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Scriptures

2016-03-27T16:09:45Z

Louella: /* Prophet Kuria */

[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Religions and rituals]]
<blockquote>''"The Scriptures are the books of religion: words of faith, words of morality, and words of doctrine. They show the Lord's true wishes, informing the aspirant how to gain ascension to His glorious realm."''</blockquote>

The [[Amarr]] '''Scriptures''' are not a single book, but rather the name given to the collective holy texts of Amarr. They are not limited to just religious dogma; they describe everything from out-of-date codes of behavior to early technological breakthroughs. The collective writings have been maintained and updated throughout the centuries by Imperial Theologians and include texts that hearken back to the very origins of Amarr society, written in a tongue so ancient as to be unreadable by today's Amarr. The Scriptures are the very foundation stone of Amarr society, defining the daily lives of Amarr the Empire across.

The Scriptures are also referred to as The Word (of God).

The original Scriptures were divinely given to the Amarr from divine beings through prophets such as [[Dano Gheinok]], but recent additions have come from [[Amarr Emperor|emperors]], saints, priests, and others.

Due to these modifications, there exist many different books of the Scriptures. Some have later been deemed apocryphal and been excised for a variety of reasons; the most well known are the Apocryphon which is important to the [[Sani Sabik]] and the alternate Scriptures of the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]].

The full Scriptures are far too massive to collect in one place; the [[Book of Records]] alone consists of millions of individual tomes. Some of the more well known passages are recorded below.

== Book I ==
<blockquote>"In the beginning all things were as one. 
God parted them and breathed life into his creation 
Divided the parts and gave each its place 
And unto each, bestowed purpose"'' 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:4''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Amarr people came into the world and the world came into being. 
Our illustrious ancestors freed their souls from the evils of the old. 
world and created a new one. 
The great Amarr Empire was founded to cultivate the spirit of man. 
To do so the enemies of the outside had to be defeated and the enemies of the inside controlled. 
The Lord gave our Emperor the power to harness the Good and punish the Evil. 
Ever since, the Emperor has lived the lives of his subjects and breathed the air of authority." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:14''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Wrath of God is Immense. His Justice is Swift and Decisive. His Tolerance is Limited. 
Be Careful. Pure Thought is the Instigator of Sin. 
Be Watchful. Free Thought is the Begetter of Disorder. 
Be Respectful. Uniform Thought is the Way of Life. 
The Mercy of our Emperor is Limitless. His Rule is Benign and Righteous. His Love is Perpetual." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I, The Code of Demeanor''</blockquote>

== Book II ==
<blockquote>
"Our Lord visited his flock and saw that all was not good. 
Blasphemy and heresy ruled the land. 
The Lord punished the sinners and drowned them in their own blood. 
But the people of Amarr lived righteously and in fear of God. 
Thus they were saved and became God's chosen." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II 2:1''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"When the ears hear only 
The mouth shouting 
And the eyes see only 
The fingers broken 
The world has turned 
And God has gone 
Left us with fond memories 
Of sweet life without pain." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 8:18''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"The Lord loosed upon them his fierce anger 
All of his fury and rage. 
He dispatched against them a band of Avenging Angels" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 10:1 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"At the end of days when they descend 
Watch for the coming of the Ark 
For within it, salvation is carried" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 32:6 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Casting his sight on his realm, the Lord witnessed 
The cascade of evil, the torrents of war. 
Burning with wrath, He stepped 
down from the Heavens 
To judge the unworthy, 
To redeem the pure." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Revelations 2:12 ''
</blockquote>

== Book of [[Reclaiming]] ==
<blockquote>
"I give to you the destiny of Faith, 
And you will bring its message to every planet of every star in the heavens: 
Go forth, conquer in my Name, and reclaim that which I have given." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 22:13''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"There will be neither compassion nor mercy; 
Nor peace, nor solace 
For those who bear witness to these Signs 
And still do not believe." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 25:10''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"So the Lord sent forth the Chosen, 
to bring forth the light of faith 
And those who embrace his love 
Shall be saved by his grace 
For we are his shepherds in the darkness 
His Angels of Mercy. 
But those who turn away from his light, 
And reject his true word 
Shall be struck down by his wrath 
For we are his retribution incarnate 
His Angels of Vengeance" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 4:45''
</blockquote><blockquote>

