Schattenmann Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Justitia abandons her temple. The world abounds with tales of Admin and the Mods. The Administs make their claims, some Mods have fallen to Bob, and many claim to know their stories. The truth is shrouded in lore, but among the mists there is truth. This is the knowledge of Justitia. That in the time of the Old Forum, Admin called up to his service many, giving them great power. Some live on; Sword of Estel, The Mod, Vivi, TopCat and others. Many have left us; Deep Blue, Mod of War, The Fireman, Euroslavia, Smith. And in this time He also called up Justitia, making her a student of the mods. Fueled by her love of Admin's Law, and guided by other Mods, Justitia grew in confidence, wielding her fearful blade against those who strayed from it, but also granting lenience to those who conformed to it. In time, not even the most active Mods came within two thirds of Justitia's actions. Admin and the Mods saw her diligence and strengthened her with the powers of Senior Staff. As the New Forum dawned, Justitia longed for a new dimension to her judgement--time among the rulers. So she created Justy's Bar, descending from the Temple of Justice to be among the rulers and learn their names and ways. Her experience among us created the counterweight upon her scale. When the rulers lamented the loss of the Team Forums, she heard their frustrations and created the Trade Harbor. But, in the days before the Karma War, Justitia's face was darkened, her mouth drawn in contemplation. A great question drew on her strength, straining her light spirit. She hid her face from Admin then, and left the rulers and the Mods. None can say whither she withdrew, or if she will return. Those are the words the old man spoke to me when I found him at the base of the Temple of Justice, Justitia's once-glorious home. The tips of his fingers were stained with earth, his face aged as a grape in the sun. He wore the clothes of a groundskeeper, but his eyes burned with a secret. _____________ Having time to myself after Vox dissolved, I had turned my shadow focus to that sweetest angel, but the Moderators are beyond my dark sight. I resolved, then, to leave my mountain hall; to go there physically, and touch the flagstones she trod upon, to breathe the air she breathed, to see the glorious temple even if the Glory is gone. I found only ruin there. Only the scattered tell-tale signs of former greatness. Oh, the temple was there, but it was grey and dead. The silence was oppressive, closing in and strangling the sound of my footsteps as I wandered through the sacred halls. The temple was immense, but the scale hid intricate architecture. Great halls and vast gathering areas set the stage for a perfect illusion of design, themselves becoming hiding places for networks of halls and chambers. Exploring these dark passages, here I came upon a ritual bath, there I passed a study.By and by, I came into a room that shone but had no light, a hazy warmth issued from it, and drew me in. Upon the wall was a mural, the only lively thing I had seen in the place, the only thing there that could stir joy in my dark heart. There she stood before me as I has known her--face serene, eyes blinded. White robes and flaxen hair the very vision of the purity of Admin's Law. I trembled at the blade held ready in her right hand; I knew its dreadful blow. I wondered at the scale, at the impartiality and promise it held. I wondered at her beauty. _____________ As I turned from the old man I dwelled on the things I had seen--the bleakness of the empty temple, the warmth of Justitia's image--and on the history he had revealed. My body returned to Schloss Eggenberg, my conciousness I directed to rebuilding, but my mind rebelled. It remained in the temple, in that room, her face filling my mind, her presence pulling my heart, her power awakening my sense of duty. In the gothic stone of my castle I saw the decay of Her temple, and I knew that it must never become such a foreboding place as this. I thought on the rulers of Digiterra, and I knew that in this new future we cannot forget Her steadfast figure. So I found this Cult of Justitia. Here in her Temple of Justice we shall cloister ourselves, dedicating our pursuits to her memory. The mural depicting Justitia Cult of Justitia The Cult is a sovereign alliance composed of member nations who have set aside their personal ambitions to further the whole in furtherance of themselves. The Presbyter of Justitia, her priest, is the Cult's sovereign. As Admin called Justitia to Him, so shall the Presbyter call up from the Cult members to assist him--an Apostolos to represent the Cult abroad, a Dadouchos to oversee its internal matters, a Stratêgos to oversee her warriors. These Epoptides serve the Presbyter, and as such, the Cult. Justitians must walk the path of the Cult, and in doing so will attain vision and understanding of the mystery--the arcane knowledge--of Jusititia. Any ruler who aspires to join the Cult will swear his oath before the Presbyter. His oath deemed true, he will be granted entry to the Portico before the Temple, protected by Justitia and the Presbyter while questioned by the Cult. Once found to be true by the Cult's Mystagogos, an initiate shall become a Mystes--a member of the Cult. In time, having shown dedication, intelligence, and talent, a mystes may advance to Mystagogos. Mystagogos shall be given a greater voice in the operations of the Cult, and have the ear of the Presbyter. The Cult is simple: The Presbyter knows the heart of Justitia, the Epoptides serve the Presbyter, the mystagogos and mystes comprise the Cult. Our duty is to the Cult, the Cult's duty is to Justitia. Never doubt her path, never waiver from your search. You may find the Cult at www.CoJ-CN.co.cc and in #justitia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason8 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 The power of Justitia compels you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Frontier Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 This makes me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coven Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) Interesting name... Not sure I like "cult", but meh. Good luck. Edited May 23, 2009 by Airikr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrick Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Will this involve standing outside her window and holding up a boombox? Good luck on your new alliance Schatt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schattenmann Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 The power of Justitia compels you! Justitia will not forget this offence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason8 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Justitia will not forget this offence! Don't make me post that picture again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMeTheHorizon Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 IDK but i like this something in it makes me smile lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenzilla Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) As much as I lov eyou Schatt, I am now confused and scared... Edited May 23, 2009 by Chickenzilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason8 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 IDK but i like this something in it makes me smile lol. Did you read the whole write-up? It's an extreeeeeeeemely great read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesca Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 The Cult of Justitia has awesome forums. Go along and help fill up the spam section, as some of you may noticed I've already started. Also, I claim the honour of being the Cult's first diplomat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Flinders Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 This is completely unexpected and equally awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schattenmann Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 This is completely unexpected and equally awesome. I hope the future will bear this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Oh Dear. Good read o7 and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agafaba Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) Oh how great was Justitia, she who guided the way while clearing a path. May it always be known she was as fair as she was strict, and the world has grown darker in her absence. Also inb4 mod jealousy Edited May 23, 2009 by agafaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrototyoeRuler Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) I'd also like to add The Schattenmann Fan club, officially is now called The Cult of Schattenmann. Thank you for your time. Edited May 23, 2009 by PrototyoeRuler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popsumpot Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Uh oh, now mods will all want their own sects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishnokof Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Good luck with this mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potato Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Good luck to you, old friend. May the path of Justitia enlight us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margrave Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Stop making joke alliances and get ready for the next war, Schatt...the Win Or Die war has merely been postponed, as you should very well know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushtania Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I wonder what she'll say when Schatt produces the first edition of "This Week in Justitia" Good luck nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommattox Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I was waiting for you to post this Schatt Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomzoomzoom Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Congrats Schatt! Your alliance is extremely creative and I expect great things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChairmanHal Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I will give this a very sincere "good luck with this." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorum Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Best of luck Schatt! o/ Justitia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.