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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
In the past, the | In the past, the Holy Codex was the source of rule and law for the Church. Written by Deucalion, God of Righteousness, and Aurora, Goddess of Light, it was intended as a work to define the [[Church]], her purpose and her behaviour. | ||
As the world grew and changed, and the | As the world grew and changed, and the Church with it, however, the Holy Codex became more recognised as a restrictive, inflexible document. Still highly respected, it no longer fit the needs of the Church in her goal to serve Good. Worse, it became a wedge between the Church and other Good organisations. | ||
In these later years, [[Mithraea]], Goddess of the Sun, provided a treatise to [[Shallam]]. This filled a lot of the gaps of the | In these later years, [[Mithraea]], Goddess of the Sun, provided a treatise to [[Shallam]]. This filled a lot of the gaps of the Codex, with more basic what and why answers. As of this time, this work still rests in the chapel of the [[Silverdrop Inn]]. While a brilliant work, and well worth the study, it did not solve the quandary of Church and Holy Codex, nor did it bridge the gap between Church and Shallam. | ||
Thus, in what mortals reckon as the 423rd year after the fall of the [[Seleucarian Empire]], do We present this work to mortalkind, to all who seek knowledge of Good. It is Our hope and intention that this document will provide a secure foundation from which you may reach ever upwards, as well as a companion on the climb. | Thus, in what mortals reckon as the 423rd year after the fall of the [[Seleucarian Empire]], do We present this work to mortalkind, to all who seek knowledge of Good. It is Our hope and intention that this document will provide a secure foundation from which you may reach ever upwards, as well as a companion on the climb. | ||
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[[Tarah]], Goddess of Harmony | [[Tarah]], Goddess of Harmony | ||
Many thanks to [[Miramar]], Goddess of Justice, and | Many thanks to [[Miramar]], Goddess of Justice, and Mithraea, Goddess of the Sun, Whose wisdom and works are also of immense value to the cause. | ||
== The Definition of Good == | == The Definition of Good == |