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"It appears my promulgation did not fall upon deaf ears, that there are still Mali’thill within the walls of the blessed city that yearn for our old ways - the proper ways. Unfortunately, their number holds no immediate governmental authority, especially not in the form of that child-kidnapping, emotional wreck of an Okarir'tir who wished to have me arrested and murdered for upsetting him." Comments Elizar Thill’onn

______________________________________________________________ Admonishment ______________________________________________________________ “And when at last the gales subside and bereft now, is our Haelun’or of all life - YOU will have made a crypt of my home.” Malaurir Braxus Ni’leya ______________________________________________________________ Once we followed in the footsteps of Larihei Lohmanih, our guiding light - the Shepherd of a noble silver flock. Now, we the pure tremble trepadatiously through tarnished streets, though they still gleam - for such is the guile and cunning nature of those who trespass against us. Today, I see gates flung open to those who once marched against us - if not with arms of war, then with hearts of malice wrought of impurity. I see those who sought our ruin, now seated at our tables. I see our proud and ancient traditions trounced, renounced and diluted - our once sacred principles scoffed at. Those in power tell us that this is progress and they are right. Progress of a certain kind. What has become of you, O Silver Council? Where is your zeal? Where is your remembrance of Larihei’s charge? You have clothed yourselves in robes of Silver, yet beneath them beat hearts of tar. You have turned your face away from the ways of yore and in doing so, you have brought shame and ruin upon our blessed people. Larihei did not walk into exile to make peace with folly. She did not forsake the old lands to share her gifts with the maddened. She walked apart, that we might be apart - exalted, unblemished, pure. ______________________________________________________________ What has become of you, O Maheral? You have ears to hear yet have not heard, eyes to see yet have not seen. Your burden is lofty and your rank heavy with honor but your hands are clean, not with righteousness and purity, but with lethargy. As Larihei’s blessed vision is lost, you remain idle. YOU are a shepherd who watches the wolves enter the fold yet you do not drive them out. YOU are a steward who buries the keys to the storehouse, starving your people with inaction. YOU have allowed the profane to profane, the ignorant to teach, the unclean to dwell among the clean. It would have been better that you never ascended the silver dais, than to wear the mantle of Larihei and bring shame unto her memory and blessed way. Woe unto you, the great deceivers and hypocrites of our time. May your days be long and your tribulations great. Do what is right and resign in disgrace Do not not defy the will of the Pure ______________________________________________________________ Signed, Elizar Thill’onn

