A message of Mercy

I seek today to implore all those who worship the Light, be they devout followers of Andorra or otherwise to hold in mind Andorra's third tenant, which is to "promote mercy in the administration of law and order"

This last feast, there was an execution held at the front steps of the Dragon's Claw Inn.  Amongst the charges were murder, and the utilization of necromancy.  Both of these things are very deep crimes against the Gods of Light.  An execution was warranted, under the laws of the Church and the Barony.  In the eyes of Valos and Andorra this was the correct course of action.  Necromancy enslaves, and tortures an already departed soul.

In the aftermath however, I witnessed several actions, and heard several sentiments that pained me greatly.  We are a people of the Light.  Andorra would see that we find the most merciful resolution in these things.  An execution was warranted.  The only way that an execution is merciful, is if it is done quickly, and the body given to the earth respectfully as Galadell would have us do.

It is a painful thing to see one considered a friend perform these actions.  Being betrayed is always painful.  However, as people of the Light, we must be able to walk the most merciful path.  Otherwise we fall to the Darkness. 

I beg the forgiveness of those who may start reading this and be offended.  I rarely do speak loudly and publically about my beliefs and faith outside of the Monastery, but this situation demanded that I not remain as quiet.  Thank you all for your consideration.

With Andorra's Love,
Father Kwildar Zero Darkheart

There was no Honor in the Mercy you say was given to Yoshimatsu-sama.

A warrior chooses life, and death, by the sword. Yoshi's acts of murder were unforgivable, and his methods of raising the dead shared the disgrace of any shugenja of Night. I do not challenge the decision of the court in the matters of his execution, for it would have been the same in Khitan. A chance, however, at a warrior's death would have been this mercy your amatsu-kami speak of.

I question, where in your laws it allows desecration by enraged kunitsu-kami like the one you call Teag, or the barbarian woman, or even the Executioner as he spit on the body?  

I pray for his spirit to find its way to his ancestors now.

My apologies, Squire Kunsai, if I am misunderstanding you, but are you saying that you feel that the murderer Yoshi deserved "a warrior's death"?

If so, what exactly is a warrior's death, by your people's standards, and why would a murderer who uses necromantic means to kill his victims deserve one?

I believe Father Kwildar is saying that the usual means of execution for Necromancers and their ilk is burning, and that mercy was shown to Yoshi in that his death was clean and without undue suffering.  There is mercy in that.

Brother Tiriel Tellinghast
Cleric of Valos

"As our bodies are armored with steel, our souls are protected with our loyalty. As our hammers are charged with death for the Valos' enemies, our thoughts are charged with his wisdom. As our ranks advance, so does our devotion, for are we not Valosians? Are we not the chosen of the Valos, his loyal servants unto death? "

Any who practice Necromancy in any form deserve no mercy.

    Brothers of light as a former friend of Yoshimatsu I do see the lack of respect in his death
i believe being the person who's life was in fact taken, more than anyone understands this. His death yes that of a warriors but the actions that took place after were un-speakable dis tasteful no means disrespect to the executioner but the spitting on the corpse was by no means necessary. As his Culture decrees a warriors death he should have been given.

        Even though he was a murderer he still was there to protect the Barony  for many of moons, as i said his acts were unforgivable  but a warrior he was a i the after life a warrior he will continue to be as said by his culture if i am not mistaken and should be respected as such.

   Alas this matter shall be handled upon the next Baronial feast, as followers of different gods i may not continue on to say followers of light but as believers in peace, justice, and honor i do say to walk that of the path of mercy and the path of love or the path of dark in which we fight to stop wile rear its ugly head and over come us.

     may Andora's love look over you in your journeys.

I have seen towns members who were devout followers of Malyc swear loyalty to their dark god as they were being executed, who were given more respect than this necromancy user (not even wielder)... I am just saying some people may need to get their priorities straight.

~Orophin Eärfalas