The Holy Codex - Revision history

Zelda: /* Verse of Devotion */

2020-02-22T23:19:20Z

‎Verse of Devotion

Zelda at 15:43, 5 January 2020

2020-01-05T15:43:47Z

Zelda: /* Verse of Night */

2020-01-05T15:23:14Z

‎Verse of Night

Zelda: /* Verse of Prayer */

2020-01-05T14:31:27Z

‎Verse of Prayer

Zelda: /* Verse of Love */

2020-01-05T14:13:44Z

‎Verse of Love

Zelda: /* Verse of Humanity */

2020-01-05T13:32:43Z

‎Verse of Humanity

Zelda at 12:47, 5 January 2020

2020-01-05T12:47:28Z

Hastearms at 23:22, 20 December 2019

2019-12-20T23:22:15Z

Hastearms at 20:52, 19 December 2019

2019-12-19T20:52:32Z

Hastearms at 20:50, 19 December 2019

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 '''10.3''' Monks of Marventa and Metus will have no leaders, and will be simply equal in title and responsibility. They are simple and jolly, and represent the farmers and the sailors who pray to them, may they be blessed!
-'''10.4''' The simplicity of their duties may not be confused with marriage or children, and so no monks of Marventa or Metus will have children or wed.
+'''10.4''' The simplicity of their duties may not be confused with simplicity of marriage,e like Marventa and Metus they may wed whomever they love. Wed and be jolly like our heavenly parents!
 '''10.5''' Monks of Legaros have order, to represent the order of the God himself. There will be monks, and then the bishops, and then the Archbishop. The monks must be trained in the ways of fighting, so that their skills may be used for protection when needed.
-'''10.6''' They are all men, to represent Alexander, and they may only wed and bear children with the nuns of Aestheria.
+'''10.6''' The monks of Legaros and the monks of Aestheria may only either marry each other, or other monks within their monastery. This represents the perfect marriage (if the monks are truly good).
 '''10.7''' Nuns of Aestheria are beautiful, to mirror Aestheria’s own beauty. They wear the silver of her moon, and don her symbol across their clothing. They must be trained in literature, dancing, singing, and the harp.
-'''10.8''' They are all women, to represent Phoebe, and they may only wed and bear children with the monks of Legaros.
+'''10.8''' The followers of Phaedron remain largely in secret, but the children of Phaedron, the followers of shadow, they somewhat resemble monks and so they wear the name of Phaedron with pride.
-'''10.9''' The followers of Phaedron remain largely in secret, but the children of Phaedron, the followers of shadow, they resemble monks and so they wear the name of Phaedron with pride.
+'''10.9''' And Ignarus has no monks or temples, may his followers be wrought with falsehood and sin.
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-'''10.10''' And Ignarus has no monks or temples, may his followers be wrought with falsehood and sin.
 == Verse of Sin ==

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 The Holy Codex, the holy book containing all current knowledge of the 6 Gods and the divine religion, was first told by word of mouth before being transcribed by scholars in the old tongue. In recent years, the Codex has been translated into common tongue, allowing all people to revel in the glory of the Gods.
 The Codex is routinely added to by the Holy Council (a group of the Arch-priest/priestess of each God) according to visions from the Gods. Therefore it is currently incomplete.
-The Holy Codex is organised into 3 books, with each book containing 5 verses.
+The Holy Codex is organised into 3 books, with each book containing 5 verses. The first 5 verses make up the Book of origines, the verses 6-10 make up the Book of animo, and the verses 11-15 make up the Book of mortem.
 == Verse of Creation ==

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 '''14.4''' Avid worshipers of Phaedron will be stolen away by him after their deaths, so that they do not face judgement at the hand of Legaros, but at the hand of their God. Only the best followers receive this gift however, for it is a great gift.
-'''14.5''' If you are chosen by Phaedron at the end of your time, you become a Shadow Man, granting you immortality from age, for you are hidden under Phaedron’s cloak, hidden even from death. The rats have the same fate, as rats are creatures of Phaedron, informants of his will and bidding.
+'''14.5''' If you are chosen by Phaedron at the end of your time, you become a Shadow Person, granting you immortality from age, for you are hidden under Phaedron’s cloak, hidden even from death. The rats have the same fate, as rats are creatures of Phaedron, informants of his will and bidding.
 '''14.6''' Men of Shadow are trained, and then sent up to Panjea to perform Phaedron’s commands. They assassinate children of the other Gods, and all who do harm to the children of Phaedron.

