Requiem Aeternam

[Laemor]

1921

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"It is as I promised, albeit a bit late... But with the dawn of a new year, will come the dawn of a new light. That of faiths renewal during these trying times. Where we ride out united against a common threat, where the demons stain shall no longer loiter on Esshar and those who've fallen to to its temptation? Shall find redemption through repentance. During the memorial, I had made a request alongside my decree, that this crusade serve a purpose, beyond bloodshed.
  
I shall repeat it once more... I ask of you, children of kraus. To show empathy and compassion for your enemies, though you may be forced to harm another? It matters not, but how your feelings on the matter are resolved. For it is easy to succumb to anger and hatred towards those who've taken the lives of all or some you may care for. To watch the pained expression of loved ones now lost, but we can prove to be better. We can prove why the angels look down so favorably onto us. Though I may hold authority within the church, leadership makes me not, but a servant to man...
  
Under a single banner, under the banner of man. Shall we manifest destiny. For it cannot be done by one single person."
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As the Stellus reminded the people of her promise, details fleshed out involving the stipulations and behavior befitting for her crusade. Are to be read below.

    

✸ Any and all forms of capture made by the church, shall have the individual in question, be brought fourth for judgement by the stellus.

   

✸ Going forward, the stellus shall decree between three forms of punishment, but the last shall involve an entire cities vote to be passed. All styles however, shall naturally involve the criminal be forced to remain within the walls of Osrona, for the remainder of their life.

   

- Repentance!

The most minor punishment that still holds a harsh lesson, where the captive will be cleansed of their occultist ways, after a minimum of three years, where they will serve the city. Assisting in whatever ways possible, so as long as it remains behind the walls of the city. They will be brought fourth before the Stellus, where they undergo confession. Although they're to remain a captive of the city. Their restrictions may be loosened and possibly a full display of redemption can warrant a more healthy reward. 

"If all we seek is to punish, without proof we can offer empathy? The enemies view on us will never change... It will only be seen as a pseudo death. Although it may be difficult to bare the sight of someone whose possibly caused more harm than good... I ask you give them a second chance. As the gods ask us everyday to be better than who we were, yesterday."

  

- Indefinite Imprisonment!

A balance struck between the three decrees. Should ones soul be weighed and found guilty, but not one deserving of death? They are to be purged of their dark magics and sentenced to bare their humanity before the city. Confined to a prison cell, they will serve the remainder of their life in there. Where they will repent and recount the tales of their life. 

"This may be seen as harsh, but at times... Even a mother must scold their children, must sentence them to a corner for sometime. However, this allotted time? Has no end to it... Maybe should ones soul prove noble across the spam of years? They may be released from their cell, but not of the city itself..."

   

- Death! 

Should a person and their crimes prove to be too much? The corrupted will undergo a proper ritual of cleansing, purging them of their corruption where they will serve a minimum of two years in prison. During this time? The city shall make a vote, to decide on whether the death penalty is warranted. Should it be passed? The execution will be held, publicly.

"Should death be required? [i]We shall all share this burden. A choice not one person can truly make, for every life is precious and every life matters... We can only prove ourselves better. By showing compassion, even in the face of judgment to those who have hurt us."[/i]

  

✸ While the stellus has laid out these punishments, she wishes to ensure the people know that each individual is unique. As with their cases. These terms are simply to be held in mind going forward, to what standards are expected with dealing with the corrupt.
  

✸ Demons in the case of this crusade shall know no mercy. Although much like their supporters? She wishes to have them brought to the church. Each demon will be publicly cleansed, as to encourage the people and lift their morale.

  

✸ We have a justice system for a reason, a prison and many other facilities that can tend to those in need. Although those who wield occultism may be seen poorly by the city? We must tread carefully. To battle them, is to further their corruption. They feed off the visceral nature of combat and such is why we must constantly be aware as to how we procced. In the case of demon supporters? This is no different, they are still human and we must treat their humanity with respect. 

"To kill? Only furthers the future into carnage. All must be brought forward to atone for their crimes. No matter what feelings you may hold on the matter, a restrained hand, is a patient one."

✸ It is expected of the clergy to speak first before acting. Only should their weapons be raised, in defense. No matter how lost out at sea these souls might be. It will never see land, less we guide them to it. There have been many, even within the church that venture out in search of vengeance and while that may have been tolerated before? It will not be tolerated under Silvia's watch. She expects her clergymen to understand the codex beyond its words. To seek out different cultures and understand their meaning. 

"It's only by crossing the cultural boundaries that we can see a different aspect of life... And truly preach towards the betterment of man."

✸ As to ensure even those of the church do not go unpunished, should violations of silvia's will be made? And she becomes aware of them? A punishment shall be made... Befitting of the crime. It can range from one-hundred lashings, to demotion, to excommunication from the church & osrona.

✸ In an attempt to expand the churches influence and strength. She calls out to those who may wish to learn of the magics she and her council of high-priestess/high-keeper wield. More shall be explained in a following recruitment post, but those whom are eager to learn? Can approach the stellus to make their plea.

✸ A City wide expedition has been called for, the stellus while normally one to give all she can away? Would ask this time, for donations to contribute to this adventure. With her blessings in white magic and gift in harmonizing with the lifestream? She wishes to take the people onto a journey of glory, faith and prosperity to it's people. Where they shall? Will be where no man has gone before...

  

✸ In the wake of these announcements, the stellus would also wish to summon fourth a plethora of minds together. Her wish? Is offer onto the church. A legacy befitting of her mission, a symbol for what she stood for. So in the wake of the eventual passing? There yet may be hope for the future...

  

✸ To follow behind this, she also wishes to make calling out to all those possibly gifted already in the arts of white magic or those attuned to the lifestream by any manner of form. As long as it's not corrupted...

✸ To make her closing statement on this parchment, it reads as followed.

"Fear not, if you are tortured in heart and mind. Even if you doubt the actions you must do... Even if temptations reside inside us all. The afterlife shall be one we're gifted into, by the lord. Into the stars may we go in death, into a new life may we find peace. May we find ourselves one step closer to Avalon, in this righteous pursuit."

  

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Meeting of the Clergy: TBA

(all those apart of the church or wish to join the church. Are allowed to attend.)
discord: Dabon Nix#1600 
(if you have any questions or desire a scene with silvia, involving the crusade.)