To You, With Love [Lorepost]
”Penitence is a merit: humility reflects the golden soul. Swirl, swirl, swirl: the chrysalis of virtue is a sphere after the heart. May the scattered self coalesce into a form of ageless purity and luminous clarity reign as eternal perfection.”
Seated on a large, even bole with his feet crossed, the Mage gives this instruction. There are, in total, three hundred and sixty rings on his seat, and the number of his audience is also three hundred and sixty: on his turn, he offers guidance to those who would listen. In the Glade of the Thrice-Crowned King, many spirits dwell unconcerned with the world outside. The stories of a traveler are a welcome change in the wind!
”This is”, continues the Mage, ”the incantation, the chant to invoke the Sphere of Virtuous Singularity. However, this is only an application to exert influence over the External: its true purpose is to temper the Internal so as to cultivate coherence and awareness. To apply, internalization is first required: to teach, one must first learn. In the same way, in order to exercise Power and perform the Seal, it is imperative to have first reached clarity and balance within one’s Self.”
All the various spirits bow in unison to receive these teachings. However, two small ones stand up and raise their hands.
”Master, these young ones already know about Clarity, Balance and Awareness: we have learned about the Three Great Domains, the Heavenly Principles and the Six Governments. We invoke with ease the Sphere and the Sanctum: Niraparādhatā acts as our playground. Is there still something we fail to comprehend that would present you with a reason to have us revise?”
Murmuring takes over the crowd as a wave of debate. Some nod their heads, some shake: some agree, some do not. This small notice sparks lively discussion!
The Mage raises his hand. The voices die down at a leisurely pace.
”Children, children! Dear Aures, your observation brings us to an announcement. Good Monkey is leaving: he is making for a still and quiet place in order to pass into meditation for a time. He knows not when he will return.”
Again, the crowd grows restless. Gasps are heard here and there: rumours and gossip run their course. Stepping forward are fourteen spirits, quite alike in looks and dignity. Bowing with reverence, they make the following inquiry:
”And what of us, Master? What instructions do you leave for us while your exodus lasts?”
”The same as always, dear ones. Keep the customs and uphold proper conduct. Strive for virtue and guard against wickedness. Guide with wisdom and compassion, but do not break through by force. In time, we will meet again, and drink and song and laughter flow. Until then, I leave you with love. To our next meeting.”
/uw For the last two months, I've been increasingly active on this sub, to the point where I've found myself unable to keep up with all the things I'd like to do. The recent events of the Council/AA's raid on the Cabal happened to give Monkey a reasonable excuse to take some time off, so I figured I'd do the same. I'll probably still be lurking around, maybe even leave a comment every now and then, but for the most part I'll focus on other things. Any events or story arcs I might be involved in I will of course try to see to the end. Anyway, catch you guys on the flipside!