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 And blessed be your name.
-And may you be enlightened if you say Aestherias’ prayer, a poem spoken by the sweet-spoken.
+'''8.5'''And may you be enlightened if you say Aestherias’ prayer, a poem spoken by the sweet-spoken.
 Oh Lady who did birth me,
 A mother who loves me,

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 Heed my words and read my heart,
 Bring this marriage into your holy light,
-As my love is humble and strong,,
+As my love is humble and strong,
 May we have children as you have had,
 May our children have children as yours have had,

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 '''3.2''' The humans grew hungry and so they prayed to Metus. They said “Oh lord! Let the soil have bounty and harvest, so that we may feast and be full.” Metus heard their prayers, and planted crop all over the world, making the land fertile and lush. And then, Metus made animals that they may hunt and roast.
-'''3.2''' They grew thirsty and so they prayed again. “Oh lady! Let there be pools of water that we may drink and our thirst may be quenched.” And so Marventa made rivers and lakes, with fresh water that they may drink, and she filled the seas and the skies with beautiful creatures so that they may never be bored.
+'''3.3''' They grew thirsty and so they prayed again. “Oh lady! Let there be pools of water that we may drink and our thirst may be quenched.” And so Marventa made rivers and lakes, with fresh water that they may drink, and she filled the seas and the skies with beautiful creatures so that they may never be bored.
-'''3.3''' They grew tired, and they prayed once more. “Oh lord! I beg that for the stillness darkness so that I may rest my eyes.” And so Phaedron created the night, and they slept.
+'''3.4''' They grew tired, and they prayed once more. “Oh lord! I beg that for the stillness darkness so that I may rest my eyes.” And so Phaedron created the night, and they slept.
-'''3.4''' Ignarus heard of this beautiful creation and he was enraged that he had no part of it. He tried to call to them, but they could not hear him, so he appeared in their dreams, so that they may see him.
+'''3.5''' Ignarus heard of this beautiful creation and he was enraged that he had no part of it. He tried to call to them, but they could not hear him, so he appeared in their dreams, so that they may see him.
-'''3.5''' “Phoebe, sweet Phoebe, you woman of beauty, do you see me?” He said in her dreams. “I see naught but fire, and so I am cautious.” She replied. “You need not be cautious, oh lovely Phoebe, the fire is warm and bright.” But Phoebe was wise, and she turned away from the fire and left.
+'''3.6''' “Phoebe, sweet Phoebe, you woman of beauty, do you see me?” He said in her dreams. “I see naught but fire, and so I am cautious.” She replied. “You need not be cautious, oh lovely Phoebe, the fire is warm and bright.” But Phoebe was wise, and she turned away from the fire and left.
-'''3.6''' ”Alexander, noble Alexander, you man of beauty, do you see me?” He said in his dreams. “I see naught but gold, and that looks suspicious.” He replied. “You need not be suspicious, oh brave Alexander, the gold is beautiful and valuable.” But Alexander was humble, and he turned away from the gold and left.
+'''3.7''' ”Alexander, noble Alexander, you man of beauty, do you see me?” He said in his dreams. “I see naught but gold, and that looks suspicious.” He replied. “You need not be suspicious, oh brave Alexander, the gold is beautiful and valuable.” But Alexander was humble, and he turned away from the gold and left.
-'''3.7''' Ignarus screamed, his mouth full of burning coals, and he stormed through the nether, deciding what to do. And then he knew. He called to the animals, filling their weak minds with images of greed and pain, and so the balance of the world tipped.
+'''3.8''' Ignarus screamed, his mouth full of burning coals, and he stormed through the nether, deciding what to do. And then he knew. He called to the animals, filling their weak minds with images of greed and pain, and so the balance of the world tipped.
-'''3.8''' One night, the humans slept by the fire under the starry sky, and a pack of starving wolves surrounded them. “Begone creatures of ice, you will find no comfort here,” said Phoebe. But the wolves had eyes of fire, and they launched at them, tearing at their arms and legs.
+'''3.9''' One night, the humans slept by the fire under the starry sky, and a pack of starving wolves surrounded them. “Begone creatures of ice, you will find no comfort here,” said Phoebe. But the wolves had eyes of fire, and they launched at them, tearing at their arms and legs.
-'''3.9''' The humans fought the wolves, each killing two with their bare hands. But Phoebe was injured, and so for days after the battle Alexander cared for her, nursing her back to health.
+'''3.10''' The humans fought the wolves, each killing two with their bare hands. But Phoebe was injured, and so for days after the battle Alexander cared for her, nursing her back to health.
-'''3.10''' And through suffering they found hope in each other. And she did love Alexander, and Alexander did love her.
+'''3.11''' And through suffering they found hope in each other. And she did love Alexander, and Alexander did love her.
-'''3.11''' Within the year they were wed, and they had 5 children to represent the 5 Good Gods. From them, all men and women of the world were birthed, and therefore mankind is forged from the Gods.
+'''3.12''' Within the year they were wed, and they had 5 children to represent the 5 Good Gods. From them, all men and women of the world were birthed, and therefore mankind is forged from the Gods.
-'''3.12''' Let this be known; to man and woman. Children are a gift of the Gods, and so they must be respected and loved. A man who strikes his son will be stricken by the Gods, and a woman who beats her daughter will be beaten by the Gods. Act as Phoebe and Alexander and you act in the image of the Gods. Be good and pure and kind.
+'''3.13''' Let this be known; to man and woman. Children are a gift of the Gods, and so they must be respected and loved. A man who strikes his son will be stricken by the Gods, and a woman who beats her daughter will be beaten by the Gods. Act as Phoebe and Alexander and you act in the image of the Gods. Be good and pure and kind.
 == Verse of Distance ==

