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saras-devotionals · 2 months

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Quiet Time 3/4

What am I feeling today?

Sick/pain, my throat hurts even more today, I can’t really swallow, looks red and swollen, I’ll be going to the doctor after I spend this time with God. I’m also feeling confused, conflicted, hopeful??? bc of smth that happened yesterday and some dreams I had too, just not sure how to interpret it🧍🏻‍♀️

Luke 6 NIV

(v. 1-5) “One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and his disciples began to pick some heads of grain, rub them in their hands and eat the kernels. Some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” Jesus answered them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He entered the house of God, and taking the consecrated bread, he ate what is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.” Then Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.””

Jesus was making it known that he and his disciples were not guilty of violating the Sabbath (just some of the rules that the Pharisees had come up with). Also, he staked his claim of his power, that he’s Lord even on the Sabbath.

(v. 12-16) “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.”

I love when the Bible shows us just how much Jesus prayed. Even though he was powerful and righteous, he still felt the need to talk to God the Father consistently because Jesus was also human. Also, I don’t think I ever took into account that Jesus had more disciples but chose these twelve out of them to be the apostles.

(v. 22-23) “Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.”

Good reminder to have, sometimes I can get in my head about rejection when it comes to sharing with other people, I can lack boldness and courage because of fear. But why should I fear that? We are told to rejoice and be joyful!!

(v. 27-31) ““But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

When I was younger, I always thought that the term to turn the other cheek was to strike them back. Upon looking at other versions, I’m seeing it means to offer the other cheek (basically, to simply ignore insignificant insults or losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity). I do wonder if there’s a difference between what Jesus is saying here and allowing people to walk all over you and treat you however they please?

(v. 35-36) “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

One, I feel like the motivation behind doing good shouldn’t be an incentive but because you genuinely desire to do what’s right. But it also shows here that in doing what’s kind and righteous, our reward will be great.

(v. 37-38) ““Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you…””

I need to work on judgement. I know that I can be quite judgmental, questioning people’s motives/intentions, how they operate, how they treat me or others. But I do understand that I need to refrain from judgment because what about me? I am no better, I am a sinner, I’m not perfect. How can I judge others when I’m no better than them?

(v. 39-42) “He also told them this parable: “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit? The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”

I don’t wish to be a hypocrite. This is also part of being held accountable, sometimes we’re oblivious to the sin we’re in and need the help of others. But also, if we struggle ourselves, and give the same advice to others but don’t follow, we’re being hypocrites.

(v. 45) “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

This really sticks out to me, the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Kinda like the saying drunk words are sober thoughts. Whatever we end up saying is coming from somewhere inside. We need to analyze whether it’s righteous or sinful. If sinful, need to further examine our hearts and where it’s coming from.

(v. 46-49) ““Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.””

I want to have a strong foundation. I like to believe that I follow relatively well but there are other times when I doubt whatever I do. It’s this frustrating up and down and I just wish I knew what the right thing to do was every time and actually obeyed it.

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robertalanclayton · 1 year

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Downtown, Grainfield Kansas, RA Clayton

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beardedmrbean · 11 months

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A scientist said he found a chapter of the Bible hidden for more than 1,500 years.

Researchers used ultraviolet photography to spot the text, which was hidden beneath multiple edits.

Researchers said the manuscript was a "gateway" to understanding phases of the Bible's evolution.

Scientists say they have found an old version of a Bible chapter that was hidden underneath a section of text for more than 1,500 years.

Grigory Kessel, a historian at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, announced the discovery earlier this year in an article in New Testament Studies, a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cambridge University Press.

Kessel said he used ultraviolet photography to see the earlier text under three layers of words written on a palimpsest, an ancient manuscript that people used to write over other words but often left traces of the original writing behind.

Palimpsests were used in ancient times due to the scarcity of parchment. Words would be written on the material repeatedly until several layers covered the hidden words underneath.

Kessel said in a news release that the text was an extended, unseen version of Chapter 12 in the Book of Matthew that was originally a part of the Old Syriac translations of the Bible some 1,500 years ago. He said he made the discovery in the manuscript held at the Vatican Library.

The manuscript offers a "unique gateway" for researchers to understand the earliest phases of the Bible's textual evolution, according to the news release, and shows some differences from modern translations of the text.

