Written By Roran
Feb. 14, 2018, 3:49 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
A petitioner came to the shrine, professing to be experiencing a disconnection with the faith. Not that they didn't believe in so much as they did not feel the fullness of the Gods in as much as they did before.
You are not alone.
In truth, this happens far more often than most are willing or even able to speak. To feel this distance, instead of closeness, happens to many. It spurs people forward and in most times, to take action to close this distance. I applaud this. Personal growth is still growth even if it's retaking steps that you fell back on.
And so I take to my whites to lay to paper the set of tasks that I set before the petitioner in the hopes that those who may be feeling the disconnect or at least a disconnect with Lagoma and are uncomfortable to paying visit to the shrine to speak with a disciple, devoted or otherwise, can follow in the steps that this other individual will be taking and join them on their journey. It takes no more than a few minutes a day or longer, depending on how long you want to devote to it.
I encourage you to take to your whites and record your thoughts. Even those who do not feel this disconnect but feel close as ever to our Gods and their ideals are encouraged to do the same. Sit before a flame, close your eyes and think upon the answer to the following questions.
Day 1. What is a change or moment of growth in your past, that was the hardest, or perhaps, was far more painful than you thought it would be?
Dary 2. What is a moment of personal growth or change that came far easier to you than you thought it would be?
Day 3. What is one small thing that you think the compact as a whole, needs to change for the better?
Day 4. What is one thing, that you think you could do, to change yourself or the better. Easy or hard? What could you do to achieve this change? Do it.
When you have attempted the change, I encourage you to come to the shrine, sit on a bench and looking into the eternal flame, meditate upon the following. How has this change, this betterment, affect you? For the better? For the worse?
As ever and always, I make myself available in the Shrine of Lagoma for all those who might need guidance and I look forward to hearing the words of those who choose to take up this exercise.
You are not alone.
In truth, this happens far more often than most are willing or even able to speak. To feel this distance, instead of closeness, happens to many. It spurs people forward and in most times, to take action to close this distance. I applaud this. Personal growth is still growth even if it's retaking steps that you fell back on.
And so I take to my whites to lay to paper the set of tasks that I set before the petitioner in the hopes that those who may be feeling the disconnect or at least a disconnect with Lagoma and are uncomfortable to paying visit to the shrine to speak with a disciple, devoted or otherwise, can follow in the steps that this other individual will be taking and join them on their journey. It takes no more than a few minutes a day or longer, depending on how long you want to devote to it.
I encourage you to take to your whites and record your thoughts. Even those who do not feel this disconnect but feel close as ever to our Gods and their ideals are encouraged to do the same. Sit before a flame, close your eyes and think upon the answer to the following questions.
Day 1. What is a change or moment of growth in your past, that was the hardest, or perhaps, was far more painful than you thought it would be?
Dary 2. What is a moment of personal growth or change that came far easier to you than you thought it would be?
Day 3. What is one small thing that you think the compact as a whole, needs to change for the better?
Day 4. What is one thing, that you think you could do, to change yourself or the better. Easy or hard? What could you do to achieve this change? Do it.
When you have attempted the change, I encourage you to come to the shrine, sit on a bench and looking into the eternal flame, meditate upon the following. How has this change, this betterment, affect you? For the better? For the worse?
As ever and always, I make myself available in the Shrine of Lagoma for all those who might need guidance and I look forward to hearing the words of those who choose to take up this exercise.
Written By Roran
Feb. 7, 2018, 9:20 a.m.(2/18/1008 AR)
The companions thus far offered up have been unique and most certainly not cats. I touched upon Ryder, the falcon of some lovely red plumage and he has been a significant difference. Either on my shoulder or somewhere soaring. The assistant sent to teach me how to handle has been skilled.
But another sent me their companion and I must say this was quite the difference and quite the change. His name is Oleander. A tarantula of some quite refined tastes. Always trying to crawl right off my shoulder or attempting to hide in a pocket. It would seems that the Archduchess Velenosa was not off about her companion and his love and adoration for fine fabric. I placed him on my bed and he returned forthwith to my robes. Up the front and back behind my my hair. He brings out a variety of responses from others and it's easy enough to usher him back into hiding when someone who fears them catches wind.
It is hard to get used to the feel of his legs on the back of your neck, the hair are just prickly enough.
So thank you Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa. Your companion Oleander is well enjoyed, an interesting perspective and I promise you he only escaped twice but we found him both times quickly enough. I will return him soon enough.
I still offer myself as your animal companions shadow for the day. To any and all who would like to see a day without them by your side so you can appreciate what they bring to you, and so I can see what life with them is like.
But another sent me their companion and I must say this was quite the difference and quite the change. His name is Oleander. A tarantula of some quite refined tastes. Always trying to crawl right off my shoulder or attempting to hide in a pocket. It would seems that the Archduchess Velenosa was not off about her companion and his love and adoration for fine fabric. I placed him on my bed and he returned forthwith to my robes. Up the front and back behind my my hair. He brings out a variety of responses from others and it's easy enough to usher him back into hiding when someone who fears them catches wind.
It is hard to get used to the feel of his legs on the back of your neck, the hair are just prickly enough.
So thank you Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa. Your companion Oleander is well enjoyed, an interesting perspective and I promise you he only escaped twice but we found him both times quickly enough. I will return him soon enough.
I still offer myself as your animal companions shadow for the day. To any and all who would like to see a day without them by your side so you can appreciate what they bring to you, and so I can see what life with them is like.
