Caenarfon Corwen
Introduction
Caenarfon Corwen is a older knight from the early days of Knighthood, joining during the tenature of his mother, Krysten Corwen when she rose to the mantle of Crown leadership at the dawn of history. Spending most of his time as a warrior, he renewed his faith to Nadrik and serves anew as a priest of His cloth.
Missives
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Caenarfon: Clearing up some misconceptions
Sun Dec 14 14:24:17 2008
To: Knighthood all imm rp Nadrik
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There has been much misconception over the words of our Captain of the
Crown, Cardinal Bolter Macleod, and the stance of Knighthood.
Firstly, this stance came about as the Master Tailor did not wish to sell
his wares to certain groups. This is his right.
Secondly, he spoke of the Church of Nadrik's enemies who sought the path of
Evil, and those of dishonorable profession. Gareth has always had the same
stance towards evil, and our membership restricted to those professions
deemed honorable. This is nothing new.
Thirdly, he answered the call of genocide which some had been interpreting
his words to mean. It is his personal view that rats and insects and other
non-sentient beings are akin to some members of certain races with evil
tendencies. This is his personal view.
Let us consider how Gareth's stance has changed during these 'revelations'.
Not at all.
We have not sought in invade Darkonin, nor sweep the lands in some
outrageous attempt to remove races in genocide, as the Shinalstin were long
ago. We have continued the wars that Gareth has held for some time in our
mission to protect the good people of Algoron.
If you are confused as towards Knighthood's values, then they are available
as shown by the Loremaster in the library.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik.
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Caenarfon: Answers to questions
Wed Dec 17 01:36:05 2008
To: all imm religion nadrik
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Reading "The Oath of Code of the Knighthood of Serpantol" discusses
Serpantol's stance towards different races. This was a time of the Triple
Alliance when some races sought to remove humankind from the face of
Algoron. The excerpt follows:
11. Let our civilisation not suffer nor lament through lack of protection.
The Knighthood of Serpantol is created and has charge of the defence of the
civilisation of good humans of the city of Serpantol, where many years ago
by the grace of Austinian, Ser'phan founded his city. There are many
aggressive races in the world of Ogres and Minotaurs and of goblinkind who
would strive to remove our culture from the face of Algoron. While we
accept that there are other good natured races upon Algoron, and they may
smile kindly on us, we can rely on only ourselves alone in the wilderness
fully. Many of the civilisations who would smile on us are not capable of
giving to us the aid we might require should evil befall us. And let us
acknowledge that this world is not yet fully explored and mapped, so that
other friends and foes of race and kind may yet come to seek in our
destruction or assist us in our Empire. In this light let all good humans
band together in our civilisation to protect it from the strength of outside
forces and let only them join the Knighthood of Serpantol so that the
protection of our people, culture and civilisation might be affected.
This comes from an ancient tome from Serpantol, and is a relic of a bygone
age. It has been many years since Gareth has required a human-centric
defensive mindset, as the threats against Good and Gareth are no longer
racial. The ethos of what Gareth embodies now follows the reins of
ideology. Good. Evil. Austinian leading the Trinity against those of
Necrucifer. Spreading their Evil, black magic, murder, disease and decay,
mischief and vengence and rage amongst the easily tempted and faint-hearted.
As such, there are no longer lines of race and culture which govern our
politics as they had in our barbarian past, there are only the clear
ideological lines of what is good and what is evil. What is right, and what
is wrong.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
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Caenarfon: A threat to honor
To: all nadrik devion imm religion rp
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To the Hand of Devion,
Since the dawn of time we of Nadrik have been at odds with those of mischief
and foul play. We believe this world to be better for men to be bound by
their word, for finding honor in themselves and other people. To do what we
know to be right by both word and action. To benefit our fellows who carry
the same belief as our own, to bring good and just law, culture and
fellowship to those of Algoron who can see past their own selves and seek
the betterment of their peers as well as themselves.
What would an Althainia under the Hand of Devion bring? Seeking a world
domination that His father would never allow? Necrucifer does not share.
Devion has not the discipline for such things. Should he be successful in
bringing Althainia under his fell boot? Not the same freedoms those of
Althainia currently enjoy. A city of freedom for all would be lost to the
opulant tyranny of a covetous few.
For those who would claim honor, the time has come to take your virtuous
words and turn them to action. Althainia has a need for the finest of
strength, morality, virtue, courage, character. This is what those of honor
who hear this call shall bring, while those of Devion will be left to skulk
and hide in their advantage of surprise.
Those who are of noble belief are ten times the worth those skulkers and
mischievous souls who bring nothing but misery to others. Those of honor
seek to make their fellowship better.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik.
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Caenarfon: Courage in Adversity
Thu Jan 1 14:45:55 2009
To: all nadrik imm religion
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Hail,
In these ever-troubling times I have been impressed upon by the leadership
of nations. It is said that when times are at their darkest it is easiest
to understand how we are more similar than different.
In a bold and decisive stroke of leadership, the courageous Thane of the
Mountain offered peace to their ancient enemy, due to the worsening
conditions which threatened their mutual way of life. An equally visionary
and enlightened leadership of the Speaker of the Forest accepted the
arrangement, and it is left to the members of those two great nations to set
aside differences against common adversity as aligned by their leadership.
Days later, the Crown of Gareth and the Overlord of Greystoke set aside
differences to work together as a secret and sinister army appeared at their
borders. Slayers are not an evil clan, Knighthood is not a clan for
unnaturals. They considered their commonality and agreed in principle to
work together.
During this difficult time of tribulation there has been much honor shown
between nations who have been spilling blood since ancient times. May those
within show the same honor to their leaderships to see this common gathering
which in a new light. Evil threatens the way of life of those not evil, and
the enlightened people of Algoron are showing their quality.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
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Caenarfon: Nadrik and Devion
Fri Jan 2 07:26:51 2009
To: all nadrik imm religion
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Self-righteous talk comes from bringing glory to yourself rather than
your god. This is a flawed way for any sincere priest to speak of their
religion. The difference is spreading the message of the Lord rather than
listening to the sound of one's own voice.
Nadrik teaches honor, which centers on doing what is right. We look within
our conscience and determine what is best. Once our word is given, that is
our bond. We seek to improve the lot of the world in this land, by
bettering its fellowship. We seek to educate those who wish to see and
understand our way. We believe this to be the best way of aspiring to act
toward.
We seek to expose those false ways of evil who would stand against us, in
particular Devion the False, whose primary purpose is not to help and grow
together, but to deceive and trick those true of heart. He does not seek to
better the world, only to laugh and profit at the expense of others.
But there is one thing we may count upon, and that is that we know His
purpose is to deceive us. Thankfully, the longer the conversation continues
the more difficult it is for the Devionite to maintain lies, whereas truth
remains ever untarnished. To look to the Tenets of Devion makes you wonder
why they were ever made public if a Devionite was to be effective. Never
trust one of Devion, no matter how silver his tongue.
This alliance which will face evil rejects the chaos of Bloodlust and the
submission of Shadow. They stand for respect for their laws and freedom for
their nation.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
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Caenarfon: The Tenets of Nadrik
Fri Jan 16 16:08:26 2009
To: knighthood salinor nadrik imm religion
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* Remain loyal to Lord Nadrik no matter what occurs in your life. He
may test you, but will not give more than He expects any one of His
followers to be able to handle. Know always that Lord Nadrik will stand by
you if you remain in good faith to Him.
Keep your faith. One who follows Him puts his life and honor in Nadrik's
hands.
* Speak truth in your every word, no matter what consequences may follow.
Before making an oath, ensure that it is one that you can keep, for breaking
your word is as telling a falsehood, both tarnish your honor.
Speak the truth, even if it leads to your death. Such brings trust and
respect. Believe you, and they will follow you anywhere.
* Do not seek friendship with those of the Darkness, for they are the
damned. Also know, by associating with any who are dishonorable of any
creed or ethos, you are seen to condone their actions, and Lord Nadrik
condones no dishonorable action.
Evil is in ideological conflict with that of good. They are regarded as the
enemy and not to be trusted. There is little sincerity or fellowship to be
found with evil.
* Speak and act with courtesy to all you meet, and of all you've met, no
matter the circumstances you find yourself in. Even the most despicable
tool of Darkness will not cause one of Lord Nadrik's faithful to break from
his courteous nature, for we are not to be baited by anyone.
It is important for those of good nature not to lose their moral high
ground. This starts with the patience to not lose one's temper.
* Work for justice, not vengeance, for vengeance is the path of darkness and
ruin. Justice is unemotional, it is the law, it is above yourself, and
beyond any personal goals that may be had.
Gareth Keep follows the letter of the law, which is absolute. Emotion has
no place in the definition of your actions. It is the means, not the end to
see law through.
* Show loyalty and friendship to others of His faith. Our diversity
strengthens His faith, and allows us to see different facets of worshipping
Him. Unity within His faith is required by the Lord, He frowns on those who
strive against His children.
Tolerance and fellowship will bring like-minded individuals together. You
must understand something properly before it can be condemned.
* Honor and respect yourself completely, only through these acts can you
truly honor and respect others
Know yourself, and be happy with who you are. Once you know yourself you
may know others. To thine own self be true.
* Understand that honor is a way of life, not a cloak that can be worn or
taken off as convenience would dictate. Clever words do not make you
honorable, your daily actions will portray your honor most clearly to
others, thus ensure your every action is one you can be proud of.
We follow the letter of the law, always. Do the right thing. The law will
protect those who do what is right.
* When a goal is set before you, whether by yourself or by another,
persevere with great determination until it is reached. The Lord has little
love for those who cannot see a task through, for it shows a weakness of
character.
Never, ever, ever give up. If giving in is an option you have already
opened the door to failure.
* Understand that you may have pride in yourself and your actions, but mind
that pride does not ever become arrogance. It is a fine line to walk, and
you must be ever conscious of it. Arrogance is a lack of humility, and the
humble nature which those of Nadrik's faith embrace.
Let others define your pride, rather than yourself. Humility is the path
for a knight, arrogance for the braggart.
* Know that greed is unacceptable, whether it be greed of money, greed of
attention, or greed in any other manner. Greed is a lack of humility, and
the humble nature which those of Nadrik's faith embrace.
We do not want things for our own glory, but the Lords. All we require are
the simple tools to work in His ways.
* Never arbitrarily take the life of an innocent, lest it condemn your soul
to the Darkness. All those are innocent who have not embraced evil or
dishonorable ways.
Know who your fight is with. We seek to undo the wickedness of evil who would
seek to do Good harm.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
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Caenarfon: The Tenets of Good
Fri Jan 16 16:35:15 2009
To: knighthood salinor gwynn nadrik imm religion
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This is a brief synopsis of the tenets of the Gods of Good.
Austinian's goodness
The Path of Austinian is to understand the right path and see it done
Nadrik's honor
The Path of Nadrik is to see Austinian's goodness done in the right way
Siccara's healing
The Path of Siccara is to heal all those who have had evil do them hurt
Kantilles' magic
The Path of Kantilles is to promote a responsible use of magic with conscience
Taliena's love
The Path of Taliena is to show people to love one another
Kadiya's peace
The Path of Kadiya is to bring peace to Algoron through understanding
Together, the paths make up what is right and good. A moral position is stated
and a stand is made. The Paths are not easy, they do not step back or welcome
any way as neutrality does - they do not give an easy road to promises of
riches and power as evil does.
The Path of Good leads us to the knowledge that when our time is done, we would
have left Algoron a better place with a clear conscience that we did the right
thing, no matter what the burden.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
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Caenarfon: Gareth's stance on Chaos and Freedom
Wed Feb 11 16:27:30 2009
To: all imm religion nadrik austinian siccara
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This is the stance of Gareth towards the principles of Malachive.
Gareth stands for Law, and the right to Self-determination. Malachive
stands for Chaos and Freedom.
Gareth Keep is governed by law. The law protects people from the actions of
others which would cause adverse affects to others. If the law is wrong,
then it needs to be reformed. We believe in the freedoms of the state and
the individual, and the laws required to keep them free. We live in hope
that those will do unto others as they would do unto you, but the law brings
the strength of accountability to those who dwell outside of the law.
In a state of chaos, there is no limit to action that one may take, and not
thought to adverse affect upon others. Society requires law to protect the
freedoms of the individual and those of the Nation. With the absence of law
those of evil, greedy, selfish and power-hungry intent will seek to
subjugate the vulnerable and the weak into submission. This leads to
anarchy, despotism, dictatorship - only the strong shall survive. Complete
freedoms from the consequence of law mean none are free.
So in fact, Chaos and Freedom lie in a state of contradiction - they cannot
co-exist. True freedom can only be maintained under the protective rule of
law.
It may mean that Malachive only means freedom from the Gods, but freedom
means a lot more than that. Gareth will always follow the path of good and
righteousness irrespective of the intent of gods. In this we have the
support of the Father, the Son and the Gods of Good.
Caenaefon Corwen, of Nadrik
Nyree Martell, of Austinian
Salinor Moraen, of Siccara
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Caenarfon: Vampires
Mon Mar 23 08:15:27 2009
To: Gwynn Gwaine Acthus Salinor Bolter Nyree Caenarfon Kaikias Imm Nadrik Religion
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Hail,
I must confessed to be confused about the negotiation with this dwarf, and
his willingness to forsake his ill-gotten powers by which responsibility can
only lie with him.
It seems that some are under the impression that we speak to this poor soul,
captured by this demon who is so willing to break his 'curse' if only he
could hope to find a way.
However, from what I understand of vampires I know that the demon has taken
over the shell, and the dwarf is lost to the body which the demon now holds.
So any conversation held with the 'dwarf' is actually with the demon.
Now the demon may speak in sweet and penitent words, but in all reality has
-zero- interest bringing about the end of his existence. Any part of the
demon to attempt to sway us with its wish to 'repent' must only be seen as
using their beguiling cunning to show us the dwarven side of their memories,
where nothing tangible remains.
So I believe this to be a false promise of hope from evil undead, and does
not warrant any leeway to allow this demon to figure out the best way to
purge itself and bring back the poor (responsible) dwarf of whose well-being
it cares so desperately about.
That being said, as far as diplomatic turns go: the best way to not get
Wargar to follow your example is to tell them what to do. Open discussion
as to its nature may be the best path at present, with the tireless
explanation that it is not a dwarf, and that he bought it upon himself.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
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Caenarfon: The Prophecy of the Knights of Necrucifer
Thu Apr 2 07:01:23 2009
To: all ( Xuerin Imm Religion Necrucifer Nadrik )
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The Deacon of Necrucifer wrote to inform us of the prophecy and how
Necrucifer is to take over the world and rule over us.
Shadow seeks genocidal despotic subjugation over Algoron. Destroy any
nation who will not bow to their might and rule over them in a way that
limits their freedom and conforms them to their own will. In this new world
order you will find few freedoms.
As most cultures in the world today hold freedom to be one of the things
most dear it is little wonder that this has not progressed past the Knights
of Necrucifer themselves. The Knights of Necrucifer would have to:
(a) subjugate other through arms and bully others into submission
(b) perform a considerable amount of coercive brainwashing
The prophecy states that Necrucifer will come to Algoron and lead his armies
in military world domination. Shadow will have much to gain were this to
come true. This would require all life on Algoron to swear fealty or have
global war brought upon them, much in the same way that Eclipse was bent on
world domination.
If successful, then Necrucifer would control Algoron, his knights ensuring
that there was "Enlightenment. Unification. The end of anarchy. The end
of chaos. The end of balance." But there is a more nefarious divine
thought to Necrucifer, to use his disciples to bring about the destruction
of Algoron so to destroy the other high Gods and their creations as well as
his own out of evil spite, then cast them away. His evil and twisted nature
lends much support to this betrayal.
For more details on the above on a fuller explanation of flaws in the
precepts of the Shadowknights, seek out the 'Falsehood of Necrucifer' and
the 'Theology of Algoron' from the library of Knighthood under 'Theology'.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
Written in response to:
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Xuerin: The Prophecy
Wed Apr 1 04:56:51 2009
To: all ( Immortal Religion Necrucifer )
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Inhabitants of Algoron,
many of you have heard about the prophecy. Some of the younger ones of our
lands perhaps have not. Whatever reason there is for anyone not to have
heard about it, it is not acceptable.
The prophecy foretells the return of our Master of Darkness. He will once
again walk the lands and his armies will triumph. Together with the Goddess
of Dark Magic and his children, the Master of Darkness will rule the world.
This will be the end of chaos. Finally there will be order, and a leader
strong enough to uphold it.
The question is not if the prophecy will be fulfilled, it is when. The
glorified return of Necrucifer is inevitable. As the time draws near, there
is still time to learn.
I urge you to seek out any Priest of the Dark Master to learn more. If you
wish to focus your prayers to the Goddess of Dark Magic or any of the Dark
Master's children, instead of directly to Him, then you may of course seek
their Priests out. Together we all stand united in Darkness. Take the
first step towards realising the truth of the world, and what it will
become. Embrace the Darkness.
