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The Holy Book
WIPKe-halo Fashoul
ki-hal ɸaʂəl
ki-hal ɸaʂəl
I: Understanding
1 In the world, there are many gods. Every god has their domains, both exclusive to them and inclusive to all. Each god rules over their domain according to their own values. Some gods are kind. Some are cruel.
2 As the gods rule, so may humans rule over other humans. They may be kind or cruel.
3 Cruelty has consequences. Those who harm others may be deposed. A leader is nothing without the respect of those they lead.
4 Every creation has a value. Every god values something. If it is not yours, it must still be treated with respect.
5 You may choose to worship one god. You may choose to worship many. It is important to watch your rulers and your gods, and voice your displeasure if they follow a path you do not like. Criticism leads to growth. Therefore, in turn, you must accept criticism of your actions.
6 All have a higher power they answer to. People answer to the king, the king answers to his god, and the god answers to the will of the people. No choice is without consequence
7 Good deeds return to you. Gods bless to keep favor. Kings rule justly to have support. It is rare that a person does not have a reason for kindness. Kindness is not lost for having a reason. It is only improved for being given without consequence.
II: The Story of Ke-hal's Blessed
1 Ke-hal has chosen and blessed those under the rule of the Lord King Leopold and his daughters.
For as long as Leonine blood rules over the land, those beneath them shall be fortuitous and wealthy.
2 She has appeared in grace and beauty, bringing with her a horde of cats who have chased away the many pests of the land.
3 "I have come to aide thee, for thine people are in need," she said, "In return, all I ask is for my cats to be well-fed and well-treated"
4 We have all praised the kind lady, for she has saved us from starvation this day. Blessed be Ke-hal, and long live the Lord King Leopold.
5 We thought cursed, for all Lord King Leopold has are daughters - but his many daughters are devoted, intelligent, and kind. They have brought us Ke-hal.
6 Now all of us go, and listen to her teachings. She is flustered, for she is imperfect, and to realize this of our gods is amazing
7 Praise be unto our goddess, and may we always follow her commandments.
- Written by Lord-King Leopold Leonine's Scholar, Arthur Temurras
III: The Teachings of Ke-hal
1Those who have lived long lives deserve the respect a long life has earned them according to how they have respected others.
2A raised hand shall always be bitten. To hurt an equal is a sin; to hurt a child is to forsake thine own life.
3All are different. To harden your heart against those differences is to lose goodwill. No law or rule should forbid that which cannot be changed.
4Hospitality speaks that strangers be welcome, and strangers taken into home and fed must abide by the rules of the house.
5To steal the property of another is to willingly forsake thine own property.
6Those who kill for food are wise. Those who kill for defense are forgiven. Those who kill for fun are cursed.
7Your fellows are your brothers and sisters. Generosity is the only way to treat those of your blood.
8Serve your parents, and honor them; serve your siblings, and love them.
9All cats are sacred. House cats are like unto gods, but all who bear the moniker of cat must be blessed and adored.
10All children must be treated as treasures, as sacred as any cat. They are the future, gifts from the gods and precious guests.
11All creatures under your care must be treated well. Even cattle for food must be raised as like unto children, with gentle hand and caring eye, until its death.
12All gods have a place in the world. Respect those who worship other gods, and share your good fortune with them that they may share theirs with you.
13Yet, even so, suffer no mistreatment; do not fear taking up arms if you must defend yourself. Do not escalate and seek peace, but those who hurt you first give permission to be hurt.
14All who break the commandments of civilization should have justice given to them. Yet for an eye, no more than an eye should be taken. In turn, there must not be unjust commandments, and injustice should not be suffered.
15Mercy is generosity. To give mercy is a divine act, yet one should not be shamed if they cannot afford it.
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