And the Lord spake, and said, Lo, my people, 
Witness, for I have made the worlds of Heaven; 
And these worlds I give to you, My Chosen, 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
None shall stand higher than you save the Sefrim, 
Who serve Me as others shall serve you, 
For all things under Me serve one higher; 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
As Garrulor rules the skies; as Frisceas rules the sea; 
As Emperor rules [[Holders|Holder]]; as Holder rules Serf; 
Yet all under Heaven serve Me; 
So shall Amarr rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 3.19 - 3.21''
</blockquote>

<blockquote>“Lead all children to the light of God, for Heaven is theirs to inherit.” ''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming ''</blockquote>

== Book of Missions ==
<blockquote>
"Which test reveals more of the soul, the test that a man will take to prove his faith, or the test that finds the man who believed his faith already proven? If you know this answer, then you also know which of these challenges bear the greatest penalty for failure. The gates of paradise will open for you one time only; woe to the soul who dares to knock twice."
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 5:14''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"To know the true path, but yet, to never follow it. That is possibly the gravest sin" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 13:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Only through many hardships 
Is a man stripped to his very foundations 
And in such a state 
Devoid of distractions 
Is his soul free to soar 
And in this 
He is closest to God" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 42:5''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"From on high, they came with wisdom and mercy. They delivered greatness to the people. But when provoked, their wroth was immutable." ''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions, 45:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Surround yourself with the faithful, Stand together, for there is no strength like it under the heavens." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 71:21''
</blockquote>

== Book of Trials ==
<blockquote>
"So instructed the Queen to her champion, 
‘Beware the righteous who seek truth in spirit alone; 
The weak of mind are quick to judge with slightest tempt; 
Thus fools go forth to spread false word, 
Great misery follows those who heed what only the weak have heard. 
Heed me champion, for only you shall know; 
Within the blue ring of fire lies the final key of revelation. 
Find this ring, my champion, and both mind and spirit shall be strong once more.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:13 - 2:21''
</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>
"All things were created by the Divine, and so the glory of our faith is inherent to us all; 
When thine heart shines with the Light, thou shalt know no hardship; 
When thine actions are in Light's name, thou art immortal.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:1''
</blockquote>

== Gheinok the First ==
Dano Gheinok is perhaps the most revered Amarr Prophet. It was he who led the first conformists through the [[EVE Gate]] and onto the planet of [[Athra]].

<blockquote>
"And they stood before Him, 
bathed in His light. 
Yet their eyes were blind, 
Their hearts rebellious, 
And their minds refused the Lord. 
Darkness descended upon them, 
Spreading inside their minds, 
And the flames of the Lord died within them. 
Yet one flame remained, 
And within this flame, the Lord found faith renewed. 
Casting the others into obscurity, 
The Lord turned to the one" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"And the Lord spoke to him from the heavens, 
Described to him his holy purpose, 
Bestowed upon him the wisdom, 
Of Gods holy embrace." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 2:8''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"And so it was, 
That Gheinok led his people on the great exodus, 
To the land of our Salvation, 
To the land of God, 
To the land of his Chosen, 
To Athra." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:32''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"By His light, and His will" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First, 12:32''
</blockquote>

== Prophet Kuria ==
<blockquote>
"For forty millennia we struggled in the desert. 
Time of infinity to grief our misgivings. 
Time of eternity to stray without God's guidance. 
One can repent and pray for forgiveness. 
But true meekness is one that has penetrated and laid its roots in the very heart of a man. 
The stars above will not weep for us parting. 
The air we breathe won't notice our disappearance. 
The dirt of the earth will embrace our decadence. 
Only in God can we thrive and grow. 
Only in God." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 4:23''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"I will not hesitate when the test of Faith finds me, for only the strongest conviction will open the gates of paradise. My Faith in you is absolute; my sword is Yours, My God, and Your will guides me now and for all eternity." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria, Paladin's Creed''
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
"Though dissuaded, I came. Though perilous, I served. Though beset, I persevered. Though denied, I believed." ''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 12:18''
</blockquote>

== Saint Junip ==
<blockquote>
"Zakara saw the danger to his brother, and did not hesitate; without weapon or armor, he hurled himself at the beast, attacking with his bare hands. Enraged, the beast turned and struck Zakara, opening a terrible wound in his side. Seizing the moment, Garum ran his sword through the beast's heart, thus ending the battle victorious. But Zakara, mortally wounded, cried out in pain. You sacrificed yourself for me,' Garum said, taking his hand.
 
