#falmeri

The order of Jephre had no magnificent chantry but a hidden grove very similar to the Eldergleam Sanctuary. Bosmeri exiles from Valenwood weren't uncommon to see there, but they often worked to repent for their exile. The priests would tend to the hidden natural wonders across their landscape and soothe the spirirs of nature. Or even answer their requests to promote peace between the parties.

Archivists fell under the order of Xarxes. They were known to keep archives in a few major cities, but not just anyone could wander into their collections. Obviously, they were protective of their secrets and knowledge, so only highly esteemed snelves could have clearance. Even if they had permission, they were still highly monitored. Good luck stealing from their archives when they stood.

Initiate Paladins had grueling entry exams such as the pilgrimage of the Forgotten Vale, but it went much further after that. They'd be made to sit in the cold with just their robes and recite teachings of Auriel. Usually, their training sessions were held during the day so Auriel could witness.

Trinimac wasn't as popular as others in the Falmeri pantheon, but his order was far from weak. Those devoted to Trinimac often pledged to uphold the image of an honorable warrior like their patron god. However, they could be a bit brutal at times, so they were effective executioners of justice.

The Chantry of Magnus was theorized to be where current day Winterhold stands, but scholars debate on the myth.

Magnus was very popular among any mage in the Falmeri dominion. When a Snow Elf won a magical duel, they'd give thanks to Magnus for their survival.

Necromancy was looked down upon unless it was for channeling purposes. It was a rare practice but often used for guidance from previous masters in desperate times. In all practices, they tried to steer away from using a corpse. They viewed it as tearing the soul from Aetherius.

The priests and priestesses of Mara cared for children orphaned by their mother perishing at birth.

Interestingly, there was a phenomenon coined by Falmeri healers called "Mara's Rage." It was said when a falmer was horrifically assaulted, Mara would give the victim a piece of her aedric anger. Her anger would fuel the victims, and they would pursue their assiliant for revenge.

As I mentioned in my previous NCGttFT, hecta is an interesting word. The official translation we have for hecta in relation to the Falmer language is simply “do not [verb]”, as seen in Calcelmo’s stone:

Nu hecta sou arcten, rias nu nemalauta ge. Nu hecta sou epegandra, rias ne nemalauta ge.

Translated: “We do not desire thanks, for we do not believe in it. We do not ask for gratitude, for we do not believe in it.”

Side note: I do like how Falmeri takes the German route of forming words. Just look at how seamlessly they smash epe (”to speak”) and gandra (grace) together! It’s gorgeous!

I say this is interesting as the Ayleidoon word for hecta, which much of Falmeris shares a language with, is closer to “exile” than “do no want for”.

So naturally, I’m going to analyze this far more than Betheda ever intended.

Let’s begin with the common thread that ties all Mer-tongue together: Tolkien, the OG Elvish conlang man. Hecta appears to be lifted directly from Tolkien’s Telerin language, which means “to abandon, reject, or forsake”. The Ayleids appear to hold the Tolkien translation closer to heart with their use of the word; to be hecta in ancient Cyrodill surely meant you’ve done something to even make the flesh-crafters side eye you, and that is no small feat.

Unless, of course, hecta carried a very similar tone in Falmeri, and the stone translation is simply the best Tamrielic has to offer. The English tongue still doesn’t have a suitable translation for toska, after all, and so with that in mind the Dwemer slab takes on a more interesting glean.

It’s one thing to say “we do not desire your thanks”. It’s a whole other to say “we will not accept your thanks”, or even “we abandon entirely your gratitude”.

Simply put, words of gratitude or grace were outright refused. Not politely declined, but something that wasn’t even an option because gratitude was so incompatible and wrong to the Dwemer. They not only denied whatever thanks the Falmer had, but did so with disgust. Hecta is on par with “leave, and never come back”, and so the Falmer were told to never say thanks, and to perish any thought that it would ever be enough.

Simply because the Deep Elves did not believe in such sentiment.

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Kesha - Boogie Feet (feat. Eagles of Death Metal) 

17:A song that would sing a duet with on karaoke

Lady Gaga - Hey Girl ft. Florence Welch

24:A song by a band you wish were still together

Scissor Sisters - Any Which Way I know they havent official split yet but they aren’t making music together and focussing on their own careers so