For instance, according to the release, the original Greek version of Matthew 12:1 — which is the one most commonly used today — said, "At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath, and his disciples became hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat."

The newly discovered Syriac translation, however, is slightly different. It said, "began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them."

#nunyas news #taking odds on if this addresses current socjus issues somehow magically

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abookishdreamer · 8 months

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Character Intro: Favian (Kingdom of Ichor)

Age- 34 (immortal)

Location- Skyline district, New Olympus

Personality- An enlightened individual, he's quite pragmatic, creative, and values his capacity for deep thoughts & appreciation for the arts. There's always a new question or theory on the horizon. He's single.

He has the standard abilities of a god except shapeshifting. As the god of philosophy his other powers/abilities include photokinesis & telepathy. He also has various specialized powers based on the different schools of thought and philosophy.

Favian lives in a spacious condo at The Parthenos Plaza, a luxury building in the Skyline neighborhood of New Olympus. He shares the condo & is roommates with his best friend Neicus (god of debate & appeal). The inside of the condo is exquisitely spotless and organized. The interior design is sleek & modern with colors of steel gray, royal blue, cream, and beige. They pooled their money together & was able to buy the largest (and most expensive) flat screen TV on the market- measuring at 150 inches & costing 220,000 drachmas from iCHOR Tech. The TV is made with ultra chroma technology, has 4K ultra picture quality, built in Wi-Fi, and is touch screen operated as well as bluetooth friendly. Favian has a single pet, his animal companion- a she-dragon named Dreamseer. A slender beauty, she's primarily covered in vibrant dark blue-green scales with silver crests and teal wings. She's his usual mode of transportation.

His immediate family includes his younger sister Sophia (goddess of thought). They're as close as any brother & sister, a constant thing for them getting into heated debates through text and in person, though all in good fun! Biweekly, they have a family dinner, usually at Sophia's brownstone.

A go-to drink for him is earl grey tea. He also likes dry martinis, scotch on the rocks, manhattans, white russians, pinot noir, and gin & tonics. His usuals from The Roasted Bean is an olympian sized roast coffee (with a bit of sugar) & a large chai latte.

Favian starts off his mornings at home doing a session of tobata yoga before jogging through Eaglepoint Park, ending the early hours with use of his premier gym membership at Fit 2 Be a God.

For breakfast he almost always goes for the spinach & artichoke baked egg souffle from The Bread Box.

One of his biggest vices are cigars- especially ones that are rolled with tobacco sourced from the Underworld.

In keeping with his "outworldly" way of thinking, Favian is a firm believer of traveling, being exposed to different people & cultures. He's been to most states in Olympius (including the deserted island Sicilios) and has traveled to the Underwater realm twice. He's currently planning his upcoming sabbatical to the Underworld.

A guilty pleasure for him are olympian sized cajun fries from Olympic Chef.

Favian is the latest male deity to be on a billboard in Acropolis Square modeling Thunderstruck briefs, the king's underwear brand.

For his most recent birthday, he was gifted a pair of Celestial Bronze cufflinks from his best bro!

Favian's main job is overseeing the philosophy department at New Olympus University. He personally teaches the ethics class. He's also an acclaimed writer of a few academic textbooks as well as literary works- including a popular steampunk series titled The Machinery of Alchemists. For other work & means of income he models for Platinum Alchemy, is a frequent guest co-host on the Nocturnal Thoughts podcast, and is a contributing writer for O Dianooumenos. He's also an executive producer on the goddess Litismós' upcoming social experiment TV show.

His social circle includes Momus (god of mockery, satire, & ridicule), Pathos (god of emotion), Coeus (Titan god of foresight, intellect, & knowledge); his beloved mentor, his sister's girlfriend Eikono (goddess of iconography & literature), Dimósia (goddess of debate), Agathodaemon (Daemon) (god of vineyards, grainfields, & luck), Chiron (the immortal centaur), Psionikós (god of the mind), Isorropía (Isorro) (god of duality, balance, & equilibrium), Pistis (goddess of trust, reliability, & good faith), Orthosia (goddess of wealth), Aplistos (god of avarice), Aion (god of time, eternity, & the zodiacs), Moros (god of doom), Nomos (god of laws), Mnemosyne (Titan goddess of memory & language), Harpocrates (god of silence & discretion), Horkos (god of oaths), Aletheia (goddess of truth), Sophrosyne (goddess of moderation, temperance, & restraint), Apólafsi (god of enjoyment), and Achelous (god of freshwater). Favian also admires Atlas (Titan god of strength & endurance).