The Holy Monastery of the Well of Life Est. in Alba, 10th of Owyn’s Flame, 2026. ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ Article I - Preamble Article II - Dual Nature Article III - The Rule Article IV - The Flowing Path Article IV - The Sacred Well ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ Preamble In the name of the Most High, from whom emanates all life and goodness, this Rule is given for those who would dedicate themselves to GOD through the sacred mystery of the Living Well. This Monastery, established in silence and prayer, stands as a vessel - deep, still, and pure - to contain the waters of grace, mercy, and love, and to pour them forth. Let each soul who dwells within this place become like a Well: unseen in pride, unfailing in mercy, and unshaken by the tempests of the world. Life here is not one of ease, but of sanctity. It is not for greatness, but for depth. This rule binds all who profess themselves to the Order of The Well, whether they remain within the cloistered walls of the Monastery or flow from it - as living vessels of Mercy. Dual Nature The Holy Monastery of the Living Well is both a place of monastic contemplation, and a center of mendicant service. Its life flows in two streams, both drawn from the same source. The Cloistered Life Some are called to remain within the Monastery, living in silence, study, and devotion. They keep the daily rhythm of prayer and labor, tending the Well, preserving sacred knowledge, and offering healing to pilgrims and the broken. The Flowing Path Others are called beyond the walls. These are the Brothers and Sisters of the Living Well - mendicants who carry the water of mercy across Canondom. They live in poverty and service, ministering to the sick, teaching stillness of heart, and sanctifying all lands they traverse. Though they journey far, they remain inwardly anchored in the Well. The Rule The Monastic Vocation Of Silence and Reflection Each day begins and ends in silence, that the voice of GOD may be heard within. The speech of the Order is brief, gentle, and necessary. Night hours are held in solemn quietude. Upon full profession, a vow of silence is made, kept in spirit and broken only in service or prayer. Of Prayer and Worship The hours shall be marked four times daily: Dawn, Midday, Dusk and Nightfall. All prayer begins at the Well or in the direction of it. The Psalms of the Deep and the Litany of Waters are recited daily. Nightfall is regarded as a sacred hour, marked by vigil and introspection held within the Shrine of Contemplation. Of Labor and Study All must labor - in the gardens, scriptorium, hallways, et cetera. Study is daily: of the Holy Scrolls, the nature of the Creator, and the teaching of the Well. Novices may not teach. No moment is wasted; all is done in reverence. Of Poverty and Community No Brother or Sister holds private possessions. All is held in common. The Monastery is one body; all rejoice and suffer as one. Obedience to the Superior Generalis is obedience to divine order. Correction is given and received in humility and love. The Flowing Path The Mendicant Vocation Those who are called to carry the Well’s grace beyond the cloister are the Brothers and Sisters of the Flowing Path. They travel in poverty, without coin or title, relying on the hospitality of others. Their task is threefold; 1. To heal the afflicted. 2. To teach the Way of the Still Waters. 3. To Sancity distant wells, springs, and holy places. They travel with: 1. A hand-held Wellsman Cross. 2. A copy of the Book of Still Waters. 3. A Phial of blessed water from the Well of Life. They report their labors upon return aand remain subject to the Rule and the Superior Generalis. None may linger long in one place, lest the water stagnate. They are to flow, not to settle. The Sacred Well The Well is a mystery and a mercy - a gift of GOD, not GOD himself. Only the Superior Generalis or his appointed may draw from its depths. The Blessed Water is drawn only for sacred use, never for gain. The Ampulla of The Living Well may only be used by the Superior Generalis’ leave. Close Let all who keep this Rule tread the path of Virtue and Piety. Let their lives be vessels, emptied of self, filled by GOD, and poured out for the world. Ex Fonte, Vita Ex Vita, Servitium Signed, Father Gavin, Superior Generalis.

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Lo, the Great Harvest of Canondom 12th of Tobias' Bounty, 2025. Prayer for the Cropwright “O Lord of the Waters and the Wellspring of Life, Bless the hand that sows, the earth that bears, And the table where stranger and kin are made one. From Thy bounty we eat; in Thy mercy we share. Let no field fall to blight, let no child cry for bread, But let Thy harvest flow, until every mouth be filled.” Feed thy neighbor as thou wouldst thy own blood — for in the breaking of bread, the Lord is made known. Fr. Gavin of the Well The hour is upon us, brothers and sisters in GOD. The wails of war have all but faded, and at last, the smoke lifts from fields and homes once scorched and laid to ruin. Where once stalked the shadow of The Great Hunger, now must the light of The Great Harvest arise and vanquish it. Across the lands of Canondom, the Order of The Well calls upon all goodfolk - from Prince to Farmer - It is time to tend to your flock and your fields. Let not your lands go fallow, let no orchard be forgotten, no root is to rot in the ground nor are your glittering coffers to sit gathering dust. The Order was founded to serve where the world thirsted and hungered, for spiritual nourishment, for bread - for grace. Let this be a time of renewal for all of Canondom. Wellsmen, go forth and bring sustenance where there is starvation, bring healing where there are wounded, stitch together the body of Canondom which has been broken by war and spiritual decay. We must go village to village and city to city, bearing baskets of bread and satchels of salves. If your harvest is bountiful - Share it If you are in need - Call upon us If you are able - Join us At this most precious time, the Order is calling upon those who are able, to give. As we begin our great mission, we will need coin and wheat. Already, our Wellsmen are toiling in the fields and have begun to reap great harvests to disperse upon the needy flock of Canondom. If you are in a position to give, please send a bird to Father Gavin (Tiocfaidh_ar_la), Superior Generalis of The Order of The Well. Ex Fonte, Vita Ex Vita, Servitium Signed, Father Gavin, Superior Generalis of The Order of The Well.