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 The Codex is routinely added to by the Holy Council (a group of the Arch-priest/priestess of each God) according to visions from the Gods. Therefore it is currently incomplete.
-== Verse 1: Creation ==
+== Verse of Creation ==
 '''1.1''' In the beginning there was only darkness and thus it was the age of darkness.
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 '''1.9''' “May you never see the beauty of the world.” Legaros shouted from the heavens. But Ignarus could not reply as his mouth was full of burning coals.
-== Verse 2: Peace ==
+== Verse of Peace ==
 '''2.1''' And now is the glorious days of the True Reign, the High Reign of the 5 Gods. And the Gods divided up the universe between them equally, so that no God would be without.
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 '''2.7''' And so there was peace for some time, where the Gods were harmonious and all was good and pure, and thus Era of Peace began.
-== Verse 3: Humanity ==
+== Verse of Humanity ==
 '''3.1''' The skies were still vacant and the lands were untrodden and all was silent. Aestheria felt sad that a beautiful world was so empty, and so she created the first human - a woman made in her own image, and she named her Phoebe. Legaros followed her example, and made a man to keep Phoebe company, naming him Alexander.
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 '''3.12''' Let this be known; to man and woman. Children are a gift of the Gods, and so they must be respected and loved. A man who strikes his son will be stricken by the Gods, and a woman who beats her daughter will be beaten by the Gods. Act as Phoebe and Alexander and you act in the image of the Gods. Be good and pure and kind.
-== Verse 4: Distance ==
+== Verse of Distance ==
 '''4.1''' Over time, their bloodline became diluted and impure, and so humans lost faith in their Creators. So Legaros and Aestheria sent their first born child - Sekarus, the godling of messages and leader of Angels, down to Panjea.
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 '''4.6''' So with this make it be known that you may be judged on earth, but the greater judgement is in death. All who judge act in Legaros’ image, and therefore must be merciful and just, may you be cast down to the nether elsewise.
-== Verse 5: Storms ==
+== Verse of Storms ==
 '''5.1''' Some time passed, and Phaedron became jealous of Marventa’s wind. “I should have the whole sky.” Said he, who is forged from shadow and darkness. “For is it not I who struck Ignarus first? Without my stealth you would have nothing, and so I deserve more.”
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 '''5.6''' From this commences the War of the Skies, which are known as storms, and they continue to this very day.
-== Verse 6: Love ==
+== Verse of Love ==
 '''6.1''' One day, when no battle was present and all was as good as can be, Metus approached Marventa. “Sister.” He said. “Your seas are bountiful and your animals are beautiful, your strength is incredible and your stars are so bright. I confess my love for you, sister, and I know I am but a humble God, not as mighty as Legaros or as sneaky as Phaedron but…”
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 And blessed be the 5.
-== Verse 7: Darkness ==
+== Verse of Darkness ==
 '''7.1''' And Ignarus will never love, as his heart is burnt and dead, but Phaedron has loved a few, and let those few be known.
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 And blessed be your name.
-== Verse 8: Prayer ==
+== Verse of Prayer ==
 '''8.1''' Common prayers can be said anywhere, but best said at shrines or temples. If the Gods are good you will be blessed. A sacrifice to the Gods is best at getting their attention, but the different Gods require different sacrifices.
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 And blood my dance.
-== Verse 9: Soul ==
+== Verse of Soul ==
 '''9.1''' Many years did pass from whence the High Reign began, the animals came and fell and grew, and so did the humans.