Xuerin K'ycer,
Deacon of Necrucifer's Church
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Caenarfon: Spirituality within Gareth
Tue Apr 7 06:09:58 2009
To: Knighthood Nadrik Imm Religion
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Sons and Daughters of Gareth,
As evil in recent written word has spoken would consider themselves to be
more truth and good than the righteous of Nadrik I'll dispel the weak
accusations in a series of missives. There is little point in sharing with
those who would call the White Moon, Black and the Black Moon, White. Or
those who have sought this guidance unasked. We shall leave such petty
bickering to those who enjoy it.
Firstly, we have no policy of genocide. There is no race who is entirely
evil, and thus no cause of mass extermination just yet. We in Knighthood
follow the Rule of Law. If one breaks the law, then they become responsible
for the consequences of living in a just society. Law exists to protect the
freedoms of the individual, and the clan. In the example of Wargar, they
are harbouring a demon. They state they will defend any dwarf which is
attacked. I say this demon counts for no dwarf. The unfortunate creature
is but a shell and memory.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Charge of Submission
Tue Apr 7 06:16:06 2009
To: Knighthood Nadrik Imm Religion
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Sons and Daughters of Gareth,
Recently we have been charged with bullying others to follow our Gods, after
I suggested that Shadow and Necrucifer were seeking through their Prophecy
to rule the world under submission. We were accused of nothing better than
this.
In reality, we encourage those undecided to follow the preferable path of
Good. The choice will always remain to the individual. We do not seek to
rally all to the banner of Austinian or his kin and rule over Algoron. We
believe in our own determination. We consider each is responsible and
understand the consequences of their choice. We of Good and Gareth seek to
protect all those innocent who would bring harm to others. We bring
conscience to those who would hear it, and justice to those who break the
simple articles of good faith.
But the choice remains to the individual, and to the leaderships of clans
and kingdoms who contain them.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: Are we the same as Shadow?
Wed Apr 8 06:19:17 2009
To: Knighthood Imm Nadrik Religion
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Sons and Daughters of Gareth,
The Charge: The simple truth, the one that Gareth and it's loyal subjects
won't bother to mention is that want absolutely the same thing as those of
Shadow. They wish the entire world subject to their beliefs, their faith,
and will use any means necessary to achieve such.
This is leveled by a priest of Dragoth.
So do we want the same things as Shadow? Although the differences have been
explained in great depth in the 'Falsehood of Necrucifer' a short synopsis
can be made here as to what we both stand for.
Shadow wants: To prepare the world for the coming of Necucifer, to lead a
purist human-only group of lawful and evil Necrucifer followers against the
Algoron. They will attempt to subjugate through fear and propoganda, then
all-out war to any who will not follow them. Any who survive and do not
follow will be subjugated in their intended world order.
Knighthood wants: No end game as such. We seek to preserve the freedoms of
individuals and organisations through the rule of law, and hold them to the
consequences of their actions. We exist to protect the innocent from the
harm that evil would bring to it. Should the final battle eventually come,
we stand with the gods of Good to ensure that the world order that Shadow
aspires to does not take place, because that would be against the freedoms
of individual and organisation and would only benefit Necrucifer and his
subjugators and oppressors.
So really, to say that our purposes are the same shows a staggering lack of
understanding, though not uncommon from the priesthood of Evil.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Charge of following Evil Gods ways
Mon Apr 13 15:39:33 2009
To: Knighthood Imm Religion Nadrik
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Sons and Daughters of Gareth, The tired charge comes from Evil that we
are following the ways of Mencius, Fatale and Dragoth. Allow me to clarify
the difference.
Mencius is filled with emotional rage. We are not Knights who serve law and
good with emotional passion, but with reason and application of the Law.
Fatale seeks murder and death, without limit. We limit our justice to those
who seek to bring harm to others of innocence and to uphold the Law.
Dragoth spreads his disease and decay. We are concerned about the journey
of the soul, and the mortal shell holds little interest for us past our
passing. Dragothians consider themselves the natural circle of life, but we
do not subscribe to this view. As a son of evil in Necrucifer, we believe
His interest to be an attack upon health and healthy individuals to bring
about their decay, rather than a benign and good natural circle of life.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: Devion's best shot
Mon Apr 13 16:07:52 2009
To: Knighthood Imm Religion Nadrik
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Sons and Daughters of Gareth,
A Devionite has no interest in holding a sincere conversation or debate
about any conversation no matter the topic. Their only role is to add seeds
of doubt and conflict to any position. If we say the white moon is white,
they will call it gray. If we say that the sun is shining they will attempt
to convince us that it is night. Their only creative capacity is in the
trickery, lies and deceit required to make one waver in their faith. They
do not create anything of substantive value, as we have with our moral and
virtuous codes of law.
As their only purpose is to cause mischief, there is little reason to pursue
an argument. After all, Devion started the Godswar with the slaying of
Kadiya, and holds a serious grudge with Nadrik after losing His hand to him.
Let them attempt to break our resolve, their words will only mean something
when they have a position to call their own.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: A simple answer to a simple question
Sat Apr 18 15:30:58 2009
To: if any were interested in all the facts about giants
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To those who profess an interest,
In one of the most basic and central writings on religion, it states the
following:
"Giants are believed to be the distant offspring of a children who were
parented by the Gods themselves, although many Gods have made it clear that
while that is true, many Giants are born due to their ancestors simply
coming into contact with a Gods blood. A Cloud, Fire or Frost giant can be
born hundreds of generations after contact was made with a God or Goddess."
So for all the wayward, showboating rhetoric of bastards, hypocrisy, sinful
living, whoremongering, not to mention my personal favorite of "wanton acts
of lust with mortal women outside the bounds of marriage", circumstances
exist where a Giant could be given honorable birth caused by the seed of
Nadrik, and indeed any other God.
A reasonable assumption might be made that there were some Gods with a moral
code who would only have such children sired by blood. Others who perhaps
acted without moral law and ultimately more partial to the path without
moral virtue might well choose the self-gratifying path of lust.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Reveland: A Simple Question on the 'God of Honor'
Fri Apr 17 20:36:02 2009
To: Knighthood All
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I would like to pose this question to Algoron, and I am hoping for a
response. Apparently a new giant, Phyriun, is roaming this world as the
bastard son of Nadrik. What I am looking for, is an answer to the simple
question... "How could the 'God of Honor' have a bastard child in this
world?" I mean clearly, that would be quite the hypocrisy for the God of
Honor to have a bastard son. Simple question, looking for an answer. Thank
you.
Signed,
Lord Reveland Celebrindal
The Sandstorm
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Zayin: The Glaringly Obvious
Fri Apr 17 21:07:46 2009
To: All Devion Immortal RP
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All and Sundry,
We've faced our fair share of glaring hypocrisies since the death of Dearly
Departed Kadiya. War in the name of Peace. Genocide in the name of
Justice. Genocide in the name of racial cleansing. Blatant omission of
facts to demonize another group that refused to submit to the will of the
Light. The above have stemmed solely from the Light's earthly forces. They
are mortal and it could be argued that they are imperfect.
As of late we've seen the other side of the coin, that the very Divine
Lights in the Heavens are capable of what can only be termed corrupt
actions. The Father of Light has been caught attempting to deceive and
manipulate the Neutrals into abandoning the aim of their ethos and taking a
substantial side. He has done this with piss poor, unrealistic visions that
many of us saw through immediately, though there have been those whose
strings have been pulled.
And now, even more blatant, I hear tell of a Giant - the bastard offspring
of the "brightest star", Nadrik Himself - Lord of Honor - whose definition
of Honor evidently entails wanton acts of lust with mortal women outside the
bounds of marriage. One wonders if He was kind enough to leave a rose and a
poem next to whatever dumpy little thing He found capable of putting up with
a less than stellar night of making love. One further wonders why it's
dishonorable to steal food necessary for survival or coin for the purchase
of necessities, but it's perfectly within the bounds of honor to abandon a
very pregnant woman and leave her to give birth to bastard offspring.
Doubtless the sheep told the dumpy little thing she was blessed by the
Divine Pearly White Seed of Honor - but one wonders how many rose to help
her through the illegitimate parenting of a Giant offspring.
Once again, questions arise which will be either ignored or given roundabout
non-answers. And still people ask how I can serve the Laughing God.
Duke Zayin Alchameth
Priest of Devion's Church
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Reveland: "Confusion of Heritage"
Fri Apr 17 21:35:56 2009
To: Damerus All
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Damerus Firebeard,
Of course, let us chalk up Nadrik's bastard son to a simple "confusion" of
parentage.. But in either case, let us say for argument's sake that he is
not Nadrik's child. Claiming to follow the 'Lord of Honor' while being
nothing but a godborn bastard yourself
If is not Nadrik's son, would it make any difference in the entire
theological debate if he were say Austinian, or Kantilles's son?
Regardless, if any of the Gods of 'Light' condone impregnating random mortal
women and leave their bastard children to roam, is it not the same issue?
Clearly any of the God's of Light hold themselves to a 'Higher Standard'
than those of the Darkness, surely they should be above such things as
mortal lust.
Anyway, to reiterate, as you say he may simply be confused about his
heritage.. Or may have chosen to forsake his father and worship Nadrik,
clearly some resentment must have taken place.
Either way his existance alone proves the fact that even the 'Oh so
wonderful Gods of Light' are not above the lowliest of mortals giving
patronage in a brothel.
Lord Reveland Celebrindal
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Zayin: The Giant
Fri Apr 17 22:37:00 2009
To: All Devion Immortal RP
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All and Sundry,
As I said, a non-answer. Saying Lord Nadrik is incapable of dishonor
doesn't prove He hasn't committed a dishonorable act. Unless Nadrik took an
impregnated woman as His bride, he all but abandoned her to raise a child as
her own and all but abandoned that child.
Furthermore, does it matter if the child was sired two days ago or two
milleniua ago? The point is that at some point Nadrik came, imparted unto a
woman His divine seed and then left her to return to His starry abode. In
the meantime he has struck down some for "sinful living" and no doubt given
commands on what is and is not acceptable.
We are left with two choices, either Nadrik is a hypocrite and an errant
father or He is allowing someone to bear His name as sire. He is either a
whoremonger or a weakling.
Duke Zayin Alchameth
Priest of Devion's Church
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Zayin: On Oaths Between Consensual Partners
Fri Apr 17 23:00:27 2009
To: All Devion Immortal RP
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Cardinal,
Well now we're getting somewhere. I wasn't aware that all it took for a
sexual relationship between a Nadrikan and another to be honorable was the
presence of an oath, or the absence of an oath. Would it be honorable then
for Lord Nadrik to have impregnated a sleeping woman, as she couldn't say no
and there would be no need? Would it be honorable for Lord Nadrik to have
paid someone such as Traelana in the Captain's Booty for a good time? After
all, an oath of "I will pay you x amount for y services" is certainly every
bit as good as any other oath, if not more so since there is tangible
exchange.
In response to your other point, you ask for proof yet provide none that
Nadrik is incapable of dishonorable acts. All we have as proof in that
regard is your word. Thus, once again we find you acting as you claim we
and we alone act. I've yet to state that the possibilities are truths, I've
only raised suppositions. It was your job to tell us under what
circumstances a Giant could be given honorable birth caused by the seed of
Nadrik. As with any debate where you're not speaking to your sheep, you've
failed your job in grandiose style.
Duke Zayin Alchameth
Priest of Devion's Church
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Zayin: Nadrik
Sat Apr 18 15:57:20 2009
To: All Devion Immortal Religion RP
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High Clerist,
I read a good number of words within your missive, but the primary
conclusion I arrived at was that Nadrik may very well still be a virgin, all
in the name of moral virtue of course. That aside, writings are well and
good, but until I witness such a thing as a woman getting impregnated by
mere contact with "Gods blood" I'll still have my doubts. That rather reads
like a line of garbage someone feeds their children about storks until such
a time as the children are ready to hear about the birds and bees. This
furthermore leads me to wonder why the morally virtuous always couch
sexuality behind the veils of animal names.
Perhaps there's more to that sheep rumor than I initially thought.
Duke Zayin Alchameth
Priest of Devion's Church
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Caenarfon: Followers of Nadrik
Wed Apr 22 06:28:30 2009
To: Aenarion Damerus Gwaine Bolter Nadrik ( Immortal Religion )
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Sons of Nadrik,
Some things we ought to consider.
1) The Avatar has bade us to put honor before all else. Every way which we
live our lives ought be aspiration to embody within ourselves and display to
others. An ideal that followers will aspire to.
2) The Avatar has bade us to proclaim the same message of honor to all,
regardless of the style. We all have our own styles to follow the path of
honor, but it is the overall message which must remain consistent.
We have many voices in His Church, each with their own styles. It is
established that Cardinal Bolter and Colonel Aenarion follow the ideal of
Nadrik being a warrior God, who does not tolerate nonsense. Who uphold
honor at any cost. This is a view consistent with our conservative and
militant history founded in Serpantol. However this approach does not lend
itself well to political diplomacy, and the winning over of the masses to
what ought to be a righteous cause.
Let us all proceed together, not to be divisive, but to understand how all
of us use our styles to better understand Nadrik. Where a situation where
diplomacy and consideration be given to those who consider it their
strength, and when His action and justice is required, let those with such
rhetoric speak. Above all it is important that we who are sincere treat
each other with respect and honor. Remember we are a family of individuals
in service to the Lord, rather than copies of the same voice progressing a
stale message.
Corwen, High Clerist.
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Caenarfon: Recent happenings
Fri Jun 5 17:04:13 2009
To: Justice Knighthood Althainia Arkane Shalonesti_Kingdom Shalonesti Nordmaar Erisande Auzrykazzr Kaikias Larenati Seredath Yatebalublu Equorith Paziameira Austinian Immortal Nadrik
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Hail,
Gareth too believes in Unity of the Light, and the progression of the
Greater Good. Unity comes easier to those who are pure of heart, and
consider others first, rather than themselves. Gareth has long struggled
with the tactics of the Wrath, as they do not hold the morality and virtue
of Gareth Keep. However the Wrath is not answerable to Gareth and we do not
seek to impose our values upon them or others. We only seek to encourage
towards good and morality and virtue are important together then let them
act according to their will for they have their own judgements to make
according to their own code.
The Wrath, now moreso than ever, exhibit the hard power for the advancement
of good. Gareth seeks to temper with the virtue and moral soft power of the
Shield and the hard power of the Lance. Many Lancers will share the
opinions of the Wrath.
Moving together towards the goals of good are common to all. Bickering
cheapens our cause. There are many ways to work together to advance the
cause of good, and we must seek to understand the many ideologies within
good. We speak for war, we speak for peace, love and good magic, honor and
healing, weather and nature. We will hold our disagreements, but the path
towards Good is clear.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: More simple answers to Devion's questions
Fri Jun 26 06:44:21 2009
To: All Devion Immortal RP Religion Nadrik
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I do not claim to understand all, but the Priest of Devion asks why
Nadrik did not go in place of Kadiya on the initial assassination attempt of
Malachive.
As history recorded to all libraries by the Balanx tells us, the path chosen
to resolve the mistrust dilemma, was bindlingly decreed by the Fathers of
Good, Neutrality and Evil.
Kwainin to His credit chose Raije. Austinian in good faith chose Devion as
the least-bad-option and least dangerous to the mortals of Algoron. Most
likely he looks upon His choice with regret. Necrucifer chose Kadiya. Not
only was she the least suitable for the mission, Necrucifer performed this
choice placing more importance of politically irking Austinian than aiding
the Gods in their mission, and reducing chance of success.
Nadrik had no recourse to intervene, it was ordained by the Three.
Certainly if Necrucifer had sent Him instead of Kadiya, we may not be in the
position we remain in today.
The last point of untruth lies with Devion passing off his premeditated
murder as an act of kindness. Devion stood idly by and performed no action
while he allowed the Goddess of Peace to engage the Abhorrent. She was
hurt, but there is no record of her being beyond repair. As to Devion's
complicity, after he broke her neck he grinned and proclaimed his pride at
starting the biggest war ever.
No, I do not believe that anyone who claimed a mercy killing could grin,
then be proud of the fact that he'd started a war.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Zayin: *An Open Missive Scattered About Algoron* Page 2
Thu Jun 25 13:08:59 2009
To: All Devion Immortal RP Religion
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Let's have an example of both used together:
Both sides of the fence, as well as the fence itself, by now has heard
about the big bad Devion killing poor, sweet Kadiya. The question, my
young but perfectly capable friends, is why was Kadiya even there in the
first place? We've all heard stories about the brave, glorious Nadrik.
Surely He was in a better position to hunt Malachive with Devion and Raije.
This was clearly a joint venture by all three sides, and He lets a Goddess
that is revolted by violence go? A bit silly if I say so myself.
So there's the question. Now for my answer, which may not be your answer,
but part of life is seeing seeing what answers you like and don't like. My
answer would be that Nadrik commands His people in Gareth and the like not
to be with the dishonorable. By the rules of Honor that would mean he can't
either. Devion is decidedly dishonorable. Rather than being reasonable,
saying "I love my sister and do not wish her to be put in harm's way" and
acting as a hunter of Malachive, He instead allowed His non-combative sister
go in His stead while He sat around telling more people what to do. This
tells us a few things. 1) Honor gets the innocent killed. One need only
hear Bolter talk about killing -every last- evil person, which apparently is
anyone that doesn't do exactly what he thinks, to recognize this as true.
