The Excommunicated
Posted by Aldwin on 02/06/17
To The Faithful of Arvum:
The Excommunication of the High Lords and their voices was a contentious event in our history. It stirred strife and tore a hole between the Faith of the Pantheon and the Council of Regents. Many saw it as a bold, politically driven move by the Dominus of the time. Brother Fawkuhl, then Dominus, made the decision he had to, when he excommunicated those who supported the Teind; it defies the Laws of Limerance that he was sworn to uphold. His actions since then should not overshadow the seriousness of that message.
The overstepping came in forcing that same excommunication, the most serious and dire punishment the Faith can inflict, on those who stood against the Teind. To that end, let all the Faithful know:
Prince Darren, Princess Deva, and Princess Donella are not excommunicated. The basis for their punishment is flawed and found invalid. Let it be stricken.
For those who voted for, or supported, the Teind we remain firm in the position of the Faith on the matter. Our hearts are not hard, but remain open for their forgiveness.
Of those who were justly excommunicated, the Grand Duchess Esera submitted herself to the judgement of the gods and humbled herself before the Faith. She did as she felt she must to protect her people, and the Lyceum should know that they were first and foremost, always, in her mind and heart. The Grand Duchess recognized her error and sought forgiveness. That circumstances have robbed her the chance to hear these words does not change them: Esera Velenosa has found the forgiveness she sought, and will now be considered reconciled with the Faith. May her spirit find peace in the embrace of the gods.
Dominus Aldwin
Voice of the Gods