The Order of The Well Est. 10th of Owyn’s Flame, 2025. [Table of Contents] ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ Article I - Introduction Article II - Faith Article III - Mission Article IV - Hierarchy ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ Introduction As Thrones crumble and Crowns are fashioned, as the banners of Men fade, and the faithful suffer through war, division, and spiritual neglect, so rises the Order of The Well – not clad in iron, but robed in grace; not with sword or spear, but with arms outstretched and hearts aflame with compassion. Born from the ashes of conflict between the Holy League and the Horenic Covenant, the Order was founded by Father Gavin of Burgundy, having witnessed much death and destruction - drawn to the sacred depths of GOD’s mercy – an eternal wellspring that knows no end. Where others march with fire and fury, the Wellsmen walk with balm and blessing, bearing not wrath, but the living water of hope. Sworn to lives of Charity, Mercy and Evangelization, Wellsmen serve as vessels of the Living Well – Drawing forth compassion where there is cruelly, peace where there is war, and life where there is death. Guided by the sacred example of Saint Carolus and the quiet strength of the faithful poor, Wellsmen labor not for power, but for the souls of men. Rooted in humility, Purified by service, and Sustained by prayer Faith The Order of The Well is a Canonist Order, operating under the guidance of the Holy Mother Church, in full obedience to the High Pontiff and the Scrolls of the Canon. The Order pays a special respect to the Scroll of Virtue, from which they are fundamentally oriented with specific emphasis drawn to the virtues of Charity, Mercy and Humility. The Order extends service as a sacrament, believing that the culmination of virtue is ultimately in serving those around you and by this service, is one drawn closer to GOD. The symbol of the Well is held in high regard by ordermen, signifying God’s unceasing mercy, ever-flowing and life-giving. The Wellman’s Cross The Order holds special reverence for the following Canonized Saints: Saint Carolus of Carrenhall The Patron Saint of selfless servitude, protection of children and sacrifice for one’s family, drawing from his example a life dedicated to serving others. Saint Amyas of Yore The Patron Saint of healing, drawing from his example a life dedicated to providing aid and treatments to those who suffer. Saint Johannes of Aesculus The Patron Saint of missionaries to foreign lands, drawing from his example a life dedicated to evangelization. Mission and Values The Mission of The Order of The Well is to bring forth Mercy where there is Callousness, Hope where there is Despair, and Light where Shadow lingers. Throughout the ages, Man has sought to be closer to GOD, though the toils of the world often render this quite an arduous task. As such, Wellsmen are called to be vessels of GOD’s grace, ministering and serving those in need. The Threefold Mission To Serve the Poor and Afflicted The Order dedicates itself to the care of the body and soul alike. Wellsmen establish and tend to hospices, shelters, and leper houses, offering succor without question and without price. Their work is tireless and unceasing: feeding the hungry, tending to wounds, building homes, and administering the Sacraments to all in need. Every act of service is viewed as an offering to GOD. “You shall not desire the wealth of this world, nor the wealth of others, but the wealth of the spirit.” Canticle of Charity, Virtue To Evangelize through Service Wellsmen preach not only with word, but with deed. Wherever they travel - be it to the keeps of Nobility or the huts of peasants - they bring with them our living faith. By showing love to the unloved and hope to the hopeless, they reveal the face of GOD in their every act. From missions to Pagan lands and visits to the forgotten corners of Canondom to the heretical dominions of wayward sheep, the Wellsmen go - for no soul is beyond reach and every soul needs cultivation. “You shall not judge your own virtue, be it great or small, for all fall short of Me.” Canticle of Humility, Virtue To Extend GOD’s Mercy Mercy is the purest emanation of the Divine. The Order adheres to a strict code of non-violence. Where the world rises to strike us down, we lower ourselves to the ground in utter humility. Wellsmen are taught to forgive deeply, to listen patiently, and to treat every soul - no matter how far fallen - as worthy of redemption. We strive to be as living wells, from which the waters of GOD’s forgiveness flows. “You shall not raise a hand in wrath, nor in envy, nor in any kind of sin.” Canticle of Patience, Virtue Core Values Charity True Charity begins not with coin, but with presence. Wellsmen give of themselves - time, labor, and love - without expectation of return. All possessions are shared in common; no one member is greater than another, and all goods are directed toward the relief of the poor. Mercy Mercy is not a weakness, but holy strength. To show mercy to the unworthy is to mirror GOD himself. The Order teaches that mercy redeems the giver as much as the receiver - it is the antidote to vengeance and the seed of lasting peace. Humility A Wellsman walks lower so that others may stand taller. They do not seek recognition or praise for their efforts. Their garb is simple, their words loving and their works abundant. It is in obscurity that they shine brightest. In humility, they find strength. Service To serve, is to pray with one’s hands. Every act of kindness, every bowl of stew, every mended wound is as a liturgy offered on high. Wellsmen view their lives as an offering, poured out daily upon the altar of humanity. Hierarchy Superior Generalis Head of the Order The spiritual and administrative head, seen as the first among Wellsmen. The Superior Generalis interprets doctrine, guides the Order’s mission, and represents the Order to the Church. Superior Provincialis Senior Councilor A Superior Provincialis is a member of the Council of the Well, the administrative and electoral body within the Order who advises the Superior General, elects the Superior General, and oversees provincial chapters. Wellsman Professed Member Those who have taken full vows of service and contemplation, living out the Order’s virtues in daily acts of mercy, prayer, and humility. They are the soul of the Well - drawing and giving ceaselessly. Novitiate Initiate Those who have not taken vows of service and contemplation, they are aspiring members of the Order in formation. Ex Fonte, Vita Ex Vita, Servitium Signed, Father Gavin, Superior Generalis, T.M.R, His Eminence, Patriarch-Cardinal Alaric.