"We are brothers,' Zakara answered, just before breathing his last. 'And in God we shall remain brothers for all of time."
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 10:25''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Rejoice, o chosen of God" 
For our blood fills this Valley of Death, 
Proclaiming our sacrifice to God, 
And he shall raise it up for all time" 
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 15:11''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Here we are. 
This is the world of God. 
We are his chosen ones. 
This place, this planet of peace and abundance, he made for us. It's ours for the taking. 
There will be obstacles and difficulties. That's his test. We must make his gift deserving. 
This beginning. 
This birth of life. 
This dawn of greatness. 
We can not fail, for we have the Emperor to lead us and destiny to follow." 
''- The Scriptures, Second Letter of St. Junip of Aerui''
</blockquote>

== Prophet Anoyia ==
<blockquote>
"The angelic Apostles of Heaven sing praises for their children! 
Our Lord smiles upon the world. 
Where the Emperor rules in his name 
Leading his people to glory untold. 
Hearken the trumpets of Heaven 
Hailing the people of Amarr." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 17:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"The word of the Lord is pure, 
It is a shield for the faithful, 
Brought unto men by the Angels, 
As a guiding light in the darkness " 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 8:15 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Chosen, you are first before God. 
You are the True and the Faithful. 
But in such a state must you hold yourselves high above all. 
And constantly prove yourself worthy of Gods Love. 
How can such a gift be repaid, 
Other than to toil all our days, 
In his glorious service, 
According to his will, 
Serving him always, 
Bearing him first in our thoughts, 
Always must we strive to show him our worth, 
For we are the Chosen, Blessed above all." 
''- The Scriptures, Anoyia's Exhortation to the Faithful''
</blockquote>

== Amarr Askura ==
<blockquote>
"For whosoever shall lay his life down for his Lord 
He shall be taken into the arms of God 
And forever consecrated will he be 
But whosoever shall turn from the light 
And run in fear 
The Lord shall abandon him 
And forever forsaken will he be" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 2:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Face the enemy as a solid wall 
For faith is your armor 
And through it, the enemy will find no breach 
Wrap your arms around the enemy 
For faith is your fire 
And with it, burn away his evil" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 10:3''
</blockquote>

== Amash Akura ==

<blockquote>"To serve, unshakably, is to reach greatness." '' - The Scriptures, Amash Akura, 25:16''</blockquote>

== Epitoth ==
<blockquote>
1 Now it came to pass in the third day of the first month of the tenth year of the rule of emperor Amash-Akura that the midday deliberations were abruptly brought to a halt when the day darkened in the sky. 
2 And the sun went black as night and birds fell from the sky and flowers shriveled in the field and people fell sick in the streets and in the houses. 
3 And in this moment of terrible distress the skies opened with a loud shriek and angels, bright as the sun was black, descended down to earth and their beauty soothed all the people and the animals alike. 
4 And when the angels touched the ground with their feet the earth shook violently and fire engulfed those daring too near the divinities. Their power being mighty and their presence potent the people were wise not to look too closely upon them. 
5 The emperor came from his high seat with his retinue to meet with the angels outside the city walls. And lo and behold! The moment the emperor passed below the city gates the sun cleared and shone as brightly as ever before, all in the glory of the emperor and the heavenly angels that called upon him. 
6 The angels spoke the language of God and called themselves sefrim: those that guard the high seats of heaven. God ordered them here to protect the emperor against all evils that ever beset him. 
7 The sefrim offered unto the emperor a present from God as one brother to another: Ametat the Scepter and Avetat the Crown, showing the great pleasure God had in the earthly work of the emperor. 
8 And thus the sefrim came to serve the illustrious Amash-Akura, to stay by his side during the day and guard his sleep during the night. A great house of white stone and marble was built for the sefrim to reside in and were tended by the best servants the empire had to offer. 
9 For a hundred years while the sefrim watched over the empire no wars or epidemics or famines ruined the lands and the people were content and joyous. 
10 From Istha in the north and Melekel in the south and Edras in the east and from Iphria in the west people came to pray before the holy sefrim and receive a blessing to take home to their families. 
11 The sefrim stood tall and beautiful, clad in their white and amber robes, with masks of gold and silver to protect people from being struck dead by their angelic beauty. 
12 And all this time the emperor Amash-Akura did not age one day and was as healthy and strong as the day he came of age. The Scepter gave him vigor and the Crown gave him acumen and his rule was wise and fair. 
13 Then Molok the Deceiver sundered the lands and the people suffered floods and plagues conjured by him. Molok turned the people against the sefrim and people who once sang their praise now abhorred them. 
14 The emperor saw that all was not good and summoned the sefrim and said unto them, The people are in great distress, what remedies dost thou have? 
15 And the sefrim answered, My Lord, the land has split against thee, thou must make war upon thine enemies to reclaim what is justly thine. 
16 And the emperor asked, Wilt thou aid us in this perilous endeavor? 
17 But the sefrim answered, No my Lord, we are here only to guide and to guard, it is forbidden to us to aggress upon any man. 
18 Then be gone! The emperor said in anger, for his foes were formidable. 
19 And the sefrim, no longer in the emperor’s favor, returned whence they had come that very day. And the moment they left, the sun went black and people cried in anguish, for this was an evil omen. 
20 And that night God spake unto emperor Amash-Akura in his sleep, saying, Thy folly is great, Amash-Akura, thou hast rejected those I sent to thee in thine hour of need. Thou must redeem thyself to me by thine own merits. 
21 And next day Amash-Akura had aged all his days and his hair was white and his skin wrinkled. But his spirit was high and his will resolute. God had charged him to take back his empire. 
22 For five years Amash-Akura battled his enemies, wielding Scepter and Crown, and he did triumph in the end. Molok the Deceiver was brought before him in chains and sacrificed on the altar of God; the very next day, the emperor died in his bedchamber, his task fulfilled. 
23 And that night the sky turned red and the people were again happy that God was content with them and the new emperor. 
''- The Scriptures, Chapter I of the Epitoth''
</blockquote>

