Low Tide

[Nymstra 315]

 

*Within your grasp would be a missive written on southern parchment.

 

Low Tide

A plea to the Church

Written by the Patriarch of House de Pelear

 

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Contexto histórico

Hyspians, and thus Ipanemans, have always had a strong cultural tie to the church. It is ingrained in our history that the worship of DIOS is tradition, it is part of what makes a hyspian a hyspian. Our strong ties to our worship and applying the word of DIOS to our lives is part of our culture, every family partakes in worship. No true Hyspian settlement will be without a church, and the only church in the southern human realm is in Ipanema.

 

 

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To Padre Helfgott

It has been some time since a man of the cloth has blessed any in Ipanema, or the south, the privilege of being prayed over. I thank you, truly. I am grateful that DIOS protected your travels through the southern lands and through Ipanema, as up until recently a disease has most likely ravaged our peoples. The fact you have not come down with illness is a blessing anyone can see. Perhaps one day we can meet and I can ask you of your opinion of our Capilla, and its humble glory.

 

However, the words you have put to parchment bring pain to my heart, and the hearts of the people I govern. Does DIOS not still preach to treat your fellow worshipper as if they are your kin? I ask that you hold a service in Ipanema for all of us who worship DIOS and call ourselves canonists, and pray over us once more. Your safety will be guaranteed, as a man of the cloth is not a combatant.

 

To The Church

 

             As this war continues to rage, the people of the south seek guidance and safety in their worship of DIOS, of GODAN. However, as Padre Helfgott pointed out, we no longer have a man of the cloth to lead us in worship. It is believed he passed during the era of sickness that fell over our city some time ago. I ask, nay plead, that the church bestow upon our city a member of the cloth, one to lead us in worship throughout this war. 

 

To travel outside the realm to practice worship is dangerous, as those who would call fellow canonists enemies will surely strike us down for wishing to continue practicing our rights to worship and prayer in their cities. None have stepped up to take up the cloth, and as violence spreads, persecution does as well. If the church believes that we are not worthy of someone to lead us in worship, will continue to believe that DIOS has not forsaken us. Our continued prayer inside of our Capilla, forsaken by the cloth, will bring us peace until the day one makes themselves known.

 

 

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As I Am,

There is only so much one faithful with a pen can do to aid our church. I can only pray that this plea is not thrown out immediately.

 

En nombre de mi pueblo escribo esta súplica,

 

Domingo Pascual de Pelear, 

Alcalde da Ipanema, Patriarch of House de Pelear 

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[!] Within your grasp would be a missive written on fine parchment. The faint scent of candle wax would permeate your senses.

 

A RESPONSE TO MISTER DOMINIGO

Penned by the

PATRIARCH OF HOUSE HELFGOTT

 

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GREAT BENEDICTIONS TO ALL,

 

And to the Alcalde of the Golden State of Ipanema. I must say firstly that I am no priest or man of the cloth, I myself have never been ordained by the Church; I simply take my faith more serious than many others. Therefore, I cannot provide a service for you and your people.

Secondly, from the tales I heard from my father growing up, I am surprised to hear that a De Pelear has decided to reside within the lands of the Orcish Horde; I do hope that you are aware of the tragedies wrought by their hands and why Hyspia has been fractured into the High Lordship of Viru and the Golden State of Ipanema.

 

You and your people may speak the name of GOD, but without a shepherd to guide the flock, the Ipanemans are lost lambs in a land full of paganist wolves. Follow me north into the arms of Horen, reject your titles, and you may hear real and true priests of the Canon proffer the Word of GOD to the masses. Otherwise, the safety of the Ipaneman Flock cannot be ensured.

 

REPENT AND APOLOGISE TO YOUR EMPEROR, FOR HIS JUDGEMENT IS FINAL.

AVE IMPERIUM!

 

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Affirmed by the Patriarch of House Helfgott

on the 14th of the OWYN'S FLAME, in the Year 

of Our LORD, 2069 I.T. 

 

MIT GOTT ALS MEIN ANKER,

 

Aviel Roy Helfgott

By Faith in GOD, Patriarch of House Helfgott