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	By [[Pralel]] Erigowia<br>		By [[Pralel]] Erigowia<br>
	Professor of the Academy of Learning		Professor of the Academy of Learning

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	<pre>
	By Pralel Erigowia		By [[Pralel]] Erigowia<br>
	Professor of the Academy of Learning		Professor of the Academy of Learning

	</pre>

	I've always had a peculiar interest in the people		I've always had a peculiar interest in the people
	known as the Merelew ever since I first arrived		known as the Merelew ever since I first arrived
	in Riverhaven as a young man. The last time the		in [[Riverhaven]] as a young man. The last time the
	island city of Andreshlew floated to the Reshal		island city of [[Andreshlew]] floated to the Reshal
	Sea's surface, I spent a considerable amount of		Sea's surface, I spent a considerable amount of
	time studying their home, their folklore, learning		time studying their home, their folklore, learning
	all I could about them. I have spent the past hundred		all I could about them. I have spent the past hundred
	years compiling and adding to my research, just in		years compiling and adding to my research, just in
	time for the next Feast of Eluned's Rising.		time for the next [[Feast of Eluned]]'s Rising.

	Long ago, before the Empire of the Seven Pointed		Long ago, before the Empire of the Seven Pointed
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	teaching them like a Human boy would teach a dog.		teaching them like a Human boy would teach a dog.
	From the Elves, the Merelew gained intelligence		From the Elves, the Merelew gained intelligence
	and the art of Lifesculpting. And then the Elves		and the art of [[Lifesculpting]]. And then the Elves
	mysteriously fled the Ocean, leaving their pets		mysteriously fled the Ocean, leaving their pets
	to fend for themselves in a dangerous world.		to fend for themselves in a dangerous world.
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	given the leadership of the people. It is interesting		given the leadership of the people. It is interesting
	to note that the Merelew opted for this form of		to note that the Merelew opted for this form of
	government, just as the River Elves have done. The		government, just as the [[River Elves]] have done. The
	current Merelew royals also oversee trade		current Merelew royals also oversee trade
	agreements, and gain first pick of salvage as a		agreements, and gain first pick of salvage as a
	privilege of their rank.		privilege of their rank.

	In time, Andreshlew arrived in the Reshal Sea of		In time, Andreshlew arrived in the [[Reshal Sea]] of
	the Five Realms, though the lands were not known		the Five Realms, though the lands were not known
	as such then. The Merelew proceeded to begin massive		as such then. The Merelew proceeded to begin massive
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	the major ports, carrying pearls, gold, coral,		the major ports, carrying pearls, gold, coral,
	and shell; jewelry with craftsmanship to rival		and shell; jewelry with craftsmanship to rival
	that of the Dwarves of Darvagai Anliker; precious		that of the Dwarves of [[Darvagai Anliker]]; precious
	items salvaged from sunken ships; exotic foods.		items salvaged from sunken ships; exotic foods.
	In exchange, the Merelew received forged metals,		In exchange, the Merelew received forged metals,
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	Things went well, for all sides. Then came the		Things went well, for all sides. Then came the
	Empire. The Empire of Throne City was determined,		Empire. The Empire of [[Throne City]] was determined,
	in the tradition of Akroeg, to rule everything.		in the tradition of [[Akroeg]], to rule everything.
	Armies were sent everywhere people did not submit		Armies were sent everywhere people did not submit
	to their rule, and garrisons were built in all		to their rule, and garrisons were built in all
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	likely to smile and hand me a drink then to		likely to smile and hand me a drink then to
	actually answer. But I learned all I could of		actually answer. But I learned all I could of
	them, and now messengers from King Lithralia		them, and now messengers from King [[Lithralia]]
	have announced that the Feast of Eluned's Rising		have announced that the Feast of Eluned's Rising
	is to again return, to the delight of all in the Five		is to again return, to the delight of all in the Five

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==The Merelew==
<pre>
By Pralel Erigowia
Professor of the Academy of Learning
</pre>

I've always had a peculiar interest in the people
known as the Merelew ever since I first arrived
in Riverhaven as a young man. The last time the
island city of Andreshlew floated to the Reshal
Sea's surface, I spent a considerable amount of
time studying their home, their folklore, learning
all I could about them. I have spent the past hundred
years compiling and adding to my research, just in
time for the next Feast of Eluned's Rising.

Long ago, before the Empire of the Seven Pointed
Star was but a dream in the heart of the people
within these Realms, the Merelew dwelt across
the Ocean. They were little more than beasts when
the Elves of the Ocean discovered them, and began
teaching them like a Human boy would teach a dog.
From the Elves, the Merelew gained intelligence
and the art of Lifesculpting. And then the Elves
mysteriously fled the Ocean, leaving their pets
to fend for themselves in a dangerous world.

The Merelew sought shelter in the watery depths,
and began putting their talents to use. However,
where the Children of Morganae mold stone and the
Silent shape the trees and plants of their forests,
the Merelew Lifesculpted from the coral and sandstone
and pearl of the Ocean a magnificent city: Andreshlew.

