Chronicles: The Ophidians Code.
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Title: Chronicles: The Ophidian Code.
Author: Ronefaer Velderi
In Ophidian culture, the Great Earth Serpent is the keeper of Balance, shown as serpents of Chaos and Order wraping themselves around the Great Serpent, spiralling in different directions.
Ophidian system comprises six Forces, three from Order and three from Chaos;
The Forces Order:
- Ethicality,
- Discipline,
- Logic.
The Forces of Chaos:
- Tolerance,
- Enthusiasm,
- Emotion.
The meanings of each are
broken down further,
forming the ophidian
culture.
- Ethicality -
The belief that there is great value in abiding by rules of conduct.
Symbol is A Torch
- Discipline -
The drive to complete a task and avoid the distractions that will prevent its completion.
Symbol is A dagger.
- Logic -
Clear, reasoned thought, free from any instinctual biases.
Symbol is The Abacus.
- Tolerance -
That which encourages the acceptance of all things.
Symbol is A chain.
- Enthusiasm -
The energy that allows one to perform great tasks.
Symbol is A Rose.
- Emotion -
The ability to perceive feelings that come from the heart, as opposed to ones from the mind.
Symbol is A Heart.
When combined by
pairs, these Forces form
the Three Principles of
Balance (not to be
confused with the three
Principles of Order,
Chaos). The Principles of
Balance are:
- Harmony:
Ethicality and Tolerance -
The Ability to be at peace with the self and the world.
- Dedication:
Discipline and Enthusiasm That which permits one to surmount obstacles and lead others.
- Rationality:
Logic and Emotion -
The ability to comprehend life and understand the world around us.
Also, Anti-Forces are
associated to the Forces
of Order, Chaos and
Balance. These Anti
Forces arise from
Imbalance between the
Forces, and are
perversions of their
corresponding Forces. The
Anti-Forces also manifest
themselves as a kind of
malevolent spiritual being,
collectively called the
Banes of Order and the
Banes of Chaos. The
Banes are:
- Prejudice:
Ethicality without Tolerance -
Disrespect for the beliefs and rights of others.
- Apathy:
Discipline without Enthusiasm -
A spirit of hopelessness which slows positive action.
- Ruthlessness:
Logic without Emotion -
Taking actions without regard to the wants or needs of others.
- Anarchy:
Tolerance without Ethicality -
A lack of standards of conduct.
- Wantonness:
Enthusiasm without Discipline -
Acting without self restraint.