Topic: Reform (explicit)

Doli · Date: 2017-09-13 12:13 EST

Even though she was 14 now and no longer an imaginative little child, Doli still loved "exploring" around Blackrock Castle. Truth be told, there wasn't much exploring to be done anymore. The place hadn't seen actual battles for centuries aside from a war against moss and mold. But here, gazing out at the water from the perch of the castle, she could envision its prouder past. A time, long ago. A better time.

She found a lingering soldier, standing guard and steadfast. A cricket. As she watched it skitter around the dirt, she wondered what in the world it was doing out. She wondered why she only heard crickets at night. And why this particular cricket found itself out in the open in broad daylight. Was it lost' Was it on an adventure of its own"

"DOLI."

Her mother's pitch, to be sure. She glanced over to see her form by the road, arms crossed. "Time to go back to y'er readings."

Her readings. That was another part about growing up that she hated. She didn't get to read fun bedtime stories or fantasy adventures anymore. Now, it had all been nonfiction about unseelie histories and tragedies. Stories about persecution and war. Torture. Death.

"But it's Sunday, mamai." Said with a whimper. Said with a hope that it may soften her up. Said with a fool's chance of working.

"Ooooh it's Sunday, is it' Didn't realize." Her mother's biting sarcasm to start was not a good sign. Her tone only got worse from there. "Do ya know what y'er sister is doing on this fine Sunday' DO YA?"

No answer from Doli. Nothing out loud. But she knew.

"She's out there, with that MAN. Gettin' beat. Gettin' RAPED. Gettin' TORN open on both sides of 'er!!" Her mother went on and on, in increasing graphic detail. She knew when she could stop: when she saw the tears welling up in Doli's eyes. "So get y'er LAZY ARSE to y'er READINGS."

"Yes mam." That's all she could offer in response. There were too many emotions swirling inside her head to articulate anyway, even if she wanted to try. Misery. Rage.

Feckin' cricket. Scurrying around in the sun and enjoying itself. Lazy bastard, must have broken from the pack. Abandoned its duties. Traitor.

Doll raised her foot and SQUASHED it, its guts exploding onto the soles of her boot. Its remnants would stick there on her shoes every step of the long walk home.

Doli · Date: 2017-09-13 21:00 EST

handwritten letter to Roni

Sister, it warms my heart to find you.

And aches my heart to find you in the state you were in last night.

I understand your anger, whilst misplaced on me. Da made mistakes, and you bore the brunt of that pain for our family's sake. That sacrifice is not lost on me. I was reminded of it, every day of my life.

But you cannot swallow the past, for you'll choke on the memory. You cannot mask who you are, for the rain will wash away any facade. You cannot run from your shadow, for it will follow you 'til your dying day.

You are Ronixi, my sister, my blood. And of this, you should be proud. You are one of us, not them.

This place — this world — is not good for you. It's filthy and cold, filled with sinners and hypocrites. Even the highest unseelie cavort with the lowest born creatures , and utilize their chosen gifts to service the base desires of those around them. Like slavish playthings, bound and chained to carnality. They have lost their way, and they intend to drag you into the muck and the mire with them.

You were meant to rise above this wickedness. You were meant to cleanse this world. You were meant to stand proudly by my side, and I by yours.

Doli · Date: 2017-09-17 18:48 EST

TENETS OF THE TRUE RULERS

I. Introduction to the cause

Ever since life flickered on in our eyes, we've tried to make sense of this strange, wonderful, terrifying existence of ours.

As science and technology progresses, we can increasingly answer questions of how" Why is the sky blue" How does gravity work" Where do babies come from' Children may ask the basics, but even adults strive to understand the nuances and complexities of their daily lives. Our society provides so many of these answers, even within a click or two on a computer screen.

But one question that will never be answered through traditional means happens the most basic of them all...

Why"

Why are we born" Why are we here" Why am I reading this"

The "why" to life is up for debate and may never be settled. The "why" varies based on many circles of belief and spiritualities. In that way, you choose your belief system, and your code of ethics and morality to live by. You choose your "why."

TRUE RULERS believe that we are all connected — every gender, every creed, every race, every planet — in this shared existence of ours.

TRUE RULERS believe that our purpose in life is improve this shared existence of ours. To leave our mark on this plane, in minor or major ways, utilizing every fiber of strength and faith that we've been granted in our souls.

TRUE RULERS believe that civilization as a whole WILL improve as a result of the efforts of a select few. Our own lives are important and cherished, but best seen through the prism of a larger goal. In that way, our lives and our deaths move the needle forward, towards a greater future for us all.

Why are you born" Why are you here" Why are you reading this"

Because deep down, in your core, you realize that selfish goals and desires are fleeting and unfulfilling. Deep down, you want to help make a difference, and want to know how. You want a reason to live and a cause for which to fight.

You want to be a TRUE RULER.

Doli · Date: 2017-09-17 23:45 EST

TENETS OF THE TRUE RULERS

II. Failures of Capitalism, and the Need for a Moral Economy

The rise of capitalism as the prevailing and dominant economic model of our multiverse has virtues: primarily, innovation and industry. Technology continues to thrive and advance.

