A message of Mercy

well said
well spoken

My Fellow Citizens of Travance

I have sat back and watched as the topic of this execution has been discussed by all, and I wish to remain silent no longer.  I never met Yoshimatu.  I can speak neither for nor against his value as a human prior to the incident.  However, with passions rising between those who did and those who did not, I feel that we must all ponder the knowledge we know and seek appropriate action.  For those who are unaware of me, I am a Chroniclerite scholar of the Arcane arts, and have discussed the topic of the darkness that is Necromancy with those far more seasoned than I.  Necromancy is perhaps the darkest of all arts.  It is expressly forbidden by many organizations, namely, in this situation, the Barony of Travance, the Mages' Guild of Travance, and the Church of Valos.  The charge for necromancy is death.  This was carried out.  There is no use arguing what has been recorded in the Great Story.

That being said, we must leave the jobs of the Gods to the Gods.  All actions are recorded by the great Chronicler in the Tomes of History.  As said before, Galladell will judge the actions of Yoshimatu and the actions taken by others following his execution.  It is not for us to interfere with the wishes of the Gods.

In times such as theses, we must remember the tenants of Chronicler.  His first three tenants are useful to us all in these times of great thought and confusion.  First, we must look to understand all sides of the matter, now more than ever.  If we can understand Yoshimatu in his final hours, whether it be from a friend or foe, we may be able to figure out what caused the darkness to overcome him and why he did not fight it.  Second, we must record the knowledge we find, so that it remains accessible to those who seek it.  And finally, we must share the knowledge as to what could have triggered his change of heart and what made this apparent in his actions so that the darkest form of the Arcane arts is prevented from appearing in Travance and stealing the lives of her people.

So, my fellow citizens, do not fight one another; do not respond to inquiry with hate or malice, for the inquiry is not out of anger or resentment towards you, but for the search of knowledge to protect those who you hold close.  If those who were close to Yoshimatu can figure out anything that may have caused his change of heart, or if they can uncover, through recollection, a way to see the darkness arise in a person, then perhaps the innocent can be saved, and almighty Chronicler above will not have to record such darkness.

I pray that we may keep our emotions in check in this trying time and follow Chronicler's fourth tenant: to not interfere except in the pursuit of the first three, for, at times such as these, brash actions may result in greater pain and suffering than before.

May Chronicler Guide You In All Your Endeavors

Belegchand Dìnephilin
Devout Chroniclerite and Scholar of the Arcane Arts

In my homeland, there are tales of men who fight wars blindly. They do not question their leaders, be they mortal masters, or a great spirit of the heavens. These men are not fools because they fight with any less vigor than an honorable man. They are fools because they fight for a cause that is not their own. A cause not in their hearts. They simply, do not know.

I blame no one for a lack, of knowledge, who did not know to seek it.

As the appointed Captain of the Khitanese chosen to aid in matters related to our homeland of Jade, by both honorable Baron William Montgomery of Travance, and Honorable Daimyo Mujina Kitsuki of the Empire of Jade, I ask that unless you have full knowledge of the events surrounding this past moons execution that you speak no further on this. Yoshimatsu was one who choose to serve me out of duty and was most honorable in that duty to the last. Be as it may, though your vigor for your beliefs is honorable, and admirable, none of you were present for his trial or interrogation.

Under Domination by honorable Master Silverbow of the Mages Guild, Yoshi admitted to his actions. To those that speak zealously, his murders were not ones of previous meditation, but of circumstance to attempted theft. His use of necromancy through scrolls was a surprise to all. Perhaps Yoshi was pointing us in the direction of a greater threat, had he realized it or not, for where did he obtain these magics if they are illegal? Now that he is dead how will we know?

For my kin, I respected and honored the wishes of my lord to carry out this lands methods of executions. I did not however realize what dishonors would follow and I am sorry. Do not take your anger out on those that do not understand our ways.

For the people of this land, as I do not understand this light or dark you speak of, I am at a loss of correct words to answer your opinions.

What is done cannot be, undone. I have spoken my peace.

Squire Baoyu-sama,

I apparently missed a great deal in my eagerness to leave. If someone will write me about it, I would be greatly appreciative.

As for the other words written here. I will hold my tongue as is wise.



Mae Fang Zhang
Healer of the Empire of Jade

This was a message of Compassion by a Priest of Andorra

This is not a place to ask one to lunch or show off your colorful inks and your fancy penmanship.

This not a place to tell everyone your tales of friendship and your memories of a Necromancer, a man who by using this magic has destroyed parts of the world, possibly forever; by his actions of enslaving good people souls in to horrid forms which he used to kill members of this town.

This was a discussion by Kwildar, of the Mercy shown by the Church and the Barony by allowing an execution and not the burning alive of a Necromancer.

As per the law, in fact, the very first law of the public laid down upon the subjects of Travance is that of necromancy.

None shall practice Necromancy.

Whosoever breaks with this law shall be publicly executed, shall be stripped of all belongings, and upon the decision of the Baron may be exiled or obliterated.

Unless someone of higher position then myself or ranking member of the church says otherwise, I am closing this topic of discussion unless it pertains to Father Kwildar's message.

If someone here wishes to discuss something in response to what I have said, do so with me privately.