On Monasticism

[Eleatic 1033]

 

A treatise on Ascetic Monasticism.

Elder Monk Jae, of the Order of Wilven Adonan.

 

Although my views do not constitute those of the Temple itself, I write this as an example of the beliefs of some Monastics in the order of Wilven(not the majority), and as a guide to those monks who will come after me.

 

What are the Monks? Well, that is a loaded question. The Monks of Wilven Adonan can be most succinctly described as a pacifist order, dependent on the ascetic worship of the Triumvirate. As per the Order’s founder, the most glorious means of service to these Dei, is through aiding those that fall beneath them. Asceticism falls hand in hand with Adonanistic Monkhood, very few monks espouse wealth, and many scorn it. Why do we heal others? Well, I believe that can be easily called upon charity. It is by this Charity we believe to find ourselves directly aiding the Divine, coming closer to them. Some may ask, why are you not a secluded sect? Well, I answer them, divinity through seclusion is no divinity at all. One must be tempted to be saved. Aiding others is the ultimate good, and falling to material wealth, the ultimate failing.

 

A question I see asked so often is, why are some Monks so..strange? I mean not in the way that all men of holiness are strange, but in their practices, and this is simply said. The Monks welcome all into their ranks who seek to join. Some are not fitting to the station, and act as though common men and women, without any divinity, whoring about from town to town and forsaking their mission. These are men not of the Trium, yet, wear our robes. They are Wolves in Sheep's Clothing, and do not show the true nature of the Monks. We are called witches, heretics, by other men of holiness, for our ‘power’ is seen as strange, but I say this, our power comes from the same place their Faith does, the Creator, and the Trium. For all we are, if we are anything, are servants of he whom is above, and we do his good work, and that of his’ subjects.

 

What do we believe? Now that, that is even harder to summarize. We follow the Triumvirate, Tariel, Rellenia, and Keldrith. Monks hold vastly differing views on the nature of these beings. Some see them simply as the avatar of the domain they hold, the Sun, the Stars, and the Moon, and some see them as some Canon Priests do, saints, servants of the Creator. Regardless of personal view, there is no single answer. It is up to the monk to cement his inner rule. I say this, to those who consider the life of Wilven, think carefully on these things:

 

Do you wish to serve others above yourself?

Do you value wealth?

Do you profess allegiance to a nation, and prioritize your nationalism over faith?

Do you believe, truly?

 

I leave you with this,

Walk with the Trium.

Jae.

 

I was bored. Wanted to practice my writing. Is it alright?

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