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 Long ago, more than two thousand years before the lands knew of Lanival the Dragon, King Zayoikhhl of Qi'Reshalia sat upon the throne.  While the king played a large role in the War of the Waves, this story is not about him.  No, this story is about his daughters.

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	Long ago, more than two thousand years before the lands knew of Lanival the Dragon, King Zayoikhhl of Qi'Reshalia sat upon the throne. While the king played a large role in the War of the Waves, this story is not about him. No, this story is about his daughters.		Long ago, more than two thousand years before the lands knew of Lanival the Dragon, King Zayoikhhl of Qi'Reshalia sat upon the throne. While the king played a large role in the War of the Waves, this story is not about him. No, this story is about his daughters.

	King Zayoikhhl had two daughters, Namishda and Atinake. Namishda was the eldest and took after her mother in all ways, including her ~~fraility~~. Atinake was smart. She spent much of her time studying and reading. The two sisters lived blessed lives, until like their mother, Namishda was taken by sickness and returned to the arms of Ushnish.		King Zayoikhhl had two daughters, Namishda and Atinake. Namishda was the eldest and took after her mother in all ways, including her frailty. Atinake was smart. She spent much of her time studying and reading. The two sisters lived blessed lives, until like their mother, Namishda was taken by sickness and returned to the arms of Ushnish.

	The king watched as Atinake grew cold and distant without the warmth of her sister and so he decided to adopt a third daughter. Sarilotha was brought into the family from the lower classes and was a thoughtful and warm-tempered child. She easily won over Atinake and the two became ~~inseperable~~.		The king watched as Atinake grew cold and distant without the warmth of her sister and so he decided to adopt a third daughter. Sarilotha was brought into the family from the lower classes and was a thoughtful and warm-tempered child. She easily won over Atinake and the two became inseparable.

	As time ~~pasted~~, both daughters grew to ~~marriable~~ age and Atinake was soon married to a leader of a newly absorbed island in order to secure peace with them during the war. Left alone with her father, Sarilotha grew comfortable within the palace, secure with the thought that because she was adopted, she would not have her choice to marry taken away from her.		As time passed, both daughters grew to marriageable age and Atinake was soon married to a leader of a newly absorbed island in order to secure peace with them during the war. Left alone with her father, Sarilotha grew comfortable within the palace, secure with the thought that because she was adopted, she would not have her choice to marry taken away from her.

	As her father grew older, he took ill and Atinake came home to see him and Sarilotha as their father lie on his death bed. "You must be wed, Sarilotha. It is time. You will take the throne after me." When Sarilotha refused, for she did not want the throne, nor to be married, he insisted firmly and told her that her marriage was already arranged and would happen in one month.		As her father grew older, he took ill and Atinake came home to see him and Sarilotha as their father lie on his death bed. "You must be wed, Sarilotha. It is time. You will take the throne after me." When Sarilotha refused, for she did not want the throne, nor to be married, he insisted firmly and told her that her marriage was already arranged and would happen in one month.
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	The next day, as Sarilotha returned to gather more firewood, she found a large stack of it already gathered for her. As she approached it with wonder, she caught a flash of golden scales as a small snake slithered out of view. After a few days of this, enough wood had been gathered to last the Sisters an entire winter.		The next day, as Sarilotha returned to gather more firewood, she found a large stack of it already gathered for her. As she approached it with wonder, she caught a flash of golden scales as a small snake slithered out of view. After a few days of this, enough wood had been gathered to last the Sisters an entire winter.

	Unimpressed with this, the Sisters decided that since Sarilotha had finished her work so quickly, she had plenty of time to carry buckets of water up the cliffs in order to fill their ~~resevoir~~. Each day, she silently climbed up and down the path until one day while filling her buckets, a golden kingsnake appeared in her path again.		Unimpressed with this, the Sisters decided that since Sarilotha had finished her work so quickly, she had plenty of time to carry buckets of water up the cliffs in order to fill their reservoir. Each day, she silently climbed up and down the path until one day while filling her buckets, a golden kingsnake appeared in her path again.

	Frozen in place, she remembered the last time she saw a snake like this and she decided to wait until it left on its own. Unfortunately, this time the kingsnake approached her and became a beautiful golden scaled S'Kra Mur in flowing robes. Realizing she was in the presence of Peri'el, Sarilotha dropped to her knees, spilling her buckets across the Goddess' feet.		Frozen in place, she remembered the last time she saw a snake like this and she decided to wait until it left on its own. Unfortunately, this time the kingsnake approached her and became a beautiful golden scaled S'Kra Mur in flowing robes. Realizing she was in the presence of Peri'el, Sarilotha dropped to her knees, spilling her buckets across the Goddess' feet.