2) The sensical person breaks rules when they need to be broken. 3) Honor
isn't reasonable nor does it allow for reason to intrude upon its self-
important self-buggery.
(For added fun - ask mom and dad what buggery means and learn another fact,
adults lie. Everyone lies. You can too.)
Another question from the same story. Was what Devion did really even bad?
We are told She was beaten quite brutally by an Abhorrant. It's quite
possible she could have been irrevocably disfigured and perhaps even
permanently disabled. How many of you have had a sick pet? When it's too
sick to heal, don't you sometimes have to put it down, even though it
breaks your heart? Isn't it within the realm of possibility Devion did the
same thing to a Goddess Her Brother allowed in harm's way, as an act of,
dare I say, mercy?
Just some thinking points. And tell me it's not a little fun imagining
the stories that flow from the first question.
I think I've taken up enough of your times for now, though. Remember:
Question. Imagine. Never accept. And by Devion, have a little fun.
And if any of those questions happen to be for me, I'm often around.
The One That Understands,
Zayin
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Caenarfon: Smelling the Roses
Thu Jul 30 16:02:45 2009
To: All Dahakon Mencius Nadrik Imm Religion
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Hail,
This is to clarify the misconceptions by the Mencian.
1. When Knighthood warred Eclipse, it was not in the name of Justice,
rather to put an end to Eclipse's ambition to conquor the world and submit
all free peoples to their will. Knighthood does not seek to bend all to
their will or seek to take the freedom of others.
2. We of Nadrik's fold do not call for Justice because our Lord needs aid.
We will rush to the aid of our Lord because we hold a profound respect for
His way of Honor and virtue, and He is our champion of virtuous
righteousness.
3. I cannot speak for Nadrik, but all which He has taught us stems not from
the heated emotional response of vengeance. Nadrik teaches an honorable
interpretation. The means being more important than the ends. It is
natural to show anger, but discipline and consideration of good and law is
the steady hand that guides us. We carry out the will of the Lord through
His deeds, rather then the emotive will of the rage of Mencius.
Although roses might appear to be the same in this instance, on closer
inspection they smell quite different.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Dahakon: A rose by any other name
Thu Jul 30 12:30:49 2009
To: All Mencius Imm RP
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Greetings Algoron,
I spoke to a man the other day over Justice and Revenge and I wished to
share the message that came from it. In the current times of turmoil
Justice is a word that is often thrown around to justify many means. I am
here to say to the world that Justice is just an illusion used by the
current leaders of light to justify their means. When Knighthood fought
Eclipse back in the day, justice was called for by the Knights, and now when
Nadrik needs aid, the light calls for Justice. However I ask all to see the
truth. When Nadrik went after Devion it is said by the light that it was
Justice, but yet was it not Vengeance that was within Nadrik's heart? I do
not speak for a God but yet it is common knowledge that Nadrik was angered
by the brutal slaying of Kadiya. I am not saying that Light should not
fight for its beliefs, but yet I do ask that it is seen as it really is,
Revenge.
A rose by any other name is still a rose. Revenge by any other name is
still revenge. Justice by another name, is revenge.
Justice is an illusion.
Any that wish to speak to me of this message may approach me at anytime.
This offer is of course extended to followers of any path.
Priest Dahakon Kensey
Leader of His Church
Devout of Him
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Caenarfon: The State of Neutrality
Wed Aug 5 15:27:40 2009
To: all nadrik imm religion
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A clarification on good's position to clear up the words of Algoron's
favorite priest of deceit and self-confessed truth-teller.
As previously stated, the position of Good and Gareth Keep respects the
right to free will and self-determination to those who seek to take a
responsible place in Algoron. Good might encourage those of other paths to
join their cause, but the responsibility of that decision and their
corresponding actions will lie with the path the individual has chosen.
Once that decision is taken of which path an individual will tread then that
decision is respected.
Those who choose to lie, cheat, murder and other unwholesome things that the
Sons of Necrucifer prescribe will be held accountable to law for their
actions.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Zayin: Fear And Immortal Terror!
Wed Aug 5 10:32:54 2009
To: All Gwendalen Religion RP Immortal Devion
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Algoron,
A non-Talienite has imparted the word of Taliena to you. Or not. It seems
more like not, since all we were fed was the usual spoonful of sugar-coated
drivel we've been reading since... Well... Gwendalen decided she was the
voice of the Light.
Neutrals - you've already had the Father of Light attempting to push you
their way with visions about "dark forces amassing against you" and how if
you "don't side with the light" both will die. To my knowledge no one but
perhaps the most fanatical of Darkness has ever called for the death of
Neutrality. What does Darkness stand to gain by destroying Nature? What
does Darkness stand to gain by destroying War? I assure you, even if
Darkness reigns supreme, there will still be war and there will still be a
planet we live upon. What would be the point of domination if there was
nothing dominated?
Now, had Gwendalen been about as long as I or his majesty King Dialook, she
would know all too well the Light's quite overt stance on Neutrality.
Mladen put it quite succinctly at a service to Gwendalen's Lord of all
places. Some of the Light may recall this particular service as well. I
believe Sirro was there and in agreement that such concepts stated were
terrifying. We were told in no uncertain terms that -all- who stand in the
way of the Father of Light's dominion would be incinerated in Holy Flames.
This is not a new concept, or at least it shouldn't be. Bolter rather
overtly stated these same principles. As the more astute of you will note,
both belonged to Gareth Keep. This would imply that either Gareth is wrong,
the Cardinal of Nadrik which Nadrik Himself appointed to such a position is
wrong, or that perhaps someone is being deceived by a non-Devionite.
Sadly, Gwendalen missed her Lord's service where this was all panned out in
no uncertain terms. Or perhaps she was there and didn't yet have her sense
of self-important leadership. I'm afraid I wasn't paying attention to
peripherals at the time.
Suffice to say, if Darkness is a threat, the Light is every bit as much of a
threat to those of Neutrality. Tell me, who will be unrighteous should
Darkness ever fall? Who will be the new sources of ostracization and
eventual elimination? It doesn't take a master Logician to come to the
necessary conclusions to those questions. Already the Light would ask you
to breach the word of your Gods, who do not care about this matter so far as
we know and who are likely more concerned with elimination of an entirely
other threat, one which already took one of your Goddesses.
Don't be tools. It's unbecoming for servants of Kwainin, Zandreya, Sebatis,
Cliath and certainly Raije. Be good little boys and girls and think rather
than following the route of the sheep going to the loudest shepherd. And do
note which side is telling you what to do and which is not when choosing
whether to compromise your beliefs or not. I personally will be serving
Devion until the end. I would be a fool to expect anyone to do any
differently with their Lord or Lady.
Duke Zayin Alchameth
Priest of Devion's Church
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Caenarfon: Darkness is Evil, a spade is a spade
Wed Mar 10 18:19:31 2010
To: knighthood althainia imm religion nadrik azbogah karael
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Hail Knights and Althainians,
This missive is in response to some missives which have been recently strewn
about with loose tongue but held little truth. Apologies for the length,
but there was an awful lot to clear up.
I realise that the Verminasian Public Relations Office mobilizes a small
army of publicists every time a 'struggle between Good and Evil' arises.
They seek to quickly turn it into a tale of difference between 'Light and
Dark', and claim that moral high ground for themselves under a vague heading
of 'Darkness'. Since the dawn of Algoron there have been apologists for
Evil, those who would shroud themselves behind this veil under the guise of
morals, virtue and honor.
To do so is wrong. This is an issue of ideology between Good and Evil. We
may as well call ourselves 'Red and Blue' and start arguing which is better.
Good versus Evil is best characterised by the children of the prime Gods
themselves. Honor, healing, good magic, love and happiness and peace versus
murder, disease and decay, mischief and vengeance and rage.
The Morality of Evil. So Evil is claiming morality in the same breath that
it seeks to leave those who cannot pull their weight. In coming to this
conclusion, you have learned that efficiency and morality are not the same
thing. Good holds the ideal of morality over the any guide or
organizational efficiency, as it is more important to do something for the
right reason than to drop all morals and do what is expedient as Evil does.
Living up to an ideal. Good aspires to the moral perfection of our Gods,
but being mortal we cannot hope to hold that ideal. To suggest that Good
needs to work harder, or cannot attain perfection misses the point. It is
the aspiration to live a moral life because it is the right reason for doing
so. Good holds their ideals over themselves and will do what is good for
society, the means justify the ends. Evil will put themselves first with
their ideals coming a poor second, the ends justify the means.
Morality limiting your potential. Virtue has nothing to do with popularity,
it is about doing what is right - the means are more important than the
ends. Being a virtuous soul will not limit you, unless you wish to become a
master of deceit, a murderous killer or sultan of stealing.
Working together in unity, collaboration and co-operation, Evil has set
aside their selfish desires to work for the collective. It sounds awfully
like the principles of Good, rather than the traditional self-centered Evil
which we have come to know and love, so for this I applaud Evil for their
joining of our path.
May I direct anyone with a further interest in the differences between Good
and Evil and the part that the Gods play in it to consult two works in
Gareth's Library below. These ought to assist in removing Evil's deceit.
I look forward to further works which show how a moral Evil tells truth,
while a deceitful Good lies.
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
http://sites.google.com/site/khoodlibrary/Home/theology-and-philosophy/theology-of-algoron
http://sites.google.com/site/khoodlibrary/Home/theology-and-philosophy/the-falsehood-of-necrucifer
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Nyxt: The Fundamental Lie of the Light
Thu Mar 4 13:51:53 2010
To: all Drakkara ( rp imm religion )
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The Fundamental Lie of the Light
The Light is fundamentally flawed.
It is an ivory tower built on a hill of eggshells because they matched the
color of the stone.
The lie of the Light is that it is somehow superior to the Darkness because
of its "values." These "values," however, are either 1) shown equal use by
the Darkness or 2) are such that if the Light actually followed them they
would quickly be swallowed up by the Darkness.
The problem is that the values of the Light not already used by the Darkness
are a hindrance, not a benefit, and since the Light and Darkness have
essentially the same mortal material with which to work*, the Light can not
afford to sacrifice any benefit without being consumed.
Let us take two human men as examples, since they are a morally pliable
race. Let us suppose that they are both highly intelligent with a fairly
high level of knowledge. Let us suppose further that one of them follows
the Light and the other follows the Darkness.
Take a moral question: the protection of the weak.
The follower of darkness will, contrary to the expectations of the ignorant,
protect the weak. This is because even the weak, under certain
circumstances, have value. There are many tasks suitable for the weak
amongst us, and it would be a waste of talent to have the strong perform
them. In exchange for the protection given them, the weak are expected to
work. If protecting them costs more than they are worth, then they will not
be protected.
And what would a follower of the Light do? They must either waste effort
better spent elsewhere caring for the weak or they must do what the Darkness
does and only provide what is appropriate. If they waste time, energy, and
resources on the weak, they fall behind the Darkness and will eventually
become consumed by it as the Light itself becomes withered carrying too many
parasites. On the other hand, if they act as the Darkness does, they fail
their ideals.
The only other option open to the Light, therefore, is to work doubly hard
to become stronger than the Darkness so that it can bear the weight of the
weak and still fight back the Night. But, as time and the battles for the
shards have demonstrated, this is not possible; a mortal is only as strong
as its body and spirit will allow. If it were possible to work doubly hard,
then the Darkness would merely do that as well and would succeed, not
encumbered by the weak.
Some may claim that the greatness of the Light is that they strive to meet
their ideals, even if they fail in practice. The problem is that their
ideals are completely unreachable. Those of the Light can NEVER live their
lives in keeping with their espoused morality, for doing so would follow
soon after with their death at the hands of the Darkness.
And so I call upon those of the Light to stop living a lie. Your faith is
built on an illusion that Devion himself would be proud of (if he is not, in
fact, responsible).
Either realize that you are no different than the Darkness and join us (for
why would you stay on the losing side if there is no difference between the
two?) .
Or recognize that you will perish at the hands of the Darkness, sucked dry
of your vitality by the weak.
And before martyrdom excites you too much, recognize that when the Darkness
triumphs the Light will be extinguished entirely. Those who refuse to
conform will be slaughtered, and those who do conform will hardly look back
to remember those who were too stubborn to live.
For Her Glory,
Nyxt T'Kor
Servant of Drakkara
(It only enhances my argument that the Light actually has a significant
disadvantage in terms of the mortal races that follow it, but the argument
is essentially the same and I did not want the discussion sidetracked by
racial pride)
This is the first in a series of essays entitled Fundamental Lies and Truths
illustrating the differences between the Light, Balance, Chaos, and Darkness
and explaining the Darkness and its merits.
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Nyxt: Darkness: The True Morality
Mon Mar 8 20:21:25 2010
To: all Atomar Eva Drakkara ( rp imm religion )
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There have been several of late who have awoken from the illusion that is
the light and the trap that is the "balance."
Some may be confused by these choices, but there is a simple explanation:
Darkness is the only morality and the true source of power.
The Light espouses virtue, but the light's "virtue" is nothing more than
peer judgment. This judgment inhibits proper action by forcing its
followers to do what is "popular" instead of what is correct.
In the light you are exposed to all and adapt your behavior to suit those
around you. In the Darkness, you are left alone with yourself and your god.
Your actions need not be popular, only proper.
And what is proper? That which focuses on improvement over mediocrity,
power over weakness. The Darkness is for perfection of self, not equality.
When you realize that you cannot achieve your full potential burdened by the
weak,
When you realize that the light and balance seek only to limit you, not to
set you free,
When you realize that true morality is for yourself and your god alone, not
to impress those about you,
Then you are ready to embrace the Darkness.
Come bask in the glory of the night.
For Her Glory,
Nyxt T'Kor
Servant of Drakkara
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Caenarfon: Dragoth : Nature's Pretender
Thu Jun 24 15:31:23 2010
To: Anreinya Dunnikin Nadrik all
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Hail,
For too long Dragoth has laid erroneous claim to Zandreya's natural cycle of
Nature. The diseases of Dragoth are not responsible for new life. Decay is
parasitic, when there is nothing to decay, then it cannot exist alone.
Dragoth's Disease and Decay are Evil in ideology, where the intent is of
wickedness towards others. Gareth Keep has long maintained that when the
ideology of Evil is applied to Disease and Decay, then this amounts to
willful imposition of sickness and plague to the Good and healthy by the
Evil and diseased.
The Cardinal's proud statements that Dragoth's sicknesses and plagues
destroyed Honor, Love and Nature is well entrenched within this Evil
ideology which is too-often forgotten while they pretend to the gifts of
Zandreya and Cliath.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: A response to the 'Primer for Fatale's faith'
Mon Sep 20 09:11:24 2010
To: All Fatale Nadrik Immortal RP Zypher Religion
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To those who would read the 'Primer for Fatale's faith'.
The clergy of Dragoth sought to steal Zandreya's thunder by calling the
circle of life Dragoth's own gift. Now we have the clergy of Fatale
equating cruel murder with death. What follows is a review of this new
primer from Good.
Death is certain. But the manner how we enter it is not. Those of Fatale
would seek to bring death through murder, rather that allowing life to
fulfil its potential.
Life is fleeting. Fatale makes the point that we are not here long, so
attempts to justify the brutal taking of a life for whatever cruel pleasure
they may wish to concoct because life is finite.
Death can come swiftly. Fatale seeks to blur the moral lines of death and
murder. Death comes to us all, but only some of those are foully murdered
by those with evil intent.
That many unexpected things may kill. Too much of anything may cause harm,
accidents can happen but this is no excuse for cold-blooded murder.
A curious inclusion of Taliena's love, which those of evil can never know
it's full extent, because of lack of trust and honesty and other virtue
which is love's amplification.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Shadowknights of Necrucifer's attempt on Honor
Sun Oct 10 05:12:44 2010
To: All Saulron Charok Lanival Beydalar Imm RP Religion
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Hail.
It always baffles me when Evil lays claim to Nadrik's honor. Evil and Honor
are mutually exclusive.
The Knights of Gareth will see honor done based upon the principles of
virtue for the betterment of others.
The Knights of Necrucifer will claim honor done in Evil's name, claiming a
corrupt virtue. Unfortunately all pretence of honor and virtue are shed
like the skin of a serpent once it comes to their prophecy. A Knight of
Necrucifer will then do anything and everything required to make the
prophecy come to pass. Shadow only uses honor to inspire their followers
rather than adhere to it.
Honor is not a trinket to be worn when it suits us. It is with us
constantly.
For those interested in this, there is a compelling work in our library
about it which goes into more detail.
http://sites.google.com/site/khoodlibrary/Home/theology-and-philosophy/the-falsehood-of-necrucifer
Corwen, Priest of Nadrik
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Saulron: Renouncement and Apologies.
Sat Oct 9 23:32:20 2010
To: All Charok Lanival Beydalar Shadow
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I, Saulron of Arkane, do hereby state publicly that I am a devout servant
of Necrucifer. I have finally seen the light of His ways, and I have seen
the truth about Nadrik. Honor rests with those who use it. And Necrucifer
displays such honor through everything he does. Many of you probably will
have come to this realization, but I intend to join Storm Keep when I am
seen ready by the Dark Lord, and Necrucifer himself. Any service I can
provide to the true Master of this world is an honor and a privelege, one of
which I would be a fool to not strive for.
