A New Purifier

[Sham404 518]

A New Purifier

Blood of the Slayer

 

Beneath the Ashwood tree of Vjardengrad, deep within the halls of the Temple of the Divine Manifestation, there is a burning Altar. The Sacred Flame that blazes at the heart of all Norland. It stands surrounded by Paragons old and new, their stony features an inspiration, a reminder, and a warning for the Faithful.

 

Before the Flame stood two warriors of Norland. One was born of winter, dark haired and steel eyed, the blood of Ruric in his veins. The other was autumn, reddish hair and ruddy skin, adorned with ancient arms and armour. 

 

“I bid thee kneel before the Red Lord’s presence.” Aegir Edvardsson, Lord Purifier of Norland, said to his companion. “For you shall speak the words that shall bind you, in sacred oath, to this righteous cause!”

 

Norlanders do not bow, they do not kneel to any, bar the All Father himself. In that holy place, the All Father’s presence was absolute. And so Uhtric Vildr knelt before the Sacred Flame.

 

“I shall take up my blade in the name of the All Father, whose flame shall guide the way. By His light, I am found. By His Flame, I am proved. By His will, I endure.” 

 

Said the Lord Purifier. And so did Uhtric repeat the words:

 

“I swear to Suffer not the Unworthy; to cut down weakness where it festers, and guard the faithful against corruption.” 

 

The First Tenet

 

“I swear to Spread the Flame, not in word alone, but in deed; through flame and steel. I shall bring His Wisdom to the faithless, and where mercy is folly, I shall bring His Wrath.” 

 

The Second Tenet

 

“I swear to Stand Against the Long Dark; never shall I abide weavers of Shadow, nor servants of Oblivion, for it is they who beacon the End of All.” 

 

The Third Tenet

 

Then Aegir clasped Uhtric by the shoulders as a comrade.

 

“Arise, Brother Uhtric. Arise as a Purifier of the Order of the First Flame.”

 

When he did, the Lord Purifier placed before Uhtric the robes and armour of a Purifier.

 

“Now armour yourself against the Long Dark.”

 

Then Uhtric stepped aside, allowing the next Initiate to take his place before the Sacred Flame.

Edited March 25, 2025 by Sham404

[Qaz_The_Great 1394]

Lord Purifier Ægir looks deeply into the Sacred Flame.

 

"Spread the Flame"