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From the [[Quartos Toranis]] with comments from Ortheus. | From the [[Quartos Toranis]] with comments from Ortheus. | ||
===== Valor ===== | ===== Valor ===== | ||
''Those who follow [[Toran]] shall show determination in facing great danger and show the | ''Those who follow [[Toran]] shall show determination in facing great danger and show the strength to do what is right by the Hand of Virtue.'' | ||
This is a primary conduct for a Toranite. But standing before overwhelming odds is not the only kind of valor. Sometimes, it is to do what is right. Sometimes, it is to stand for something in the face of ridicule. And sometimes, it is even to withdraw when a battle is lost but the war can still be won. Valor can be joyous, and it can be painful. But it should be for need, never for appearance or pride. Following the course of what is right, will never cause shame.<br /> | This is a primary conduct for a Toranite. But standing before overwhelming odds is not the only kind of valor. Sometimes, it is to do what is right. Sometimes, it is to stand for something in the face of ridicule. And sometimes, it is even to withdraw when a battle is lost but the war can still be won. Valor can be joyous, and it can be painful. But it should be for need, never for appearance or pride. Following the course of what is right, will never cause shame.<br /> | ||
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Some mistake this conduct as faith. Faith is obvious. Faith is ingrained. But faith can also be very quiet, a soft voice at night, a whisper. What is required for those who would stand fast and bring the heart of our Great Leader to the world is the ability to say, "And this I believe!"Those who see us with the truth of our god as comfortable and strong on us as our own skin cannot help but ask, "Who is it you follow?" | Some mistake this conduct as faith. Faith is obvious. Faith is ingrained. But faith can also be very quiet, a soft voice at night, a whisper. What is required for those who would stand fast and bring the heart of our Great Leader to the world is the ability to say, "And this I believe!"Those who see us with the truth of our god as comfortable and strong on us as our own skin cannot help but ask, "Who is it you follow?" | ||
Conviction is born of trial. Conviction isn't given or memorized. It is learned like letters and numbers, one lesson at a time. | Conviction is born of trial. Conviction isn't given or memorized. It is learned like letters and numbers, one lesson at a time. Fear is natural, but as with valor, you know when Toran has set you on the right path. You know, in your head and in your heart, what is the right thing to do. You know! And that is conviction. | ||
===== Humility ===== | ===== Humility ===== | ||
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===== Sacrifice ===== | ===== Sacrifice ===== | ||
''Be ready to give of yourself in time, in labor, and if Toran | ''Be ready to give of yourself in time, in labor, and if Toran wills it, in life's blood.'' | ||
There are so many ways one can sacrifice. You could give away money or possessions. For many of you, that's not a problem. You could lend assistance, a strong back, a gentle touch, a caring ear. This too is easy as well as important. You could use the example of Clarissa here, and spend a year or more aiding others in need day to day. You could stand fast in front of an enemy threatening one weaker than yourself, and die to give them the time to flee. | There are so many ways one can sacrifice. You could give away money or possessions. For many of you, that's not a problem. You could lend assistance, a strong back, a gentle touch, a caring ear. This too is easy as well as important. You could use the example of Clarissa here, and spend a year or more aiding others in need day to day. You could stand fast in front of an enemy threatening one weaker than yourself, and die to give them the time to flee. | ||
Remember that sacrifice is both small and large. The parents whose stomachs growl so their children will not cry with [[hunger]]. The mother who shivers so her baby can | Remember that sacrifice is both small and large. The parents whose stomachs growl so their children will not cry with [[hunger]]. The mother who shivers so her baby can sleep warmly.The Prunillan who works day and night to create a seed that will grow under this cold gray light. You are not alone when you open your heart and hands. | ||
===== Honorable Combat ===== | ===== Honorable Combat ===== | ||