== Unidentified verses ==

<blockquote>"The road to Heaven is paved with tribulation. Those who remain with my flock shall never be vanquished. Their family shall be reunited in Heaven so long as they remain faithful to me."</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"Who can tell what winds yet sway the soul of man?"</blockquote>

== See Also ==
* [[Religions_and_rituals#Rituals and prophecies|Rituals and religious prophecies]]
* [[Religions and rituals]]
* [[Amarr|The Amarr Empire]]
* [[Dano Gheinok]]
* [[Reclaiming]]
* [[Sefrim]]
* [[Khumaak_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Khumaak]]
* [[Ametat_and_Avetat_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Ametat and Avetat]]

Sani Sabik

2016-02-27T23:58:48Z

Louella:

[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Religions and rituals]]

'''Sani Sabik''' (ancient [[Amarr]] for "Blood Seed")<ref name=a>Chronicle: The Blood Raiders: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=sep01</ref> is the collective term for several different heretical offshoots of the mainstream Amarr religion. The sects are all descended from a common outlawed branch and are united primarily in their use of blood in their religious rituals. Though once a notable, if grim, branch off the mainstream faith in the Empire, the sect was suppressed by religious authorities for thousands of years. The expansion of the Empire and contact with other races has caused the religion to spread and splinter into numerous factions.

== History ==
The original Sani Sabik cult arose thousands of years ago on [[Amarr Prime]] during the early days of the [[Reclaiming]]. Based on excerpts from the [[Scriptures]] that had been used to justify the Reclaiming, the [[Amarr Emperor|Emperor]], and the rise of the [[Holders|Holder]] class, the Sani Sabik faith embraced two central dogmas. The first was that certain people were born destined for greatness, with all others existing solely to serve and breed these savants. The second was that immortality was attainable by these savants.

The cult began innocuously, being little more than an offshoot of the orthodoxy. As the religion grew and mutated, however, it gathered more followers. Commoners viewed the concept of savants as something that transcended traditional caste divisions, while Holders eagerly promoted themselves as savants and sought to extend their own lives through rituals.

Eventually, the sect began using blood in their rituals and turned to grisly practices to acquire it. Criminals, [[slavery|slaves]], and even commoners were sacrificed in the name of purification and immortality. The cult had gained such notoriety that its existence began to threaten the orthodoxy and the religiously based power of the Emperor himself, who ordered the cult exterminated.

Though many, the cult was no match for the Church's inquisitors and was soon shattered. The few adherents who escaped were forced into hiding, carrying on their practices in isolated cells. Every few decades, the Church would uncover a growing colony of Sani Sabik adherents and cleanse them.

The cult remained suppressed for thousands of years, until the Amarr first reached the stars and spread beyond their home world. Suddenly presented with the opportunity to grow away from the watchful eye of the Church, small groups of Sani Sabik departed for parts unknown, to settle new colonies and build their strength.

