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On
Community
By Lord Lothar The Patron Saint |
It has occurred to me that
the communities of old, while driven by mob rules and kill or be killed,
had a greater sense of community, during times of great opposition. However,
this seemed like a fleeting moment with the community of old, which were
constantly at war with each other and even betrayed themselves in fear
of the mob. I have witnessed mankind's finest moments and darkest hours,
both occurred during the age of savagery, when the land was one.
Nowadays, the people of this realm elected to have protection against the former atrocities committed by murderers and thieves, but I fear this protection is being manipulated to breed a new threat to our existence. Indeed, those who abused the powers of magics before, now that they are hindered from harming others, are now abusing their powers against nature herself, in the name of pride and greed. The arcanides are gifted with a special power over magics. They know this growing up in this world. But for so many it became an obsession, the responsibility of harboring such power was too great for the human mind to handle Many went to abuse their powers by preying on the weak, for personal gain. And now this newest generation of arcanides, live to impress himself and others with titles of grandeur, and properties of very high value. These titles, and riches mean nothing to the virtuous man, unless they are earned through honest, hard work. For us it is the journey, not the destination that counts when we look back and review our actions. And now, the towns of this new world are under attack. But this time there is no unity in our defense. What was supposed to be the defense of a city became a festival of self gratification and indulgence. People weren't even thinking of banding together as a community. They got their slaves, these huge ancient beasts, and slaughtered the combatants like cattle. After their animals have done their bidding, the "lords" return to the scene of the crime, to report of their own glory and to retrieve the loot of such creatures. The very balance of nature is being corrupted, whenever knights cower behind walls, when magi summon spirits of blade and vortices of energy to claim honor for themselves. It is man's own vanities and sloth which causes us to destroy the animal kingdom, and ride nightmarish beasts while claiming to be righteous. Aye, even singing songs to inspire violence among beasts, when abused it becomes another tool for self indulgence by mankind. This new community, which once held promise of being free from the evils of man, is now merely a haven for those who wish only to further their own ambition, and pride. Now, we must seek those who bring honor to the human spirit, for only then can we stand together against the abomination of the dungeons. Only the skill and cooperation of an honorable community can bring peace to our lands. Sound tactics, cooperation, and skill, backed by the wisdom and faith to wield that power, is the only way we can triumph against the beasts of the abyss, as well as the darkness within ourselves. |