those who aided their masters died. The remaining Arkati hid from the war, and those Arkati are the ones who remain to wield their influence on our world today.

	"L'Naere was exiled to Lornon and Liabo along with the other Arkati, but the legend doesn't say exactly which of the two moons she was sent to. What is known is that she objected to Fash'lo'nae's plan to unleash the ur-daemons upon the planet, and greatly feared the loss of her creations.		"L'Naere was exiled to Lornon and Liabo along with the other Arkati, but the legend doesn't say exactly which of the two moons she was sent to. What is known is that she objected to Fash'lo'nae's plan to unleash the ur-daemons upon the planet, and greatly feared the loss of her creations.
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	Queen Myasara sat pensively for several moments, drumming her fingers upon the arm of her throne. Finally, she gazed about the group, sadness evident upon her pale countenance.		Queen Myasara sat pensively for several moments, drumming her fingers upon the arm of her throne. Finally, she gazed about the group, sadness evident upon her pale countenance.

	'It is ironic, is it not, that in endeavoring to save ourselves, this world, and by extension the lesser races of Elanith from kiramon ~~tyrrany~~, we inflicted this horror upon one of the lesser races still?"		'It is ironic, is it not, that in endeavoring to save ourselves, this world, and by extension the lesser races of Elanith from kiramon tyranny, we inflicted this horror upon one of the lesser races still?"

	The Council was ended, then, and we each retreated in silence to ponder the day's revelations.		The Council was ended, then, and we each retreated in silence to ponder the day's revelations.
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	Since yesterday's Council, the details of Braedn of the Aelotoi's tale ~~havespread~~ throughout the city and beyond. Reaction has been, of course, quite mixed. The elitists care not for the Aelotoi's plight, believing the lesser races inferior and being, in general, quite uncaring of any role our ancestors may have played in the Aelotoi's subjugation.		Since yesterday's Council, the details of Braedn of the Aelotoi's tale have spread throughout the city and beyond. Reaction has been, of course, quite mixed. The elitists care not for the Aelotoi's plight, believing the lesser races inferior and being, in general, quite uncaring of any role our ancestors may have played in the Aelotoi's subjugation.

	The prevailing opinion, however, has been one of quiet introspection. In the last few thousand years, and particular under the noble rulers of Queen Myasara's generation, there has been a groundswell of tolerance exhibited for the lesser races. Many among the elves have been quite willing to donate food, clothing, lodging, and other necessities to the newcomers. We are learning that there is much more contentment to be found in helping the Aelotoi than we ever expected.		The prevailing opinion, however, has been one of quiet introspection. In the last few thousand years, and particular under the noble rulers of Queen Myasara's generation, there has been a groundswell of tolerance exhibited for the lesser races. Many among the elves have been quite willing to donate food, clothing, lodging, and other necessities to the newcomers. We are learning that there is much more contentment to be found in helping the Aelotoi than we ever expected.
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	The acclimation of the Aelotoi to Elanthia continues. As King Tyrnian surmised, they are not interested in having their wings removed. Braedn has explained that their wings seem a part of them now, and that to give them up would be like giving up a badge of honor one has earned through great hardship. They haven't yet determined why they cannot use them to fly on this planet, and research in that area is ongoing.		The acclimation of the Aelotoi to Elanthia continues. As King Tyrnian surmised, they are not interested in having their wings removed. Braedn has explained that their wings seem a part of them now, and that to give them up would be like giving up a badge of honor one has earned through great hardship. They haven't yet determined why they cannot use them to fly on this planet, and research in that area is ongoing.

	To our surprise, the lesser races have also heard of the Aelotoi's arrival, and donations of goods have begun arriving from across the DragonSpine. As of this writing it is unclear how the humans feel about their long lost cousins, but the ~~Turamzzyrrian~~ Empire did send its good wishes to the Aelotoi along with several wagons of tools and clothing.		To our surprise, the lesser races have also heard of the Aelotoi's arrival, and donations of goods have begun arriving from across the DragonSpine. As of this writing it is unclear how the humans feel about their long lost cousins, but the Turamzzyrian Empire did send its good wishes to the Aelotoi along with several wagons of tools and clothing.

	As more weeks of adequate nutrition and empathic care come and go, the Aelotoi are proving to be startlingly beautiful and unique among Elanthians, both in body and spirit.		As more weeks of adequate nutrition and empathic care come and go, the Aelotoi are proving to be startlingly beautiful and unique among Elanthians, both in body and spirit.