Thesis on Virtuous Magic

[KosherZombie 1772]

On Virtuous Magic

 

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Throughout history the stance on canonists and humans using magic has shifted drastically. In many eras the virtuous have persecuted the magi, interpreting the Epistle to the Magi to be condemnation of the practice of magic. In the conclusion of the Epistle, the Exalted states: 

“16 So to you magicians, I admonish: GOD is unknowable. 17 He cannot be divided nor made again, and His mysteries are the holy mysteries. 18 No art is alike to His boundless ability.”

Whereas radicals interpret this as a command to punish the magi, it is properly considered a warning to the magi - to know their limits and their flaws. Indeed, in the scroll of Gospel, the Exalted Godfrey reveals: 

“For seven years Owyn Son of Godwin served Harren Son of Horen, and the prophet defended goodly Harrenites from their lords of mixed blood. 38 And by GOD’s will, he authored the Spirit. 39 So it was uttered to the three tribes of men, and the three brothers of Horen, and to the magi.” 

We know that Owyn preached his word not only to the virtuous man, but to all descendants, and to the magi. Indeed, he sought to protect the magi from Harren, and righteously slew his kin, to liberate the tribes and the magi alike. The exalted Owyn liberated and worked aside the magi, so it was not the Lord’s intention for Owyn’s disciples to punish the magi. His intention was to warn them of the danger of sorcery, so that they could be protected from sin in their practice.

 

In the Epistle to the Magi, the Exalted Owyn conveys the theme of power and envy in the sins perpetrated by the Magi. Owyn asserts that the Magi’s sin is that they is that they practice for personal gain, seeking to hold the power of the Lord:  

“11 So I find that you seek impossible knowledge not for the good of your fellows, or precious wisdom, but in the desire of power… 13 This is the sin of envying GOD, a desire which cannot be attained, and the deepest blasphemy.”

In this passage Owyn reveals his true message to the magi and his disciples. Herein Owyn warns that the use of magic for personal gain or power inherently corrupts he who wields power; it rots his soul. The Exalted does not state, however, that the practice of sorcery or witchcraft in and of itself is condemning. Rather he reveals that its use can lead a soul astray from the virtuous path. The exalted did not seek to condemn or to destroy the Magi; he provided warnings and guidelines to protect them from the darkness and sin that looms around their craft.

 

Thus as the worldly agents of the Lord, it falls to the clergy to disseminate Owyn’s warning to the magi, and protect the Lord’s children therein. In order for a magi to protect his soul from the black and imminent hand of iblees, they must not pursue power, or apply their strength for any reason but to protect the faithful and the virtuous. The magi must not misuse the power bestowed upon them by the Lord, in pursuit of pleasure, attention, or wealth, lest they open their hearts to iblees, and turn their backs on their lord. At all times they must remain vigilant, and resist temptation related to their craft. If the magi lose their path, they must pray for the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness, and pursue redemption.

 

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Vice-Chancellor Hugo Wright

[Guest]

“You have make cite of scripture very badly; notwithstanding, this very liberal trash...” Garbled once-Acolyte Sweaty Stefan Stankovich, shaking his head.

[Sorcerio 4712]

Alfius rolls in his grave.

[ReveredOwl 5639]

Boniface frowns a mighty frown whilst reading over the thesis whilst sat in his barrel-home in Kaedrin. "I must write a thesis regarding the magi." He would then promptly begin writing the thesis in the barrel, keen to advocate for the hard working peasantry and farms over the slothful magi.

[sergisala 3451]

“GOD bless the Vice-Chancellor’s wisdom. Ave Imperium.” Julius would nod as he read the thesis.

[Holyland 3650]

9 hours ago, Sorcerio said:

Alfius rolls in his grave.

 

Alaric rolls alongside him – though, in his bed, instead.