Written By Caras
Nov. 5, 2017, 11:48 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
I deeply regret wording my proclamation to include Crownsworn. It has become clear to me that it was off-topic and inappropriate. A remark that a more politically astute Archlector would not have made. I am afraid that this is a sign that I am not qualified to be an Archlector. I had my doubts from the beginning, but the calling was there, and who am I to deny the call?
I will return to pilgrimage soon. I was successful there I believe. At least I did no one any harm either here, or in the past.
I will return to pilgrimage soon. I was successful there I believe. At least I did no one any harm either here, or in the past.
Written By Caras
Nov. 5, 2017, 11:45 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Archlector Aleksei is trying to do the right thing. He wants to be a 'good guy'. But his zeal in following Skald's dogma has caused him to tread dangerously on dogma that I, as the Archlector of Gild, was duty sworn to protect. The unity of this compact is paramount to its survival. Nothing that Aleksei did was illegal, but it was done with ill-intent. He was told, by one of the highest authorities in Thrax what would happen if he followed his plan to remove Thralls in mass from the Mourning Isles. Not only did he do so, but he did so with the intent of punishing those that held those values strongest. He could have spread his ministrations, important as they are, out over a year, as suggested to him. Or he could have been more equitable, removing thralls equally from all houses. The reaction was both predictable, and devastating to Navegant economy. When one sets out to punish instead of help, however legal their action, it becomes immoral.
He backed out of his challenge, not because he wanted to spare me indignity, but because he refuses to admit any wrongdoing. He has repeatedly said that the money he paid for these thralls should account for any ills inflicted. But as the Archlector of Gild, I learned the limits of what money can do. Money does not throw nets. Money does not pick the harvest. Money does not console the heart when good men die.
I am no longer Archlector, and I have been instructed to read the dogma. So after this post, I will be silent. Unless of course, someone continues to mischaracterize what I have said when I held the august position that I did.
He backed out of his challenge, not because he wanted to spare me indignity, but because he refuses to admit any wrongdoing. He has repeatedly said that the money he paid for these thralls should account for any ills inflicted. But as the Archlector of Gild, I learned the limits of what money can do. Money does not throw nets. Money does not pick the harvest. Money does not console the heart when good men die.
I am no longer Archlector, and I have been instructed to read the dogma. So after this post, I will be silent. Unless of course, someone continues to mischaracterize what I have said when I held the august position that I did.
Written By Caras
Nov. 5, 2017, 11:45 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Archlector Aleksei is trying to do the right thing. He wants to be a 'good guy'. But his zeal in following Skald's dogma has caused him to tread dangerously on dogma that I, as the Archlector of Gild, was duty sworn to protect. The unity of this compact is paramount to its survival. Nothing that Aleksei did was illegal, but it was done with ill-intent. He was told, by one of the highest authorities in Thrax what would happen if he followed his plan to remove Thralls in mass from the Mourning Isles. Not only did he do so, but he did so with the intent of punishing those that held those values strongest. He could have spread his ministrations, important as they are, out over a year, as suggested to him. Or he could have been more equitable, removing thralls equally from all houses. The reaction was both predictable, and devastating to Navegant economy. When one sets out to punish instead of help, however legal their action, it becomes immoral.
He backed out of his challenge, not because he wanted to spare me indignity, but because he refuses to admit any wrongdoing. He has repeatedly said that the money he paid for these thralls should account for any ills inflicted. But as the Archlector of Gild, I learned the limits of what money can do. Money does not throw nets. Money does not pick the harvest. Money does not console the heart when good men die.
I am no longer Archlector, and I have been instructed to read the dogma. So after this post, I will be silent. Unless of course, someone continues to mischaracterize what I have said when I held the august position that I did.
He backed out of his challenge, not because he wanted to spare me indignity, but because he refuses to admit any wrongdoing. He has repeatedly said that the money he paid for these thralls should account for any ills inflicted. But as the Archlector of Gild, I learned the limits of what money can do. Money does not throw nets. Money does not pick the harvest. Money does not console the heart when good men die.
I am no longer Archlector, and I have been instructed to read the dogma. So after this post, I will be silent. Unless of course, someone continues to mischaracterize what I have said when I held the august position that I did.
