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The highest form of honor to the Elven Nations are special gems intended for inclusion in ones insignia. These items are rare and only awarded to those of pure elven blood. Actions worthy of receiving a jewel are considered to be a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, but there are times when the Argent Mirror wishes to acknowledge other efforts or accomplishments.
The following are a list of awards that House Illistim may bestow to elves or non-elves that have distinguished themselves by words or deeds. They combine several areas of success with a colored ribbon that would detail the achievement. Ribbons may be striped if the adventurer had notable accomplishments in more than one area during a campaign.
Medals
| Medal | Achievement |
| an eahnor fan-tailed peacock | military |
| a faenor cothinar blossom/a faenor peacock quill | nature/scholarly |
| a sapphire-set veniom pentacle | magical |
| a blooming vaalin rose | service to the Mirror/ service to Ta'Illistim |
Ribbons
| Ribbon Color | Achievement |
| gold | acts of leadership |
| silver | community service |
| white | personal sacrifice |
| red | military achievement |
| orange | research and discovery |
| yellow | achievement in sport |
| green | healing |
| blue | foreign relations |
| violet | artistic achievement |
| black | indicates that the award was awarded posthumously |
Examples
| Medal | Meaning |
| an eahnor fan-tailed peacock centered on a gold silk ribbon | Achievement in Military Leadership |
| a faenor peacock quill centered on an orange silk ribbon | Achievement in scholarly research |
| a sapphire-set veniom pentacle centered on a white silk ribbon | Achievement in magic with a personal sacrifice |
| a blooming vaalin rose centered on a green ribbon | Achievement in service to the Mirror through the healing arts |
It should be noted that the medals can be designed with more customization about the event or the adventurer receiving it. They may have show descriptions as well. The above medals are simple examples.
~ Valyrka ~
Ta'Illistim
Elves
Dark Elves