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 In some circles, Daiuaro is something of a legendary figure, the unstoppable bookkeeper who may never be fooled.  Some Houses claim him as their own ancestor.
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 === The Rathan Ru'atin ===

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	Norayaz spoke to her people long into the night about Peri'el and things she had seen as the maiden. Their tails strengthened by her faith, and followed her onward.		Norayaz spoke to her people long into the night about Peri'el and things she had seen as the maiden. Their tails strengthened by her faith, and followed her onward.
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			=== How Daiuaro Plucked the Lofty Flower ===
			;A layered love story from the Shh'oi Gamant of Muspar'i.
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			It happened this way, long ago."

			A handsome Mur, called Daiuaro by those who loved him, was the most fearsome, and feared keeper of books in all Velaka. From the First House to what some styled the 'Last House,' none could be called his equal. Not the lightest copper could evade his careful accounting. Those who would deal falsely with Gamant or Sraan feared to cross him. Many times he turned the schemes of Low Houses and High back against them, always to the profit of House and Sraan.

			Daiuaro was every day enfolded in the love of his family. His Aunts ensured that a fresh, hot meal was kept always ready for him, no matter how late his toils for the house might keep him. He dearly loved to medidate in house's shadowed garden, so it was always kept swept and tidy. A gentle fountain always murmured gently within, no matter the expense such an amount of water might carry. His sisters asked his advice for small things, his father and mother for large things. Even the clan Matriarch was known to nod thoughtfully and smile indulgently when he spoke. In turn he gave freely of the labors of his dagger-sharp mind, his generous good nature, and the gift of his easy conversation.

			This blessed Mur gave and received all these gifts freely, as is fitting, but one thing he did not seek, or need, or even miss -- romantic love. Daiuaro had seen and appreciated many fine Murs in his time, but none moved him or kindled within him the fire he knew others might feel for this one, or that one. He loved and was loved by his Sraan, Gamant and family, and wanted nothing more.

			However, there was one more gift required of Daiuaro, which his lack of yearning and fire rendered complicated. One bright morning, his favorite Aunt visited him over his books and his morning cup of tea. Her tail undulated gently above the tiled floor as she said, "Dear One, there is something the Sraan requires of you, though you know how we have valued all that you have given us. The Speaker is firm in this -- we must have your Heir.

			In vain, Daiuaro offered to adopt a promising young one, to bring fresh bloodlines to the Gamant and Sraan. His aunt insisted that it was his gifts, his blood, which was required. Daiuaro accepted this, as he knew he must, and explained that though he felt a great love for his gamant and his sraan, he would not and could not feel romantic love for any partner they might propose.

			Her tail sweeping an affirmative gesture, his aunt assured him that this would not be a problem. The terms would be stated explicitly in the contract, so that the union would be freely entered by both, and founded on honesty and good understanding, as these things should be. Daiuaro accepted the list of candidates his aunt proposed, and acknowledged to her that he would inform her of his choice in three days' time.

			To his delight, he noticed the name of a childhood friend near the very top of the list of candidates! Daiuaro knew that Her heart was much as his was, as they had dicussed this at length while still coming into their maturity. She was everything he might wish for in a spouse, and knew that their children, his heirs, would be strong, joyful, and cunning, lacking none of the many gifts our Gods' have bestowed. It did not hurt, of course, that her Gamant stood a little higher than his, but he felt his reputation and standing would be equal to winning the prize.

			The very next day, he informed his Aunt of his choice -- Q'zharasha -- and she said all would be arranged. By chance, some week later, he met his old friend at a bookseller's shop, and joyfully informed her of their news, confirming his gladness at their coming bond. To his shock, she professed ignorance! Though she knew a contract could have been possible, her Gamant had heard nothing since! Taking his leave in haste, Daiuaro nearly fled back to his House, seeking her aunt at her study without waiting to be announced.

			"Aunt!" cried he, "What has happened? Has Q'zharasha's Gamant turned aside our suit?"

			"On the contrary," she said, tail undulating passively, "We have not sought this match. Instead, we chose from a lower house, a safer bet -- do you not agree? The contract is here, quite prepared, it waits only for your signature and that of the Speaker."

			Tail twisting in embarassment and some amount of anguish, as he knew nothing of this lower daughter, Daiuaro was forced to assent, lowering his head humbly. "It must be as you say, of course, but I had hoped -- for Q'zharasha"

			His aunt's tail gave a brief twitch, and she lowered her eyelids slightly as she gazed upon him saying, "It will be as it will be."