His favorite dessert is the tiramisu from Hollyhock's Bakery. He also likes his sister's rasmalai.

As far as his romantic life, Favian is enjoying his singledom after getting out of a long term relationship with Mesembria (Bria) (goddess of the afternoon). It's been awkward still being in contact with each other seeing how Favian is a financial backer for her business. Now he's keeping romantic encounters on the casual side. Favian hooked up with a siren dancer at a burlesque show he went along with Momus & Neicus and he's had a one night stand with Amphictyonis (Amy) (goddess of diplomacy). He's currently seeing a model named Almada, who's a maenad. Favian appreciates his close bond & friendship with Dimósia. They posted videos of themselves doing viral dances on Fatestagram and has even slept over each other's places. There have been a few times where he wonders if there could be more.

His most viewed video on his PanopTube channel is his vlog at The Luxe where he partook in the most expensive tacos (along with Neicus)- a gold flake infused corn tortilla added with kobe beef, beluga caviar, black truffle brie cheese, and an exotic salsa blend made from tartarus peppers sourced from the Underworld). It cost a whopping 25,000 drachmas!

His all time favorite meal is spanokopita with his sister's chicken saagwala.

"The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark."

#my oc #original character #my original oc #oc character #my character #my oc character #oc intro #character intro #oc introduction #character introduction #modern greek mythology #modern greek gods #greek myth retellings #greek gods #greek mythology

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pistol247 · 1 year

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At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath!” But He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and ate the showbread which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are blameless? Yet I say to you that in this place there is One greater than the temple. But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Matthew 12:1‭-‬8 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.12.1-8.NKJV https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfgtMrv-ip/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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faroreswinds · 2 years

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Golden Wildfire - Chapter 7 - Chapter 8

Notes!

Story

Linhardt’s not exactly too happy to be here but not terribly upset either.

Marianne wants to be able to put their weapons down.

I mean, I get it but.... Like, the war won’t stop that way. I’m not saying invade back, but like.... the Empire is just going to try again

Gatekeeper wants us to get back at the Imperial Army for attacking the monastery.

Why are we forcing Bernie to fight? Tbh, so fair, I’m more convinced by the SB recruits than the current GW recruits.

This is the first time the Alliance is invading, ever in history. Makes sense. The Alliance is the youngest nation here, and hasn’t really been in a war since the seceded from the Kingdom.

Metodey appears in a side chapter here. Frankly, it’s disappointing that he’s just a bandit and not some crazy empire general.

Count Bergliez is like “Damn, they really coming?”

It’s interesting that in SB, Jeralt’s mercenaries failed pretty much every task handed to them. But they were successful in getting Ferdinand out.

So we are fighting at Gronder. How ironic, the battle of the Eagle and the Lion now the battle of the Eagle and the Deer.

Oh shit, Nader. Shahid is looking to do something for that throne desire of his. Guess a battle is coming with the Almyrans. And they themselves are in a tough spot.

Claude is apparently the king’s favorite kid. Rough for the rest, I guess. Apparently, he can’t king right without his favorite son around.

Shahid is an idiot. And Nader thinks it’s “not fun at all” and worries about looking like barbarians. But like... you ARE invading, ya know. For fun, apparently.

Then Nader wonders where Claude is because it’s not fun without him. (He just says kiddo but we know who he means).

Took Claude on another “date”. He can say all the 5 Great lords are formidable in their own way. But, he likes it if you question if he’s being serious. Hm.

Ferdinand appears in a side map

So we face Caspar’s father’s giant force and Jeralt’s mercenaries in the big chapter.

Ooohhh, we can persuade Petra in this chapter! (damn, she’s being forced to fight with her father’s killer again, huh?)

Aw, they took Holst away from us for this battle.

Oh, Monica is here.

There he is. The Count.

Lol Lorenz. “We can do this!... Probably!” I love him sometimes.

Caspar’s here too!

So we trap both Byleth and Caspar’s father in strongholds (Byleth wonders if his father’s defeat had him shaken up, I guess).