Written By Roran
Feb. 6, 2018, 6:26 p.m.(2/17/1008 AR)
Even I am in need of something different.
I have a deep affinity for felines. I confess this, as if it were not already a known thing. It's not uncommon to see my robes coated in the fur of some stray that has taken to following me. Or a kitten in need of nursing somewhere in a pocket. There's no less than two or three curled up with me on my bed at night. I share my breakfast with them, my walks with them. I will confess that I at times perhaps, love them more than I love people and we all know that I quite love people and their myriad of facets.
A falcon? Very different. The Duchess Calypso has been gracious in lending me her companion and another has offered her mice when I am not playing companion to some majestic creature such as this impressive Ryder.
So I write this plea. While I am not indeed a zookeeper but I do herd cats from time to time, let me spend the day with your companions so that I can better see why you enjoy them and what peace and growth they bring to you as a person and their boon companion.
I have a deep affinity for felines. I confess this, as if it were not already a known thing. It's not uncommon to see my robes coated in the fur of some stray that has taken to following me. Or a kitten in need of nursing somewhere in a pocket. There's no less than two or three curled up with me on my bed at night. I share my breakfast with them, my walks with them. I will confess that I at times perhaps, love them more than I love people and we all know that I quite love people and their myriad of facets.
A falcon? Very different. The Duchess Calypso has been gracious in lending me her companion and another has offered her mice when I am not playing companion to some majestic creature such as this impressive Ryder.
So I write this plea. While I am not indeed a zookeeper but I do herd cats from time to time, let me spend the day with your companions so that I can better see why you enjoy them and what peace and growth they bring to you as a person and their boon companion.
Written By Roran
Feb. 6, 2018, 9:59 a.m.(2/16/1008 AR)
Do you embrace change?
Or do you fear change?
Or do you fear change?
Written By Roran
Feb. 4, 2018, 4:06 p.m.(2/13/1008 AR)
With each breath, I am changing. What I was, is no longer, and what I will be is coming. Each steps carries us forward, diverging from the what was, to the what will be. Each word, each movement, each letter that we write, song that we sing and action that we take, births our future. Births change.
Look to the past if you must. If you need. But do not wallow in it. Stand embraced by it. By it's familiarity. Each morning that you wake, is a blank slate to draw upon with your life. Each morning is a sacred chance to do better. To be better. To help others be better.
A door opens for some today. As others close. Which will yours be?
Look to the past if you must. If you need. But do not wallow in it. Stand embraced by it. By it's familiarity. Each morning that you wake, is a blank slate to draw upon with your life. Each morning is a sacred chance to do better. To be better. To help others be better.
A door opens for some today. As others close. Which will yours be?
Written By Roran
Feb. 1, 2018, 12:20 p.m.(1/27/1008 AR)
What small thing can you do today, that is different from your routine? I encourage you to try something a little different, even if its something simple as adding a little cream to your routine bowl of porridge. Embrace a little change today.
Written By Roran
April 9, 2017, 10:45 p.m.(3/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fortunato
It is always a thing, when you meet with true artists. There is something about their soul that sees the world at an angle just slightly apart from most. The thoughts that stir in his head spin with incredible depth and when he speaks, it is often of faith and requires an answer that challenges me deeply. He comes to his faith in a most interesting direction and I wait eagerly for his next questions. Perhaps I might even manage some of my own.
Written By Roran
April 9, 2017, 10:43 p.m.(3/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gisele
I had thought her too quiet at first, a reserved woman of an esteemed grandfather. She listens and speaks with a thoughtful touch to her words and she believes truly and deeply in the gods. That might be expected from a direct relation of the Most Holy, but what conversation I've had with her shows she comes to her faith on her own. So while quiet, there is contemplation and sincere curiosity behind those eyes. I am glad to have met her.
Written By Roran
April 2, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(3/15/1006 AR)
I recently advised a godsworn new to his vows to not see every action, every moment, as a reflection of the Gods. It is not that I do not think They exist in those actions and moments, but that the will we have been given is too easily found forfeit to circumstance we cannot always understand. There are times for reflection and introspection into the meaning of what happens around us, and there are times we must simply hold to our faith and forge ahead.
The Lost Gods are returned to us. This strengthens our understanding, fortifies our faith and begins the cycle of a Pantheon whole and prepared for the enemies we face. I will hold to my faith, welcome my new brothers and sisters to the Pantheon, and do what small part I may to keep Arx and her children safe.
The Lost Gods are returned to us. This strengthens our understanding, fortifies our faith and begins the cycle of a Pantheon whole and prepared for the enemies we face. I will hold to my faith, welcome my new brothers and sisters to the Pantheon, and do what small part I may to keep Arx and her children safe.
Written By Roran
April 1, 2017, 3:56 p.m.(3/12/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
The path our lives take can often find us in surprising places. Nearly twenty years ago, Legate Orazio was there when my mother was lost to me in an act of violence without purpose or meaning. A devotion of Limerance and beautiful singer, I could find little reason in the loss of her and a bitter understanding of reality grew within me. It was Legate Orazio, then only a godsworn priest of the pantheon, who helped me through my feelings of regret and anger.
Two decades later and he is the Legate of Concepts and I am the Archlector of Lagoma. We do not always see eye-to-eye on all matters of doctrine or purpose, but I trust him and count him as a friend. I am glad to find him again here in Arx.
Two decades later and he is the Legate of Concepts and I am the Archlector of Lagoma. We do not always see eye-to-eye on all matters of doctrine or purpose, but I trust him and count him as a friend. I am glad to find him again here in Arx.
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