			A week later, Daiuaro, tail low, went to the signing room to finalize the contract, chaining his fate forever to this daughter of a lower house whom he had never met, nor wished to meet. As he entered the room, his tail curved upward in surprise!

			Q'zharasha stood proudly beside the table, her tail giving a small, pleased undulation at the sight of him. Attempting to compose himself, he forced his tail into a more decorous posture, and bowed into the proper greeting. The signing was all a blur, his good fortune and happiness clouding his recall.

			After every guest had departed, he came back to himself and thought to ask his Aunt the question that had never fled from his mind in all the time of the signing. "Aunt! I believed you were seeking contract with the daughter of the house below us! How came Q'zharasha to this signing? Why did you deceive me?"

			Allowing the hint of a smile to illuminate her face, his Aunt's tail described a self-satisfied gesture. "The first contract placed us in a much better position to negotiate with Q'zharasha's people. And should it not have gone well, we had already established our best alternative to the negotiated agreement. Do you see?"

			Daiuaro's tail curled humbly about his left ankle, a smile that might make a human blush adorning his fair features. "Of course."

			Daiuaro never forgot this lesson, and lost no time in adding it to his own weaponry. His bookeeping became ever fiercer, and the children of his union soon became his greatest Joy, and his house rejoiced in them.

			In some circles, Daiuaro is something of a legendary figure, the unstoppable bookkeeper who may never be fooled. Some Houses claim him as their own ancestor.
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	The man did not brook thieves, nor liars. He had them both killed, to send a message to anyone who might steal from him again. They lived as a pair, they died as a pair.		The man did not brook thieves, nor liars. He had them both killed, to send a message to anyone who might steal from him again. They lived as a pair, they died as a pair.
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	=== The Rise of Sraan Smolg ===		=== The Rise of Sraan Smolg ===

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	The man did not brook thieves, nor liars. He had them both killed, to send a message to anyone who might steal from him again. They lived as a pair, they died as a pair.		The man did not brook thieves, nor liars. He had them both killed, to send a message to anyone who might steal from him again. They lived as a pair, they died as a pair.
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	Hreshi beckoned Pazh and Khhn both forward by name and the Gamants gasped in shock and surprise that not one, but two from the Fourth House would be named by her. As the pair prepared to dash the dreams of Hreshi to the sands, another woman joined Hreshi, in every way, her twin. Pazh and Khhn looked to each other, and without speaking, knew, that Hav'roth had smiled down upon them, blessing them.		Hreshi beckoned Pazh and Khhn both forward by name and the Gamants gasped in shock and surprise that not one, but two from the Fourth House would be named by her. As the pair prepared to dash the dreams of Hreshi to the sands, another woman joined Hreshi, in every way, her twin. Pazh and Khhn looked to each other, and without speaking, knew, that Hav'roth had smiled down upon them, blessing them.
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			=== The First Miracle of Norayaz ===
			;A story from the life of the Maiden of Peri'el.
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			This tale is ancient, but sometimes told in Ratha. Some listeners may not care for the simple lesson involved here, but I will share it regardless. While not as popular as the Slaying of the Oloh'naarti or the calming of the Juludeitak, it is important to those who hold to traditions. It is sometimes referred to as the First Miracle of Norayaz.

			When the original homeland of the S'Kra Mur was sundered and sent into the sea, Mhalush communed with Hav'roth nightly and was led by the Cobra to take those who followed him to the mainland. But the tender-hearted maiden of Peri el was concerned for the rest of the Mur who were now stretched thin across the burning isles, dealing with the calamity caused by Dhrakhh.

			And thus, Sraan Irhhnth became splintered like Qi, for those who did not follow Mhalush remained with the maiden, Norayaz.

			Norayaz and the rest of the sraan traveled for many days across the remains of their territory, and while they did find many S'Kra Mur who needed help, they failed to bring them hope. For the land itself was caked in Ushnish's venom, and such wrath left the ground covered in ash and glass. Wildlife was scarce and the people were wanting for food.

			Norayaz began to lose faith, and one night wandered away from her encampment, collapsing into the ash-covered ground. The loss of Zaarin, their home, and many of their people crushed her devoted spirit. Laying there she cursed her blessed life: If only we had died there by your hands then I and my people would not suffer as we do.

			As her tears flowed into the ash, a kingsnake slithered out of the ash besides her and coiled beneath her head. It whispered: I have heard your wailing and seen your concern for your Sraan, return here tomorrow with your people and see what your tears bring, and know that I am your lady forevermore.