I kinda understand Berdadetta and Linhardt’s.... reasoning to fight back here? I put them in battle. Linhardt’s even like “Fine, I won’t back down Caspar” but literally a few battles ago, Linhardt saved Caspar’s life and Caspar want to rescue Linhardt in return. Why suddenly so... gung ho about fighting each other?

Ah, we get to play Holst now.

Holst has no Crest but he can stand toe to toe with Caspar’s father. That’s more impressive to me personally.

Why did... they just stop fighting each other and not kill each right there and then? Like... literally their weapons were at each others throats.

Why are we suddenly falling back?

And WHY does the Count ALSO just let us go?

Ok, this is when Sothis awakens in this chapter. Byleth escapes and goes on the attack again. And now Sothis is awakened.

Claude REALLY sounds panicked here though.

Ah, the Almyrans are attacking, I kinda figured. It’s a huge force, biggest one yet... and the one two years ago was the biggest one in a century as well.

Oh yeah, Shez wants to hire Byleth this early on.

Jeralt is so nonchalant about his child’s hair and eye color changing color. But he’s old so... whatever, I guess.

Caspar has a point to go after the Alliance.... Oh, that makes sense why the Count let them go. It’s because he doesn’t want to ruin their grainfield.

And he thinks the war against the Alliance has gone long enough... already? It’s only been a few big battles!

Hubert doesn’t like that, lol. He thinks only the emperor should have the discretion to make... decisions in general, really.

Edelgard thinks they should stop trying to conquer the Alliance through military means.

But... through military means only.

Chapter 8

Count Gloucester cares less about the Alliance and more about the wellbeing of his people.

But... he’s still shewed. He figured the Empire would stop attacking and that’s why he volunteered to protect the Great Bridge.

I went back and used Shamir to to kill Petra. Some interesting dialogue. Shamir comes to think Brigid joins with the Empire. Petra refuses to answer (kinda implying that no, it’s not willingly.). When she dies, she says she doesn’t want to die on foreign soil.

House Edmund is not sending troops, only supplies (much to some people’s anger)

Oh, an NPC talks about Cyril (sort of, he doesn’t actually name him though). The NPC says he served Hilda’s house and there was a young Almyran boy there, and that he went to the monastery later. They aren’t going to actually talk more about that here though... are they?

Linhardt wants the Empire and Alliance to strike some sort of agreement just so they stop attacking.

Petra isn’t too happy to be fighting the Empire. Says Edelgard gave her blessing before she surrendered too.

An NPC talks about the story of Claude’s parents (an Almyran prince had snuck into Foldan and met a daughter of a noble, and they feelin love. She left to become his queen).

Shamir reminds us that the Empire’s goal is to destroy the Central Church. Which, the story JUST told us that from Edelgard’s point of view that they want to conquer the Alliance too. I mean, it’s not like the characters would know Edelgard’s mind per say, but they LITERALLY attacked the capital, wouldn’t that signal they want the Alliance too?

Balthus... who is “he” and why would he be in trouble?

Oh wow, there are no side maps for this one. Like SB saw with the chapter against Enbarr.

Nader is ready to drop Shahid, it seems. Shahid is an idiot.

Lots of princes apparently.

Wait, Claude has been working with Nader? Since when?

Claude really doesn’t want to kill his brother, just wants him to surrender. But of course, Shahid won’t. And so.. he killed him.

Also, why did... why did Shahid recognize him NOW after all this time.

Shez has kinda figured out who Claude really is

And no one else can put two and two together.

So, Almyra isn’t as as unified as it seems. Nader serves the king personally but had no obligation to work for Shahid and been trying to stop Shahid’s war (unsuccessfully).

Also turns out, Claude reached out Nader 2 years ago in case something like this happened again.

Holst also knew him personally for a while now. Even drinking together.

Time for the Almyran feast time!

How does Leonie not know who Dorte is?!

Arval’s like me right now “Buddies, there is still a war going on, you know”.

Arval’s also right, Claude hasn’t told us anything he has done with a lot of his plans.

Arval has Claude pinned - Claude is claiming to be doing this for everyone’s sakes but likely has ambitions of his own.

Wow, Shez calls Arval out for his obsession to fight the Ashen demon.

Wait, we are at the time skip now?! A chapter earlier than SB.