One such group departed soon after spaceflight was developed, using primitive [[cryonic stasis|cryo-ships]] to settle far from the Amarr homeworld in the Araz constellation. These early settlers founded the [[Takmahl]] empire, which grew to great technological heights within a few hundred years. The empire, however, floundered and eventually collapsed under its own religion, leaving behind only scattered relics.<ref name=b>Amarr COSMOS missions</ref>

Other groups departed later, spreading to isolated colonies where the law could not easily find them. Separated from each other, these cults each developed in their own ways. Some reverted to primitive, savage societies that caricatured the Amarr hierarchy, with divinely-viewed priests using the blood of their followers in extensive, sometimes medically-related rituals.<ref name=c>Chronicle: Houses of the Holy: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=18-05-09</ref> Others flourished and began prowling the space lanes as pirates.<ref name=a/> Some sects even found their way to the other races of [[New Eden (cluster)|New Eden]], founding offshoot sects in places such as the [[Gallente|Gallente Federation]].<ref name=d>News: An Interview with Midna – Part 1: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1861&tid=5</ref>

Today, there exist numerous separate cults throughout New Eden. The most prominent group is the [[Blood Raiders]]<ref name=a/>, who have provided the most public knowledge of the Sani Sabik. While the Blood Raiders have given the cult a gruesome image, other cults remain passive and exist legally outside the Empire.<ref name=e>News: An Interview with Midna – Part 2: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1862&tid=5</ref> Still others remain in hiding inside the Empire, where they are constantly at risk of detection and detainment.<ref name=f>News: Sani Sabik Cults React Strangely to Newly Discovered Crimson Nebula: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2900&tid=2</ref>

== Rituals and beliefs ==
Individual Sani Sabik cults may differ from each other in wildly divergent ways<ref name=a/>, but all have three things in common.

The most notable commonality is the usage of blood in the majority of their rituals. Originally, blood was only used as part of an initiation ritual, but it soon became the focal point of Sani Sabik rituals in a process known as [[blooding]].<ref name=a/> Followers view blood as the essence of life and spirituality and believe that it has mystical powers. The exact nature of these powers and how blood is used differs widely between sects.

Among some of the more gruesome cults, blood is drained from outsiders and the unwilling and consumed as a form of sacrament.<ref name=c/> The Blood Raiders perform massive raids and kidnap individuals to form “blood farms.” They formerly blooded children as they supposedly had “purer” blood, though under [[Omir Sarikusa]], they turned to the blood of clones for similar reasons.<ref name=a/> A sect gaining traction in the Gallente Federation exchanges blood between members willingly.<ref name=d/>

The second commonality is the belief in savants, individuals who are greater than their fellow man and capable of great achievements. The nature of these savants varies from sect to sect, with some following closely to the Amarr tradition of the chosen being born that way. The Blood Raiders view the practice more liberally, considering anyone strong enough to embrace the Blood Raider lifestyle worthy of being called one of the chosen.<ref>Chronicle: Of God and Her Beast: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=16-06-08</ref><ref>Chronicle: End of the World: Half a Life: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=19-01-09b</ref> Such a belief is found in many of the other sects scattered across New Eden and is especially appealing to Amarr commoners, who seek to rise above their restrictive stations.

The third commonality is that immortality is attainable, either spiritually or physically, through adherence to the Sani Sabik rituals. While tied closely to the belief in savants, it is considered separate. A belief in physical immortality was long in decline, though the propagation of life-extending [[cybernetic Implants|implants]] and [[cloning]] techniques has brought its resurgence. Far more common is a belief in spiritual immortality, that through partaking in blooding and other Sani Sabik rituals, a person can become exempt from judgment and achieve eternal life and happiness after death.

== The Apocryphon ==

The Apocryphon is one of the holy books of the Sani Sabik religion, and is considered part of their [[Scriptures]].

Known passages from the Apocryphon include:

<blockquote>
"My word lies within all,
All it requires is the breath of faith,
To ignite the fire,
So the lost can find their way,
So the fallen can rise,
To take their place as my chosen,
For you are all my creation,
And are all equal in my kingdom."
- Apocryphon, Lost Passages
</blockquote>

<blockquote>"For all life is holy, and if a man revels in his own death he is become the Beast, And that man will come before the Beast after death, and stay at his knees forever."
- Apocryphon, Lost Passages</blockquote>

Generally considered heretical by most Amarr, it has been studied by some Amarr scholars, such as the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]]. Tetrimon IV, the Grandmaster of the Order, wrote a commentary on the Apocryphon.

