Bonds Amongst Brothers

[Aidoro 464]

”Bonds amongst brothers are not easily broken”

 

        My fellow members of the Brotherhood- I wish to start this message by stating that this statement comes on no accord but my own, and I do not write this in representation of any views other than my own. As a result, if any member of the Brotherhood or of the general public of Haense, I ask you to take the issue up with me, niet anyone else. 

 

        I write this to warn my fellow brothers and sisters of the pitfalls of seeking titles. No, this does not mean I think you should not pursue roles within Haense, but rather, to pursue them diligently and with loyalty. Recently, one of our Brothers decided to cast away the bonds that he had forged, in pursuit of titles of his own greed. This brothers name is Elian Silrose, and I knew  him as a rather... ambitious individual. From the moment he joined our Brotherhood, he sought to become a member of the Cavalry. As many of you may know, the rank of Cavalry within the Brotherhood is reserved for those who reach Knighthood in Haense, a prestigious and honorable achievement. Though I support individuals seeking to prove their loyalty to Haense and ultimately obtaining Knighthood, Elian quickly became blinded by that desire. Some of you may remember him mentioning often how he would obtain Knighthood, it seemed to be the only thing on his mind! After realizing it was difficult to reach that objective, and being discouraged by the lack of immediate success of his goal, Elian broke the bonds that hold our Brotherhood together, cast them aside, and left us. 

 

                 ”For ambition drives us, but can blind us from our path”

 

      Take this statement as you each will, but I hope it serves as a reminder of what our Brotherhood stands for- Unity and Strength in our Loyalty to not ourselves, to each other. Elian disregarded those values, and became blinded by his sole objective. I do not wish for any member of the Brotherhood to take this as me telling them not to have any ambition, but rather for the ambition to be pursued with eyes wide open. Do not let the hope of titles deter you from your path in defending Haense, and defending your Brotherhood. Be involved in Haense, help out all you can, and be loyal in your mission, but make sure to not be swayed from your path by false promises of titles. Titles are a slippery slope, in which it is easy to fall down and never climb out. So remember your bonds, hold unto them, and I wish each and every one of you the best of luck in the pursuit of any role you may seek within Haense.

 

Signed,

Aedan Barclay-Capulei

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SophiaTsu 185]

Upon reading the note, Amadeo folds his arms and shakes his head. ”Damn shame. Dirtees de brudderhood name.”