Written By Aleksei
June 17, 2018, 1:59 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
For one thing, the Dominus represents the voices of all the gods, and I have no right to second guess his theology.
But I wouldn't even if it were my place, because no one's right to worship the spirits has been stripped away. The Dominus has declared that those people who serve as public servants and teachers of the Faith need to be dedicated fully to the Pantheon. So yes, some people have been barred from Discipleship. Most of the Faithful laity aren't Disciples, and plenty of people have been declined from Discipleship for all sorts of reasons. It's not a requirement for fervent devotion to the Pantheon. Discipleship is service to the _Faith_. Everyone can express their devotion to the gods every day with every breath and every action. Live honorably, live truthfully, live generously.
Perhaps it would be easier for some of the displeased nobility to grasp what's happened if they considered the possibility of having a servant of their household who served them _and_ a liege from another domain. I imagine most of them would prefer those dedicated to their service to be _fully_ dedicated.
Written By Coraline
June 17, 2018, 1:40 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
I shall get your first sword ordered immediately.
Written By River
June 17, 2018, 1:33 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Selene
Written By Victus
June 17, 2018, 1:13 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fairen
If there's gonna be a war over it though, call me. That I know how to do.
Written By Sina
June 17, 2018, 1:12 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Clara
Written By Fairen
June 17, 2018, 1:03 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Written By Victus
June 17, 2018, 1 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Clara
What has been said definitively is that no people who believe in anything beyond the Pantheon may work within the Church itself. What distinction you can draw from that objectively, no idea. Not really my fight either.
Written By Clara
June 17, 2018, 12:54 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sina
Written By Sina
June 17, 2018, 12:45 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Clara
Written By Clara
June 17, 2018, 12:36 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Written By Sina
June 17, 2018, 12:32 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
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)
Written By Lyiana
June 17, 2018, 12:07 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Simone
Written By Rhea
June 17, 2018, 12:05 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
Written By Edward
June 17, 2018, 12:01 a.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
A mast on the horizon perhaps.
Written By Ylva
June 16, 2018, 11:59 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Written By Riagnon
June 16, 2018, 11:55 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rhea
Written By Rhea
June 16, 2018, 11:44 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
Written By Signe
June 16, 2018, 11:44 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
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
What's a solvent?
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