Written By Clara
June 17, 2018, 12:36 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
How does it help The Compact to further alienate its people and drive a divide between us? It sounds like the Faith is trying to start conflict not resolve it. To break up The Compact, not support it.
Written By Sina
June 17, 2018, 12:32 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
I am, and always will be, devoted to the Faith and the Gods. However, as a Scholar of Vellichor, I must question the decision to completely separate the Faith from those who practice the shamanic arts, and force a renunciation of vows from those who have also practiced shamanism. I have admired the way many members of the faith have maintained an open mind and acceptance of others, even if our beliefs are not always the same.
There are forces in this world that seek to quell knowledge and stamp it out, and prevent us from understanding, cooperation and remembrance. I do worry about the consequences of such a decision, for there are those who have sought wisdom from the Shamans and now that wisdom may no longer be forthcoming. Likewise, there were those who practiced Shamanism who were equally devoted to the Faith and the protection of the Compact. I have seen and heard references to the two practices working faithfully hand in hand. There were those who adhered to both with wisdom and devotion. And now those children have been severed from the Gods at least in name and officially, and this saddens my heart somewhat.
I am certain, however, that the Dominus of the Faith has his reasons, even if we may not be privy to those reasons. Though it makes us sad or even angry, some sacrifices must be made for the good of the Compact and the world. Many changes have been made of late, and while even I am personally affected by some of them, I am confident that those changes are made for the protection of all, and accept them, even though they make my work as a Scholar harder.
These are dangerous times we live in, and it is difficult to know where to place one's trust at times. Not all spirits are benevolent, and it can often be difficult to distinguish between good spirits and those which would cause us harm. So I understand the decision. We know the Gods to be benevolent and we can have faith that our worship and devotion to them is right and good in order to maintain balance against that which threatens us.
I am sad that we must part ways with our shamanic brothers and sisters. But I choose to serve the Gods, and accept the word of the Dominus, having faith that there is sound purpose in it.
There are forces in this world that seek to quell knowledge and stamp it out, and prevent us from understanding, cooperation and remembrance. I do worry about the consequences of such a decision, for there are those who have sought wisdom from the Shamans and now that wisdom may no longer be forthcoming. Likewise, there were those who practiced Shamanism who were equally devoted to the Faith and the protection of the Compact. I have seen and heard references to the two practices working faithfully hand in hand. There were those who adhered to both with wisdom and devotion. And now those children have been severed from the Gods at least in name and officially, and this saddens my heart somewhat.
I am certain, however, that the Dominus of the Faith has his reasons, even if we may not be privy to those reasons. Though it makes us sad or even angry, some sacrifices must be made for the good of the Compact and the world. Many changes have been made of late, and while even I am personally affected by some of them, I am confident that those changes are made for the protection of all, and accept them, even though they make my work as a Scholar harder.
These are dangerous times we live in, and it is difficult to know where to place one's trust at times. Not all spirits are benevolent, and it can often be difficult to distinguish between good spirits and those which would cause us harm. So I understand the decision. We know the Gods to be benevolent and we can have faith that our worship and devotion to them is right and good in order to maintain balance against that which threatens us.
I am sad that we must part ways with our shamanic brothers and sisters. But I choose to serve the Gods, and accept the word of the Dominus, having faith that there is sound purpose in it.
Written By Clara
June 17, 2018, 12:21 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
I am disgusted with the lack of tolerance The Faith is showing towards people of other faiths. Its a contradiction to what I thought the Faith was about. You push people that would go to the Gods away by rejecting your own humanity. Way to embrace your reflections.