Somewhere in the Heavens, Braxus Ni’leya smiles, as Celianor meets its end.

This has been a major issue on LOTC for a very, very long time. I myself experienced it as NL of Haelun'or during the Haelun'or vs Ivarielle (C'nor) War. Not only was I demonized and vilified IC'ly (fine), but also OOC'ly (not fine), as were members of the community (we're all nazi's, eugenicists, etc). I think that because the stakes are so high in this war, people tend to factionalize to the nth degree - this is a deathwar after all (something I personally disagree with from both an IC and an OOC standpoint, though others disagree and have legitimate reasons for doing so). When players factionalize to such an extent, there is almost an onus both IC'ly and OOC'ly to invest your soul into the conflict, and when this happens, we tend to justify any and all actions that we take because after all, it is a life or death situation. What I would really love to see (and it is not something I have seen often despite joining this server 2 weeks after it launched), is good faith, narrative driven RP where we all try to contribute to the narrative of the other person - it isn't my story, but a shared story, and that is the essence of what LOTC is supposed to be. My suggestion is that going forward, leaders of either side need to OOC'ly have a chat and discuss what are legitimate goals and outcomes for the conflict. Not every war has to lead to total destruction and forced vassalization. Also, unfortunately it needs to be said, but more talking between leaders and communities is important to avoid any kind of harassment, character bleed, etc. LOTC can be a nasty place at times, let's try and make it a bit better and lead by example.

Gone, but not forgotten.

Father Gavin reads the promulgation with great interest, nodding to himself upon its conclusion. "Quite right."

