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Chapter 23

So begins the second part of this journal, detailing the steps I've made
on my journey. I will start by saying this. The Path of the LightSeeker
is not an easy one. To live the life is one thing but to seek it out for
your own is another. There are many dangers, both physical and spiritual.
There will be those that seek your death because they believe you to be a
betrayer. There are those who will hunt you because they cannot decide if
you are a snake whispering deceit and lies. Do not take these threats to
heart.

This is a decision that must be made by your Spirit. This cannot be a
single conscious thought saying "I want to walk in the Light." You must
believe with all of your being that it is the right path for you. You
must not waver. You must not doubt. You must not fear. I have been a
victim of doubts and fear and they will shake your path... Your soul, to
the core. Believe that your Spirit will carry you as far as you must go.
To walk this path you must let go of all fear, doubt, and anger. These
feelings are your enemies all. Learn the arts of meditation and
self-reflection. Seek guidance from the friends you make. Find the
Fortress. They will be your guides.

As for what you must do, look to the Paladin's Code or the Acolytes
Tenets. It is a good example of how you should live. Be selfless of act,
but do not take your own life for granted. Sacrifices will be made on
this path, but senseless sacrifice would do little more than shame the
path you seek. For myself, I have gone out to the cities and fed the
impoverished. I have equipped young adventurers just out of the Academy
either with coin or ensuring they are well dressed and equipped for the
greater world around them. I became a Tribunal to protect the citizens of
the larger cities in Thera from dangerous individuals that would bring
war to their homes.

There is no single act that will declare to the Gods that you are ready.
There is no true end to this path. To wish for an end would do little
more than signify that you cannot live the life fully and dedicate
yourself to it. Let me say now that you must accept the path as a
lifetime commitment. There will be times you feel as though the Gods have
abandoned you. You must remember however that -you- must find the answers
for yourself. Look to your friends and the Fortress. They will guide you,
but you must make all of the choices. You must learn for yourself.