==See Also==
* [[Religions_and_rituals#People and ... other entities|People, groups and other humanoid entities in religion]]
* [[Blood Raiders]]
* [[Amarr Empire]]
* [[Reclaiming]]
* [[The_Blood_Raiders_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Blood Raiders]]
* [[Half_a_Life_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Half a Life]]
* [[Houses_of_the_Holy_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Houses of the Holy]]
* [[Of_God_and_Her_Beast_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Of God and Her Beast]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

Scriptures

2016-02-27T23:44:23Z

Louella:

[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Religions and rituals]]
<blockquote>''"The Scriptures are the books of religion: words of faith, words of morality, and words of doctrine. They show the Lord's true wishes, informing the aspirant how to gain ascension to His glorious realm."''</blockquote>

The [[Amarr]] '''Scriptures''' are not a single book, but rather the name given to the collective holy texts of Amarr. They are not limited to just religious dogma; they describe everything from out-of-date codes of behavior to early technological breakthroughs. The collective writings have been maintained and updated throughout the centuries by Imperial Theologians and include texts that hearken back to the very origins of Amarr society, written in a tongue so ancient as to be unreadable by today's Amarr. The Scriptures are the very foundation stone of Amarr society, defining the daily lives of Amarr the Empire across.

The Scriptures are also referred to as The Word (of God).

The original Scriptures were divinely given to the Amarr from divine beings through prophets such as [[Dano Gheinok]], but recent additions have come from [[Amarr Emperor|emperors]], saints, priests, and others.

Due to these modifications, there exist many different books of the Scriptures. Some have later been deemed apocryphal and been excised for a variety of reasons; the most well known are the Apocryphon which is important to the [[Sani Sabik]] and the alternate Scriptures of the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]].

The full Scriptures are far too massive to collect in one place; the [[Book of Records]] alone consists of millions of individual tomes. Some of the more well known passages are recorded below.

== Book I ==
<blockquote>"In the beginning all things were as one. 
God parted them and breathed life into his creation 
Divided the parts and gave each its place 
And unto each, bestowed purpose"'' 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:4''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Amarr people came into the world and the world came into being. 
Our illustrious ancestors freed their souls from the evils of the old. 
world and created a new one. 
The great Amarr Empire was founded to cultivate the spirit of man. 
To do so the enemies of the outside had to be defeated and the enemies of the inside controlled. 
The Lord gave our Emperor the power to harness the Good and punish the Evil. 
Ever since, the Emperor has lived the lives of his subjects and breathed the air of authority." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:14''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Wrath of God is Immense. His Justice is Swift and Decisive. His Tolerance is Limited. 
Be Careful. Pure Thought is the Instigator of Sin. 
Be Watchful. Free Thought is the Begetter of Disorder. 
Be Respectful. Uniform Thought is the Way of Life. 
The Mercy of our Emperor is Limitless. His Rule is Benign and Righteous. His Love is Perpetual." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I, The Code of Demeanor''</blockquote>

== Book II ==
<blockquote>
"Our Lord visited his flock and saw that all was not good. 
Blasphemy and heresy ruled the land. 
The Lord punished the sinners and drowned them in their own blood. 
But the people of Amarr lived righteously and in fear of God. 
Thus they were saved and became God's chosen." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II 2:1''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"When the ears hear only 
The mouth shouting 
And the eyes see only 
The fingers broken 
The world has turned 
And God has gone 
Left us with fond memories 
Of sweet life without pain." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 8:18''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"The Lord loosed upon them his fierce anger 
All of his fury and rage. 
He dispatched against them a band of Avenging Angels" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 10:1 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"At the end of days when they descend 
Watch for the coming of the Ark 
For within it, salvation is carried" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 32:6 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Casting his sight on his realm, the Lord witnessed 
The cascade of evil, the torrents of war. 
Burning with wrath, He stepped 
down from the Heavens 
To judge the unworthy, 
To redeem the pure." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Revelations 2:12 ''
</blockquote>

