Metacarpus of Hope

[HikikomoriHoney]

"Lay down your arms for but one moment, citizens of Meranthe, and bask in the glow of His radiance. Find comfort in doctrines which may maneuver you through unprecedented circumstances, presented by this humble interpreter of Pylae. Through words spoken with heart alight should you discover clarity in the aspect of hope."

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An impromptu sermon is being held in the blue tent (463, 824, 1) within Delphina. Services begin at 10:45 PM EST (about 10 minutes from now).

As usual, generous donations of supplies (ores, reagents, cooking ingredients, etc.) are encouraged to be brought. In return, free trauma kits, prayers, and potions will be distributed to those in attendance.  

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Under the cover of night, several attendees packed into the tent-turned-temple to bear witness to the gospels of the Church of Twelve. Rituals to revere the Aspect of Hope alongside Saints Aquilina, Lilybet, and Bors were carried out by Alhena to exemplify their significance. The message pertained to one, key footnote:

"...What is the larger whole that motivates us to abandon Helish temptations happens to be one of the Six Constants. Pylae teaches us to repeal the abject forces wrought in their impurity. Corruption of the soul leads to sin and from there, unspeakable evils. A lapse in proactiveness permits the darkness upon our world to feast and grow when left alone."

Medical kits and escape bombs were distributed to anyone who required them, but before final prayers reached the masses, Chaplain Altear Avincus asked a thought-provoking question:

"Why is it important for Saint Lilybet, people like her, to risk their lives in service to a cause they are committed to? Would it have been any different if she were unaligned and just healed people out of her consciousness? How does Hope play an important factor in it?"

Following some contemplation, the priestess of Pylae provided an answer to conclude the sermon:

"No one has to be a devout follower of the pantheon or Constants to achieve what they set their minds to. Several, accomplished people have contributed to the world out of good consciousness. The difference is how Hope continues to refuel those ambitions."

Donated Tithes [Before/ During Sermon]:


Chaplain Altear Avincus: 2,000 coins
Allan: 1,000 coins
Felix: 1,000 coins
Kira Isabella Hino: 10 standard medical kits
Jackson Williams: 20 units of rice, pork, and carrots
Niclous Runeclaw: Dozens of crystals and alchemic reagents
Ionia: 11 scales, 10 Luminites, 4 Fairy Powder, 2 Cobalthine
Cleo Salmon Roe: 33 sludges, 23 water crystals, 13 scales
Itami D. Haki: 18 water crystals, 5 scales, 2 sludges
Tarathiel Caewynn: 100 water and 64 fire crystals

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