So, uh.... the Federation, huh? It’s not AS bad as I expected. I mean... getting rid of what was basically a republic and into a monarchy.... sucks. However, it was put to a vote at least... although Claude suggested it in the first place....

Can’t help but get these vibes:

Claude doesn’t even tell Shez anything about it.

So three territories are having issues. They didn’t want the Federation. They want to defeat to the Kingdom.

And the Knights of Seiros are there.

Claude is immediately ordering deployment to those areas. Now he can do whatever he wants as king.

Paralogues

We get our first paralogue with Holst, Hilda, and Balthus.

These people are too nice to Balthus and his shitty vices

Hilda likes it when you suggest that we should go led her brother a hand

See? I think that’s called “character growth”.

I liked this paralogue. Balthus’s step-mother sent assassins to kill him because she was worried he would take over the House instead of her own son. Despite the fact that he didn’t WANT to be a noble.

Holst being worried about Hilda for a second, only to be like “never mind, that’s not enough enemies to take my sister” was funny.

Balthus’ little brother is a good man, the reason why Balthus gets to live his life of freedom.

Balthus is ok with her focusing on trying to kill him though, since it means she’s not going after his real mother (living in hiding in the mountains) or his father.

Chapter 8 paralogues

Paralogue with Leonie and Shamir

I’ve... already done this paralogue in SB. So, I won’t really talk about it here. Nothing more to add to that.

Books

One thing I did not cover at all... were the books and notes you could collect throughout your playthrough. I thought it would be interesting to jot some notes down about some of them. I’ll probably go through more later, but here are a few for now.

Imperial Territories of Adrestia: Book One (1180 Edition) - Can be checked out freely

Hresvelg

Emperor’s home domain.

Has an extensive coastline with a temperate climate

Imperial capital of Enbarr is one of the few ports in Foldan

Capital provides woodlands to the east for lumber and hunting, and the capital also provides strong commerce and fishing industries

Aegir

A duchy

It’s capital is Boramas, a fine port equal to Enbarr, Trades with lands to eat, including Morfis

Has robust fishing and agriculture industries, known for imported goods and crafts utilizing technology from the eat.

Bergliez

A county from Fort Merceus to Airmid River, encompassing the lion’s share of Gronder Field.

Has robust stables that provides an important pillar of Imperial warpower.

Has fertile soil for mass cultivation of grains.

Known as the Empire’s breadbasket

Varley

A country made of Gronder Field and the Oghma Mountains, which has Varley’s famous iron mines

The Southern Church had its own independent region on the border with Hresvelg which has since been assimilated into Varley.

Hrym

A viscounty is limited in development by a preponderance of mountains and wetlands. Situated between the Airmid River and Pearl Sea.

A number of ruins have been uncovered in the mountains to the north and are actively being investigated.

Fenja

A viscounty in the very south of Foldan. Claims a number of islands to the east but has no actual control over them.

Has a warm and dry climate for the cultivation for a number of crops

Major producer of bacchus and cooking oils

Imperial Territories of Adrestia: Book Two (1180 Edition) - Can be checked out freely

Hevring

A county stretching from Oghma Mountains to the Mach Coast in the west.

Contains Mach Way, linking the Empire east to west with Hevring’s capital in the center, stronghold city Mozghuz.

Lacks fertile land, but boasts abundant natural resources and opportunities for trade

Gert

A duchy known for its relatively cool climate in the Empire.

Assimilated Nuvelle after it fell during the Dagda and Brigid War five years ago

Former Arundel Territory

A former grand duchy now under direct Imperial control.

Has famous Black Woods and abundant rivers and lacks

Gillingr

A barony. Boasts precious mineral resources

Ochs

A barony in a northern part of the peninsula known as Foldan’s Fangs. Has plains and rivers, and mountains and ports.

This diversity means no industry stands out, so only has seen modest developments

Essar

A viscounty with an expansive basin surrounded by mountains.

It’s capital is the finest city for academics in the Empire besides Enbarr - magical studies have flourished there.

Lochin

A viscounty known for its wool and textile products, much like Hymir to its west.

Hymir

A viscounty known for wool and textile products.

Menja

A viscounty encompassing the west of the Mach Coast. Boasting a robust fishing industry.

One of the largest producers of sea vessels in the Empire.

Martyn

New barony

Barnabas

A barony west of Garreg Mach.

