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Tenants of the Blue Lady
Last Revision on Fri, 16th Mar 2007 at 20:07 by Frank
Humility
‘Even the greatest of Rulers can be brought down by the smallest of things, do not let arrogance rule your heart’ From the Book of the Blue Lady
Humility is the prime tenant of the Blue Lady. Boastful pride, arrogance or over-confidence are frowned upon. A true follower of the Lady is respectful to all she meets, knows her own strengths and weaknesses and is happy to admit when she has been wrong.
Unity
‘Love your family, love your neighbours, love your community. No man or woman is an island, stand together and you are strong. Stand apart and you will fall.’ From the Book of the Blue Lady
Followers of the Blue Lady have a very strong sense of community. They will support one another through thick and thin. Even such common social taboos as single motherhood are not considered wrong, as the community will support both Mother and Child freely.
Equality
‘Take this truth with you always. No-one is greater or lesser than any other. A woman is as capable as a man. A peasant is as great as a Lord. Let no-one tell you otherwise.’ From the Book of the Blue Lady
Followers of the Blue Lady recognise a total equality of the sexes and races. Both women and men work the fields, raise children and fight.
Passivity
‘Let your hand be moved to violence only when there is no other option. And then fight with hammer, tooth, nail and poison.’ From the Book of the Blue Lady
Most of the time, a servant of the Blue Lady will avoid violence, although they always ready to defend themselves. But when violence is necessary, they will fight by whatever means necessary to win. In war, the Blue Lady condones assassinations, use of poisons, guile, stealth and all out combat. The church of the Blue Lady sees no honour in combat and so seeks to win as quickly and effectively as possible, so to end the bloodshed. A member of the church will never accept a duel and does not follow a chivalric ‘code’ for warfare.
Charity
‘Share your table and your wealth will those in need. My blessing shall be your reward.’ From the Book of the Blue Lady
While there is no problem with owning land or money within the church of the Blue Lady, a man who hoards wealth for no good reason is frowned upon. Many priests and priestesses of the church will take vows of poverty, although this is not a requirement.
Self Sacrifice
‘There is no higher esteem than to give your own life, to save the lives of others.’
Martyrdom is considered to the greatest way to die among the followers of the Blue Lady. The Blue Lady herself is said to manifest when a faithful servant makes such a sacrifice.
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