To the Master Black Dragon, Charok, I apologize for all the talk and games I
spoke of with others. It was foolish to even -claim- such lies and
indecency when I spoke about taking arms against you. I saw the error in my
ways, and I have come to terms with such behaviour. I will -never- take
arms against dragons of Necrucifer's family.
Furthermore, this missive was penned more as a lesson of my own wrongdoing,
and to claim what I truly am. Necrucifer will make his return upon this
world, and I intend to serve him faithfully no matter what.
Sincerely,
Saulron
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Beydalar: A Response
Sun Oct 10 11:08:50 2010
To: Caenarfon All ( imm religion Necrucifer )
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We Knights of Shadow do not serve honor. We serve Necrucifer. We serve
to bring His Prophecy to Algoron. We have never claimed otherwise. Anyone
who truly knows anything of the Prophecy knows it is worth doing anything
for. If anyone wishes to learn more of His Prophecy and what its impending
arrival means for you and Algoron, please feel free to contact me.
It is Gareth who fetishizes honor, who hold it to be the purpose of their
existence. We have a higher purpose.
Beydalar Yildiz
Warder of the Templar
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Mercerion: A Response
Sun Oct 10 12:07:26 2010
To: Beydalar All ( Imm Religion Nadrik )
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Those who are interested in Necrucifer's prophecy, and what it would mean
should it come to pass, shouldn't have to seek you out, Warder. A preview
of such can easily be seen in what Necrucifer did to Arkane, when Octaivius
was meandering between his faiths.
Those who oppose Necrucifer, are exposed to his wrath. And even then, if
his wrath is invoked, it will spill over to cause consequence to those
around the so called heretics from Necrucifer's point of view.
From his actions in the past, its pretty clear that any who would oppose
Necrucifer, would be targeted for elimination. I believe if you wanted any
sort of confirmation on such, you could ask most Arkanians who bore witness
to his wrath-filled attack.
Your so-called higher purpose is simply the destruction of all who oppose
Necrucifer. This pertains in most cases to the Light, for now, as the Light
moves against the Darkness to stop its progression. Though I think we both
know, Warder, that Necrucifer will not stop there.
Necrucifer has proven, time and time again, that he will use anyone, or
anything, to gain an advantage. The consequences of such do not bother him,
so long as they do not affect his goal of dominion. This is seen in the
birth and introduction of Malachive, which I do not need to begin to explain
what havoc and harm he has done to Algoron. It is also displayed in using
an attack against Malachive, to slay a Goddess of the Light. I might also
point out, that Necrucifer's "Unity" stretches only so far as to encompass
those he can use to further his goals. When you fall outside of that range,
you are left at the wayside.
My case and point for this, will be Devion. Yes, Necrucifer returned a hand
to Devion after Nadrik removed it. This was only done, after Devion slew a
Goddess of the Light. Necrucifer could have done this all along, yet chose
only to do it, when Devion had betrayed Algoron as a whole.
That is not a nurtured or caring reaction from a Father. That is a reward,
for doing Necrucifer's will. Necrucifer's unity is synonymous with
"Servitude to Necrucifer" When I question if Necrucifer will even care for
the other worshippers of the darkness, or even his family, if he should
truly seize his own "power" or dominion. After all, Malachive was first
banned from the dark moon after refusing his Father's will I do believe.
Just a few interesting points I though I would share on Necrucifer's
prophecy and potential dominion.
Mercerion Mamoritai
Deacon of Nadrik's Fold
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Zayin: Death Rattle
Sun Oct 10 13:20:54 2010
To: Mercerion Devion All Imm Religion RP
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As long as we're pointing out certain obvious things, I would like to
state that I find it incredibly amusing that a man who once led a party that
sought to slay an entire kingdom's populace because a single guard was
INCAPACITATED feels the need to speak on matters of mercy and brutality.
Honor and justice are far more the tool of Gareth and their former
wife-and-fiancee-stealing ilk than I believe any could place at the feet of
the Knights of Storm Keep, men and women who live to a certain standard of
behavior through thick and thin, and not just in public.
In my own lengthy and often tension wrought dealings with the Keep I have
yet to see a single man or woman within it break the Code they live by or
their personal honor, which far from being some mindless standard of
behavior instead allows them to accomplish what needs to be accomplished.
As Beydalar pointed out, they serve Necrucifer, not Honor. That they happen
to serve Necrucifer honorably speaks to what they are and how they carry
themselves with a certain measure of distinction those which claim to do the
same but in truth only put on airs in public could never fully grasp.
But then, I believe the good Emperor knows all these things - as well as
knowing how many of the Honor-Thing's pets come to Verminasian women in
private to attempt and sate their appetites. Devion knows he made his
attempts with one or two. That the women of my kingdom turn them down, I
believe, speaks far more highly of the virtues of my people, as well as
their taste.
As to Devion's returned hand, I fail to see the problem in your example,
this coming from Lord Devion's Bishop. He accomplished a task He was
allotted. He was rewarded. If He had failed, the punishment would have
been every bit as dire. This is the way Darkness works. Those that succeed
receive accolades. Those that fail are at best ignored, at worst removed.
This directly relates to the problem raised concerning Octaivius - a man who
the Arkanian Crown had been warned was of flimsy faith - a man who was put
in charge of the entire Church of Arkane - a man who then turned his back
not only on Necrucifer but Algoron itself by turning to the Enemy of All -
Malachive. We as mortals might be inclined to think the action taken by the
Master was an extreme one, and it was, as was the stupidity of the action of
the man leaving His fold while responsible for the entire religious section
of a kingdom. Any that have ever experienced Necrucifer's pleased presence
understands that a symptom of His power is a headache. What could be
expected when He came in a rage other than that some would fall?
In short, the problems raised by the good Emperor, far from reflecting
failings of Darkness, instead reflect virtues of Darkness. We do not hide
behind honor as a guise. We do not use token words as means of achieving
our wants. Instead we work out of an integral faith in our Pantheon and
that which the Dark Family holds as a united desire. This is why when
Devion was given a task, He accomplished it. This is also why when Nadrik
was told not to do something, He ran off like an Insolent Child into a trap
and has placed not only Himself, but His entire Family as well as His and
Their faithful in mortal peril.
Just a few interesting points on a nonsensical world-view given by a servant
of Doomed Failure.
King Zayin Alchameth
Bishop of Devion's Church
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Caenarfon: The Knighthood of Necrucifer
Sun Oct 10 18:04:04 2010
To: All Knighthood Shadow Imm Religion RP
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The Knights of Gareth Keep take great comfort that The Shadowknights of
Necrucifer do not pretend to the Virtue of Honor. Shadow had long
maintained the position of honorable evil, as Eclipse did before them.
The work of Shadow's founders is seeped in this dogma. The seminal works of
Shadow refer to, "We act with compassion towards our enemies. We treat them
as we would wish to be treated. We fight with honor. We aid those weaker
than ourselves." The Will and the Way mentions 'honor' no less than ten
times.
You demand Lawful following and yet laws may be broken to secure the return
of Necrucifer. If the purpose is Necrucifers return, why pretend to honor
and virtue when convenient, then throw it all away as it suits your cause?
Because you have learned from Good that virtuous action creates the
inspiration required to maintain your following. Otherwise, what fellowship
is there in Storm Keep? How will Algoron come around to follow your vision?
Shadow has but one purpose, which it will pursue at the expense of everyone
and everything else. The ends is more important than the means.
Knighthood finds more value in the journey, doing what is right will lead to
the right action. The means are more important than the ends.
So it is written in the 'Falsehood of Necrucifer'.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Challenge to Storm Keep
Tue Oct 19 13:08:44 2010
To: Knighthood Shadow Imm Nadrik Necrucifer Storyline Religion Nazca Kyri all
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Hail,
My charges against Storm Keep are threefold.
1. Storm Keep has lost the detail of Malcom drak'Martys' Prophecy, and past
doing anything they can do to bring Necrucifer to Algoron, have little
understanding what this might bring, or any idea if Necrucifer will support
the 'Shadow's New World Order'. They gladly risk evil Necrucifer to keep
His word should He return.
Shadow's original purpose is contradictory and flawed. Because Shadow must
do anything to see the Prophecy, Shadow is:
2. Not Lawful - Shay Kayen's original texts describe the creation of a
Lawful order. Shadow cannot claim to be lawful if they can break any law,
lie, cheat, murder and steal to see the Prophecy fulfilled. This
contradicts and makes a mockery of their vaunted "Enlightenment.
Unification. The end of Anarchy. The end of Chaos. The end of balance".
Either you follow the law, or you don't. When you can break any law to see
the Prophecy come to pass, you are not lawful.
3. Not Honorable - Shadow cannot claim to be honorable if they disregard
morality and virtue to see the Prophecy fulfilled. Evil has little use for
the morality which drives honor. To lie, cheat and steal is honor's
antithesis, and allowable under Shadow's code. 'The Will and Way' mentions
'honor' ten times. "It is By His Will and His Way that His Chosen shall
find Honor In Darkness." Shay Kayen's original texts describe the creation
of an Honorable order. "We are Knights of Necrucifer, and thus we are held
to a higher standard than any other. We act with compassion towards our
enemies. We treat them as we would wish to be treated. We fight with
honor. We aid those weaker than ourselves." Warder Beydalar asserts that
"We Knights of Shadow do not serve honor."
Shadow has little idea of the detail of their purpose, and their founding
principles are contradictory and flawed.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Lanival: Your Foolishness.
Tue Oct 19 13:40:53 2010
To: all Caenarfon Shadow RP Imm Necrucifer
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Priest,
We find your attempts at propaganda unfortunate. Indeed, you have engaged
in the eternally useless exercise of pick-and-choose. You target specific
phrases or sentences out of context, and you twist them to suit your own
ends. Devion is surely proud. While we lament these words of yours, we
understand that they are a convenient alternative to actually getting off
your ass and doing something about the state of the world. Kudos, then, for
attempting to carve out a niche for yourself in a world in which you are
rapidly becoming irrelevant.
I will nonetheless address your "charges" for sport.
1) This is false. The Prophecy is our most sacred belief. To suggest that
we have somehow "lost the detail" of it is preposterous. I was present when
it was first given to Malcom, and I know exactly what it outlines. Simply
because we will not share it with you, a sworn enemy of ours, does not mean
that it is lost. The leadership of Storm Keep retains the secrets of the
Prophecy, and that is how it shall remain.
2) This too is false. You say, "either you follow the law, or you don't,"
but this is a child-like understanding of law and its complexities. Whose
law, Priest? We do not follow the laws of Gareth, this is indeed true. We
also do not follow the laws of Althainia. We follow our own codes and laws,
and we do not break them. Our laws specifically allow acts that we would
otherwise frown upon and find odious if it can be proven that they advance
the Prophecy. You seem to think this is some empty clause. It is not.
When our codes are broken, the offendor must come before the leadership and
defend the actions as necessary to advance the Prophecy. If the offendor
cannot, he is punished. I simply do not see how any of this is not Lawful.
3) You force upon us your own relationship with the concept of Honor, and
this is folly. We are, indeed, an honorable order. And it is equally true
that we do not "serve" honor, as Beydalar has stated. You, Priest, may
SERVE honor as some religious ideal. We do not. We serve the Prophecy and
Necrucifer. We do, however, require honor from our knights. It is codified
in our laws. This is quite different from serving honor. You see, we view
honor as a means to an end. You view honor as the end itself. We thank you
in advance for recognizing this important distinction in the future.
I long for the days of men like Leumas Circe and his ilk. They were men of
action and not merely of the quill.
Lanival Illithi
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Datai: The Lasting Good, and Transience of Evil
Tue Oct 19 19:27:21 2010
To: Knighthood Nazca
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Dear Knights,
Upon reading Lord Lanival's long winded complaints against our High
Clerist's complaints about Shadow Knights, I noted a heartening difference
(well, a number of them really) between our Orders.
The Prophesy they so fervently serve is only truly known to the leadership
of their knighthood. Therefore, if it were to happen one day that the
entirety of their inner circle was on a boat that sank to the bottom on the
sea, their evil order of knights would be in ruins. The fact they do not
trust their rank and file with the details of the core beliefs of their
Order speaks of the paranoia and self hatred they have of one another. With
no guidance, purpose or leadership, they would completely come apart.
Compare this to our own Knighthood, where our lessons and history are kept
in the open on shelves all may reach. Freely given and handed down from one
knight to another. It is even said in our ancient scrolls: "As long as a
single member of the Keep, true to the Ideals and Tenets of the Shield doth
stand, still, even so shall those under Gareth's charge live on, and Hope
shall grow anew. " Should all the officers of the Knighthood meet our ends
in a tragic Underworld boating accident, we have complete faith that the
knights we leave behind would recover and continue with the Knighthood's
mission of Good and the battle against Evil.
Consider this a lesson of a difference between Good and Evil. How it is
that Goodness will overcome and renew in the face of hardship, and why Evil
stumbles and falters. This is why the Knighthood has remained as it has
since the days of Serpantol. The Knights of Eclipse faltered and fell; one
day, so will the Knights of Shadow.
Siccara bless,
Lady Datai d'Aggravaine, Lorekeeper of Knighthood
PS: Please don't put all the officers on one watercraft. While you all may
be just fine without us, I'd miss you all!
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Caenarfon: The Challenge to Storm Keep
Wed Oct 20 14:22:39 2010
To: Knighthood Shadow Imm Nadrik Necrucifer Storyline Religion Nazca Kyri all
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Hail Dark Lord,
I am attacking the prophecy, and Shadow's grip on it. It may be true that
you harbor it within your inner council, but I have my doubts. Should your
own followers not understand what is required of them? What is the point of
keeping such a thing to yourself? Surely in your attempt on world
domination, you need everyone on Algoron to see the logic of joining in your
New World Order, and understand why this will bring them benefit? As you
hide your sacred prophecy it will only seed more doubt about its
authenticity.
Also, as the prophecy is of paramount importance to Shadow. I expect you to
lie about it because it is more important to you that the prophecy be
protected than you speak the truth. Your laws are dishonored and the trust
of the people of Algoron degraded when you comment on the prophecy, as you
are able to act without law or truth to further it. Algoron knows this.
As to your state of lawfulness, I do not expect a lawful order to follow any
laws but their own. You say you do not break these laws. Shadow sanctions
breaking its own laws for the prophecy. Shadow has only one law, to follow
the prophecy. Everything else is secondary, lesser laws. Exceptions which
are permissible to break for the prophecy show Shadow's true respect for
law. It is shed like a serpent's skin when it gets in the way. Achieving
Shadow's prophecy is more important than how Shadow goes about it.
Finally the charge of honor. You state that you consider that the means is more
important than the ends, and that for Gareth the opposite is true. This is
clearly vice versa. The ends (the prophesy achieved) are clearly more
important to Shadow than the means (acting honorably when it suits us).
Shadow cares not how they return Necrucifer to Algoron. Knighthood does
what is honorable and right, and it leads Knighthood to whatever outcome.
We once lost Gareth Keep for staying true to honor over expediency.
The Sunset Dawn states the main reason for the break of Eclipse from
Knighthood was that Gareth was too rigid, and that in Knighthood the means
was more important than the ends. This frustrated San Gohdam to such a
point that he created Eclipse under the auspices of the ends justifying the
means. Law and honor played second fiddle to Eclipse getting what they
wanted. When your founders scoured the libraries of Eclipse, they took this
premise with them for the purposes of ensuring prophecy was paramount over
trifles like honor.
The evil order of Shadowknights insincerely codify good virtues such as
honor into their laws. It is contradictory for evil to look to morality and
virtue in order to do evil. Shadow seeks to cheaply gain a following by the
inspirations that morality and virtue bring, much like Eclipse before them.
You may find within Gareth's library why Gareth truly considers the means to
be more important than the ends.
I invite you to retract your initial statement of Shadow being honorable for
honor's sake so that you may begin anew.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Lanival: Reading Comprehension
Wed Oct 20 15:16:49 2010
To: all Caenarfon Shadow RP Imm Necrucifer
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Priest,
You have either chosen not to read what I've written, or you viciously
misinterpret it, either willfully or due to plain ignorance. I simply
cannot respond when I say A, and you choose to read it as B. I am therefore
done with this discourse. If one of my comrades wishes to take up the sport
of this absurd debate, they may.
Lanival Illithi
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Rochford: RE: The Challenge to Storm Keep
Wed Oct 20 15:31:21 2010
To: Caenarfon Knighthood Shadow Nadrik Necrucifer Storyline Religion Nazca Kyri
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Priest,
The followers of Necrucifer know of dedication and sacrifice unlike any
other existing faction of this world. And like all paths to Knighthood,
both of Nadrik, and of Necrucifer, our Petitioners are not without margin
for error, just as your Pages are not either. That is the way of the
Knight, and it's life-long endevours to reach excellence and purity. Your
claims against our order mean nothing to us, nor does your doubts in the
Prophesy concern us. Our methodology is of three-folds: (1) Lead those that
are willing, (2) empower those that are faithful, and (3) crush those that
oppose.
