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Existence As we all surely know, the gods are ever interested in the affairs of us mortals. Though we are not quite sure why. Here are some facts and opinions I have gathered, asking the question: Why do you believe the gods are interested in the affairs of mortals? Daritas: 'We are their pawns, used to fight their battles.' Gannon: 'To be non-mortal, you must also have mortals. We exist together, but you know what?' They both really really anger me.' Navatar: 'I believe it is because they envy us.' Remmenon: 'They watch over us so we complete their hopes and dreams, just like a father raising his child.' Sricthul: ''I have no answer.' Xazappith: 'Because we make more mistakes.. which makes them laugh.' Zanderic: 'They are trying to please the greater gods so that they may be released from this cursed realm.' My personal belief is that the gods are indeed trying to please the gods. But rather than to escape the realms, it is to grow within. Since gods possess infinite time, competing with one another is of little consequence, due to their countless hours unable to produce works that other gods cannot equal. Thus they use mortals as unwitting tools to compete for them. Our spirits are born from the same pool of life as the immortals, and since survival is the privilege of the fittest, it is clear that the most prosperous form of spirit reflects the best way of living, and therefore the immortal that is right. We mortals all possess beliefs, beliefs that the gods have added to this pool for our choosing. As we compete with each other, it is our beliefs that compete, and it is our gods designs that compete. But where did this all begin? The name Stryth inevitably occurs where creation of the world is discussed, shortly followed by gentle request to be more quiet. It seems that the lord Stryth has created this life, just as he has created the immortals, making us all his children. As the creator Stryth has nobody else to compete with, the logical conclusion is that he created things to compete for him. Therefore, the realm (and everything in it) was willed by him into existence for his entertainment. Its continued existence must also be for almighty Stryth's entertainment. For the realm to survive then, we must complete his designs - by dying for our dreams, for our beliefs, and for our immortals. This is what first fathered our existences, and what makes all our existences worth all its trouble. Only by the will of the one eternal Lord Stryth do we prevail. As scribed by Runath the Holy Knight |
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