The Merelew are impressive in height, though
shorter than the Elves. Their skin is scaled,
but unlike the S'kra, Merelew scales are more
metallic and fishlike. The most common colors
are blue, silver, grey, and bronze. Merelew have
pointed ears, and webbed hands and feet. Most Merelew
males are bald. The females have one swath of hair,
in the center of their head. Their style is to
brush it to one side, so that half the scalp appears
bald. The Queen and other high-ranking citizens
brush their hair to the right as a status symbol.
Others brush their hair to the left. Common colors
are silver-white, pale blue, pale green, and black.

No one knows why, or how long ago, but at some
point the Merelew detached their city from the
ground, allowing the coral island to float away
with the currents. Andreshlew was carried westward,
across the Ocean. This time is known to the Merelew
as their Exile, a period of great change and upheaval
among the Merelew.

Andreshlew suffered numerous damages during the
Ocean crossing, and many Merelew were killed. It
was during the Exile that the Merelew first found
the need for an organized government. A few leaders
stepped forward and directed their people, in the
damage control and rebuilding, in the hunt for food.
It was the organization of the new Merelew King that
allowed their people to flourish so far away from the
land they had once depended upon. When the first king
of the Merelew died of old age, his firstborn was
given the leadership of the people. It is interesting
to note that the Merelew opted for this form of
government, just as the River Elves have done. The
current Merelew royals also oversee trade
agreements, and gain first pick of salvage as a
privilege of their rank.

In time, Andreshlew arrived in the Reshal Sea of
the Five Realms, though the lands were not known
as such then. The Merelew proceeded to begin massive
Lifesculpting to enhance their city, as well as
repair parts of it damaged during their long
voyage. Never before had so much Lifesculpting
been performed on one thing so much as this,
and the results amazed the Merelew. Andreshlew
gained a form of sentience. The city, they
discovered, had become ill. Andreshlew floated
to the sea's surface while the Merelew
desperately searched for a cure.

Passing ships of the Elves spotted the floating
city and sailed towards it. The Elven people were
surprised to see the Merelew (just as the Merelew
were surprised to find Elves) that their folklore
spoke of, but the insouciant River Elves took it
all in stride. The Elves offered to help the Merelew
heal their island in exchange for rare materials
from the depths of the sea. The Merelew king
happily agreed, cementing the long-standing
alliance between Merelew and River Elves.

Once Andreshlew was restored, the Merelew began
to learn of this new world they found themselves
in. The land was in a state of tension
following the Elven Human War. Peace was
fragile, the land drained of resources. The
Merelew were pleased. Their ships traveled to
the major ports, carrying pearls, gold, coral,
and shell; jewelry with craftsmanship to rival
that of the Dwarves of Darvagai Anliker; precious
items salvaged from sunken ships; exotic foods.
In exchange, the Merelew received forged metals,
something they are unable to create underwater.
The Merelew traded extensively with a small village
on the land near modern Riverhaven, and one or
two young Merelew even opted to live there.

Things went well, for all sides. Then came the
Empire. The Empire of Throne City was determined,
in the tradition of Akroeg, to rule everything.
Armies were sent everywhere people did not submit
to their rule, and garrisons were built in all
cities to maintain the peace. When Imperial forces
approached the village and ordered the Merelew there
to acknowledge the Emperor as sovereign, they fled
to Andreshlew. Merelew ships ceased sailing to
ports of trade, and the kings would deal only
with the River Elves (and then only rarely).

The Merelew remained secluded underwater during
most of the Empire's lifetime. Once during this
period, Andreshlew became ill again. This illness,
and the city's rising, became known as the first
Feast of Eluned's Rising. Merchant ships from all
over the Empire went to Andreshlew to trade and to
win the great reward offered by the Merelew king to
whoever healed their city. Upon Andreshlew, games
and contests of skill and wit were held, exotic
treasures from the world over unveiled, and
fireworks displayed to dazzle the eye. This Feast
of Eluned's Rising lasted only a short time, and
then Andreshlew sunk back beneath the sea.
Merelew contact with the lands grew less frequent;
only an occasional deal between the Merelew and
the River Elves.

One hundred years ago, a second Feast of Eluned's
Rising took place. I was on the first ship to
Andreshlew, a fact of which I have considerable
pride. A peculiar people. Carefree, but secretive;
when I asked a question of them, they were more
likely to smile and hand me a drink then to
actually answer. But I learned all I could of
them, and now messengers from King Lithralia
have announced that the Feast of Eluned's Rising
is to again return, to the delight of all in the Five
Realms. May Lemicus bless this joyous occurrence.
<pre>
"Long ago and far away, the stories all began,
The ocean parted and from the waves,
the water became land,
And merfolk did with landlings meet,
contesting for to see
Just which would o'ercome the other,
the landling or the sea.

Now soon, again, the island comes,
as seas grow rough and grey,
And visions seen upon the waves
do grow with each new day,
And albatross, their massive wings,
across the sea do spread
So gather one and gather all for
the Feast of Eluned!

The merchants eyes do glitter bright
with thoughts of Drogor's gold,
The fighters wish to prove their might
a'jousting as of old.
The healers and the woodsmen have,
as well, their part to do
For the living island groans in pain
and seeks relief from rue.

So come you one and come you all
and take to ships to see,
The festival of Eluned as the island
rises from the sea."
</pre>
[From a Merelew poem]
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