The Edict of Cleansing: A Lectorate's Response

[GrenadierGaming 65]

[!] A Missive would be posted to the public notice board in Valdev, as well as delivered to the Royal Duma and the King and Queen of Haense via Lector-Skull. [!]

 

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Tech-Lector's Response on the Edict of Cleansing

 

 

 

Drafted on the 16th day of Msitza ag Dargund of 524 E.S.

By Rakhnar Uristson, Forgemaster and Armsman of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, Ordinance Officer of the Sacred Guard of Owyn, Lector-Alchemist

 

"Take hold of this blade, a symbol of holiness, and by it you shall cleanse mankind of sin."

 

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Dark has grown these days. The light shines dimly and the shadows grow long, their tendrils entangled in deep places where one cannot see. These are trying times for good and holy folk everywhere. In the lands I call home, here in the Dual Kingdom of Haenseti-Ruska, folk know this struggle greater than most. The Great War against the Veletzers. The dreadful raids of the Harrower and Necromancers, the infiltration of our society by Inferai, the Kidnapping of Royals at the hands of Orcs, and the Murder of the Venerated Queen Amaya. All just to name a few.

 

I am an honored citizen of Valdev and this Kingdom. I have fought and bled in her wars as a soldier in the Brotherhood, slayed many foes to protect her people and her lands, labored in the fields to provide ration for her armies, toiled in the armories to forge her weapons of war. I’ve served her community in Valdev’s taverns during my early days here, assisted in public construction projects, and have done my civic duty in paying taxes and giving alms to the poor and needy. Never once asking for payment or reward in return. 

But, I am also a Canonist, a servant of God, and a proud member of The Lectorate of Exalted Owyn and the Sacred Guard, a Holy Order which has not only now been cast away and reduced to a ‘cult’ in the eyes of the Koeng and the Duma, but has even been outlawed and banished in accordance with the Edict of Cleansing as issued by the Crown of the Dual Kingdom. In these days where the enemies of Horren’s Folk and the Lord God are abundant and plentiful, it baffles me that we would turn upon our own. 

 

Within the Edict, the Lectorate of Owyn have been accused of many things, spoken of as borderline crimes against not only the Kingdom but to God himself, many of which are simply blatant falsehoods and accusations, while others are the results of simple misunderstandings. I aim to address these accusations directly.

 

• Firstly, we have been spoken of using magicks, as if we are some accursed void sorcerers or demon-worshippers. The Lectorate has always made use of simple and advanced alchemy throughout its history, and we are no different. The practice of Alchemy and the use of Animii constructs are, while practiced by few in the Dual-Kingdom, not illegal or unsanctified by the Church of Canon. So I cannot fathom why its use in this particular case would be spoken of in a bad light.

 

• Secondly, we are accused of disgracing and defiling the dead, as if we are blood mages or necromancers. I can understand this misconception, specifically in our use of Lector-Skulls. Simply put, these skulls are in no way, shape, or form made of organic material, dead or otherwise. They are forged of iron, and made to match the likeness of fallen Lectors and Warriors who had a wish in life to continue their service beyond the Seven Skies, even if it is purely symbolic. Moreover,  I would say that the Order’s use of the skull as a common icon upon our tapestries and arms and armor are highly symbolic, bringing forth a personification of the constant struggle and sacrifice of the men and women who fight and die to preserve light and holiness, as well as being a very literal anatomical representation of Mankind, as no other descent race has a skull exactly in the shape of that of a Man. 

 

• Lastly, we are spoken of polluting the rivers and air around the city. This we understand to be a valid reason for concern. Our Manufactorim, or simply Factory, does produce smoke from coal fuel, as well as slag waste from the production of steel, both of which are dispensed in the most efficient manner possible through stacks and river-dumping. However, it is worth saying that before plans for construction were even blueprinted, the Order had worked closely with His Majesty King Aleksandr, God rest his soul, as well as the Stewarts of Valdev and the Office of the Royal Treasury to ensure that the sight for construction was distant enough so that the waste products would not affect the populace and fauna of the lands surrounding Valvev and Waltonburg, and that construction would be done with as little environmental effect as possible. It is also worth noting that the method of disposing of the slag was temporary until we could construct and install a sophisticated slag removal system, which would recycle the slag for different uses. The Order has ensured that the construction of the factory was done with the complete consent of the Crown and the Duma, was built within the defined guidelines and requirements laid out for us by the Crown and its Offices, only for it to now be scheduled for demolition after months of labor without so much as a word spoken to the Lectorate.

 

Now, with the written issued laid out and addressed, I would write here a list of the Blessed Labors and Virtues the Order and it’s Guard have brought during our service in Valdev and the Dual-Kingdom.

 

- Aiding on many occasions the Brotherhood of Saint Karl in joint-operations. Fighting and dying alongside our fellow brothers and sisters in arms.

- Including the assaults made on the Harrower’s forces, the siege of the Shadow Raiders encampment, the efforts made to reclaim Castle Morteskvan, as well as numerous skirmishes with the Harrower’s forces.

- Provided a rapid-response defense force for Waltonburg and it’s people in the absence of the Brotherhood.