Written By Caras
July 5, 2017, 5:57 p.m.(10/13/1006 AR)
Time is a coin that no man is gifted with in excess. Long or short, each lifespan is lived to it's very end, the which is determined by the Queen of Death. - Proverbs of the Queen of Death
Written By Caras
June 22, 2017, 2:46 a.m.(9/14/1006 AR)
'A wise man always knows less than he would like, and shares less than he knows.' - Proverbs of Vellichor
Written By Caras
June 22, 2017, 12:11 a.m.(9/13/1006 AR)
"A man's mistakes may lead to misfortune, but compounding his misfortune from above is always a mistake." - Proverbs of Gild
Written By Caras
Jan. 12, 2017, 12:27 a.m.(8/20/1005 AR)
A man came to the shrine today to ask me why we had a platinum altar when so many still struggle and suffer. It was something that had been bothering him and his concern is shared by many people who do not fully understand the goddess Gild. So I will write it here for safekeeping with my brothers and sisters of Vellichor.
Wealth is not an inherently evil construct. It is not evil even when modified with 'necessary.' Wealth is only one sign of prosperity and only one aspect of charity. It is something some possess and some do not. The show of wealth is not immoral, nor is it evil. Those who have wealth should spend it. They should prosper and feel blessed by Gild. But with these blessings come responsibilities. It is a give and take relationship between mortal man and the divine. Receive the blessings but give something in return. In the framework of Gild, what one gives is charity.
The onus is on the wealthy to use their money responsibly and for the common good. Plan and throw a fete, supply enough wine to last a normal house weeks, spend lavishly on gifts and entertainment. But do not forget your responsibility to serve the common good. Tithe. Donate. Give freely and cheerfully so that those with less can survive and thrive and you will be beloved of Gild.
So why a platinum altar? Wealth is not evil, prosperity is not a sin, avarice builds cities. The order of Gild serves as an inspiration to those who do not have what the monied elite have. It is something to aspire to. we display our own wealth without shame or fault, but do we behave responsibly with what we have? Indeed we do. All those in need are welcome here in the Shrine of Gild, any who have hardship are offered aid and assistance, all those who would otherwise starve or see their children starve are brought in and shown the blessings of Gild's charity. We have a platinum altar because it serves as an example not only of what the poor may become, but how the wealthy should act - with kindness, compassion, charity, prosperity, and under the auspices of the teachings of Gild.
Wealth is not an inherently evil construct. It is not evil even when modified with 'necessary.' Wealth is only one sign of prosperity and only one aspect of charity. It is something some possess and some do not. The show of wealth is not immoral, nor is it evil. Those who have wealth should spend it. They should prosper and feel blessed by Gild. But with these blessings come responsibilities. It is a give and take relationship between mortal man and the divine. Receive the blessings but give something in return. In the framework of Gild, what one gives is charity.
The onus is on the wealthy to use their money responsibly and for the common good. Plan and throw a fete, supply enough wine to last a normal house weeks, spend lavishly on gifts and entertainment. But do not forget your responsibility to serve the common good. Tithe. Donate. Give freely and cheerfully so that those with less can survive and thrive and you will be beloved of Gild.
So why a platinum altar? Wealth is not evil, prosperity is not a sin, avarice builds cities. The order of Gild serves as an inspiration to those who do not have what the monied elite have. It is something to aspire to. we display our own wealth without shame or fault, but do we behave responsibly with what we have? Indeed we do. All those in need are welcome here in the Shrine of Gild, any who have hardship are offered aid and assistance, all those who would otherwise starve or see their children starve are brought in and shown the blessings of Gild's charity. We have a platinum altar because it serves as an example not only of what the poor may become, but how the wealthy should act - with kindness, compassion, charity, prosperity, and under the auspices of the teachings of Gild.
Written By Caras
Jan. 11, 2017, 6:11 p.m.(8/19/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Avary
For many years now, my closest friend and confidant. I trust her implicitly in all things and have come to rely upon the strength of her faith, the fortitude of her will, and the kindness of her heart to carry me through difficult times. With her influence I have become a better priest and better devotee. We have both been recently appointed Archlectors serving under the same Legate and it will be good to continue our close and profitable partnership. She is an impressive woman and a capable priestess.
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