Composed chiefly of rugged mountains and woodlands. Famous for its woodcrafts and orchards.

Dagda War Journal Excerpt

Great Tree Moon, Imperial Year 731

Writer departed Brigid without incident, blessed with calm seas, and they came upon Dagda with a white beach and dense woods beyond.

There was supposed to be a settlement nearby but there were no signs of people or boats or structures. They pondered what to do next

Then there were a flurry of arrows, being shot through the trees. Men died, but it soon was realized the arrows lacked in both number and force.

Dagda had lost many soldiers in Mach and Brigid. Had the strength to mount a defense of sorts but seemed easier to attack than the writer had originally thought

Viscount Hyrmir’s son lead a third fleet that was drawn into a trap in an inlet.

The ships had nowhere to go so careened into each other due to intense fog hiding a coastline. The lead ship capsized.

... The sea was aflame. The flames shot across the water like sorcery. In the open sea, an enemy fleet surrounded them. Escape would be hard, but considering how the emperor would react to their defeat, it might be best if they died there anyways.

... Brigid turned on them and suck half their ships when they attempted to dock in Brigid ports. They are now on the run. Brigid had only threw in with them after Dagda’s losses. Now with the tides turning, Brigid turns back to Dagda.

Writer has returned to Nuvelle, having survived to tell the tale. Only a tenth of their ships that sailed from Ginnung left.

The Dagdans are fearsome- they dance in the air and set fire to the sea. One moment they frolic in the woods, the next you see their fangs.

Alliance Nobles (1179 Edition) - Official Church use only, students may not read or remove

House Riegan

Leading house of the Leicester Alliance. Descendants of one of the Ten Elites.

Crescent Moon War of 881, they spearheaded the move towards independence from the Kingdom, and the establishment of a republic by its former vassals.

Have held the responsibility of leading the Alliance roundtable ever since. House of dukes, which relies on the noble rank bestowed by the Kingdom well before the Alliance’s founding.

Current Duke Riegan’s heir, Godrey, died in an accident on duty. Left behind a surviving daughter, whom is presently accounted for.

House Goneril

Military House tasked with military strikes and defense against the Almyran army. Descendants of one of the Ten Elites.

Lord Holst, next head of the house, is renowned as Alliance’s bravest general.

House Ordelia

House of counts.

In 1167, was involved in House Hrym’s rebellion, and the Empire retaliated by repeatedly meddling in the house’s internal affairs, leading to a sharp decline in its noble standing.

House Gloucester

Descendant of one of the Ten Elites. House of counts.

Current head of house is ambitious, excels at public relations, and has an influential voice among the five noble families with voting rights at the RoundTable, second only to Riegan.

House Edmund

House of margraves

House was awarded a great deal of clout due to its beneficial trade policies with fair use of its personal harbors. Eventually accepted into the ranks of the Give Great Lords. Current head is a renowned orator.

House Daphnel

Descendant of one of the Ten Elites and formerly among the Five Great Lords. Lost power due to internal discord.

For the last several generations, no head of house has been borne a Crest. Still maintains its status as a noble family regardless.

Piece of an Old Note (Someone’s journal. Likely belonged to a person of some station. Pages are torn out)

15th day of the Lone Moon

Southern Church’s Crimson Knights may be up to no good.

There was an Imperial coronation only last month, but that may be why. The writer wonders what these knights are after, and if the Central Churhc is involved. The Crimson Knights were once Knights of Seiros and the archbishop is absent

19th day of the Lone Moon

The newly titled Victoria von Hrym is involved. She is Count Varley’s daughter, and was born with a crest. But so was her older brother, so he was made into heir. Since Hrym had no Crest-bearing heir, she married in and assumed title. She may also be the Minister of Religious Affairs in the future.

20th day of the Lone Moon

The Crimson Knights staged an uprising along with knights from House Hrym. The leaks accelerated their plans. They want Count Varley under house arrest and for Victoria to become the Minister. But the emperor is too proud to condone a militant uprising at his doorstep...

7th day of the Great Tree Moon

Count Varley had a secret pact with the previous emperor - they agreed to make his son heir in exchange for the late Victoria becoming Minister. When that emperor died, the count reneged on the deal. Regardless, Victoria still conspired with the southern bishop.