But what of those "left behind?" What of those workers displaced by said technologies" What of those poor and hungry who make fractions upon fractions of the wealth that the new elite can amass from interest alone? They suffer and toil, as the wheels of progress roll over their graves.

Thus, it stands to reason that the advancement of technology does not necessarily lead to the benefit of society writ large.

TRUE RULERS understand the virtues of capitalism, but only when paired with a sense of MORALITY that considers the greater good.

Given that, the TRUE RULERS adhere to the following principles when it comes to commerce and industry:

—- One may barter goods and services for fair value. When agreed upon and then provided, these terms must be delivered as promised in a timely fashion.

—- One may also accept currency for goods and services provided (and vice versa) but only should those goods and services be provided with the fullest sense of professionalism, effort, and honour in one's craft.

—- One may NOT accept currency or bartered items for goods and services that will NOT benefit the individual. Poor quality items are the clearest category of such, but this also applies to immoral trade such as: drugs, slavery, sexual favours, etc. A TRUE RULER will only engage in commerce that benefits both parties and maintains a clean sense of duty to the greater good.

—- One may NOT utilize currency to beget currency in a manner that does not benefit both parties involved. As such, gambling is strictly forbidden, for its resolution benefits one party over another. Usury and lending with any interest is also a sin, for its nature benefits one party over another. This is not the type of fair trade that a TRUE RULER would engage in.

Items, goods, currency, and all the wealth in the world mean NOTHING without maintaining one's honour upon acquiring them.

Doli · Date: 2017-09-18 13:27 EST

TENETS OF THE TRUE RULERS

III. Respect for the Physical Body

TRUE RULERS do not make any bold or false promises regarding rewards or even existence of an afterlife. The only certainty that we can claim is our existence, in this life, in this body.

TRUE RULERS do not make any bold or false claims about how we acquired this body, be it a benevolent or malevolent creator or god(s), or mere happenstance. In the end the source does not matter, because we have been given this body and this existence as a vessel for which to enact positive change.

Given that, TRUE RULERS respect their bodies and maintain them as said vessel for as long as their physical bodies may allow.

—- One should not neglect the body, be it with poor care or lethargy.

—- One should not abuse the body, with self-harm.

—- One should not deteriorate the body, with unnatural or artificial nourishment.

—- One should not dull the mind with intoxicants that may have a lasting effect on one's ability to pursue the greater good.

This existence, however formed, is our opportunity to make a positive change in the world writ large. A TRUE RULER utilizes his or her physical form as a means to make said change, for as long as his or her life-force will allow until met with natural ends. Accelerating the demise of that life-force with poor care and management is not only a wasted opportunity, but a true sin.

Doli · Date: 2017-09-18 17:09 EST

TENETS OF THE TRUE RULERS

IV. Care for the Sustainable Soul

It is one of the great follies of modern civilization to equate "freedom" with "happiness" as a direct cause and effect.

More and more poor souls attempt to find said happiness in fleeting moments, be it in a bottle or a stranger's bed. They wake up in the morning, ashamed and unfulfilled. They have taken actions that did not benefit them or their society.

If happiness cannot be achieved by selfish pursuits, then it stands to reason that it can by societal pursuits and the endeavor toward a greater good instead. With that in mind, a sense of public morality and decency must be established and maintained.

TRUE RULERS understand that we are, by nature, sexual beings with carnal urges. However, other types of carnal urges — towards violence, jealousy, and hate — are rightfully moderated. So in that way, too, should sexual desires. Self-gratification and gratification between same-gendered same-specied friends serves to satiate desires in a temporary sense, while respecting the holy convent of sexual relations between male and female reproductive organs. This type of relation should be restricted and respected.

Therein, TRUE RULERS operate within these boundaries:

—- One should not engage in sexual relations prior to a marriage vow.

—- One should not engage in sexual relations with anyone aside their partner after said marriage vow. If death occurs, this rule must still be respected as a marriage vow is an unbreakable bond until the death of both parties.

—- One should not engage in sexual relations outside of their species.

While "restrictive," these rules and this code serves as a means to achieve — and sustain — true happiness, whilst also serving and honouring the greater good.

Doli · Date: 2017-09-18 19:16 EST

TENETS OF THE TRUE RULERS

V. A Call to Action

Certainly, reasonable people can all agree that it's best to act in a moral way, citing a concern for the general good.

Believers may even agree with the tenets laid out in this document. A strict but principled approach to life, serving not only the society but the self.

But there's a difference between belief and action.

To be a TRUE RULER, one must devote time to this cause. Our intention is twofold, equal halves to the whole.

1) we must strengthen the faith of others around us and enlist them to our cause.

2) we must smite the non-belief of others who have been irredeemably corrupted by the modern world.

We may be small in numbers now, but great change starts from a speck that snowballs into a storm.

Together, we can and will make a difference.

We can and will change society for the better.

We can and will lead this plane to a higher existence, unlike any seen before us in history.