Written By Lyiana
June 17, 2018, 12:07 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Simone
I had a dream of Simone the last time I saw her. I wanted her to be safe and I wanted her child to be safe. I hoped that she was going to get out of the city before the raids started and the silence took over. I miss her so much. She was the woman I would cry on or the one who I would protect till my dying breath. We are not lovers, you understand, no, we may be the best of friends, though our letters would consist of flowery words and lovely sintementt. I think she would see if I just wrote her, or perhaps if I just waited till she contacted me. Would she be angry? Would she be angry at me for being gone so long? I miss her. She gave me perfume. She was and is a kind woman. I wonder where she is or how she is doing? I know it has been two years, but I hope she is not too cross with me.
Written By Rhea
June 17, 2018, 12:05 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
I'm so proud of you.
Written By Edward
June 17, 2018, 12:01 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
I wonder now how long then until it is a requirement for Prodigals who wish to be ennobled, or noble Houses that already exist, will be required to give up their spiritualism to be recognized as a House of the Compact.
A mast on the horizon perhaps.
A mast on the horizon perhaps.
Written By Ylva
June 16, 2018, 11:59 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
I am a bit sad I'm not a Mercy anymore, but I will have a lot more free time between not healing all those people and not having to have my robes washed all the time. White gets dirty so quickly.
Written By Riagnon
June 16, 2018, 11:55 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rhea
Oh, well, I obviously choose the right answer!
Written By Rhea
June 16, 2018, 11:44 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
A precursor to a solution! Do you want to be a solution or a part of the problem? You could also be a casual bystander. There is a right answer here and two wrong ones.
Written By Signe
June 16, 2018, 11:44 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
One cannot ignore the spirits any more than one can ignore the winds and rains. They are there, you have all witnessed them. Those who practice the old ways of shamanism do so with respect to what has been, to the past of all. It is indeed a stance proclaimed to ignore the old gods and spirits. After they have aided the compact's people.
If this was not the case perhaps the words should be amended for a clear understanding. One can believe in both and work for who they feel more devoted to. However it was written that they must choose and ignore, not choose and respect.
That is not the way.
If this was not the case perhaps the words should be amended for a clear understanding. One can believe in both and work for who they feel more devoted to. However it was written that they must choose and ignore, not choose and respect.
That is not the way.
Written By Riagnon
June 16, 2018, 11:41 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rhea
Don't call me a baby.
What's a solvent?
What's a solvent?
Written By Echo
June 16, 2018, 11:36 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirlys
"She was the daughter of the Forest. She was beloved of the Old Gods. She spoke with our voice."
There is no way I could renounce the spirits after witnessing what I did at the Battle of Stormwall. So it's with a heavy heart that I step down as an Armswoman of Gloria.
There is no way I could renounce the spirits after witnessing what I did at the Battle of Stormwall. So it's with a heavy heart that I step down as an Armswoman of Gloria.
Written By Rhea
June 16, 2018, 11:25 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
My poor, darling baby brother. He's never going to be a Templar or a Knight of Solvent. I'm so sorry.
Written By Victus
June 16, 2018, 11:21 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Hm.
It's hard to make a concise thought on what's transpired today, given that I have a lot of thoughts and yet no decent way to articulate many of them.
I guess I'd just thought for a long time that welcoming those of dissenting opinion to share it in your places was a good way to learn from each other. Find your compromises and grow stronger as a people. It seems like there's a wedge now, where ideas aren't going to be heard.
Overall it doesn't really do anything to me though, so I cast my thoughts out like a 'lil pebble into the ocean anyhow. I'm probably wrong, but my gut just can't shake this disappointing feeling yet.
It's hard to make a concise thought on what's transpired today, given that I have a lot of thoughts and yet no decent way to articulate many of them.
I guess I'd just thought for a long time that welcoming those of dissenting opinion to share it in your places was a good way to learn from each other. Find your compromises and grow stronger as a people. It seems like there's a wedge now, where ideas aren't going to be heard.
Overall it doesn't really do anything to me though, so I cast my thoughts out like a 'lil pebble into the ocean anyhow. I'm probably wrong, but my gut just can't shake this disappointing feeling yet.