== Book of [[Reclaiming]] ==
<blockquote>
"I give to you the destiny of Faith, 
And you will bring its message to every planet of every star in the heavens: 
Go forth, conquer in my Name, and reclaim that which I have given." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 22:13''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"There will be neither compassion nor mercy; 
Nor peace, nor solace 
For those who bear witness to these Signs 
And still do not believe." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 25:10''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"So the Lord sent forth the Chosen, 
to bring forth the light of faith 
And those who embrace his love 
Shall be saved by his grace 
For we are his shepherds in the darkness 
His Angels of Mercy. 
But those who turn away from his light, 
And reject his true word 
Shall be struck down by his wrath 
For we are his retribution incarnate 
His Angels of Vengeance" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 4:45''
</blockquote><blockquote>

And the Lord spake, and said, Lo, my people, 
Witness, for I have made the worlds of Heaven; 
And these worlds I give to you, My Chosen, 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
None shall stand higher than you save the Sefrim, 
Who serve Me as others shall serve you, 
For all things under Me serve one higher; 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
As Garrulor rules the skies; as Frisceas rules the sea; 
As Emperor rules [[Holders|Holder]]; as Holder rules Serf; 
Yet all under Heaven serve Me; 
So shall Amarr rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 3.19 - 3.21''
</blockquote>

<blockquote>“Lead all children to the light of God, for Heaven is theirs to inherit.” ''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming ''</blockquote>

== Book of Missions ==
<blockquote>
"Which test reveals more of the soul, the test that a man will take to prove his faith, or the test that finds the man who believed his faith already proven? If you know this answer, then you also know which of these challenges bear the greatest penalty for failure. The gates of paradise will open for you one time only; woe to the soul who dares to knock twice."
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 5:14''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"To know the true path, but yet, to never follow it. That is possibly the gravest sin" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 13:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Only through many hardships 
Is a man stripped to his very foundations 
And in such a state 
Devoid of distractions 
Is his soul free to soar 
And in this 
He is closest to God" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 42:5''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"From on high, they came with wisdom and mercy. They delivered greatness to the people. But when provoked, their wroth was immutable." ''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions, 45:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Surround yourself with the faithful, Stand together, for there is no strength like it under the heavens." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 71:21''
</blockquote>

== Book of Trials ==
<blockquote>
"So instructed the Queen to her champion, 
‘Beware the righteous who seek truth in spirit alone; 
The weak of mind are quick to judge with slightest tempt; 
Thus fools go forth to spread false word, 
Great misery follows those who heed what only the weak have heard. 
Heed me champion, for only you shall know; 
Within the blue ring of fire lies the final key of revelation. 
Find this ring, my champion, and both mind and spirit shall be strong once more.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:13 - 2:21''
</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>
"All things were created by the Divine, and so the glory of our faith is inherent to us all; 
When thine heart shines with the Light, thou shalt know no hardship; 
When thine actions are in Light's name, thou art immortal.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:1''
</blockquote>

== Gheinok the First ==
Dano Gheinok is perhaps the most revered Amarr Prophet. It was he who led the first conformists through the [[EVE Gate]] and onto the planet of [[Athra]].

<blockquote>
"And they stood before Him, 
bathed in His light. 
Yet their eyes were blind, 
Their hearts rebellious, 
And their minds refused the Lord. 
Darkness descended upon them, 
Spreading inside their minds, 
And the flames of the Lord died within them. 
Yet one flame remained, 
And within this flame, the Lord found faith renewed. 
Casting the others into obscurity, 
The Lord turned to the one" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"And the Lord spoke to him from the heavens, 
Described to him his holy purpose, 
Bestowed upon him the wisdom, 
Of Gods holy embrace." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 2:8''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"And so it was, 
That Gheinok led his people on the great exodus, 
To the land of our Salvation, 
To the land of God, 
To the land of his Chosen, 
To Athra." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:32''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"By His light, and His will" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First, 12:32''
</blockquote>

== Prophet Kuria ==
<blockquote>
"For forty millennia we struggled in the desert. 
Time of infinity to grief our misgivings. 
Time of eternity to stray without God's guidance. 
One can repent and pray for forgiveness. 
But true meekness is one that has penetrated and laid its roots in the very heart of a man. 
The stars above will not weep for us parting. 
The air we breathe won't notice our disappearance. 
The dirt of the earth will embrace our decadence.v
Only in God can we thrive and grow. 
Only in God." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 4:23''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"I will not hesitate when the test of Faith finds me, for only the strongest conviction will open the gates of paradise. My Faith in you is absolute; my sword is Yours, My God, and Your will guides me now and for all eternity."
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria, Paladin's Creed''
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
"Though dissuaded, I came. Though perilous, I served. Though beset, I persevered. Though denied, I believed." ''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 12:18''
</blockquote>

== Saint Junip ==
<blockquote>
"Zakara saw the danger to his brother, and did not hesitate; without weapon or armor, he hurled himself at the beast, attacking with his bare hands. Enraged, the beast turned and struck Zakara, opening a terrible wound in his side. Seizing the moment, Garum ran his sword through the beast's heart, thus ending the battle victorious. But Zakara, mortally wounded, cried out in pain. You sacrificed yourself for me,' Garum said, taking his hand.
 
