Taliya,
I'm happy to hear that you and Eli are traveling to the Maelstrom. To say but a few...
The Maelstrom is a rathe unique land. Presently the majority of the Realm that we are aware of is under the Control of Elementals in nearly ever denomination. They effectively rule over the Prime Material Plane, as the Elemental planes have overrun and spilled into the Material plane due to the Barriers being brought down.
The Laws of the Maelstrom are simple: Respect those with and around you and return this plane to its Balanced state of being free from Elemental taint.
However, presently no Kingdoms of any structure of magnitude exist within the Realm, as they were all wiped out nearly 15 years ago. Thus no Kingdom law exists in any strength of fashion beyond what we have enforced for ourselves.
These Rules are straightforward and are simple.
- Do not take what is not yours, It never hurts to inquire before acting
- Do not bring harm to another Mortal - Knowingly or Otherwise.
- Respect the Cultures and Rights of those around you.
- Fight against the Corruption of the Plane and seek to Restore it to Balance
- Do Not make any deals or pacts with Elementals. If you think you have a very good reason or idea, speak to the community before acting on it.
As this has been a problem in the past, this is a hold fast rule: It is not to be done because the Elementals will ensure that we are used to their ends and this will only work counter to our objectives in the long run. That being said there are two active exceptions presently to this condition.
If you have a question about an act, because you're worried about legal ramifications, then ask either myself, Calderon or Dame Maerize.
I expect all those who visit from other lands to uphold the Laws of the Land from where they are from for themselves and to act in a manner that would reflect on the lands which they are from. It is my expectation and belief that the laws that govern you from any particular land do not stop applying to you if you travel beyond their boarder. While this may differ from the laws of another land, you are responsible solely for your actions. If this would come into conflict within the Maelstrom, ask.
Tally - I would be honored and deeply greatly for any hands lent.
We face Elementals of nearly every major Magisterium and Foundational aspect, with the exception presently of Ice - as they have been contained, and Death - who has acted largely as one of our greatest allies in restoring the Realm to Balance.
Elementals are subject to their typical rules for the most part, however it is speculated that they have the ability to resurrect in a Celestial Circle. More over, some Elementals that have spent a long period within the Realm have started to become mortal and so in some cases have a mortal metabolism.
Banish is potent often as is Elemental damage. Subjugate is a powerful spell and often works extraordinarily well in conjunction with an Elemental blade.
Elemental shields, while useful, quickly run out as most of what we face has some manner of elemental aura to it.
We do face Undead from time to time, which have in the past show an Elemental taint of a specific type: the last was Ice. Fire will be next, almost certainly.
Apart from that, we have a lot of work to do and we are only ever motivated by our own impetus.
By my Hand.
In Service,
- Dragoon Squire Shin Shanshi
House of the Zodiac