- The destruction of necromantic forces scouring the graveyards of Waltonburg.

- The destruction of an Azdrazi raiding party on Waltonburg, which resulted in the An-Gho routing his forces.

- The repelling and defeat of numerous Ferryman and Orc raiding parties during the Great Coalition War.

- The destruction of a demonic knight whose aim was to maim a young Chris Weiss and other children.

- The production of arms and armor for the Brotherhood of Saint Karl during the Great Coalition War.

- The production of cannon and powder for the Brotherhood of Saint Karl during the Great Coalition War.

- The production of medical supplies and alchemical medicine for the Clinic of Valdev and the Brotherhood of Saint Karl.

- Providing advanced medical care to the sick and wounded, as well as giving Animii limb replacements to those who need it free of charge, in the name of charity.

- Providing training in the arts of metalworking, alchemy, and medicine free of charge to the citizens of Valdev and the Dual-Kingdom.

- Providing clergy services to the good people of Canon, including officiating weddings, baptisms, and performing funeral rites. 

- Providing care and upkeep to holy grounds around the Chapel in Waltonburg at no expense of the Kingdom or the Church.

- Aiding in construction of various infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and fortifications.

 

These are just to name the major actions and projects we have conducted during our time in the Dual-Kingdom. In conclusion to all this, I can only ask one thing: why? Why has the Crown and the Duma suddenly turned upon us, when we have done nothing but good for the Kingdom and her people? The Lectorate cannot understand such a sudden, radical shift in attitude and doctrine. We would implore the Koeng and the Duma to reconsider their decisions made in the Edict. We are open to negotiate and speak with the Crown and the Duma should there be room for negotiations. 

 

We are all people of God, and aim to serve him righteously and with unwavering faith; so in these trying times we should not seek to cast down our brothers, but lift them up. The Lectorate shall await the response to this missive.

 

God bless you all.

[wowj 2891]

"What the Lector?" The Hyspian Sorvian Evaristus de Mantequilla, once a Lector of the Third Flame says.

[Boknice275 1221]

[!] The Pharaoh looks at the missive from a familiar soul with a brow raised. After reading through it, he rises to his feet and tosses it into the blazing of fire that rests at the foot of the Ra'tuhmet's shrine. He then shakes his head, walking off to the temple of Truth to mull over these matters.

Edited April 30 by Boknice275

[Islamadon 4573]

" . . . They are Lectors?" queries an old and retired Arch-Lector. Truly, he was perplexed.

[tasty_cheesecake 927]

Enrique has the notice brought to him by an automaton assistant. Bedridden, he reads it and remarks, “You will never be a real Lector,” before chucking the notice aside.

[milksoda 793]

Atsuko former Valkyrie Aelia of the Seraphim branch of the Lectorate stares at the missive, blinking - she wonders where this mystery Lector's room was in Lectorgrad perhaps he was hidden in the walls. Too did she wonder how the order restarted without a single Lector being let known! Perhaps a mere misunderstanding. . .

 

Surely, if he was truly a Lector he could prove such by answering the Lector kids menu questionnaire found at Lecty Lectorbears Pizzeria (Funded by Gibs Co) which she promptly mailed to the writer:

 

(Your name here! :D) (The date here!!! :D)

 

1. What was Danzen's mom?

2. How many scoops of icecream is a Lector allowed to eat?

3. Fill in the blank! _ _ _ _ _ _ ' _ Rock!
4. True or False: Ahn Gulr passed his novitiate trials after 40+ years of service.

5. True or False: Owyn was a farfolk!?!?
6. How many Seraphim were there?
7. Archlector Galway Blanco gained immortality from what?

8. Which LECTOR was trapped in a beam by Moto Moto the interdimensional Yokai for a century in the blood rift at Tsutenkaku?

9. Circle the name of Horen's wife!!!: Julia - Juli'el

10. Name your favorite cleric and swordbearer duo below XD: _________
11. WHAT IS STATISTICALLY THE #1 CAUSE OF MOST LECTOR DEATHS?

12. Please name all wowj's between wowa and wowz

13. The seven skies is ACTUALLY which restaurant?

14. Father Harold wrestles which animal on his birthday?

15. How tall was Inquisitor Dharas?

[Tentoa 2001]

Old and grey Lector Trevor read the missive posted upon the forum with an incredulous gaze, peering then to Aelia's replied stamping and grumbling to himself. "What kinda' nonsense is this fella' on about? Ain't been a lectorate in a dog's age. Young men grabbin' hold of the name o' dead things t'give themselves credibility... That ain't no way t'be."

"We're dead, we're old an' dead an' onta' other things now- let it go." He finally turned into the streets, shaking his head. 

[femurlord 2575]

Even from God's domain, Lector Dharas, the dead Inquisitor, felt himself peeking through the clouds. He heard the disturbance. "Lectors?"

[warlord of filth 7723]

“Oh lect off.” commented Kappa as he oiled his boulder-like biceps and prepared for another training session.

[Llir 5753]

The honourary Lector Llir takes a read through the missive, perplexed.