[!] Missives are sent throughout Canondom, pinned to boards and posts [!] ______________________________________________________________ The Great Hunger Authored by Father Gavin, 14th of Godfrey’s Triumph. ______________________________________________________________ The duty of the farmer is to provide, that our bodies might be nourished. The duty of the priest is to provide, that our souls might be nourished. Without sustenance, Man dies. Without virtue, Spirit dies. I write to you with trembling hands, dear Brothers and Sisters. My heart is weighed down by the sorrows that engulf our lands and our homes. War and Death sweeps across the threshold of Man, burning like a ravenous fire - all consuming. The cries of the wounded are lifted on high, so powerful are their wails and so deep, their wounds. Many go hungry and many more soon will follow. As famine begins to rear its head, we look to the tillers of soil, the humble farmer, that they might produce bread for the famished to eat and be well. May GOD bless those who toil in the fields to sustain the bodies of the needy Though I am in the youth of my priesthood, I understand with clarity that our calling as shepherds is not to hoist one banner over another, but to guide our flock to GOD, to lead them down the Holy and virtuous path. I humbly beseech my fellow Brothers and Sisters who have taken up the cloth, put down the sword - The sword of factionalism that cuts deeply into the unity of Canondom, we are not the levymen of Princes but the Knights of Heaven and it is GOD’s banner that we flock to, as his servants. What good comes from one sides’ triumph if we surrender our souls? What comfort shall we have in vanquishing our enemy if we lose our own hearts to fury and hate? The war that rages on outside the warmth of our hearths is a reflection of a greater war within, and it is a war for our very souls - one that will not be won by steel, but through faith, through mercy and through love. Our flock hungers for bread, and so we must give what we have to nourish them. But they hunger also for meaning, for purpose and for a peace that no army can bring and so it befalls us, as shepherds, to lead our flocks to that calm spring of the sweet water. When our door is visited upon by the weary and the broken, we must not speak words that inflame but words that soothe their spirits and mend their hearts. The path forward is not one of ease but if we are to suffer, let it be for righteousness’ sake. Let us hold fast to our callings as Priests, not Partisans. Shepherds, not Soldiers, and may GOD above be our strength and our source of nourishment in this time of Great Hunger. __________________________________________________________________ Signed, Father Gavin.

"Acrid is the day when the sons of Man descend upon the Holy places of the world and therein commit murder. Woeful is the hour when Princes and Priests alike are indiscriminately slaughtered to appease so-called victims of tyranny and injustice." Lamented a young priest by the name of Father Gavin upon reading this missive.

