Role

Chapter 23

Theocracy?
Added Sun Feb 15 23:05:02 2004 at level 1:

"Why shouldn't the gods, through our guild, lead us instead?"

Stunned silence fills the Tar Valon paladin guild as the Master turns towards the youngest
initiate, mouth agape in amazement. No mere street urchin looking for food, this one...

"Child, it is not in our place to rule! We, given power by the gods of light, serve the
people of Thera and provide for the needy. We do not selfishly seek power or the riches
which come with governing!"

"We wouldnt rule, sir, wed be carrying out their Holy Will, as revealed by the Code!"

"Think about it, all of the common failures politicians posses we are commanded, by them,
to reject. Greed, lust, anger, spite, injustice, arrogance, all these things we avoid and
if we fail in this or lie, our Immortal Lords strip us of our position, a sure sign we
are unfit for anything!"

"Sir, the gods themselves tell us what to do, our guild is alone in its' utter dedication to
the light and goodness, who better to guide the people of Thera?"

"By standing aside, remaining aloof, we allow evil to happen. If one of us, or even you,
had lead Tar Valon, would you have permitted the White Tower to do what they did, to all
of us?"