Written By Jorygg
June 16, 2018, 11:16 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Astraea
Don't let the door smack you in the ass on the way out.
Written By Samael
June 16, 2018, 11:16 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
It is not surprising the devilish behavior of some. Funny that they call others duplicitous when they act and speak without honor.
Written By Samael
June 16, 2018, 11:06 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
By decree of the Dominus of the Faith, if you worship anything but the Faith of the Pantheon you cannot be a Disciple of Vellichor. Scholars of Vellichor who currently have such beliefs will need to renounce them or be removed. Unless such time as we are instructed otherwise, this does not effect those within the Academy of Vellichor, our teachers and students enrolled.
As disciples of Vellichor we dedicate our lives to the spread of knowledge throughout the Compact and the accumulation of history. We are custodians of knowledge for all of the Faith of the Pantheon. Our teaching directive is paramount to our worship. In mankind's vow to the god of knowledge, all citizens, regardless of their background or their traditions may record a record of their lives in a white journal to be kept public and accessible in the Great Archive. It is a great sin to seek to bar someone from this right. Under even stricter care are the Reflections, the black journals of which the Scholars of Vellichor guarantee privacy. There is no greater sin for us than to break that sacred trust no matter your background or your traditions.
As disciples of Vellichor we dedicate our lives to the spread of knowledge throughout the Compact and the accumulation of history. We are custodians of knowledge for all of the Faith of the Pantheon. Our teaching directive is paramount to our worship. In mankind's vow to the god of knowledge, all citizens, regardless of their background or their traditions may record a record of their lives in a white journal to be kept public and accessible in the Great Archive. It is a great sin to seek to bar someone from this right. Under even stricter care are the Reflections, the black journals of which the Scholars of Vellichor guarantee privacy. There is no greater sin for us than to break that sacred trust no matter your background or your traditions.
Written By Aureth
June 16, 2018, 10:59 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Signe
No, lady. The bold stance is insisting that you be permitted to work for the Faith without altering your belief system at all, merely because you want it to be so.
You can worship as you choose. If you are going to WORK FOR the Faith of the Pantheon, you have to abide by its rules.
Being a disciple is a privilege; not even that, it is a duty and a devotion. You can't be a priest and a shaman and you never could. This is no different.
You can worship as you choose. If you are going to WORK FOR the Faith of the Pantheon, you have to abide by its rules.
Being a disciple is a privilege; not even that, it is a duty and a devotion. You can't be a priest and a shaman and you never could. This is no different.
Written By Vano
June 16, 2018, 10:47 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
The irony I have learned since I came to this city. I have learned to respect and even admire in some respets your Arvani gods even as I respect less and less the members of its Faith.
It seems my thoughts were not misplaced nor misjudged.
The odd thing is that a person religious views are not free. Some would say they are free whatever you wish, so long as you believe what others tell you to believe.
You are free to do as they tell you.
For the record, I have never cared once what a man or woman believes in. It's never been and never will be any of my business. You religious views does not impact my life one way or another.
I cannot understand how some can think contrary to this.
It seems my thoughts were not misplaced nor misjudged.
The odd thing is that a person religious views are not free. Some would say they are free whatever you wish, so long as you believe what others tell you to believe.
You are free to do as they tell you.
For the record, I have never cared once what a man or woman believes in. It's never been and never will be any of my business. You religious views does not impact my life one way or another.
I cannot understand how some can think contrary to this.
Written By Astraea
June 16, 2018, 10:46 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
I hereby renounce the spirits and pledge myself to the Gods alone. From this day forth let it be known that I am a servant of the Aspirations and seek to walk the path that my family has for generations. To acknowledge that I have been blessed by the Gods and that through me they have worked great miracles to the benefit of Arvum. Let my faith never be questioned, nor my stance on the subject of spirits or their correlation with the Faith.
For my father, and my father's father who were so beloved by the Gods.
For my father, and my father's father who were so beloved by the Gods.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.