______________________________________________________________ Spiritual Authority, Canon Law, and the exercise of Secular Power: A dilemma. Authored by Acolyte Lucian, under the supervision of Patriarch-Cardinal Alaric of Haense, in the year 2021 of Our Lord. ______________________________________________________________ I pray to GOD for humility as I write, that what I commit to paper is done so born out of a passion for peace and unity, not out of pride or judgement. I pray to Saint Jude of Petrus for diligence as I write, that I may produce something worthy of the attention of the Faithful. __________________________________________________________________ Preface There exists a tension in Canondom, born of a dilemma between the Church’s Spiritual Authority, Canon Law, and the exercise of Secular Power, which has given rise to the current conflict concerning the Holy Church and the Horenic League. Princes of Canondom have taken up arms in defence against a war that has been waged by the Church, against the Kingdom of Haense-Ruska. In this thesis, I shall examine three areas which I have already mentioned; Spiritual Authority, Canon Law, and the exercise of Secular Power - confining this idea to specifically, the utilization of violent force, and shall deduce whether or not the Church has acted justly in its waging of war. __________________________________________________________________ I Spiritual Authority The authority of the Church is fundamentally a spiritual authority, derived not only from ancient tradition, as established by Exalted Owyn, but from the foundational role that the Church plays as the sole custodian of the Holy Scrolls, and as shepherds of the flock of the faithful. It is the duty of our Church to “spread GOD’s love and word, and assist His flock in finding a path to His light.”. [Et Principia Ecclesiae Dogma, The Principles of the Ministry, 2]. “3 I am the Lord GOD without peer. 4 I ordered the estates of the earth, and I have set a path before you. 5 And as I have ordered the estates of the earth, so have I ordered your path as well, and established the powers of My world.” [Virtue 6:3-5]. It is made abundantly clear that GOD in his divine wisdom has established an order and structure, a hierarchy of creation which governs not only the natural world, but human civilization. The path we are instructed to follow, is a holy path which leads us to GOD. Given GOD’s nature, the order imposed on the world is a Holy order, and tasked with the administration of this holy order, is the Church. “9 And I am the Lord GOD without peer, and My order is the holy order, and My law is the virtuous law, and all the blessings of the Virtue shall serve the righteous king and servant alike.” [Virtue 6:9]. In the Epistle to the Godwinites, as received by Exalted Owyn, it is stated that “you are commended for your virtue, for your people keep fast to their fealty.” [Gospel 1:4]. Not only the fealty to GOD, but to the Holy Church which guides the faithful to virtue, as entrusted by the Exalted Owyn. There can be no confusion, Spiritual Authority has been entrusted to the Church and lies solely with it, as it is written in the Scroll of Gospel, Book of Silence, so it is now in the world; “3 Owyn obeyed the command of GOD and anointed the brothers Evaristus and Clement, who jostled in the same womb, as joint bearers of the laurel of Horen. 4 He entrusted to them the Word of GOD, which were the Virtue and the Spirit, and charged them to instruct their brethren in the path of holiness. 5 At Owyn’s command, the brothers set shepherds over the flock of men, and so created a priesthood for their instruction, in anticipation of the second son of spirit.” [Gospel 2:3-5]. __________________________________________________________________ II Canon Law Canon Law is a system of laws and principles which governs, in accordance with GOD’s plan for the world - that it be ordered, the Holy Church of Canondom. Given the scope of the Church in both its role and its flock, there must be a structure in place to govern this Holy institution. Furthermore, Canon Law by its establishing of ecclesiastical authority, serves to protect the traditions and the fundamental interpretations of revelation that we base our very faith upon. When Clergy or laymen are in err, there must be repercussions. As such, Canon Law provides the appropriate punishments and indeed guidance necessary to right whichever wrong has been committed, and to better instruct the faithful. It cannot be overstated, the importance of Canon Law in the regulation of the Church’s mission in the world, and in ensuring order, justice and faithfulness within the Church and its flock. It is when considering the current political crisis, that we see a dilemma unfold itself. The Church has excommunicated Joren Manfred of the House Barbanov-Bihar, on the basis that he has refused to assent to the authority of the Church by way of refusing to accept terms offered to him by the Church. It has already been established that the sins of our predecessors leave upon our very hearts, a mark. Sin committed by those who come before us leave a trace upon us, the extent to which may vary greatly, from person to person. “But the evil of Iblees hides in men’s hearts, for all bear the mark of their forebears’ sins” [Gospel 6:3]. If questions arise concerning the spiritual integrity and obedience of a Canonist Prince to the authority of the Church, it is the sacred duty and prerogative of the Church to determine whether the Crown’s spiritual state is worthy of the governance it is entrusted with. This ensures that the faithful subjects under its rule are not led into sin by their sovereign. As such, the church sought to purify the tainted Crown of Haense and offered terms to Joren Manfred, which were legitimate and not in breach or contradiction to any article within Canon Law. Joren refused these terms and as a result, suffered repercussions. “Mandatory Penance may be imposed as an ecclesiastical penalty, with terms decided by the appropriate authority.”. [Codex Iurius Canonici Danielus Pontifex Second Edition, Book V. The Purifying Function of The Church, Title IV. Ecclesiastical Penalties, Chapter 2. Penance, Section 1.]. It is a fact, that by refusing terms Joren Manfred refused to submit to the Authority of the Church and that Joren Manfred did indeed obstruct the justice of the Church and has committed a crime. [Codex Iurius Canonici Danielus Pontifex Second Edition, Book V. The Purifying Function of The Church, Title II. The Topics of Canon Law, Chapter 3. Crimes Against Ecclesiastical Authority, Section 10.]. It is a requirement, as established by Canon Law, that “A Canonist Prince must, upon assuming his office, receive coronation or investiture into it through a valid sacrament of consecration authorized by the High Pontiff. If this is not possible, he assumes office normally, but is obliged to speedily obtain an appropriate coronation or investiture.”. [Codex Iurius Canonici Danielus Pontifex Second Edition, Book V. The Purifying Function of The Church, Title II. The Topics of Canon Law, Chapter 3. Canonist Princes, Section 10.]. However, Joren Manfred did not abide by this precept and in doing so violated Canon Law. To quote from a recent promulgation entitled Canonist Response to the Interdicted and Excommunicated, “Joren is judged to have committed crimes against the Covenants of Instruction and Purity, crimes against the legitimate Ecclesiastical Authority, and crimes against the Unity of the Church. THEREFORE Joren Manfred of the House Barbanov-Bihar is observed in a state of EXCOMMUNICATION, and furthermore declared ANATHEMA for his egregious pursuit of WAR AGAINST THE CHURCH.” __________________________________________________________________ III The exercise of Secular Power Provisions are made in Canon Law which oversees the deposition and overthrowing of anathematized Canonist Princes by their Canonist Subjects and/or other Canonist Princes governing other realms. “Canonists residing in lands under the rule of one who has been pronounced anathema should make all efforts to overthrow them, or failing that, to flee their rule.”. [Codex Iurius Canonici Danielus Pontifex Second Edition, Book V. The Purifying Function of The Church, Title IV. Ecclesiastical Penalties, Chapter 6. Anathematization, Section 4.]. War is regarded under Canon Law as “a function of temporal authority and is to be conducted as such.”. [Codex Iurius Canonici Danielus Pontifex Second Edition, Book VI. The Preserving Function of The Churc, Title III. Temporal Authorities, Chapter 5.Just War, Section 4.]. This is in direct contrast to the Church’s role as a Spiritual Authority and therefore it is not within the remit of the Church to engage in War as a belligerant as to do so, recalls to the world, the Holy institution of the Church. The Church may sponsor Canonist Princes to wage war provided that it is “for the purposes of self-defense or the promotion of virtue.”. [Codex Iurius Canonici Danielus Pontifex Second Edition, Book VI. The Preserving Function of The Church, Title III. Temporal Authorities, Chapter 5.Just War, Section 3.]. However, where the Canonist Princes have refused to submit to the Authority of the Church, where the flock of Canondom has refused to overthrow or depose an Anathematized Prince, where sponsoring a Canonist Prince would not be enough to secure the Church’s goal of maintaining its divinely ordained Spiritual Authority, it befalls the Church to carry the burden of waging war and invoking the secular powers of military conflict. For the good of Canondom, for the good of the Church. __________________________________________________________________ Conclusion The Holy Church, as the sole custodian of GOD’s will, is entrusted with spiritual governance, ensuring the faithful remain on the path of virtue. Canon Law serves as the framework through which this authority is exercised, protecting the integrity of doctrine and enforcing ecclesiastical discipline. However, when a Canonist Prince refuses submission, as seen in the case of Joren Manfred of Hanseti and Ruska, the Church must act to preserve its divinely ordained authority. Excommunication and Anathematization are necessary tools to discipline rulers who defy the faith, ensuring that unworthy sovereigns do not lead their subjects into sin. When these measures fail, and when the faithful refuse to depose an excommunicated ruler, the Church faces a profound dilemma: to remain passive and risk the erosion of its authority, or to invoke the secular power of war to uphold its divine mission. While war is traditionally a function of temporal authority, the preservation of the Holy Church and its spiritual dominion may, in extreme circumstances, justify direct intervention. Thus, though the waging of war by the Church may appear contradictory to its spiritual nature, it ultimately serves a higher purpose – the defense of GOD’s order, the sactity of the faith, and the unity of Canondom. May GOD bless and preserve all who read this thesis and may he bring about a swift and decisive end to this war that we may reconcile and grow in faith, love and virtue. __________________________________________________________________ Signed, Acolyte Lucian.