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 '''9.12''' But beware! For the cat is a creature of shadow and hard to kill. They are cousins of the lion and leopard, and their savagery is in their claws and their teeth, and they will feast on human flesh when the moon is full, for that is when blood is freshest.
-== Verse 10: Devotion ==
+== Verse of Devotion ==
 '''10.1''' Blessed be the monks who work in the temples, blessed be you and your name!
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 '''10.10''' And Ignarus has no monks or temples, may his followers be wrought with falsehood and sin.
-== Verse 11: Sin ==
+== Verse of Sin ==
 '''11.1''' Read the words of Legaros, the High Lord and Protector of Gods and the Realm. He says unto the world there are 3 types of sin, which are transgressions against divine law. Unforgivable sin, grievous sin, and venial sin.
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 '''11.12''' But beware! If man or woman tried to abuse this merciful law, tries to bend or change it to fit their own wicked ways, then they will be sent to the bottom of the pits of the nether, forced to eat burning coals until their mouth turns black.
-== Verse 12: Death ==
+== Verse of Death ==
 '''12.1''' After death, one’s soul takes the form of your physical body, and you are transported to the Holy Plains. You walk through the empty white space until you reach a white building - the Holy Court.
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 '''12.7'''  If you are too weak, you are sentenced to a lifetime of suffering, until Legaros decides your punishment has been served. If you are strong enough to join the Army of the Dead, then you will serve as a soldier, commanded by the demons of the nether.
-== Verse 13: Doom ==
+== Verse of Doom ==
 '''13.1''' Ignarus hopes one day he will gain enough power to rise to Panjea, and take his army to destroy the world that has only brought him suffering and pain, and kill all humans, the creations of the Gods he hates so much.
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 '''13.11''' At night, when the Gods (except Phaedron) are resting, Ignarus has enough power to send some soldiers of his army to the surface, and he does, every night, fed by each and every life the soldiers reap. Blessed be the man who slays these beasts.
-== Verse 14: Night ==
+== Verse of Night ==
 '''14.1''' The City of the Night is the land where Phaedron rests, his home. It is guarded by Narphendrix, Titan of the Night, an age-old dragon with the black scales of Phaedron’s cloak, and the strange purple eyes that all Phaedron’s creations share.
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 '''14.6''' Men of Shadow are trained, and then sent up to Panjea to perform Phaedron’s commands. They assassinate children of the other Gods, and all who do harm to the children of Phaedron.
-== Verse 15: Shadows ==
+== Verse of Shadows ==
 '''15.1''' Another tale of Phaedron’s time, is the tale of the creation of Paraxaneth, Godling of Insanity. After a particularly bad storm, one in which Phaedron was badly injured, he decided he wanted vengeance on Marventa, as their rivalry started the godly war, but he knew he must be sneaky, as she would beat him in an open field.

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−	The Holy Codex was first told by word of mouth, before being transcribed by scholars in the old tongue. In recent years, the Codex has been translated into common tongue, allowing all people to revel in the glory of the Gods.	+	The Holy Codex, the holy book containing all current knowledge of the 6 Gods and the divine religion, was first told by word of mouth before being transcribed by scholars in the old tongue. In recent years, the Codex has been translated into common tongue, allowing all people to revel in the glory of the Gods.
	The Codex is routinely added to by the Holy Council (a group of the Arch-priest/priestess of each God) according to visions from the Gods. Therefore it is currently incomplete.		The Codex is routinely added to by the Holy Council (a group of the Arch-priest/priestess of each God) according to visions from the Gods. Therefore it is currently incomplete.