You grossly misinterpret the writings of our Order, as it has already been
stated, entirely out of context, so to comment further on the difference
between the necessary craftful use of tact versus the bold claims of a false
sooth-sayer, is futile. The interpretations of our written script by our
enemies is of no importance to us.
You speak of honor as if you and your Order are the only one privy to it's
meaning, speaking of means versus ends, and the fundemental differences
between both our Orders. You speak as if our pursuit of excellence is so
foreign from one another, that we cannot possibly see eye to eye.
You are mistaken.
If you are so concerned about learning His Way, and His Will, and of His
Dominion, then you are welcomed to, and we will honor your debate, but it
must be one that is open to ideals not only of your own. It must not be of
acusatory transmorgrafied accounts of our tenants, and it must not be soley
on your terms.
As the Lord of Shadow has just stated, aggressive accusations donned in
sheep's clothing, posing as reasonable debate, are over. If you truly want
to debate, then state a time and place, and I will personally stand before
you and your Order, and I will discuss His Will, I will reveal His Way, and
I will describe His Dominion.
Rochford the Black
High Mystic of Storm Keep
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Beydalar: A rebuttal of the priest's ramblings
Sat Oct 23 14:04:43 2010
To: all Caenarfon ( imm religion Necrucifer )
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My statement will be brief. We have never mislead or misguided anyone
about our goals and objectives. One Algoron in submission to one God. Logic
dictates that a world under one God will see less of the strife that plagues
our world now.
The priest rambles so because he is trying to hide something. He hides from
the fact that the Light has no such plan to make the world a better place.
They are content with things as they are. In fact they revel in the current
state of affairs - it gives them something to feel smug and superior about.
Anyone who truly has an interest in bringing order to this chaotic world
should examine the means by which they are going about it. Will you while
away your life in pursuit of Nadrik's idea of purposeless honor? Or will
you submit and be strong, giving your everything to make that better world
happen?
The choice is yours.
Beydalar Yildiz
Warder of the Templar
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Caenarfon: A retort to a rebuttal of the priest's ramblings
Mon Oct 25 17:05:35 2010
To: Beyladar Knighthood Shadow Imm Nadrik Necrucifer Storyline Religion Nazca Kyri all
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While the Warder of the Templar claims Shadow does not mislead people,
how would Necrucifer's Algoron affect you? For those who are heartened by
Shadow's claim to be seeking to make the world a better place, first
consider:
Look to what the Gods stand for. Algoron under the lordship of Good,
through love, good magic, honor, peace and healing: or under the lordship of
Evil, through evil magic, murder, deceit, rage and vengence, disease and
decay?
To which world will you put your purpose? Which provides the stability for
order? Which holds the premises of peace? To which will the greater
civilization and prosperity take root? Where would justice and equality
thrive? Where shall the love be greatest to bond to greater unity?
We in Gareth do not strive to force all to turn to our Gods or die. We
believe that each has free will and shall be held responsible and
accountable for their actions. We pray that those that lead immoral,
unethical lives of vice will come to see the error of their ways. It is a
Knight's duty to protect the weak and innocent from those that would bring
them harm. We are not smug or superior about this, our code demands that we
be honest and humble.
Shadow will sacrifice anything to see their Evil done. Storm Keep cares not
for the right action, they are single-minded in their pursuit. Gareth will
do right to arrive at an outcome that they know will be Good, because it was
arrived at for the right reason. To think that honor is purposeless, unless
he uses it when it suits him is not to know honor.
I have heard no response that would contradict my three claims, although I
look forward to discourse with your High Mystic.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Parable of Two Divine Councils
Sat Oct 23 12:58:47 2010
To: Knighthood Shadow Imm Nadrik Necrucifer Storyline Religion Nazca Kyri all
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Hail,
I have received an outburst from Evil claiming that they are Good and
honorable, who aspire to virtue and morality, peace and love and everything
Good stands for.
I have written "The Parable of Two Divine Councils" for them. It is a tale
of what might have once happened long ago.
Disclaimer: I have not written this to be inflammatory. This is a work of
fiction to prove a point. I am genuinely pleased that some Evil sincerely
lives and breathes the principles of Good. It is a far cry from darker days
when death to the Sons of Malice resulted in losing everything you owned,
and that the word of someone Evil meant nothing. How they consider Good,
noble and moral action part of the remit of Evil I have not come to terms
with, yet I will pray for their sincerity. As in my parable, I believe that
goodness and honor comes from good and honorable action, rather than the God
we serve and it is our responsibility to reconcile that knowing the nature
of our God.
All conversation appearing in this work is fictitious. Any resemblance to
real conversations, divine or mortal, is purely coincidental.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Divine Council of Evil
Sat Oct 23 13:07:37 2010
To: Knighthood Shadow Imm Nadrik Necrucifer Storyline Religion Nazca Kyri all
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A deep crimson blur faded to reveal a family of six red-auraed divine
beings.
"We have a problem." Said Necrucifer, vexed.
"What problem is this Father?" Frowned Fatale.
"Ever since I tried to assassinate Austinian, the followers of Austinian and
Kwainin have been more plentiful and willing to do their Gods bidding.
Meanwhile our followers of Evil are in disarray. They argue, lie, cheat and
kill one another. They don't work together at all." Grumbled Necrucifer.
"We're losing ground in our efforts to make Algoron our own."
The Gods of Evil looked between one another nervously. They knew he was
right.
A maniacal laugh reverberated amongst the divine red aurans, enough to chill
even a divine spine.
"Oh Father. Everyone is just doing it wrong!" Cackled Devion, the Lord of
Deceit.
Necrucifer frowned darkly at his most irreverent Son. "I am listening."
"What you need Father, is a complete rework of your public relations. Why
are the followers of Good doing well? They're working together! They're
helping one another. They're following of morality and virtue, you know all
that stuff we hate, and it's inspiring those foolish mortals to jump on the
bandwagon of Good." Laughed Devion pausing before continuing in a whisper.
"But what if we stole their ideas? What if we took all the things that are
making Good thrive? Then our followers would stop killing each other and
start working together!"
The group of divine red-aurans looked at each other, looking completely
unconvinced.
He flounced up to Dragoth, picking up a fallen diseased finger, and gave it
to Drakkara for reattachment.
"You who are the Lord of Disease and Decay. Have you looked in a mirror
recently? You're a public relations disaster. You want to marry evil to
'disease and decay' for all living things. Not exactly building up a
sustainable following are we! Not a crowd-pleaser at all. I tell you what,
let's take a lesson from Zandreya from this one, and claim that not only do
you wither and decay everything, but that you are also responsible for
nature's circle of life. Now there's a product you can sell."
Devion rounded to Fatale, carefully dodging the armory of death that he
carried.
"You who are the Lord of Murder. "Murder"? That won't do at all. Let's
call it "Death". Much more of a neutral connotation. No mention of
'murder' in your tenets ya'hear? One day we'll give you a sick and bloody
kingdom where you can murder to your heart's content. All death is certain,
which is fine - you just get involved to hurry up the process is all."
Laughed Devion before prancing over to Mencius.
"You who are the Lord of Vengeance and Rage. All that anger and wrath. No
good, can't sell that. How about we call it passion and divine justice?
People can believe in that. Not everyone works by logic you know. Some
people just have to lash out." Grinned Devion, patting Mencius on the head.
The Gods of Evil watched Devion skip over to Drakkara then collapse
dramatically in Her arms.
"Dear, dear Mother, who raised Us in our evil ways, who with our Father are
responsible for what We have become. Tarry with evil magic no longer. Let
us call it "Magic of the Black Moon". Far better. We can't have people
worrying about consequences and ideology whilst casting their evil spells
now can we? Don't forget to tell them that Your magic is more powerful than
the magic of Kantilles or Sebatis." Giggled Devion, stroking his mother's
cheek.
"And Father, the Lord of Evil and of all things tainted immorality and
vice. You will inspire a Knighthood of Honor!" Chortled Devion
mischievously.
"Honor?" Asked Necrucifer, his aura deepening to a darker red.
"Of course! Do you see Austinian's steadfast knights? They are ordered,
well trained and disciplined. They will give their lives for each other,
and inspire the general populace of Algoron to follow them with their noble
deeds. What do you have? A bunch of uncouth bullies who are looking out
for themselves, fight alone and will flee at the first sight of the battle
going against them. Wouldn't you like some of Austinian and Nadrik's
Knighthood instead?"
Necrucifer sneered, and then his expression relaxed as He paused
thoughtfully.
"I could have an order of Knights?" He asked suspiciously.
"We're Gods Father, they listen to anything we say! You just have to dress
it up right! The Lord of Knighthood is weak. A couple of Your choice words
in his ear and he will be yours. You don't mind lying do you? Haven't
grown a conscience have we?" Laughed Devion rudely.
Necrucifer took a mighty swipe at him, which Devion dodged with ease. "So I
lie, I say I'm a higher evil which is a greater good?" Asked Necrucifer
when he had composed himself. "I can preach things like peace, which
Algoron can have after I have asserted my completely selfish rule of course,
and rule with an iron fist as I have always dreamed! The creations of
Austinian and Kwainin will be wiped from existence and history!"
"That's good copy Father." Agreed Devion, winking at Dragoth as his ear
fell off. "Does that mean you wipe out everyone but the Ogres? What of
humanity?"
The Lord of Evil laughed harshly. "Yes, I see it now." Mused Necrucifer.
"We pose as a greater Good whose morality and virtue will overcome a blinded
Good. Then instead of all our evil followers looking out for themselves,
I'll force them to co-operate under the banner of 'Evil Unity'!"
"Excellent Father, but you can go even further! How about we take this Good
and Evil ideology out of the equation, and call it Blue and Red instead?"
Devion gasped at his own inspiration. "Better yet, let's call it LIGHT and
DARK!"
The Gods of Evil gave him a round of applause and clapped him roughly on the
back. Devion buffed his fingernails modestly.
"And You my Son? What will you do?" Asked Drakkara.
"Me? I'll do what I've always done. LIE!" Cackled Devion. For some
reason, mischief and lies sell a lot better than any of your specialties.
I'll go on about freedom and people being allowed to be all they can be,
when really I'll be fooling everyone!" Laughed Devion, doing handsprings
down the divine chamber.
"So hang on, who gets to be Evil?" Snarled Mencius. "I want RAGE! I want
VENGENCE!"
"MURDER!! Bloood!" Echoed Fatale.
Devion held his head in his hands.
"You're all still Evil you dopes, you just TELL them that you're nice so
that your religions can be popular and you can get a decent following! Have
you been listening at all?" Shrieked Devion, rolling his eyes. "Oh for
goodness sake, just tell them what I've told you. They'll listen, they HAVE
TO!"
"Wait." Drakkara frowned. "Won't Evil figure out that they're being Good?
It's going to be too obvious."
Necrucifer scratched his head, then smiled. "I suppose we just shun and
punish them if they start asking the wrong questions. Alright, let's do it
Devion's way. Well done my Son."
Devion revelled in His master work, His triumph.
The six red-auraed family of divine beings faded to a deep crimson blur.
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Caenarfon: The Divine Council of Good
Sat Oct 23 13:20:57 2010
To: Knighthood Shadow Imm Nadrik Necrucifer Storyline Religion Nazca Kyri all
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A bright golden blur faded to reveal a family of six golden-auraed divine
beings.
"We have a problem." Said Austinian, vexed.
"What problem is this my Love?" Frowned Taliena, moving swiftly to His
side.
"Evil have understood their shortcomings and have changed their strategy.
They have re-invented themselves." Said Austinian.
The divine golden-aurans looked at each other, perplexed.
"What do you mean Father?" Asked Kantilles.
"They have returned to Algoron professing to be a greater good. They have
already formed a new Knighthood. Necrucifer has bent all his will to San
Gohdam's ear. The Lord Knight has split from Serpantol taking a large
following of our Knights." Said Austinian.
There were cries of dismay and despair from the divine golden-aurans.
"Stealing our following using deceit Father? Surely Devion is at the heart
of this. We must show those of Algoron that this is false, and that there
is only one path to Good, and that is through us." Urged Nadrik.
Kantilles and Siccara gave a shout of approval. Kadiya was silent.
Austinian folded his arms and considered long before speaking. All looked
to him.
"No. We are the Gods of Good. We have given our followers the gift of free
will, to choose. We have issued our divine tenets of Good, our laws which
we ask them to respect and follow." Spake Austinian.
Siccara stepped forward, a faint smell of lavender filling the air.
"When mortals are commanded, their soul is in their keeping alone. When
they stand before Judgment they cannot say "but I was told by others to do
thus" or that "virtue was not convenient at the time. The responsibility of
mortals will be decided by their actions." She said gently.
Nadrik nodded to His sister, his flawless platemail and sword of honor
making the room even brighter.
"Goodness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot
defend themselves. What we desire of men is in their heads and hearts.
What they decide to do every day determines if they will be good, or evil."
"What man is Good who does not make the world better?" Asked Kadiya
solemnly.
Austinian heard what had been said and smiled.
"Let us consider this holistically. Let Evil preach for doing Good deeds.
Knights of Evil serving our treasured concept of honor. Necrucifer
preaching peace, respect, unity and co-operation. Dragoth preaching life
anew. Devion offering truth and freedom. These virtues were not previously
in the hearts of our enemies. Surely some will begin to look within and
start to understand their responsibility in their choice of path." Spake
Austinian in measured tones.
"Although mortals follow the Evil Gods, they will carry Good in their
hearts. Is it not more important that Our children do so, than on whom they
choose to follow?"
The six golden-auraed family of divine beings faded to a bright golden blur.
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Zayin: Fiction
Sun Oct 24 17:07:49 2010
To: Caenarfon All Devion Imm Religion RP
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I can only agree, your parable is a very clever work of fiction - not to
mention a nice bit of propaganda. It caters to precisely the mindset that
will smile and nod along with any priest that happens to say the words one
wishes to hear or read. Unfortunately, reality seems to attest to the exact
opposite of your presentation of possibilities in the Divine realm and
moreover the carry over effects here within this mortal coil, unless I'm
very much mistaken on the flow of recent events. I suppose it could be that
I'm irrevocably insane and am hallucinating that the Darkness has gathered
the first there shards for precisely the reason that the servants of Evil
have worked in a unified manner to achieve the ends dictated to them by the
Gods they serve.
More importantly, and more interestingly, the why of this transpiring does
not matter. Why one individual or group has achieved their forward momentum
is irrelevant. The only thing that has mattered is what has been achieved.
And what has been achieved? Thus far, success. Why? Because some of us do
not care about why. We care about what. I fully agree with the gyst of an
earlier statement you made wherein you more or less claimed the Darkness
cares about the ends and not the means.
I am left to wonder just why it is you examine us so keenly in the wake of
your evident failures. One wonders why you aren't more keenly examining
just why it is, for example, the Light lost the bid on the second shard.
Was it perhaps greed? I certainly know hundreds of eggs were gathered for
the cause from, and I know this will be shocking, Althainians, Wrath and
even, horror of horrors, Gareth on our end through the simple process of
targetted marketing.
By the by, as you've been all to inquisitive towards the Darkness, I can
only hope you're open to answering questions posited as well. Was it more
dishonorable for the Darkness in the aforementioned timeframe to sell items
of war to their enemies for the purpose of achieving the end they were
commanded to, or was it more dishonorable for those of the Light, up to and
including those within Gareth, to purchase said items, giving their money to
the enemy for self gain instead of taking a step towards the freeing of a
Lord of Light? I look forward to your no doubt intellect raising response
and evne more so the dancing around the issue you'll no doubt achieve. As a
servant of Devion I always enjoy a good fib.
Love,
King Zayin Alchameth
Bishop of Devion's Church
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Caenarfon: The Parable of Two Divine Councils
Thu Oct 28 16:26:42 2010
To: Zayin Knighthood Shadow Imm Nadrik Necrucifer Storyline Religion Nazca Kyri all
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Bishop of Deceit,
I knew you would enjoy the parable, as the ego of Devion is central to it.
Its primary purpose was to show Algoron the intent of Evil gods, rather than
the popular picture they would paint for us thanks to those such as your
Evil self.
While my Lord is still imprisoned upon the Black Moon, I give credit for
putting aside the self-interest we are used to from Evil and coming together
for their common Good. Good has been out-maneuvered at every turn so far.
I am not sure of the lengths that evil has gone to secure these victories,
although getting to some of the outcomes have been imaginative.
But as to your question. Law drives Gareth, and knights are forbidden to
trade to those of evil. If they have done so they will be punished, from
the Page to the General. Gideon Bane knows this, he has felt it. Nadrik
tells us to speak only the truth, even if it leads to our death. So it
shall be that honor neither sells or buys from enemies in accordance with
the law. They are both infringe on our honor. Yet do not be surprised if
the word of a Bishop of Deceit is not taken seriously without proof.
You explain how Evil has sacrificed honor to win a day of finance. Good has
a harder path to tread, and the path is not meant for all. We do not
apologize for this, or offer it as an excuse.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Dahakon: A lesson on Rage
Wed Jan 12 16:20:59 2011
To: All Imm RP Mencius
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Algoron,
Rage.
A word that many only think relates to the Darkness. Why? Rage is in us
all, in our souls, our minds, our hearts, and our actions. Yet it is one
that is commonly referred to as evil.
