Tenets of Skjoldenhjold

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Information that is only known to Naele's Fjarriagua.

Much needed Culture post.

✴ The Tenets ✴

 

 

I. The World of Eternal Winter is Naele’s divine vision, where ice reigns unchallenged and life bends to the will of the frost. Strive always toward this end, for it is the holiest of pursuits. Let no flame survive your presence, for only Winter shall endure.

 

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II. A Witch is a shard of the Mother’s own frozen soul, a consecrated vessel of Frost. Serve your Sisters with undivided loyalty, for they are extensions of Naele herself. To betray, harm, or abandon a Sister is the greatest blasphemy, punishable by the forfeiture of your immortal vessel.

 

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III. The coven is your holy family, and Naele is the only Mother you shall ever know. Forsake all ties to the world beyond, for only your Sisters walk with you upon the path of eternal Winter. Trust not the warm-hearted, and hold only your kin close, for they alone share your purpose.

 

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IV. The Words of Naele are sacred, and to heed them is the highest form of worship. Listen for her whispers in the wind and the crack of the ice, for through Skjoldier, she communes with her faithful. Her will is the foundation of your existence, her wisdom the guide for all your steps.

 

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V. The lost souls wandering in the Cold are drawn to Winter’s truth. Seek them out, for they are the forsaken of the mortal realm, ripe to be shepherded into Naele’s fold. Should they submit to Winter’s will, they shall find purpose in serving the eternal frost.

 

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VI. Hunger is the crucible of faith, a sacred trial ordained by Naele to purify your flesh. Let it drive you to hunt and devour the flesh of mortals, for through such feasts, you bring your prey closer to Winter’s embrace. Savor the hunt but guard against Gluttony, for overindulgence dulls your reverence and defiles Naele’s gift.

 

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VII.  The Rites and Mysteries of the Cold are not for unworthy eyes. Guard them as holy relics, kept from the profane. Let no knowledge of Winter’s sacred rites pass beyond the coven, for these secrets are Naele’s alone, bestowed only upon those who are devoted to her frozen will.

 

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VIII.  Just as a Witch is the embodiment of the biting chill, so too must she be a vessel of Winter’s purest fury. Embrace the Cold in all forms, for it is Naele’s divine will. To feel warmth is to stray from her blessed path; let the ice seep into your bones, casting out weakness with each frozen breath.

 

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IX . The remnants of the fallen are divine gifts, sacred materials with which to honor Naele. Let their blood stain your curses, and allow no part of the flesh to be wasted. Mortals serve Winter even in death, their remains consecrated by the Cold.

 

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X. Discipline is the core of a Witch. Each Sister must be as disciplined as the ice itself, bound to the path of Winter with unwavering devotion. Laziness and disobedience are traits of the weak, and the weak are not fit to serve Naele’s grand design.

 

 

 

 

 

I. The Enemies of Winter are to be Extinguished. Those who wield flame and warmth in a manner that serves against the expansion of Winter are blasphemous to the Cold. Let no such fire mage, priest of warmth, or sacrilegious servant of that dreaded heat go unchallenged. Extinguish their flames and let their warmth fuel the eternal frost of Winter.

 

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II. Darkness is a Kindred Element. Other creatures of the night and those who embrace decay are not your enemies but your distant kin. While you need not offer friendship, extend them the respect due to those who dwell beyond the light. Their path, while different, serves the same end: to bring about the ruin of mortal warmth.

 

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III. “Holy” Magic is a Cancer to the Frost. These mages and priests represent an affront to the Fjarriagua’s very existence. They are enemies not only to Winter but to the purity of your immortal form. Avoid them when necessary, but do not hesitate to destroy them if the opportunity arises. Let them feel the chill of the Winter’s ire.

 

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IV. Treat Mortals with Cold Indifference. The lives of mortals are fleeting and insignificant; they serve only as prey, tools, or fuel for your power. Engage with them only when it benefits Winter’s dominion or when they may be guided into your fold. Their loyalty to warmth renders them weak.

 

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V. Beware the Lures of Other Darkspawn. Though many are kindred to the night, some dark entities have strayed far from the path of ice and frost. Interact with caution, for they may seek to draw you away from the purity of the Cold. Preserve your sanctity and avoid alliances that risk sullying Winter’s vision.

 

 

 

I. Devotion is a Sacred Ritual. Each day, each hunt, each feast is a prayer to the Cold. Your actions are sermons, and your hunts, sacrifices. Let every movement and breath honor the Frost Mother, for she is the eternal winter you serve.

 

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II. Ritualistic Purity is Sacred. Engage in rites of purification to cleanse yourself of warmth and weakness. Submerge your flesh in ice, let your blood run cold, and steel your heart against the temptations of warmth. Through ritual, you find true sanctity.

 

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III. The Devouring of the Fallen is to be Done with Discipline. To consume flesh is a privilege, one not to be sullied by primal urges. Let the body be sanctified in ritual, the bones arranged as holy relics, and the blood drained into ceremonial chalices. Devour the flesh in unison with your Sisters, that you may share in the strength of the hunt as one.

 

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IV. Blood Sacrifice is the Highest Praise. Upon a successful hunt or strife, spill the blood of your enemies upon sacred ice, dedicating their last warmth to Naele. The blood shall freeze within moments, the sacrifice of its warmth as an offering.

 

Credits to Agy & Karim