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Message: <blockquote data-quote="William Ronald" data-source="post: 182196" data-attributes="member: 426">A hymn of thanksEdena,Thanks.   I am recreating the words from my double post below.  This is far more than I expected.Kalanyr, the religious language I am using is actually from my own Jewish tradition.  (I have mentioned my faith in other posts on this board, actually being able to discuss religious issues without getting a thread locked.  If my rabbi new about these boards, he might have to decide if it was a miracle.<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /> )I have also used the One, a direct lift from Tolkien.  Hazen believes and worships Rao as much as ever; however, he is aware of a higher power still.  This is not so much a traditional Judeo-Christian view as a polytheism with a supreme being.  The Forgotten Realms is not all that dissimilar with Ao, who is apparently supreme in Realmspace.  (He may not be a supreme being any where else.) It has many parallels in real life.  For example, there are many gods in Hinduism but some Hindus will state that they believe in one God, the ultimate source of Being. In Shintoism, there is a reference to a god whom the other deities honor -- a form of Supreme being.  Indeed, a concept of a Supreme Being is very common in many myths.  I am just using phrases which I am familiar with.   Although there are others.  For example, a practitioner of the American Indian traditions may refer to the Great Spirit.  (Can anyone guess that I have read a lot of Joseph Campbell, the great comparative mythologist.)Here is the recreation of my post.  Also, Edena I found something useful for you.  Check your e-mail when it is up.Archcleric Hazen weeps with joy. "Eternal and Rao, I thank you. This is a gift beyond words of praise. I will make of this place a hope for those in despair, a light to those who would see. I am honored and full of joy beyond belief." "To my Taraakian brothers, I welcome you freely and with joy. I hope that you will be here often. If faith and fellowship, good and noble hearts can grow together. If the people of those worlds that were devastated by the Red Waste seek to come here they may. All who will live in peace with each other and need shelter from the storms of their worlds or their hearts are welcome." "Let this place be a refuge like unto Hope Isle, both a beacon and a haven for those who seek one. All I ask is that those who come here pledge not to harm another. Let this place not be marred by violence or hate." "I ask the Angels and the celestials to visit here often. We have hope here." "I would ask the Taraakians to explain more of their beliefs, policies, laws, culture and philosophies. Especially how you differ from mercykillers." "Here let all be judged by the contents of their character and the quality of their deads. Here let Freedom ring from the mountaintops and Love guide us." "I ask Alzem to join me here. If you wish, aid me in making this a refuge for those who seek peace." Hazen kneels in prayer and gazes with wonder on this place. His voice is soft, a whisper. "Not even in my dreams would I have imagined such a place." OOC: I can now help people who are truly sincere in doing more to protect their civilian populations. You should know Hazen would never convert them by force to a belief. If you do not trust the Taraakians, then send your defenseless civilians to me if you chose. The laws shall be similar to those of the Taraakians. So, no violence to another will be allowed. This also includes attempts to forcibly over throw the government. Essentially even the worst will have to be on their best behavior.</blockquote>

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