[!] Missives are distributed throughout Canondom, nailed to posts & boards [!] ______________________________________________________________ To Reconcile ______________________________________________________________ Esteemed Princes and Prelates, and all the Faithful who lend your eyes to this missive. I beseech you to forgive whatever naivety I will undoubtedly reveal over the course of this writing, for I am but a mere Acolyte of the Faith and it is with great pain and humility that I stumble along this path of virtue. We stand today at a critical juncture in the history of Canondom, a moment of unprecedented division between the Holy Church and the Princes of men entrusted with earthly power and prerogative. The strife we currently face threatens the very heart of Humanity, though all is not woe. There are voices calling for healing, for reconciliation, and for the restoration of peace between the sacred and the secular. Let us look to the wisdom of the Scroll of Virtue, where it is written: “And I am the Lord GOD without peer, and My trials are the holy trials, and My cure is the virtuous cure, and all the reliefs of the Virtue are open to the righteous forbearer.” Virtue 5:10 These blessed words speak to us of the trials we will come to endure in this world, trials that, though difficult, are holy in their purpose and redemptive in their nature. They are not meant to break us, but to refine us and to call us closer to GOD. Though there may be dark days ahead, a clear way forward presents itself, and this is the practice of virtue. The reliefs of Virtue, promised to the righteous forbearer, are available to all who seek to end this dispute. This moment of conflict, though grave, can act as a force for good if we seek reconciliation rather than further division. The breaches in Canon Law espoused by the Church and the disagreements between the Princes and the Church, need not lead to lasting separation and war. Instead, we are called to approach each other with humility, understanding, and a willingness to forgive, especially for the sake of our Church. “There can be no laxity in faith for any reason, not war nor peace, not wealth nor poverty.” Spirit 2:13 I urge the Princes of the realm and the Bishops of the Church to lay down the weapons of pride and accusation, and instead extend the hand of peace. The hand of GOD cannot be used as a weapon against the Faithful. We are all servants of the same divine purpose, whether we wear the Crown or the Mitre. The Church, through its guidance in virtue, and the Princes, through their earthly responsibility, both have a sacred role to play in the service of GOD and His people. Let us restore to Canondom its foundations of unity, virtue and holiness whilst heartily embracing the virtues of patience, wisdom, and love. May GOD guide us all on this holy path of reconciliation. ______________________________________________________________ Signed, Acolyte Lucian.

