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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 501746" data-attributes="member: 8530">Silvanost HistoryShortly thereafter, the Knights of Silvanost began deliberations for the choice of a new King.  Elufin had outlived most of his children, but had two young daughters through his fifth wife.  Vanya, the eldest of these daughters, was now the human equivalent of fifteen.  She had been raised since birth for the task of ruling Silvanost.   The Knights chose her as the 5th Ruler of Sylvanost (the General having never been officially declared ruler).   Vanya objected, stating that her father’s life had been cut short through battle, and insisted that a resurrection be attempted.  Everyone considered this foolhardy, as King Elufin was well passed middle age.   To the surprise of everyone except Vanya the spell worked, although he returned in a physical state that was extremely aged and frail.   Citing health concerns, Elufin refused the crown.  He convinced his daughter to become Queen, agreeing to serve as one of her advisors.   Queen Vanya of the House of Elendros has proven to be a kind and wise ruler, loved by her people.   As her self-confidence grew, King Elufin began to slowly withdraw from the operations of the Kingdom.  Queen Vanya has begun to delegate tasks to her younger sister, Princess Iseldre.  Presently the Queen’s chief advisor is Lord Caeleth, leader of the Knights of Silvanost.  Caeleth is the human equivalent of 60-years old, and has been a member of the Knights for over 1,400 years.   His greatest victory was the slaying of Ugranduk, the Orc King of Berclach.   Whenever the Royal Family travels abroad they are accompanied by at least four of the Knights.  In addition to Lord Caeleth, the present Knights are: Lord Calidor, Lady Cuirya, Lord Faegon, Lord Gildeth, Lord Ilferos, Lord Ingleth, Lord Khelandros, and Lord Rayek.Silvanost continues to retain the same beauty that it showed back during the days of King Laretinor.   Its unique architecture blends the luxuriant buildings in with the flora, and the land remains one of lush forests and crystal clear waterways.    Each household is vast is size, consisting of hundreds of individuals, most of them extended family.   Those that are full-blooded Silvanost elves are regarded as the upper caste of society, and only full-blooded unions are recognized as true marriages, however those of this group currently constitute only 10% of the Silvanost population.   That is because most full-blooded take on multiple mates during their extended lifespans, and many of these other mates are often human, half-elvan or non-Silvanost blooded elves.    While most monogamous societies would find this peculiar, it is accepted here as a way to share the gift of Correllon.   While a human mate would never be considered the true spouse of a full-blooded elf, the mates feel that the expanded lifespan that their part-blooded offspring will have more than makes up for that, life being the most precious gift of all.    The Leader of the Family Household is the one, regardless of gender, who can trace the highest percentage of their lineage directly back to one of the original nine Knights.  Their full-blooded married spouse is then considered to be the operational head of the family unit, and commands all of the other mates of both married partners.   The raising of children is the responsibility of the unmarried mate, although these duties are often shared. There are three languages spoken in Silvanost: Common, Elvan, and Ancient Elvan.  Most citizens speak among themselves in a unique dialect that is actually a composite of the three languages.  When dealing with travelers and visitors Common ise always spoken.   At religious services only Ancient Elvan is spoken.  Nearly all written text of Silvanost, except for magical writings, is in Ancient Elvan.</blockquote>

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