Role

Chapter 9

In the earliest days, the leader of House Arelnar was a great general during the
sundering of the elven races. In the thousands of years since, he has, to many, been the
true King of the firstborn, and the leader of what has become known as the Unseelie Court.
Arelenar philosophy is quite simple, and is easiest summed up as the belief in active
participation. The form of this participation, is less important, then the participation
itself. The Arelenar simply feel the need to make a difference. Most of the house
do this by taking places in the houses elite guard, which is in fact, responsible for
a large portion of the elven activety outside the vale. Many take a place within the
Fortress, still others in the Spire. The form of the service, is in many ways, secondary
to be actually serving, as long as chaos and wickedness are being chastised.
The Arelenar have always been militant. In the earliest days, they were responsible for
many of the advancements in elven martial craft, the evolution of the bladesong and its
associated elven origionated disciplines. It is in this area as well, that the Arelenar
differ from the Darsyloni, as they embrace with pride even those skills the others now
outlaw. This has lent largely to their dark reputation, as has their generally attitude
superiority. When non elven races consider the elves pompous and arrogant, the elves consider
the Arelenar, so...and with reason. The Arelenar do consider themselves better then others,
yet, they consider with their advantages comes responsibility.