When the Knights dispense their "justice" upon the infidels is it not their
inner rage that is used? Call it what you wish, but it is rage.
When Nadrik himself cut off Devion's hand, was that not pure Rage? Call it
what you wish, but it the end, it is what it is, pure untouched Rage.
The power of Rage is undeniable; it is the strength of Kingdoms, cities,
nations, and the power for change. Rage burns deep within each mortal upon
Algoron and it is the Church of Mencius' Mission to show all where it lies.
In the final battle of mortal-kind, no matter which side you look at. Evil,
where shadow will strike down the Good and open the world for Necrucifer, or
Good which the Knights will vanquish all evil on Algoron. Rage -will- be
used. It is undeniable.
The Great Lord Mencius is a part of all people upon the realm of Algoron.
None are immune from the Rage which can fill the mind at a moment's notice,
we just choose to call it under different names.
The Church of Mencius wishes to recognize it for what it is. His power upon
Algoron. The Church demands all people to thank the Lord of Rage for His
gift which has altered nations, entire societies, histories, and ways of
thought.
In the final days before the entire world is given to Necrucifer, his wife,
and his children, His Rage will be shown upon those that do not recognize it
and accept it in their hearts and minds, thanking the Lord for His gifts.
Dahakon Kensey
Priest of the Church Of Mencius
Shepard of His Children upon Algoron
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Caenarfon: Priest Dahakon's lesson on Rage
Thu Jan 13 17:11:46 2011
To: Dahakon Imm Religion Mencius Nadrik all
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Hail,
Priest Dahakon makes the claim that rage is within us all, and singles out
even the Knighthood of Gareth Keep uses the concept.
Although there is only one way for a follower of Mencius to do anything,
there are in fact other ways to solve problems.
Mencius is filled with rage and vengence. Knights of Gareth and other Good
souls do not serve good with these either by using argument or the sword,
but with reason and application of the law.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Gerulf: Re: Caenarfon's lesson on Rage
Thu Jan 13 18:01:03 2011
To: Caenarfon Dahakon ( Imm Religion all )
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Priest,
Thank you for your insight into the inner workings of the light. Though it
pains me to do so, I feel that I must point out the folly in your statement.
Might I remind you of the actions of one of your cloth, who held one of the
highest offices in your keep and now serves as Emperor of Althainia no less.
I am well aware that the memory of the light is selective, so allow me to
recreate the event for you. Some time ago one of our own was noticed inside
the walls of Althainia at the same time a guard was found asleep (no doubt
tired of your drawn out squabbles over how to be the prettiest butterfly).
Mercerion threw wild accusations and stormed the gates of Abaddon
single-handedly, slaying our guards and citizens in blind fury. Oh how I
still hear whispers of how the followers of Mencius watched in awe as this
holy champion of Nadrik showed them true, unbridled rage.
Though perhaps I am looking at this wrong. Yes, now I see it, your so called
reason and application of law. His reason was that he wished vengeance and
he simply named his blade 'law' before running off to unjustly slay
innocents. Perhaps we should all take a chapter from the light's book.
Perhaps one day I can join the Knights of Gareth and learn the same skills
as the Emperor so that I might hone my blade with your poisonous reason and
truly bring honor to the Dark Pantheon.
Gerulf Redfang
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Caenarfon: Rage and Vengeance
Fri Jan 14 15:33:01 2011
To: Gerulf ( Imm Religion all )
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Thank you for the Abaddon explanation of superior moral principle.
I am not aware of the incident which you cite, as I would any individual
incident which might occur.
What I can say is that all are held to account under the eyes of the law,
which is appropriated to action of all responsible individuals. I am sure
that the entire murderous city of Abaddon has much to answer for in this
regard.
Those who blinded by rage and driven by vengeance are less likely to arrive
at a just outcome. We use formal disciplined control and reasoned extension
of law to claim the element of fairness which a just and Good society have
come to expect of us.
You draw account of those who sometimes in their mortal capacity sometimes
err in their aspiration for doing Good. Mistakes will happen where mortal
judgement is involved. But those who aspire to do the right action are more
righteous than those who do not.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Dark Nine
Thu Jan 27 08:24:21 2011
To: All Imm Religion Nadrik
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Long has Storm Keep sought to tell us of the benevolence which Necrucifer
will bring to Algoron should He return in accordance with their prophecy.
Evil does not lend itself well to Truth but Falsehood. Good seeks the
virtue of Honesty, Storm Keep will lie, cheat and steal to see Evil's work
done. Against Necrucifer being unrivaled in power and wisdom, Ta'plak the
Heretic's bias, states that the Three Eternal were equal, and none could
harm the other.
Evil does not lend itself well to unity, as each are looking out only for
themselves. While they may work together for a time, the feeling to gain
over other will unravel as they resort to their true nature.
The weakness shall be purged. Storm Keep only cares for those who can offer
their bodies and souls to seeing Necrucifer return. Those not willing or
able would have no future in Necrucifer's Return.
Proclaiming that Evil being the solution to the ills of Algoron is curious,
as evil and unlawful action are the predominant cause of most of Algoron's
suffering.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Xuerin: The Dark Nine
Wed Jan 26 07:20:13 2011
To: All of Necrucifer's Darkness ( Necrucifer Immortal RP Kyri )
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As time steadily unravels itself, the fulfillment of the Prophecy closes
in. Mortals and their legends are washed away by the trials of time, yet
the will of Lord Necrucifer always remains. Let the Dark Nine guide your
body and mind as you walk this world within His darkness. Only on this
path, will truth be found.
1) His will is absolute, His word is infallible.
2) The eternal Father of Darkness is unrivaled in power and wisdom. All
aspects of darkness are found within Him.
3) Praise shall be given to Him each passing day. Never shall His blessings
be taken for granted.
4) Praise shall be given to the Dark Pantheon, for they are all of Him.
5) The paths within His darkness are many, and He has given us the
opportunity to chose one for ourselves. Find your way to further His cause,
do not let it go to waste.
6) Seek always to build unity in His darkness. The cohesion of the faithful
shall pave the way for His prophesied return.
7) Through the trials of His darkness, weakness shall be purged.
8) Constantly seek ways to better your service onto Him. Never shall your
hunger for improvement be satisfied.
9) Always work to bring forth His return. Heed the calls of His Chosen and
assist in the preparations for His coming. Through His servants shall the
truths of darkness conquer every corner of the world.
As Lord Necrucifer returns to claim the world as His, the light will forever
be extinguished and the world of chaos will heave its final gasp. A new era
will begin, and darkness will forever prevail.
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Xuerin: A response
Thu Jan 27 10:10:48 2011
To: All Caenarfon ( Necrucifer Immortal RP Kyri )
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Priest,
For long have you been throwing around statements based entirely on your own
definitions of what you call 'Good' and 'Evil', and for long have I been
tired of it.
If you are referring to those of the Darkness, they do in fact lend
themselves very well to unity, something that has been proven time and time
again. Just because you state that 'Evil' is only looking out for itself,
does not somehow make it true.
Instead of making up your own definitions of words and dictating who is
what, perhaps it would suit you better to look deeper into your own
organization, as based on your definitions your comrades of Gareth and those
you ally yourself with, commit acts just as 'Evil' as those you label such.
Trying to shroud the nature of these acts in words like 'Good' does not
change anything.
The Shadow Knights will do whatever it takes to fulfill the Prophecy and
bring order to this world. We do not hide our goal and purpose.
Mostly out of respect for those who do not care, this will be my only public
response on the matter. If anyone wishes more information about our order
you need only to seek out a Knight of Storm Keep, and it will be yours.
Xuerin K'ycer,
Dark Lord of the Shadow Knights.
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Caenarfon: Drakonn Garat
Tue Jan 18 13:45:43 2011
To: Gwaine Datai Anysse Akasi Branzol Kiery Drakonn Imm Nadrik Religion
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Upon this aptly named Day of Freedom, 25th the Month of the Long Shadows,
I did speak to Drakonn Garat, formerly of Storm Keep, and now of Slayers. I
spoke to him of his sincerity, and consider his depth of character enough to
fulfill his desire to undo his wrong and seek to join Gareth Keep.
I gave him three outline tasks to complete to be welcomed to the side of the
Lord.
1. Renounce his ties to Necrucifer publically, and remove His trappings
from all his possessions.
2. Once pressed from Necrucifer's service we rebuild his faith anew, and
begin to petition Nadrik to bring Drakonn to His side.
3. Once Drakonn is within the Lord's flock, and a soul of Good, he will
have my sincere assistance to bring him to Gareth Keep.
For a full transcript of the meeting, you can find it here:
http://sites.google.com/site/khoodlibrary/Home/theology-and-philosophy/knighthood-priests
/caenarfon-corwen/caenarfons-logs/the-conversion-of-drakonn-garat
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Drakonn: Progress
Mon Jan 24 20:42:56 2011
To: Caenarfon
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Father,
I stepped down from High Clerist position today. I question my faith these
days, and that is the reason I can't mentor or watch over other faithful
persons. That was good needed decision. I am ready to continue to work
with you, Father. What is going to be my next step? Should I renounce my
ties to Necrucifer publically?
Drakonn Garat,
Lord of Greystoke Manor.
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Caenarfon: Progress to the side of Nadrik
Sat Jan 29 02:30:27 2011
To: Drakonn Gwaine Rithor Branzol Anysse Datai Imm Religion Nadrik
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Hail Seeker,
I am pleased to hear that you have stepped down from the role of High
Clerist at Greystoke. As you say in a time where you are questioning your
faith it is inappropriate to be mentoring or watching over faithful people.
As to your next steps, they are as we have outlined to you to make your
transition to the side of the Lord.
1. Renounce your ties to Necrucifer publicly, at present you sport
Necrucifer in your equipment, so you must remove these from your
possessions.
2. Once pressed from Necrucifer's service, we rebuild your faith anew and
begin to petition Nadrik to bring you to the side of Nadrik.
3. If the Lord considers you worthy and accepts you to within the his
flock, and that you are a soul of Good, you will have my sincere assistance
to bring you to Gareth Keep.
Seek me out for assistance at any time.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: Good and Evil
Fri Feb 18 04:28:44 2011
To: Althainia New_Thalos Shalonesti_kingdom Thaxanos Arkane Ganth Nordmaar Knighthood Justice Shalonesti Wargar Slayers Conclave Imm Religion RP Nadrik
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Long has Evil tried to portray a rigid 'light' at war with a
misunderstood 'dark'. They seek to distance themselves from Evil, because
Evil is unpalatable.
Make no mistake, this is not a war between light and dark, red and blue or
apples and oranges.
Good worships the moral Gods of Good who would have us make Algoron a better
place for others. Evil worships the wicked Gods of Evil who think of gain
at the expense of others.
Good aspires to honor, healing, peace, love and happiness.
Evil seeks murder, disease, decay, mischief, vengeance and rage.
The reason we fight this war of ideology is to see the principles of Good
prevail, and the principles of Evil fall.
So please, do not reference Good as the 'light', and Evil as 'darkness'.
That only helps maintain Evil's illusion that there is no ideology.
Call it what it is - Good and Evil.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Liviya: Good and Evil
Sat Feb 19 00:24:51 2011
To: All Caenarfon ( Imm Religion Necrucifer )
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Algoron,
The High Clerist is, of course, absolutely right. Light and Darkness,
while useful euphemisms and teaching tools, are just that, euphemisms,
and should not be confused for proper terminology for the naming of
one's ethos. Using these terms simply to make the truth more 'palatable'
is a sign of weakness. It should be cut out.
I serve Evil. I serve Evil absolutely, proudly, and without remorse,
and I would be entirely too happy to speak with any who ask of exactly
what I believe Evil to be.
Congratulations, High Clerist. You have finally found a point upon which
you and I can comfortably agree.
In service,
Liviya Madaur Taba
Pontiff of the Church of Arkane
Priest of the Master of Evil
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Caenarfon: Love
Fri Feb 18 04:56:14 2011
To: all Arreana Madilyn Reklah Imm RP Religion
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It is no surprise that Taliena, the patron Goddess of Love is a Goddess
of Good.
As such, true love can only be found in the absence of Evil. Those of Evil
intent cannot know the principle of true love because of their immorality.
They lack love's requirements of trust, integrity, compassion and honesty.
What Evil has in Love is a shallow comparison.
There are those who claim that they are 'darkness' and not Evil but actually
Good. They might either claim they can know true love either because they
behave as one of Good, or they are deluding themselves to their true nature.
They will find their path in time, but the simple path in love is to follow
the Tenets of Taliena.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Serpantol Mystery
Sun Mar 6 01:40:28 2011
To: Knighthood Althainia immortal imm Nadrik Siccara Nazca Tesalon's Ghost Quest
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Some nights ago we received a visitation from the spirit of Tesalon
Gareth in Serpantol, and he was sorely vexed.
Long ago in his youth, it appears that the illustrious founder of our Order,
Tesalon Gareth was seduced by a beautiful follower of Mencius, and when she
requested he bow down and worship Mencius with her, then he did so.
His spirit has long felt this shame, and we feel that it is in the best
interests of Truth that this message be spread to his knights. We teach
that we tell the Truth, even if it leads to our death.
If we confess our transgressions and make amends for them then we shall
grow. For we are all shaped by our past, and from youth, our wisdom grows
to learn from our mistakes.
Perhaps in committing this sin it gave him the drive and desire to form the
Knighthood and win an empire for Serpantol. So this is a valuable lesson.
We will all make mistakes as we aspire to Good. It is our drive to do the
right thing which makes us Good. Our founder was a man who aspired like we
do. And look what he accomplished.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Avatar of Nadrik, Lezra Lazul
Fri Mar 11 04:49:31 2011
To: Knighthood Lezra Imm Religion
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Hail,
I had the pleasure of Lezra's company recently. It is difficult treading
the path we tread to do Good always. It makes it more difficult that our
Lord remains trapped on the Black Moon, with Evil already holding three keys
to his execution.
He wished that the Keep know that He is with us, all the Knighthood of
Gareth Keep, and that He will always stand by all those who uphold the
faith.
Be bold, Knights of Gareth Keep - Good on Algoron will have a need of us in
days to come.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The head of Cardinal Bolter MacLeod
Tue Mar 15 06:14:27 2011
To: Dialook Imm Religion Nadrik RP Gwaine Datai Rithor Anysse Branzol Rassilon Corszana Regus Thaxl Mercerion Bannick
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Hail King Dialook,
You have on a pike upon the gates of Darkonin, the grisley severed head of
our late Cardinal Bolter Macleod.
The late cardinal had some strong views, which were often misunderstood and
always misrepresented by Evil to cause damage to his reputation. Let us
consider what he said.
Firstly that he did not wish to trade with those of evil, as many choose
with whom they trade.
Secondly that he had no tolerance for evil or those of dishonorable
profession, which includes, but is certainly not restricted to goblin-kind.
Thirdly that he considers beings which are inherently evil to be as low as
insects, rats and other non-sentient beings.
I know that at some point that Bolter was under the misapprehension that
goblinkind could only be evil. This was his mistake which he acknowledged.
As we know Goblins have evil and neutral tendencies, none of his three
objections can be directed at goblinkind or Darkonin.
As such, you have had your pound of flesh from the late Cardinal and I
request that you allow us to take the head for proper burial, so that he
might be at peace.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: The Head of Cardinal Bolter MacLeod
Mon Mar 28 06:39:41 2011
To: Dialook Imm Religion Nadrik RP Darkonin Knighthood Althainia
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Hail King Dialook,
You have on a pike upon the gates of Darkonin, the grisley severed head of
our late Cardinal Bolter Macleod.
The late cardinal had some strong views, which were often misunderstood and
always misrepresented by Evil to cause damage to his reputation. Let us
consider what he said.
Firstly that he did not wish to trade with those of evil, as many choose
with whom they trade.
Secondly that he had no tolerance for evil or those of dishonorable
profession, which includes, but is certainly not restricted to goblin-kind.
Thirdly that he considers beings which are inherently evil to be as low as
insects, rats and other non-sentient beings.
I know that at some point that Bolter was under the misapprehension that
goblinkind could only be evil. This was his mistake which he acknowledged.
As we know Goblins have evil and neutral tendencies, none of his three
objections can be directed at goblinkind or Darkonin.
As such, you have had your pound of flesh from the late Cardinal and I
request that you allow us to take the head for proper burial, so that he
might be at peace.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Dialook: No
Mon Mar 28 20:32:31 2011
To: Caenarfon Imm Religion RP Darkonin Knighthood Althainia
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The heads of Darkonin teach lessons.
The head of Bolter teaches an important lesson that will not be
allowed to be forgotten.
The Cardinal came to my mountain and died by my hand.
I let you have the body.
I will keep the head.
As Bolter knew would happen when he came to me.
King Dialook Yeyugh
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Dunnikin: The Head of Cardinal Bolter MacLeod
Mon Mar 28 20:55:37 2011
To: Caenarfon Dialook Imm Religion Nadrik RP Darkonin Knighthood Althainia
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With His Majesty's blessing, I write to further explain why the
Cardinal's head is where it belongs.