			And when Norayaz did return to the ash-bed with the sun now high above their heads, there sprang forth the growth of small iroepi plants and hope came with them.

			It was at that moment that Norayaz realized that as if her people kept faith with their Gods, they would not be abandoned.

			Norayaz spoke to her people long into the night about Peri'el and things she had seen as the maiden. Their tails strengthened by her faith, and followed her onward.
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	=== [[Royal_Library_Archives\|Royal Library Archives]] ===		=== [[Royal_Library_Archives\|Royal Library Archives]] ===
	;Located in Muspar'I		;Located in Muspar'I
	* [[History_of_Muspar'i_--_The_Sun's_Egg_(book)\|The History of Muspar'I]] - The story of ~~Mhalush~~		* [[History_of_Muspar'i_--_The_Sun's_Egg_(book)\|The History of Muspar'I]] - The story of the Sons of Hav'roth and the Maiden of Peri'el.
	* [[History_of_the_Ru'atin_Peri'el_(book)\|History of the Ru'atin Peri'el]] - Story from the Ru'atin of Aesry.		* [[History_of_the_Ru'atin_Peri'el_(book)\|History of the Ru'atin Peri'el]] - Story from the [[Ru'atin Peri'el]] of [[Aesry]].
	* [[Histories_of_the_Lohogi'hhs'ur_(book)\|Histories of the Lohogi'hhs'ur]] - Story of how the Lohogi'hhs'ur were changed by Hav'roth		* [[Histories_of_the_Lohogi'hhs'ur_(book)\|Histories of the Lohogi'hhs'ur]] - Story of how the Lohogi'hhs'ur ([[S'Kra Mur Lexicon\|Children of the One]]) were changed by Hav'roth and Peri'el.
	* [[Isth'hhtaw'hhs_Shh'oiyvh-ur_(book)\|Isth'hhtaw'hhs Shh'oiyvh-ur]] - The story of a Dragon Priest		* [[Isth'hhtaw'hhs_Shh'oiyvh-ur_(book)\|Isth'hhtaw'hhs Shh'oiyvh-ur]] - ([[S'Kra Mur Lexicon\|Traditions of the Dragon]]) The story of a [[S'Kra Mur/Beliefs#World Dragon\|Dragon Priest]].
	* [[S'kra_Landing_Upon_the_Eastmost_Island_(book)\|S'Kra Langing Upon the Eastmost Island]] - Origin Story of the Lohogi'hhs'ur (Reshalian S'Kra Mur)		* [[S'kra_Landing_Upon_the_Eastmost_Island_(book)\|S'Kra Langing Upon the Eastmost Island]] - Origin Story of the Lohogi'hhs'ur ([[S'Kra Mur Lexicon\|Children of the One]]). Relates to [[Qi'Reshalia\|Reshalian]] S'Kra Mur.
	* [[S'zella's_Tale_(book)\|S'zella's Tale]] - The story of S'zella		* [[S'zella's_Tale_(book)\|S'zella's Tale]] - The story of [[S'zella]].
	* [[Wedding_of_Rothnar_ner'hhs'Tladin_and_Shhneri_aar'Lanth_(book)\|Wedding of Rothnar and Shhneri]] - A Wedding Tale		* [[Wedding_of_Rothnar_ner'hhs'Tladin_and_Shhneri_aar'Lanth_(book)\|Wedding of Rothnar and Shhneri]] - A Wedding Tale.

	=== Libraries of Qi ===		=== Libraries of Qi ===
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	* [[Singers_of_Aesry_Surlaenis'a_(book)\|Singers of Aesry Surlaenis'a]] - Brief information on the Ru'atin Peri'el		* [[Singers_of_Aesry_Surlaenis'a_(book)\|Singers of Aesry Surlaenis'a]] - Brief information on the Ru'atin Peri'el
	; Mer'Kresh		; Mer'Kresh
	* [[History_of_Mer'Kresh_(book)\|History of Mer'Kresh]] - The Cursed Island		* [[History_of_Mer'Kresh_(book)\|History of Mer'Kresh]] - The isle known as Cursed Island or the Isle of the Damned.
	; Ratha		; Ratha
	* [[My_Grandmother's_Stories_(book)\|My Grandmother's Stories]] - Folk tales and a story in the style of the Forbidden Lovers.		* [[My_Grandmother's_Stories_(book)\|My Grandmother's Stories]] - Folk tales and a story in the style of the Forbidden Lovers.