A young Acolyte by the name of Lucian happens upon this missive and reads it with keen interest. "Confusing times for the Faithful... to side with a Church condemning a large swathe of the flock, or to side with a large swathe of the flock condemning the Church?" After a moment of consideration, and a quick signing of the Cross, he utters solemnly "May GOD and GOD alone guide my heart."

[MC Name: Tiocfaidh_ar_la] Name: Elizar Thill'onn Vote 1: Abstain Vote 2: Abstain

[!] The following missive is distributed throughout Haelun’or, pinned to posts and boards. [!] ______________________________________________________________ The Silver Petition Of Amber Cold, 177 S.A. ______________________________________________________________ “I will take my departure from this Tarnished Empire” Malaurir Seth Calith. ______________________________________________________________ We the undersigned do hereby petition the Sohaer - Theveus Sythaerin - to call an election immediately after the promulgation of this document, and to resign from his position as Sohaer of The Silver Empire of Haelun’or with immediate effect. Our reasoning for this action is not born out of personal dislike, or contempt, or hatred - but rather, a wish to see our Blessed Nation restored to where she belongs - as a beacon of Progress and Life, in a world filled with Stagnation and Decay, the likes of which have now unfortunately seeped into the hearts and minds of those who profess to lead us. It is a right - not given to us by any Government, but by the virtue of our Blessed Nature, that those who lead us do so with one foundational Principle in mind and at heart; Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya However, it is abundantly clear that the Sohaer and Government have lost sight of this ancient Principle - Progress and Health - and have abandoned all attempts to make Haelun’or Great Again. Should the Sohaer consent to our request, no charges shall be brought against him for his neglectful leadership of our Nation, and he shall be free to live and act as all Citizens do. We pray that the Sohaer does what is right and does not defy the will of the Pure. ______________________________________________________________ Signed, Malaurir Braxus Ni’leya, Malaurir Eredael Rhenaer, Eistalyn Othelu'Maehr, Edgars Sullas An’asul, Calathân an Naedwylm, Gwen, Incariol an Naedwylm, Ardyll Visaj, Royanë an Naedwylm, Aeson Brodielonde, Lyricadia Eyllistylar, Taeleh Elibar’acal, Seyulun Othello Maehr, Khyana Brodielonde, Gwaen Othelu'Maehr, Galvorn an Naedwylm, Celos, Obok Metaldrinks, Braern Brodielonde, Lucilia Calith, Skeral Tinuviel, Feyre Brodielonde.