12th day of the Great Tree Moon

The southern bishop has been exiled and Southern Church crushed. This will affect the entire Empire. The Central Church will surely have objections, but the emperor wished to put distance between them anyway. Under these circumstances, Count Varley’s stepping down and Viscount Hrym’s succession are no longer a certainty.

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officialyourdailyinspiration · 2 months

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Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath

1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”

3 He answered, “Haven’t you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? 4 He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread—which was not lawful for them to do, but only for the priests. 5 Or haven’t you read in the Law that the priests on Sabbath duty in the temple desecrate the Sabbath and yet are innocent? 6 I tell you that something greater than the temple is here. 7 If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. 8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”

9 Going on from that place, he went into their synagogue, 10 and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Looking for a reason to bring charges against Jesus, they asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”

11 He said to them, “If any of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will you not take hold of it and lift it out? 12 How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

13 Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other. 14 But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

God’s Chosen Servant

15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. 16 He warned them not to tell others about him. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

18 “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. 19 He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. 20 A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he has brought justice through to victory. 21 In his name the nations will put their hope.” — Matthew 12:1-21 | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide. Cross References: Leviticus 24:8-9; Deuteronomy 23:25; 1 Samuel 15:22; 1 Samuel 21:4; 1 Samuel 21:6; 2 Chronicles 6:18; Isaiah 42:1,2 and 3; Isaiah 66:1-2; Hosea 6:6; Matthew 3:17; Matthew 4:23; Matthew 8:3-4; Matthew 8:20; Matthew 9:30; Matthew 10:31; Matthew 11:7; Matthew 12:22; Matthew 12:32; Matthew 26:4; Mark 2:23-24; Mark 3:1; Mark 3:7; Mark 14:1; Luke 6:2; Luke 6:6; Luke 9:35; Luke 13:14; Luke 14:3; Luke 14:5; John 3:34; Acts 28:8; Romans 15:12

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lordgodjehovahsway · 2 months

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Deuteronomy 23: Moses Tells The Israelites The Laws That Can Have Them Excluded From The Assembly Of God

1 No one who has been emasculated by crushing or cutting may enter the assembly of the Lord.

2 No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of their descendants may enter the assembly of the Lord, not even in the tenth generation.

3 No Ammonite or Moabite or any of their descendants may enter the assembly of the Lord, not even in the tenth generation.

4 For they did not come to meet you with bread and water on your way when you came out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram Naharaim to pronounce a curse on you.

5 However, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam but turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the Lord your God loves you.

6 Do not seek a treaty of friendship with them as long as you live.

7 Do not despise an Edomite, for the Edomites are related to you. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you resided as foreigners in their country.

8 The third generation of children born to them may enter the assembly of the Lord.

Uncleanness in the Camp

9 When you are encamped against your enemies, keep away from everything impure.

10 If one of your men is unclean because of a nocturnal emission, he is to go outside the camp and stay there.

11 But as evening approaches he is to wash himself, and at sunset he may return to the camp.

12 Designate a place outside the camp where you can go to relieve yourself.

13 As part of your equipment have something to dig with, and when you relieve yourself, dig a hole and cover up your excrement.

14 For the Lord your God moves about in your camp to protect you and to deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy, so that he will not see among you anything indecent and turn away from you.

Miscellaneous Laws

15 If a slave has taken refuge with you, do not hand them over to their master.

16 Let them live among you wherever they like and in whatever town they choose. Do not oppress them.

17 No Israelite man or woman is to become a shrine prostitute.

18 You must not bring the earnings of a female prostitute or of a male prostitute into the house of the Lord your God to pay any vow, because the Lord your God detests them both.

19 Do not charge a fellow Israelite interest, whether on money or food or anything else that may earn interest.

20 You may charge a foreigner interest, but not a fellow Israelite, so that the Lord your God may bless you in everything you put your hand to in the land you are entering to possess.

21 If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not be slow to pay it, for the Lord your God will certainly demand it of you and you will be guilty of sin.

22 But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty.

23 Whatever your lips utter you must be sure to do, because you made your vow freely to the Lord your God with your own mouth.

24 If you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat all the grapes you want, but do not put any in your basket.

25 If you enter your neighbor’s grainfield, you may pick kernels with your hands, but you must not put a sickle to their standing grain.

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