Mandate of Heaven

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To my treasured recruits, the lifeblood of Xuefeng,

Remember that I am here to meet all of your needs. Submit any requests for equipment to myself, or another of our capable smiths if I am unavailable.

If you serve Xuefeng but do not yet carry a sword signifying your allegiance, find me.

If you have worries, fears, find me. Most of you are young, and battle is not a simple matter for the mind or soul.

Though soldiers are a necessary thing, the heart grows sick if gorged eagerly on bloodshed, or grows hard, tight and cold if it keeps the realities of war away.

If I did not give all I could to each and every one of you, I would be a disappointment to myself and all who came before me.

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Remember that He treasures us, as He always has, and His hand guides us distantly towards a path of love.

- Murong Ze, proud Captain of the ashigaru of Xuefeng, servant of the Imperial Bloodline

[An addition was quickly made to this, mere minutes after it was posted!]

I have now been informed that Solveig, our young fellow in Xuefeng who follows an upright path outside of the ashigaru, can now offer all sorts of services.
Artificery, alchemy, and most pressingly medicine. Remain aware of her-- And be sure you give thanks.