games-pc ultima vii part two Benutzerhandbuch
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To those who follow,
I write this in great haste, for I can already hear the forces of Order breaching the keep
walls. I know not how this missive will survive to reach the outside lands, or for that matter,
future generations. My only hope is that this speedily drafted work will offer record of our
hallowed philosophy. For our culture to have any chance of enduring the ages, someone,
somewhere, must find this. Please, Reader, I beseech thee, spread the word of our peoples.
Release the spirit of our word and learn from the wisdom of the past.
future generations. My only hope is that this speedily drafted work will offer record of our
hallowed philosophy. For our culture to have any chance of enduring the ages, someone,
somewhere, must find this. Please, Reader, I beseech thee, spread the word of our peoples.
Release the spirit of our word and learn from the wisdom of the past.
Balance — the harmony between the Principles of Order and Chaos — is the one pure
axiom we hold true. All three Principles are symbolized in our hieroglyphs: The Great Earth
Serpent, keeper of Balance, lies on a vertical plane, around which the two opposing serpents
Serpent, keeper of Balance, lies on a vertical plane, around which the two opposing serpents
of Chaos and Order wrap themselves.
Chaos and Order each embrace three Forces. These six Forces, when combined, form
the three Principles of Balance. The Forces of Chaos are Tolerance, Enthusiasm and
Emotion; the Forces of Order are Ethicality, Discipline and Logic.
Emotion; the Forces of Order are Ethicality, Discipline and Logic.
Chaos
• Tolerance is that which encourages the acceptance of all things.
• Enthusiasm is the energy that allows one to perform great tasks.
• Emotion is the ability to perceive those feelings that come from the heart, as opposed
• Tolerance is that which encourages the acceptance of all things.
• Enthusiasm is the energy that allows one to perform great tasks.
• Emotion is the ability to perceive those feelings that come from the heart, as opposed
to those from the mind.
Order
• Ethicality is the belief that there is great value in abiding by rules of conduct.
• Discipline is the drive to complete a task and avoid the distractions that will prevent
• Ethicality is the belief that there is great value in abiding by rules of conduct.
• Discipline is the drive to complete a task and avoid the distractions that will prevent
its completion.
• Logic permits clear, reasoned thought, free from any instinctual biases.
Balance
From the marriage between two Forces, one each from Chaos and Order, come the
Principles of Balance:
• Tolerance and Ethicality combine to form Harmony, the ability to be at peace with
Balance
From the marriage between two Forces, one each from Chaos and Order, come the
Principles of Balance:
• Tolerance and Ethicality combine to form Harmony, the ability to be at peace with
oneself, other individuals and the world.
• From the union of Enthusiasm and Discipline springs Dedication, that which
permits one to surmount obstacles and lead others.
• Emotion tempered by Logic results in Rationality, the ability to comprehend life and
understand the world around us.
As thou canst surely see, my world has been torn asunder by disregard for Balance —
our dearest axiom! If thou dost thrive in a time less violent, I can do no more than plead
with thee to help restore Balance to the Serpent Isle! I must end this brief explication here,
for I can hear my attackers pounding upon the oaken door downstairs. I wish thee and thy
world better fortunes than mine own.
with thee to help restore Balance to the Serpent Isle! I must end this brief explication here,
for I can hear my attackers pounding upon the oaken door downstairs. I wish thee and thy
world better fortunes than mine own.
— Ssithnos, The Great Hierophant