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To address the problem of similar, fixed stats for a majority of characters, why not make attribute points distributable throughout the gaming experience? That might reflect the changing nature of characters as they grow and live. For example, a character born with a weak constitution after a vigoro...

Willpower might help one resist the effects of bard magic such as charming, lulling, and hypnosis by reducing the duration and severity of the spells. When charmed, lulled, or hypnotized by bard music attack speed, dmg, magic resistance, agility, and constitution can be reduced. Willpower might also...

Resolved, thanks.

Someone is trapped underground as a ghost.

Dear Elijah, Please do not frighten the peaceful monks and nuns of Silverblade or startle them with your violent words. You may think little of disrespecting me, but I urge you to show some respect towards the Abbot, the representative of Silverblade Abbey, a branch of the glorious and sovereign Kin...

Abbot/ abbess: While his absence the prior is his representative. Prior: Representative of the abbot Dear brother Sodo, Please refer to the Abbey's regulations. The Abbot speaks for the Abbey, and the Prior speaks for the Abbot. You are welcome to speak with me anytime at the Abbey. Grace, Seori

ATTN: Silverblade Abbey is putting out a warning to all good creatures of Gobaith about an axe murderer who calls himself "the Magistrate". Clerics have determined him to be demon possessed. He is crazed, bloodthirsty, and armed. The Abbey urges threatened good creatures to take sanctuary ...

Dear Zeshirr, Its running for the next few weeks.

Announcement: Please welcome sister Jaiyra who is now in charge of our Children's Corner. She is an excellent reader, and she will be reading books about the 5 Divine Virtues to the orphans.

Thank you so much for rising to this noble calling Samuel, Zehshirr, and Shandra! I have been planning the amount of fish we will need, and I believe two fish fillets will satisfy even the hungriest fisherman. Let's each aim to catch 33 fish. Shandra would you be so kind as to provide some fishing l...

A demure Abbey Novice receives the dove high up within the Abbey's dove tower.

"The Prior is on her sabbatical leave. Please direct anything urgent to Abbot Coloman."

Someone in a nun's habit kneels down by the cell holding a lone elf. "Are you okay?", she whispers. "I overheard you, and I know things may seem pathetic to you. I want you to know though that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The divine will provide a way out I promise you. Be...

Please welcome Yanindra who may come to our Abbey fleeing from sexual harrassment to seek sanctuary here. We will treat her kindly and compassionately in a considerate manner considering her unhappy circumstances.

NHC will be holding a charity fish fry to fundraise for the hungry. We need people to help out with the fishing and cooking as well as hospitality. Please register to participate ASAP

Dear Yanindra, Julie, and other violated ladies, I am grieved to hear of how you have been shamefully disrespected and I feel strongly about the injustice that you have suffered at unvirtuous hands. Yanindra my heart goes out to you who has been deprived of a safe and respectable home. you are perso...

The highly respected clerical position of Dean within the order is waiting to be filled. A potential candidate will live a blameless life, be known for an upright character and good deeds, and have harmonious relationships within the community. The Dean's duties include teaching the Five divine virt...

Moving candlelight casts a dim silhouette and the gentle sound of a nun's habit rustling fills the prison cell. I know you are depressed and don't feel like eating. Still, we have to keep eating to keep up our strength while we wait for the storm clouds to pass. Come, do try this cake, Sodo made it ...

Goldburg now known as Silverblade Abbey is the home of an order of all races dedicated to serving those in need regardless of their background. You may speak with Abbot Coloman concerning your wish to inhabit the Abbey.

NHC supports the "Competitions of Irmorom" led by her ladyship the Countess Friedwulfa. We hope that some money may be raised by the Competitions to fund the charity's orphanage so that orphans too may one day have the opportunity to compete and succeed.

Dear Governor,

Our prayers are with you.

We pray for the divine to give our leaders the wisdom to differentiate right from wrong, the courage to act for the right, and the compassionate charity to care for their people as their own children.

Grace,
Seori

Dear NHC Sponsors,

NHC is currently in talks with the Governor to arrange a decreased taxation for citizens that tithe to charity such as NHC sponsors. We hope this will encourage piety and good conscience among the populace.

Grace,
Seori

NHC is organizing visits to prisoners to share truth with them that they might see, love so that they may be healed, and hope that they may rejoice. If you believe you have any of these things, please talk to Seori. Truly it is more blessed to give than to receive, and the least of your deeds of cha...

I will stand as witness to Bernie's innocence in this matter. For the trial, I will not be physically present as I will preoccupied at the Abbey with charitable duties. In my stead, I hereby submit a written and signed witness testimony: At the time of the incidents in question, I was visiting Mr. B...

The figure in a nun's habit gently placed a bundle of newly made clothing and cake by the cell's bars where the lone halfling could reach them. She seemed unperturbed despite the commotion. "These are for you," said the lithe figure. The next day upon learning of the accusations Bernie fac...

Please welcome Herr Wenzel von Drakoni as a new non-order member of the Abbey. He is newly arrived and help with his luggage and settling down would be very much appreciated. He speaks both old and new languages.
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Wilkommen Herr Wenzel von Drakoni der Abtei Silberklinge!

" Charity is a state of being What, then, is charity? It is a state of mind, a condition of the heart. A great spiritual leader of the lizard people was once observing the passing of people dropping coins into the temple-city's Temple treasury. Many wealthy merchants their belts loaded with bag...

Someone in a nun's habit enters quietly holding a lamp to light the way and stops to peer into a cell holding a halfling alone.

"Are you okay?", she whispered.

((Source: http://www.urbanmonk.net/203/what-compassion-and-loving-kindness-is-not-part-5/)) " Charity is not just action And the opposite is just as true. Charity is not just action. Action on its own can come from many different motivations, and none of them charitable. The numerous confessio...

I will be holding the meeting in the Abbot's stead. We all pray you Godspeed in your recovery dear Abbot.

Grace,
Seori

College of Divinity Course Material: Novice Level The First of the Five Divine Virtues: Charity What is Charity? From Chapter 1 of the Divine Book: "Charity not a feeling. What then, is charity? One of the distinctions to be understood – charity is not a feeling! Charity springs forth from the ...