From the Church of Light re the Blazing Sun

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7 years 2 weeks ago - 7 years 2 weeks ago #163768 by Ephrem (bamore62)
[In a smooth, deliberate hand the following words are written on a sheet of vellum:]

Most beloved of the world,

I, High Pontiff Artreus, write to you from the Sanctus Luminarium in Glangsdale. Several faithful of both the light and dark churches have bid me advise them on an order whom refer to themselves as “the blazing sun”. My faithful here have conducted a full investigation of this order and I report to you their findings. There is no mention of this blazing sun as far as we can tell in any of the ancient valosian records. It is not an order sanctioned by the high church of Valos, either by my oversight, or the oversight of any High Pontiff before me. I have been informed of the actions and deeds of the blazing sun and I do not believe that this is a good intentioned order of the faithful, but instead more likely an extremist cult hiding behind the convenient cover of religion. The practices of this cult appear to fundamentally go against all moral decency and dwell in the areas of reprehensible intolerance and fanaticism.

It is true that in the deep history of the valosian church, corruption besieged us from within. Since reforming the light church we have worked hard to truly serve the people and not ourselves. We have routed out corruption so that only pure thought and intention for the truest good to mankind remains. This cult is not the result of some new corruption, I fear it is something far more sinister.

I have prayed on this matter for guidance. I cannot say with certainty whether their actions are maliciously false or if they are most severely misguided. I can say that despite what they claim or even think, they are not a force of good in this world. They do not have the true backing and blessing of our lord, whether they have found a way to somehow perform his miracles or not. It is my belief that this cult needs to be stopped. At best they are spreading a false appearance of how the church of light operates, undoing the hard work of our truly faithful; and at worst they are actually performing atrocities which would require that they are met with justice. Whether you are a faithful of the light, the dark, or even otherwise an unbeliever in either, the existence of this order threatens you and your way of life and it is my suggestion that you find a way to put an end to it. While it is likely that the sword of justice must be swung in this campaign, please be weary the power of those who can manipulate the minds of the vulnerable. It may be that you will need to first gain back the understanding of those effected by this falsely planted hysteria before enacting justice, or risk turning their deaths into martyrdom of false teachings. I don’t envy the work ahead of you, but know that it must be done. I will pray for your success in this and all things.


[A sheet of simple parchment is attached to the original document, hastily written in a well known hand:]
The Pontiff had already prepared this statement, and after receiving my own report as I arrived, handed it to me. I would urge swift action, but with the extreme caution of not injuring those vulnerable ones who have been manipulated by these false teachings. The Pontiff's words hold much wisdom in this regard.
Yours in the Light,

Father Ephrem
Primus of the Church of Light in Travance
the Heart of Valos

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7 years 2 weeks ago - 7 years 2 weeks ago #163770 by Victor Wainwright (HanSalva)
Primus,
T h a n k y o u.
Victor


Let this Holy War begin then~
Cleric Wainwright of the Dark

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7 years 2 weeks ago #163771 by Byron Qua (byronqua)
Father Ephrem,

Your words and prayers have come to my aide in battle many times.
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7 years 2 weeks ago - 7 years 2 weeks ago #163774 by Damien Marcain (Mike P.)
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7 years 2 weeks ago #163776 by Victor Wainwright (HanSalva)
Ephrem,
My Friend, I believe we have made an error. We have heard from The Dark, and now we have heard from the Head of the Light, but in our zealous excitement, we have forgotten a crucial part of our Eodran pantheon. Our dear Neutral clergy.

So I call out to thee, what say you? Will you join us, support us, fight by our side, dear friends and allies?

My Sincerest Apologies,
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7 years 2 weeks ago #163777 by Ephrem (bamore62)
Victor,
Yes, indeed. You speak the truth. We need not only all the followers of the Eodran pantheon (Light, Dark, AND Neutral), but all persons of good will who aid us in bringing an end to this travesty named "Blazing Sun."

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