Hope and Faith

You pray, saying "Upon this Day of the Sun, 27th the Month of Winter it has been most challenging. We have been in the field a lot and completely outclassed by our enemies. I shall give a sermon upon the subject the Seraph gave of hope.".

You clan 'I will give a sermon on the lesson of the Seraph in the Temple of Nadrik in 5 minutes.'

You pray 'I will give a sermon on the lesson of the Seraph in the Temple of Nadrik in 5 minutes.'

[ STORYLINE 1 ] [ Knighthood ] (WATCHER - Althainia) Grepmore

[51 Human Pri] [ Knighthood ] Bishop Caenarfon Corwen, High Clerist

[51 Human Skd] [ Knighthood ] Gaudin Leoncourt, Knight of the Shield

[51 Human Pal] [ Knighthood ] Kiery Elistar, General of the Crown

[51 Human Swb] [ Knighthood ] Rassilon Shiroken, Colonel of the Shield (CoL)

[51 Human Jng] [ Knighthood ] Drakonn Garat, Lieutenant of the Lance (CoL) (Nadrik) *

[47 Human Cle] [AFK] [ Knighthood ] Remoin Benoit, Page of Knighthood

You say (to Gaudin) 'Brother Gaudin, can you give a summary of the lesson of the Seraph?'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'If you like M'lord Bishop.'

You nod at Gaudin.

You say (to Gaudin) 'You were blessed with presence.'

Gaudin rises from the pew, his mail clinking as he steps forward.

Gaudin blushes slightly, bowing his head in humble gratitude to you.

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'The Seraph have spoken to me twice.. They answer prayer and I hath knelt long in prayer.'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'Each time they spoke they imparted one specific theme, their message is not just for me, nor am I anything holy or anything more than just a Knight for hearing it.'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'This message is made to be shared, given to all good. That message is Hope.'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'They wish us to know we are not alone. That Good will prevail if we hold fast to our virtues.'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'They want us to seek out all priests of Good and spread their holy message that in this time it is important for all to stand and be counted, all to do their part and accomplish the holy mission.'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'I pray to Nadrik, the God of Honor, and he doth remain trapped inside a prison wrought of evil.'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'Evil must not be victorious, it must not have the blood of our Holy God of Honor.'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'Good will drive them back and strike true, we will be victorious, but many hands are needed to do this task.'

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'They have asked us not to lose hope. Not to give up. We have been asked to inspire the world.'

You nod at Gaudin.

Gaudin takes a deep breath and looks at the Altar with memory in his eyes.

Gaudin says in a raspy voice 'We must do all we can.'

You say 'We are men of inpiration.'

You say 'We follow the virtues which others would see in us, then go forth and seek to make Algoron a better place.'

Gaudin resumes his seat in the pews, bowing his head again in gratitude to you.

You say 'We inspire a following, which will grow with every positive action we take.'

You say 'It is true that the Lord remains trapped on the Black Moon.'

You say 'Our enemies are strong, and numerous.'

You say 'Skilled, and proficient in death, whereas our cause is to protect.'

You say 'They roam the land at will, and the law and judgment is born from the weapons they wield.'

You say 'We have a new leader, and we are asked to take faith and make hope.'

You say 'Although our strength is not as great, and our allies are lessened.'

You say 'We wear the armor of righteousness.'

You say 'People will see our deeds, and see that hope dwells in our hearts.'

You say 'Now what think you of 'hope'?'

Caenarfon looks about the room expectantly.

Caenarfon puts his arms into the folds of his robes.

Rassilon quirks an eyebrow.

You say 'Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What god desires is in your heart and head. And what you decide to do every day, you will be a good man - or not. '

Caenarfon looks about all of you, seeking your answer.

Kiery gets to her feet, walking to the front of the room, her helm tucked under her arm.

Gaudin ponders.

Remoin ponders.

Kiery says softly 'Hope.'

Kiery says softly 'Hope is that tiny spark, of light of warmth.'

Kiery says softly 'It is the tiny spark that starts the fire.'

Kiery says softly 'It is that glimmer in the darkness.'

Kiery says softly 'That spark becomes the fire, that becomes the raging inferno that consumes the darkness.'

Kiery says softly 'That is what hope is. It is what is there when everything else seems to have left you.'

Kiery says softly 'We may give up on many things, but hope is one thing that will always carry us on.'

Kiery says softly 'That will bring us back to who we are and what we stand for.'

Kiery looks over the knights gathered before her.

Kiery says softly 'Hope is the gods gift to us, and in return it is our gift back to them.'

You nod.

Gaudin rolls a few beads of his rosary between his mailed hand.

You say 'Our faith in that hope.'

Caenarfon puts his arms into the folds of his robes.

Kiery lowers her head briefly before stepping aside.

You say 'Are there any others who would speak of their faith and hope?'

You say 'No others?'

You say 'So then Brothers and Sisters of Gareth Keep.'

You say 'We have heard that hope resides in your hearts, as was told by the Seraph.'

You say 'When our swords falter on the battlefield, think upon hope.'

You say 'The Good Parthenon looks down upon us and we feel the embrace.'

You kneel and pray for the blessing of wisdom.

A feeling of divinity overtakes your presence.

Drakonn is protected by a holy presence.

Rassilon is protected by a holy presence.

Gaudin is protected by a holy presence.

Kiery is protected by a holy presence.

Remoin is protected by a holy presence.

You feel a holy presence protecting you.

You say 'Feel this presence, the power of the Lord.'

You say 'Although he remains trapped upon the Black moon, his power can reach us still. '

You say 'And we have faith that this hope they ask of us, will tide us over until Good becomes strong once more.'

Datai d'Aggravaine floats in.

Datai smiles brightly and slips into a pew in back.

You say 'Hope is born of a spark as Sister Kiery said, that with positive action will grow.'

You say 'But also, with negative action will diminish.'

You say 'Good action will nourish this hope, and others will notice.'

You say 'They will see the Good actions to which you aspire.'

You point at Gaudin.

You say 'And you.'

Caenarfon touches Drakonn on the shoulder.

You say 'And even Sister Kiery.'

You chuckle.

You say 'And within us, the embodiment of Good upon Algoron, they will nurture this hope.'

You say 'And as we grow in confidence and skill, ever more will our enemies begin to feel fear on the battle field once more.'

Caenarfon puts his arms into the folds of his robes.

You say 'May the Lord keep you.'

Caenarfon puts his arms into the folds of his robes.

Datai is protected by a holy presence.

You say 'And even Sister Datai for being late.'

You grin.

Datai smiles brightly at you, her hands clasped neatly in front of herself.

You say 'Go in the way of the Lord Brothers and Sisters.'

Datai says 'Someone has to fill in for my husband while he's on crusade!'

You say 'And feel His hope.'

Gaudin bows his head in silent prayer, taking the sermon to his heart.

Datai says 'Late to church, check! What else is on his to do list?'

Remoin closes his eyes, his hands folded in his lap.

You say 'Now perhaps we ought to speak to some and take the field.'

You say 'And show them we are not afraid, even though they are strong.'