A Thesis on Servitude

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*A thesis would be sent to the Bishop Laurence of Kaedren by a young acolyte*

 

On Servitude

A thesis essay by Erasmus von Getreide

Published on the 23^rd of Tobias’ Bounty

 

 

Throughout the years, the great deeds of kings, princes, and lords have been recorded with the awe and wonder that have commonly been invoked by tales of chivalry. These great men are remembered for their noble deeds. Little does one think, when reading these tales, about the most noble acts performed daily by those that serve the great men: the commonfolk.

 

With strong arms and calloused hands, men and women of the land wake early to begin their daily work while praising GOD. Throughout the day, the commonfolk toil, providing the necessary feed and tools for the Lord’s flock. These great men of GOD do so, because, much like how GOD created the Aenguls to serve, the Creator also created the commonfolk to work to serve the GOD fearing men of the nobility and clergy.

 

Nobility such as the most regal house of Horen, trace their ancestry back to the beloved prophets: GOD’s chosen servants. As those that are in the nobility are of the family that is chosen by GOD, should the commonfolk not listen and obey those who share the blood of those that are divine? While the nobility holds the blood of that is divine, the clergy holds the ability to speak with GOD. All men who wish to be closer to the Creator must listen to the priests who are able to convey his message. 

 

With the divine blood of the nobility and the divine nature of the clergy, the men of the land are urged to listen to these wise figures in order to better serve the wishes of GOD.

 

Beware, those that question listening to the shepherds of the lord’s flock, for are they not embodying the fiery Daemon Iblees when he questioned GOD’s powers in the very beginning? Are they not choosing to sin by going against GOD’s will that stated that the shepherds preside over their flocks? Be weary, for if a sheep is to disobey the shepherd, they will find themselves lost, vulnerable to be eaten by wolves. 

 

Much like how a sheep is to follow the guidance of the shepherd, the sheep is to also not to covet that which the shepherd has. It is unnatural. The sheep must not end up like Saul, wishing for the forbidden fruits that belong to only GOD. They must not covet the possessions and positions of their master, for has GOD not already not granted the common man with all they could want? He has bestowed upon them a humble shepherd who provides shelter, food, water, and a place of worship.

 

A pious man may ask, “What if the shepherd has proven themselves to be corrupt and does not follow the ways of GOD?” To that, I must say that it is the common man’s duty to work to change their master’s ways, for a poor shepherd can lead a flock into grave danger. If the master continues to follow the ways of an impious man, it is the duty of the commonfolk  to bring this to the attention of a known pious shepherd who will exert GOD’s will.

 

Working hard for many days of their lives, the work of the common man does not go unnoticed. The quiet work of these men build the fabric of our very society, and when those that praised GOD and followed their shepherd properly inevitably pass away, they shall join the rest of the good pious men in the Seven Skies to be rewarded eternally.

 

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The Cardinal, still recovering from his hangover, groans as the thesis is delivered to him. Seeing a familiar name on the paper: he smiles. "How swift."