The Luminous Enclave of Aerial

Introduction

The Scions of Illumination, as the Azari’cill call themselves, invoke this name because their existence reflects the pinnacle of civilization under the Mother’s wing.

Religious Beliefs

One of the most pure tasks in High Elven society is being part of the Temple of the Silver Phoenix. Many families will donate their children to the Temple where they will be raised, taught, and trained in the way of the Mother. While not explicitly stated, it is more common for people to donate their daughters.

These children are divided by their age, ranging from little ones (Bessi’inn), adolescents (Scin), and teens (Scini). These students are raised under the roof of the mother, learning of their history, their religion, their Goddess. They are taught discipline, purity, and chastity. Once of age, these children will attempt to connect with the divine Mother in a trial. If successful, the Scini become Scinari, ordained priests and missionaries of the Mother. These priests are able to directly connect with the Mother and translate Her Will upon the Elves of Aerial. The highest of these positions is the “Silver Phoenix.”

Should a Scini fail the trial, they are redirected to becoming custodians and scribes of the church. While not strictly forbidden, it is taboo to leave the church given the implications of impurity and lack of chastity. It is not uncommon that a Purity Trial follows soon after.

History

Chronicals of the Therri'cill

Tetheris I Elladris

The Judge, 1 - 125

As first official ruler of the Azari’cill, he was dedicated to creating a new way of life for the High Elves.

Calydrian I Elladris

The Warrior, 125 - 223

Calydrian sought to protect the High Elven ways set forth by his Father. He created the civilian militia and basic combat curriculum.

Tetheris II Elladris

The Scholar, 223 - 412

Tetheris II sought to reclaim lost knowledge from the ruins of the Age of Fallen Spires. He opened Aeriel’s first library, and organized for the government to always have scribes on hand to record and preserve their history.

Acaris I Elladris

The Sage, 412 - 710

Built upon Tetheris II’s work by rediscovering and developing the High Elves’ connection to the arcane and the elements. While not a mage himself, he created the infrastructure for the Temple of the Silver Phoenix, and put High Elves back on the road to enlightenment.

Dimaethor I Elvarathar

The Poet, 710 - 1067

Aestaena I Elvarathar-Zaithrall

The Widow, 1067 - 1255

Aethis I Zaithrall

The Builder, 1255 - 1521

Aldir’tor I Zaithrall

xxxxx, 1521 - present