[Bluebird]

2073 AC

There is no honour in conflict. I choose peace, I choose love, I choose life.

Together with all life, I stand for peace, I act for peace. I am a channel for peace. Peace in my heart. Peace in my life. Peace throughout the world.

Deep within the still centre of my being, may I find peace.

Silently within the quiet of Solais, may I share peace.

Gently within the greater circle of humankind may I radiate peace.

The second Alacritan sermon has concluded. It had been much longer than the previous, but for good reason.

Those that had questions, they received answers.

And those that were waiting--

had been fully initiated.

Tergiversation has entered the Order of Protectors as an Initiate of Alacritan faith.

Minerva Sanguis has done the same, although under a very specific sub-section: a dedicated force to the protection of Solais.

Reeds and Svengalf have been fully initiated as priest and priestess under the Order of Healers.

Reeds had initially been under the Order of Protectors, but owing to a change of lifestyle amongst other things, she has rightfully been placed within the Order of Healers.

Those seeking spiritual guidance are free to approach them both, as well as the Supreme Sentinel of Life Azalea.

At the finale of it all, however...

Stood Ilyas de Daum.

Many may have known him for previous mistakes or actions that lead him down a darker path; a path that could have been set in stone, due to various aspects within his life.

However, the man is now redeemed in the eyes of Alacritas' faithful Radiant. Most importantly...

He bears a Lotus Crest of Life, given to him specifically by Azalea Aubreen as her Chosen Champion of Life.
His position is that of Grand Sentry as a result of this, and he now leads the subsection of the Church that is dedicated to protecting the Tree of Hope.

The Guardians of Solais.
Those seeking to join such endeavors are encouraged to letter Ilyas de Daum.

...For now,
that ends this years sermon.

In love and peace, so it may be.

May the light of love and devotion shine brightly in my heart.

May the light of understanding shine clearly in my mind.

May the light of harmony be forever in my home.

May the light of peace shine forth from my being.

May the light of my presence bring love and peace to all, wherever I may go.