When those of the Darkness were pitted against those of the Light, Nadrik
Himself was taken captive by Lord Devion. His life still hangs in the
balance, dependant on the mortals of this realm. Shortly before the
Cardinal's death, those of the Light were given an opportunity to spare
Nadrik's life with a simple act of generosity: the price of a shard.
Instead, those of the Light saw fit to squander their monies. For what?
It's difficult to say. Althainia, the new bastion of Light, must be worth
thousands of eggs solely for the reasons that it is an ancient and powerful
city with a robust population, bustling commerce and an active arena which
must pay handsomely each time those of Algoron go to bet on the fights.
Nevertheless, the monies were selfishly with-held; not even Nadrik's life
was worth the price. What would you do, if you were a priest of the Light
and suddenly realized that those who speak of love, of honor, of goodness
and charity would put their own selfish desires above the life of a god?
The Cardinal was devastated. He was broken, driven mad with despair by the
hypocrisy, by the selfishness of those he thought loved Nadrik as he did.
He came to Darkonin seeking release from this anguish, and it was granted to
him. King Dialook, out of a mixture of respect and pity, removed Bolter's
head from his body. Before his death, Bolter's mind was touched by the hand
of Lord Dragoth, poisoned and decayed into madness. His head belongs always
to the Darkness. It is where and how Cardinal Bolter MacLeod chose to die.
It would be dishonorable to remove his head from its final resting place.
Instead, let those blue eyes forever watch the world that turned its back on
honor.
Never forget.
Monsignor Dunnikin
Sayer of Darkonin
Priestess of Dragoth
Goblin
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Mercerion: The Head of Bolter Macleod
Mon Mar 28 23:51:54 2011
To: Caenarfon Dialook Dunnikin Imm Religion Darkonin Nadrik RP Knighthood Althainia
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I would like to clarify a few things, regarding Bolter Macleod and his
death, as none who are proceeding in this chain of missives, were with him
the day he died save myself, and the one who slew him.
Also, to the point of generosity, I would like to add, as I managed the
funds as they came in. Generosity was not a question, as the light gave
every silver piece we could collect. We were short, yes, but let us look at
a few things.
First: The darkness used vampires to coerce people neutral to the affair
into giving eggs to the cause. This is documented in several cases, one
such, being Ghyt of Arkane. This doesn't sound generous to me at all.
Secondly: The darkness was under the impression that after collecting their
eggs, and offering them, they would then get to KEEP their eggs. As if it
were a simple competition to see who could collect the most. Again, not
very generous.
Thirdly: The Darkness gathered eggs from such organizations as the Slayers.
Who's only claim to helping was because, and I quote, "Metallics will be
helping the Light." When indeed, Chromatics donated to the Darkness,
nullifying said argument.
I cannot claim to speak for the darkness, as I do not attend your meetings
or masses, but I will say that I have many doubts that the acts you
undertook to gather said shard, were in -ANY- way, generous. You were
simply acting to fell another God of the Light.
If you can honestly claim that you would give your eggs to the orphanage,
regardless of having won or lost the shard, I would then be willing to claim
that you were indeed acting Generously.
Back on topic, I would address the matter of Bolter's head upon the pike on
your wall. Goblinkind has every reason to be upset with what Bolter had
said about them during his life. He had misunderstood them, and believed
they could not show pity, remorse, or generosity. That they could not show
Honor, Dignity, Respect, Love, Compassion, or any of these things. He
believed them to be evil, wicked, and incapable of anything else. So I can
understand why, with how he regarded your kind, why you would keep his head
upon the pike.
I would simply ask one thing. Are you ready to prove all of the things he
has claimed?
You show no respect or Honor to a man whom was the leader of a faith for
many years.
You show no generosity in returning his head for a proper burial.
You show no remorse in the death of one whom was loved by his family.
You show the opposite of love, in your condemning hatred and lack of
forgiveness to the man
You show no pity to the man who lost sight of things in his life, and had
that life taken away at your own hands.
In short, You have served only that which you claimed poisoned Bolter's
mind. Dragoth, and Vengeance.
If you are prepared to prove the man you have hated all this time, then keep
the head. If you want to disprove him, then you will return the head so it
can properly be buried. The choice is yours, Darkonin, but Althainia will
ask you return the head to us, as he was one of our citizens.
-Mamoritai
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Caenarfon: The Head of Bolter MacLeod
Tue Mar 29 15:08:31 2011
To: Dialook Imm Religion Darkonin Nadrik RP Knighthood Althainia
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Knighthood thanks King Dialook for his generous return of Bolter's body,
and it is gratefully received.
Brother Mercerion has said it well that Darkonin are in a position to show
their character and understanding of an honorable forgiveness which they
might not have perceived in the late Cardinal.
If there is some goodwill which Knighthood and Althainia could offer for the
return of the head of the late Cardinal to compensate for the injustice they
have themselves felt upon his behalf, then let us know. Perhaps a monument
to their specification of where the head now stands?
I do not recognize the last moments of the late Cardinal's life from the
description by the Monsignor. That is not how I remember him.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: Drakonn Garat
Wed Mar 16 07:48:16 2011
To: Gwaine Rithor Anysse Datai
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Hail,
I would like a General to administer the Triple Test, although disregarding
the time spent alone, as I would propose he has met this in his road to
Nadrik.
I also propose we use one of our own sets of standard papers to admit him,
as his trials to us have been long, I find him worthy and his services in
crafting will be of value. Also, I consider that he will long be an asset
to the Keep, unlike one that might join here on a whim, then never be seen
again.
Common is not his first tongue, so I would bid you seek his intent when
measuring him, rather than his language skills.
I recommend that he take the test as soon as a General is able.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: Conclave/Wargar and its Vampires - Aiding Good in its Plight.
Mon Jun 27 05:29:55 2011
To: Knighthood Slayers ( IMM RP Religion Nadrik )
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Gareth Keep wars Wargar and Conclave because of their sad acceptance of
undead demons into their ranks. We object in the name of all that is Good
that undead demons be allowed in a place meant only for dwarves, and a place
where higher learning is supposed to be paramount.
That both these clans have chosen to accept these undead demons into their
ranks, and the former shell of the living being is allowed citizenship. The
Knights of Gareth Keep look upon this with regret. Surely Cliath and
Kantilles will be make their objections known as Zandreya once did upon
these abominations.
That being said, Gareth Keep recognizes the sovereign differences between
Wargar and Thaxanos, and remember that when our own sovereignty is
threatened by Evil or Chaos then the dwarves have ever stood by our side.
We have an offer of peace with white robes, and hope that in time the evil
undead demon who has taken over the Conclave is exorcised and that we can
find a safe way to return those poor lost souls like Biem wandering in the
ether to their bodies. At this time we will be able to have more sensible
discussions around reconciliation.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Serpentis: Conclave and its Vampires - Aiding the Light in its Plight.
Sun Jun 26 04:48:08 2011
To: Knighthood Slayers ( IMM RP CAYENNA NADRIK )
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Knights of Gareth Keep - Servants of Nadrik and keepers of the Light
This time of plight for the Dwarves we would gladly assist, However we find
this a mockery indeed. For ones whom serve the light and strive to be
keepers of the light they knowingly assist the Clave where there is a
outbreak unlike any within the lands of Vampirism! Are the knights now
followers and aiders of Devion himself? If this is true, then Nadrik
himself has failed to teach the knights the true path of Goodness. We will
pray to Nadrik in this time of Plight.
May the Knights be Saved!
May Algoron be Cleansed!
Serpentis of Trative Mountains - (Underlord)
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Caenarfon: WAR - Actions of the Light
Mon Dec 5 16:40:11 2011
To: all
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Gareth Keep will reserve their judgment on the events till proof of Good
doing Evil can be revealed. But let it be known that Knighthood does not
condone slaughter of innocents to be in the remit of those with a golden
aura. In fact we believe that those who partake in evil, wrong action ought
to seek out a God or Goddess which better serves their nature.
However the Knighthood of Gareth Keep rejoices to hear that the inhabitants
of the fair city of Verminasia are immersed in honor, loyalty, love,
healing, and peace. May Nadrik, Taliena, Siccara and Kadiya find their
faiths reawakened in the ancient city of Evil.
Gareth Keep is relieved to hear that the inhabitants of Verminasia have left
behind murderous thoughts of rage, disease, murder and deceit. We empathize
with their feelings when they hear of those of evil actions slaughtering
innocents.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Joat: WAR - Actions of the Light
Sun Dec 4 05:53:04 2011
To: Verminasia Telthian Argg Arkane Lothaw Acoindra Althainia Necrucifer Kwainin Scorn Cayenna Imm Rp KWARS All
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Verminasia, Others,
This past evening. An unfortunate tragedy struck the Arkanian continent.
It has been no secret, that, an overzealous group of crusaders, bent on the
eradication of evil from the continent of Arkania, as well as all of
Algoron, for months, has been camped nearby, between the kingdoms of
Verminasia and Arkane.
Be they of the Light or the Balance, last evening, they made their move.
Verminasia has been preparing each day to meet this challenge and to
overcome them. We find no difficulty whatsoever in answering the call to
arms and meet our enemies on the battlefield, whomever they may be.
Until last evening, our spies and scouts have been unable to determine to
which kingdom or cause these crusaders belong to. This group did indeed
strike as they said they would, and in honor of Lord Raije, we welcomed this
war. However these so called men of light and of balance, united against
evil, did not attack Verminasia as we had expected.
Instead, this group, whose purpose and message, for months, having been the
destruction of evil, did not attack evil. No. These crusaders, in the name
of the Light, instead, began several fires with the nearby woodland village.
Not only were several structures set ablaze, and still burn in these dawn
hours, but as well, they slayed enormous amounts of women, children, men,
and even animals. Their families, and loved ones, innocently murdered, during
the middle of the night. Their homes, and their very way of life, gone.
I suppose one could make a case for the side of these crusaders, if these
villagers had indeed been practitioners and worshipers of evil. They were
not. Each and every member of this innocent woodland village, prays to the
Light. In short, these so called crusaders of the light came in the middle
of the night to slaughter their own people, from their own pantheon.
After they bathed in the blood of innocents, they eventually did move to
attempt to march upon the Kingdom of Verminasia, but they have failed.
Vermiansia is heavily defended and guarded by brave men and women at each
and every possible entrance. Units are stationed throughout our walls in
anticipation of any possible means of attack. Our walls themselves are
built to defend against the most advanced types of possible attack.
Regardless of difference of faith and opinion and fervor towards us, the
Dark Pantheon, and His Followers, we have not marched on anyone, and we
especially have not killed innocent people, especially our own people, in
the name of war. The Light has. They have proven it this past evening.
One of the many signs of whom these crusaders are and whom they serve, lay
within the fact that they used crucifixion as trophies of their kills.
These crucifixes bore symbols of the Light, and in particular, Taliena.
I reiterate that the Dark Pantheon does not bathe in the blood of innocents,
but instead we are immersed in honor, loyalty, love, healing, and peace. It
is ironic that the Light has now proven that though they will preach these
very words, they are willing to kill innocent people of their own kind in
order to preserve themselves.
The Light has spoken, and actions recent have proven their ways. So too
shall the Dark Pantheon, give a response, in the name of true justice for
innocents who have nothing to do with such wars.
General Joat Tenneal
Verminasia Deathwatch
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Caenarfon: Necrucifer's sermons of Good.
Sat Apr 28 15:00:47 2012
To: all imm religion
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The Knighthood of Gareth Keep is pleased that the principles of Taliena,
Nadrik and Kadiya are being espoused by the following of the Evil god
Necrucifer.
May love, honor and peace find their way into the black hearts of all Evil
souls.
May Taliena guide you to love, Nadrik lead you to honorable deeds, and
Kadiya rest in peace upon the principles of the Gods of Good.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Liviya: Sermon Series
Sat Apr 28 12:52:21 2012
To: All ( imm Religion Necrucifer )
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Brethren in Darkness,
I will be giving a three-part sermon series this week, to commence
at eight bells past noon on the third, fourth, and fifth day. The
topics to be addressed are as follows:
Tuesday: Love
Wednesday: Honor
Thursday: Peace
Come for one or all. As always, discussion following the event is
welcome and encouraged.
In service,
Liviya Madaur Taba
Priest of Necrucifer
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Caenarfon: The poker game for the Shard and the Lord
Thu May 3 07:07:56 2012
To: All Imm Religion Nadrik
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Above us now rages a Godswar between the forces of Good and Evil and
Chaos.
For this unconventional battle of the fifth shard, a win for Evil will see
the death of Nadrik, the God of Honor. Good must win all remaining contests
to save the Lord.
To those of Good I would say if you believe that there ought to be honor
upon Algoron, the hour is at hand to ride again to the cause. This is not
the last time you will be asked to do this.
To those of Balance, particularly those within Evil organizations, I would
say that this is your chance to improve balance the scales of Gods and
morality, as 6 of Evil, 5 of Neutrality and 4 of Good would tip the scales
further away from Neutral.
To those of Evil, particularly the significant proportion of you who would
claim that you follow all the principles of the Gods of Good, I would say
that if you believe in Good, Honor, Healing, Love, Peace as you profess,
then you will not strike at the divine beings who champion these virtues. I
shall leave you with the "Parable of Two Divine Councils" for your
consideration.
We all know what is at stake here. Follow your conscience. If you believe
that Honor has a place on Algoron, then I implore you to work with Brother
Kuromaru who is administering the those skilled souls who would see Nadrik
saved.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: A word on Vengeance
Thu May 10 14:02:12 2012
To: Dahakon All Imm RP Religion Mencius Nadrik
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The emotion of rage often leads to an ill-judged response of vengeance.
Primeval and primitive responses of vengeance is not aspired to by civilized
members of the Good organizations of Algoron.
Good does not blindly lash out at Evil because of rage, vengeance or hatred.
Good contends that the discipline to follow the rule of Law is greater than
the emotional response of an individual. For those who do evil, the equal
application of law will find truth and fairness.
Evil may lash out as they do not require the discipline to follow the rule
of law which would otherwise govern their behavior.
Those who seek the path of vengeance will find no "powerful, great gift"
only an escalation on both sides which will honor no law, intensify hate and
serve only Fatale.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Dahakon: A word on Vengeance
Wed May 9 22:31:29 2012
To: All Imm RP Religion Mencius
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Algoron,
I see and hear from many about the topic of Vengeance. It is an aspect
given to darkness that I believe every mortal feels in their heart.
Vengeance may go by different names whether it is practiced by the light or
others but it is all the same.
Whether it be a cheating wife that is poisoned by her husband for her
betrayal or one of Nadrik that strikes out at a Devionite in the ages old
hatred, it is all the same.
I urge all of Algoron to seek out His church if they find themselves lost on
the topic of such. For true Vengeance is a powerful and great gift to any
that accomplish it. His Church is here to aid.
Blessings upon His faithful and those that practice His gifts upon all of
Algoron.
Dahakon Kensey
Priest of Mencius
Shepard of His Children upon Algoron
Devout
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Caenarfon: Good is in the hearts of Evil
Thu May 17 08:44:10 2012
To: All those of Good ( Imm Religion RP Nadrik )
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Evil is in disarray after their failure to claim their last shard for the
death of our Lord. The momentum lies with Good by gaining the last two.
The Lord of Honor can take heart that in all shard contests, we have held
His principle of Honor in our hearts as we competed, whilst Evil had the
luxury of whatever route to ensure their success.
Furthermore, although Evil seeks the death of the Lord of Honor and the
other Gods of Good, there are many within Evil who cherish the principles
such as those of Nadrik, Taliena and Kadiya.
There are Knights of Evil serving Nadrik's honor. Necrucifer preaching
peace, respect, unity and co-operation. Dragoth preaching life anew.
Devion offering truth.
We are each of us defined by our actions. For Good, it is more important
that Evil does Good, than their choice of which God they follow.
At some point hence, they will look to their actions and wonder with
amazement at why they sought out a God of Evil, when their nature was one of
Good, and lament the part they sought to play in seeking His destruction.
But for now followers of Good, rejoice and live by the morality and ethics
which the Gods of Good wish for their mortals, and we shall find Algoron
better for it.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: On the subject of morality
Wed Sep 5 16:16:53 2012
To: All ( Necrucifer Nadrik Religion Immortal RP ) Elaynah
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To clarify a few points from the Evil Bishop of Necrucifer.
We are Good, not 'light' or 'blue' or whatever other label you care to call
us. Good people aspire to do what is ethically right when facing choices,
not what might benefit them or be expedient.
Morality is not about choosing the best course of action, rather the Good
and right action in a given situation. The 'best' Evil action would not be
the moral right action, but served themselves.
You claim that Evil uses rationality and logic, yet in your parthenon is the
Rage of Mencius, that would overlook these things due to his nature. Yet
Good exhibits the law of Nadrik which must be adhered to or punishments
assigned.
You misunderstand the nature of a moral dilemma. The intention of the
construct is that there is no right answer. Only to use our moral and
ethical understanding to reason which action we would take were we faced
with it, and be able to defend that position if challenged. Indeed it shows
us to which of the virtues we hold most dear over another.
You say the key difference between Good and Evil is that Good Gods dictate
their will, and followers of Good must bend beyond their nature to fit to
this unattainable goal, whilst those of Evil will 'trust' followers of Evil
to make the right choices. Most Gods of Algoron have a set of tenets which
they will expect you to follow, and we all interpret the words of the Gods.
Our soul is in our keeping alone, if your God makes a claim on morality and
you stand before them, you cannot say, "But I was told by others to do
thus," or that "virtue was not convenient at the time."
If you follow the ways of ethics, morality and virtue, then you do not serve
Evil. Evil only serves itself.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Elaynah: On The Subject of Morality
Tue Aug 28 20:06:47 2012
To: All ( Necrucifer Religion Immortal RP )
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Morality comes into play whenever people interact with each other. It is
a system of values which justify an action, or actions. More simply put, to
be "moral" is to decide on the best course of action in a given situation.
Conflict arises whenever there isn't an agreement on a the justification of
an action, as with the Light and the Darkness.
The way the Light tell the story, their ways are more righteous ways of
deciding what actions are just - but rest assured, this is false. We of the
Shadows can be every bit as honorable and virtuous as they, and in fact, it
is the Light that guilty of perpetrating the very things they sling against
us as "wrong", to boot.
Firstly, let us understand that, unlike the Light, The Darkness seeks to
introduce a degree of rationality and logic into our moral deliberations.
There are no abjectly emotional choices that are based wholly upon the
prejudices of our community. That is to say, our morals must be justified
by some form of reasoning, and these are not acceptable if they are based
upon poor reasoning or inaccurate facts.
In fact, moral conundrums of the Light are not formulated by the principles
of their "right versus wrong", but instead focused on "right versus right",
which not only complicates matters, but is infinitely more difficult to
separate personal opinion and prejudice from - and thus their "moral
superiority" is false.
A beggar that steals food to feed his family. He is breaking the law, but
he and his loved ones needs to eat to live. Moral or immoral?
Saving yourself with a blast of acid toward a brigand when being waylayed
for your money and perhaps your very virtue. Moral or immoral?
Even the Light will find not everyone agrees with the answers to these
questions.
How about more vague situations? For instance: "Murder is unjust killing."
This question, of course, begs a whole host of new questions. Is it okay to
kill? Yes? No? Some times? Who decides? What constitutes "murder"? Do
the Light not wage war and kill upon the field of battle? Do they not have
assassins living within the walls of Althiania?
Ah ha. So it appears the Light DOES murder. So... When is murder just and
when is it unjust? You cannot kill an unarmed man, for it is dishonorable.
But if he's got a weapon in his hand, even if he's out-classed by his
opponent, it's just. If he falls down and you stab him in the back, it is
dishonorable. If he is on his back and you stab him in the front? Just.
How relative is that? It is ridiculous to assume the world works on a basis
that: "On the one hand is the good, the right, the true, and noble. On the
other hand is the awful, the wicked, the false, and the base"? Hardly. And
yet here they of the Light stand, equally attracted to each the right and
the wrong, yet call us debased and impure? Hypocritical.
Be not fooled. Decisions where it is "right versus wrong" are very easy to
make, decisions where it is "right versus right" are not.
The key difference is that the Light would have you believe these answers
come from a set of laws set forth by their Gods, trying against their nature
and logic itself to fit themselves into a tiny box of 'good' where as the
Darkness knows that our Gods trust us to be smart enough to come up with
these answer for ourselves.
Do not be blind as a sheep. Enjoy your freedoms of whole-brained
intelligent choices, verses half-assed righteousness.
Join the Darkness.
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Caenarfon: Good and Evil
Sun Sep 9 05:06:03 2012
To: Imm Religion Althainia Nadrik Gwynn Kuromaru Arasan Khemar Variern Pharia Kader Zeusef Regyt Yonnel Kahlyn Ramias Aalie Gervasius Iellwen Caenarfon Corszana Regus Fardoc Selestia Alban Llwellyn Salinor Dargaz Falenor Abunad Jaeyce Terios Mulcahey Arreana Anreinya Kasumiko Laniath Tlahn Xiaxia Benthic Ayshan Arillias Xalyis Calendra Leema Daeryl Eleias Vrenda Taulan'sar Damerus
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To the Kingdom and Clan of Good, and to those who would love their God's
purpose, Hail.
The purpose of this missive is to highlight the difference between 'good'
and 'light'.
We follow Gods of Good. Their intentions are Good, they aspire to be
benevolent, ethical and moral. We can understand this because of the
principles that they are devoted to, and in turn so are we.
Long ago, the forces of Evil were struggling and there was an effort to gain
more followers. They sought to make their appeal more wide reaching, and
they saw how the principles of our Gods were inspiring our following and
sought to emulate it.
Their own followers were lying, cheating and stealing. Some decided to no
longer call themselves Evil, and called themselves the "Darkness" and us the
"Light".
They did this in order to remove themselves from the principles of Evil,
Disease, Rage, Murder and Deceit upon which their Gods are founded and claim
that they were now principled people of the "Dark" who believed in Good,
Honor and Love.
Needless to say, they are quite confused, and if they thought about it for a
moment and were sincere in these intentions, then they would recant their
faith to their Gods of Evil and follow a God of Good which represented the
principles they claim to stand for.
They use this as a tool to struggle to maintain the Unity which their
natures are naturally opposed to, which is essential for their shared
success.
We of Good are principled people who respect and aspire to the principles
which our Gods stand for.
Yet there are those of Good who have heard the forces of Evil speak of
"Darkness" so much, they have reverted to the use of "light" to represent
the principles of our Gods. This is understandable, because of the rate of
rhetoric that Evil presents us with to try to convince us that they are a
greater good than us, ignoring what their own Gods stand for.
The purpose of this missive is to remind us that we are Good, because we
aspire to the principles of the Gods we follow. To say that we are
followers of 'light' or even 'blue' does not represent the principles of our
Gods, and plays into the hands of Evil who claim there is no difference.
The very reason we chose our Gods was the principles they stand for. Thus
can we be assured of the sincerity of our beliefs.
Austinian is the Father of Good. His wife and children embody the key
principles of Good. This means something, something which Evil lacks. To
claim this for 'light' misses the point of the principles they stand for.
So be mindful of these points in a discussion of faith, a sermon of love, a
philosophical point of truth, or an act of compassion. Good is our
all-encompassing principle.
Be mindful that to refer to 'Good' as 'light' only furthers their own agenda
and forsakes our own.
Let Evil continue to act in Good ways, it only embeds our principles and
furthers our cause. One day they may understand the inconsistency of their
position.
For those who do not, then I am certain that the Evil gods to whom the
principles which they choose to ignore will punish them for it in a manner
which one would expect of Evil.
But for now, I encourage you to continue following the principles of our
Good Gods, and that those principles inspire you as much today as the day
you made your decision.
I leave you with the Parable of Two Divine Councils, which is an allegory of
the above thinking.
Corwen, High Clerist.
http://sites.google.com/site/khoodlibrary/Home/theology-and-philosophy/the-parable-of-two-divine-councils
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Caenarfon: Brother Dominard
Sun Sep 16 07:27:02 2012
To: Knighthood Nadrik
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Brother Dominard has chosen to take the nature of his conception as his
name. It has been a defining event in his life, and he bears no shame from
it. He honestly admits it while taking honor from what he is, and what his
own actions define.
Brother Dominard is not at fault from the nature of his birth. Here you are
not what you were born, but what you have it in yourself to be. Our actions
define our nature.
However, Gareth Keep will not suffer the derogatory use of his personal
emblem of honor to be used against him. None here shall refer to him by his
title, but as Brother Dominard.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Caenarfon: Good and Evil .... again.
Tue Oct 16 11:38:02 2012
To: liviya kahlyn all imm religion
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The Church of Good laments Evil's assertion that Good and Evil are the
same.
Brother Kahlyn has noted the difference between Good and Evil as we all have
many times.
Goodness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot
defend themselves, and holiness. What Good Gods desire is in the hearts and
heads of Good people.
What you decide to do every day will cause you to be a good person - or not.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Liviya: Praise Unto the Master Necrucifer
Tue Oct 16 01:55:49 2012
To: All ( imm Religion Necrucifer )
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Hear all the lands of Algoron praise unto the Master Necrucifer.
Look, followers of Light, into the mirror and see the faces of His servants
staring back at you. Your own assertion that you are Good no more makes you
Good than declaring yourself a balanx makes you a balanx. We are the same.
By His providence, we are liars, we are murderers, and we are seekers of
power. By His Evil hand do we seek vengeance, even if we call it justice.
By Darkness do you and I alike see all things rot away: the castles, the
kings who inhabit them, and the loyalty we feel for them. Look across the
battlefield into the faces of your adversaries and see yourselves.
His power is great, unyielding, and terrible. His Way is Truth. Look within
yourselves and see His Darkness already in residence there.
In service,
Liviya Madaur
Princess of Verminasia
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Kahlyn: Mirror, Mirror
Tue Oct 16 02:14:14 2012
To: All ( Imm Kantilles Religion )
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Too All Children of the Light of Goodness,
When I look into the mirror, I see myself. I see my dedication to Goodness.
It is well known that assertion and words do not make us whom we are.
Our actions, as Lord Kantilles teaches, how we walk, what we do makes us
whom we are. When we walk in purity, when we walk with love, when we act
with compassion, when we forgive, when we embrace each other in Unity, when
we follow our Tenets laid out by the Pantheon of Goodness: this is how
we are Goodly. Yes, we may make mistakes, for we are mortal. What separates
us from evil is our progress to the Perfection of Goodness, not the act of
perfection as this is impossible for mortals to achieve. We are strong in
our Unity, in our Love, in the Grace that our Gods bequeath us and we shall
never be ashamed of such.
Forever in Service to the Light of Goodness and Althainia,
Emperor Kahlyn Snowdragon
Priest of Lord Kantilles
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Caenarfon: Diseased? Suffering? Dying?
Thu Oct 18 11:14:38 2012
To: all imm religion
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The High Priest of Dragoth claims that Dragoth will give life. If you
are diseased, suffering or dying, then it is likely that it is the very
curse of Dragoth which afflicts you. The Evil ways of Dragoth means that He
spreads his disease and decay for the purpose to harm.
If you seek healing, look to Siccara.
If you seek creation, look to Cliath.
If you seek the circle of life of nature, look to Zandreya
If you seek love, happiness and peace, look to Taliena.
If you seek disease and decay, look to Dragoth and He will grant premature death.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Dunnikin: Diseased? Suffering? Dying?
Wed Oct 17 14:52:10 2012
To: All
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All you need do is recant your ways, and follow Lord Dragoth. Give Him your all, and perhaps
He will give you life.
Those who wish to know more of the Lord of Decay may contact me within His temple.
Dragoth bless,
Queen High Priest Dunnikin
-=Worm=-
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Dunnikin: The Plague
Thu Oct 18 21:58:03 2012
To: All ( Dragoth Imm Religion )
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See how they fear my Master? See how the priests of Light scramble madly
to make sense of the pestilence that I have brought to this world by my
Master's hand?
They tell you that only their goddess can heal you, but they lie.
I died willingly for my Lord Dragoth, and I was reborn. This was His doing.
Not so long ago, when the King of Darkonin lay dying of a deadly pestilence,
did we call in healers? No. Did we pray to Siccara? No. We turned to
Lord Dragoth and praised His truth, His gifts, His power. I sat with the
King, awaiting his death, but the Lord of Disease saw his faith and knew it
to be strong. Dragoth healed the King, for what He gives, He can take away.
Cease your wailing, unless you are weak. Turn from the Light, and kneel
before the Darkness. Give praise to Dragoth, give Him your All, and perhaps
He will find you worthy.
Dragoth bless,
High Priestess Dunnikin
-=Worm=-
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Caenarfon: Dragoth's disease and decay
Fri Oct 19 10:59:11 2012
To: all dunnikin imm religion
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To clarify, we are not Priests of light, but Priests of Good.
While no one doubts that the Gods of Algoron have divine powers, and have
the power to grant and take life, healing and the sustenance of life are not
the principles over which Dragoth presides.
Dragoth and His followers seek to bring disease and decay to Algoron, just
as it is the role of Siccara and Her followers to heal it.
Only such Evil could seek to bring life to an end in such a nefarious way,
insomuch as it is the role of Cliath to create, and Zandreya to be
responsible for nature's circle of life.
Corwen, High Clerist
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Dunnikin: The Gods
Fri Oct 19 12:28:33 2012
To: Caenarfon All Imm Religion
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You may say as often as you wish, 'It is Siccara's role to heal,'
Perhaps it is, but that does not mean Dragoth cannot remove the Plague that
He has given. Just as the Pestilence passed over those places where Darkness--
call it Evil if it makes you feel better somehow-- has hold, He can remove it.
Just as your goddess once used my Master's pestilence to punish a believer for
turning away from her, my Master can remove pestilence if only you will
praise His name and accept what He offers -- gladly, willingly, and unquestioningly.
Dragoth bless.
High Priest Dunnikin
-=Worm=-
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Caenarfon: Sincere acceptance of Dragoth's gift
Sat Oct 20 16:34:04 2012
To: all imm religion
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I can not begin to understand the High Priest would ever desire Dragoth's
"gift" of pestilence removed from her person, the blessing that it is.
If I was sincere and took His gift both gladly and willingly that I would
wish this gift of pestilence removed - I ought to be prepared to submit to
disease and premature death. Why would I wish Dragoth to remove his
precious gift, His blessing of disease and decay?
I cannot fathom why anyone would ever be sincere in this. But it does make
a difference clear between a Good Siccara and an Evil Dragoth.
All that come before Siccara seeking cures to Dragoth's diseases and decay
shall be cured - be you Evil or Good - Siccara will heal you.
Dragoth holds the sick hostage with His Evil disease and decay, He says,
"Follow Me and I will remove the gift of pestilence I have blessed you
with."
As a priest of Good, I would wish that he kept His "blessings" to those who
would accept them such as the High Priest.
Corwen, High Clerist
Prayer
Upon this day I appeal to our Lord Nadrik, and his Avatar Lezra Lezul. Much time has past since we have heard of the grevious position of our Lord Nadrik, trapped upon the Black Moon.
Much time has been spent seeking the knowledge from Your father's words, to seek the Shards of Seanan. Conclave's masters asked, the Library of the Balanx searched, the homes of Sinarious and Nagash, Seanan's contemparories sought, yet naught has yet come to His servants to deliver the Lord from the clutches of Evil.
I appeal to you if you or your greater servants are able, to send word to your faithful as to your deliverance, for should you fall to the denizens of Evil, then a wail of great grief and despair will be heard from Your faithful.
Too long have we dallied without guidance as to where to assist You O Lord, and we will do our utmost to see you returned to Your place of Good's protector of honor and righetousness.
Upon this day I considered the following premises
That honor is often subjective to personal subjectivity, and that something more generic might be considered for everyone to get behind.
Taliena has such a statement in "All you need is Love". Not everyone may agree with all parts of love, but no one can disagree with such a central tenet.
In the interests of delivering you from your captivity, we need to bring the Good people of Algoron together to fight for Your freedom, and in doing so need something they can all get behind. As there are many subjective views on honor we need to reduce the concept to something which everyone can rally behind.
When Cardinal Bolter fell, it was because he would not stand with those who were evil, but willing to help in Your deliverance. As a consequence of this Good's path together fractured.
The issue is obvious, honor under the subjectivity of some is rigid and inflexible and it ought not to be this. As we draw from our experience our understanding of Truth changes which will affect our honor.
As our mortal law is imperfect, we reform laws to improve them when justice is unfulfilled, so must our honor improve as experience teaches us.
Honor ought not to be a shackle which holds us back from seeing honor done. Rather it grows and improves with experience, learning when we learn.
Upon this day I have continued to reflect upon a simple position of honor for all to follow, based around my recent considerations around the issue of honor's subjectivity and how in our Lord's hour of need we need a common bond which all can gather behind.
Central to this premise is that honor need not be a rigid and inflexible casing which binds us well after the facts change, but a pragmatic and virtuous way to express the concept of honor which allows us to work with those who are honorable, but do not hold to our strict ideals.
It ought to be possible for those of Knighthood who hold ourselves to high ideals to work with those of differing honor, so long as it is not evil in nature. Like those before us in Serpantol who became trapped by inflexible laws, we should be more understanding and tolerant of the honor of others.
In this way, Your word will become more accessible to those who consider the concept of Knighthood and Honor to be elitist and arrogant, without us having to step back from the moral high ground.
Upon this day, I argued with a young aspirant of Necrucifer who sought to claim Your honor for Evil. As I made plain, Evil will use honor when it suits them to inspire others, then cast it aside when it is not needed. This is not Honor.
The Challenge is sent forth for worthies from Shadow to justify their Order and their existence. Although these were not formerly discussed as bishop tasks, Lezra Lazul bade pursuit of this line of enquiry being a righteous one. And if it is possible I would like to choose this attack on Shadow as a worthy task of a Priest of Honor." Too often the battle is taken to the enemy by only force of arms where most things are equal. To strike where they hurt the most, in their purity of purpose can we do the most to discredit and defeat them with the most ease. Shadow seek to get Algoron to follow them in the creation of their world order. By showing the error of their ways, can we best ensure that they do not gather a significant following in this war of ideology.