"We are brothers,' Zakara answered, just before breathing his last. 'And in God we shall remain brothers for all of time."
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 10:25''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Rejoice, o chosen of God" 
For our blood fills this Valley of Death, 
Proclaiming our sacrifice to God, 
And he shall raise it up for all time" 
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 15:11''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Here we are. 
This is the world of God. 
We are his chosen ones. 
This place, this planet of peace and abundance, he made for us. It's ours for the taking. 
There will be obstacles and difficulties. That's his test. We must make his gift deserving. 
This beginning. 
This birth of life. 
This dawn of greatness. 
We can not fail, for we have the Emperor to lead us and destiny to follow." 
''- The Scriptures, Second Letter of St. Junip of Aerui''
</blockquote>

== Prophet Anoyia ==
<blockquote>
"The angelic Apostles of Heaven sing praises for their children! 
Our Lord smiles upon the world. 
Where the Emperor rules in his name 
Leading his people to glory untold. 
Hearken the trumpets of Heaven 
Hailing the people of Amarr." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 17:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"The word of the Lord is pure, 
It is a shield for the faithful, 
Brought unto men by the Angels, 
As a guiding light in the darkness " 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 8:15 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Chosen, you are first before God. 
You are the True and the Faithful. 
But in such a state must you hold yourselves high above all. 
And constantly prove yourself worthy of Gods Love. 
How can such a gift be repaid, 
Other than to toil all our days, 
In his glorious service, 
According to his will, 
Serving him always, 
Bearing him first in our thoughts, 
Always must we strive to show him our worth, 
For we are the Chosen, Blessed above all." 
''- The Scriptures, Anoyia's Exhortation to the Faithful''
</blockquote>

== Amarr Askura ==
<blockquote>
"For whosoever shall lay his life down for his Lord 
He shall be taken into the arms of God 
And forever consecrated will he be 
But whosoever shall turn from the light 
And run in fear 
The Lord shall abandon him 
And forever forsaken will he be" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 2:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Face the enemy as a solid wall 
For faith is your armor 
And through it, the enemy will find no breach 
Wrap your arms around the enemy 
For faith is your fire 
And with it, burn away his evil" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 10:3''
</blockquote>

== Amash Akura ==

<blockquote>"To serve, unshakably, is to reach greatness." '' - The Scriptures, Amash Akura, 25:16''</blockquote>

== Epitoth ==
<blockquote>
1 Now it came to pass in the third day of the first month of the tenth year of the rule of emperor Amash-Akura that the midday deliberations were abruptly brought to a halt when the day darkened in the sky. 
2 And the sun went black as night and birds fell from the sky and flowers shriveled in the field and people fell sick in the streets and in the houses. 
3 And in this moment of terrible distress the skies opened with a loud shriek and angels, bright as the sun was black, descended down to earth and their beauty soothed all the people and the animals alike. 
4 And when the angels touched the ground with their feet the earth shook violently and fire engulfed those daring too near the divinities. Their power being mighty and their presence potent the people were wise not to look too closely upon them. 
5 The emperor came from his high seat with his retinue to meet with the angels outside the city walls. And lo and behold! The moment the emperor passed below the city gates the sun cleared and shone as brightly as ever before, all in the glory of the emperor and the heavenly angels that called upon him. 
6 The angels spoke the language of God and called themselves sefrim: those that guard the high seats of heaven. God ordered them here to protect the emperor against all evils that ever beset him. 
7 The sefrim offered unto the emperor a present from God as one brother to another: Ametat the Scepter and Avetat the Crown, showing the great pleasure God had in the earthly work of the emperor. 
8 And thus the sefrim came to serve the illustrious Amash-Akura, to stay by his side during the day and guard his sleep during the night. A great house of white stone and marble was built for the sefrim to reside in and were tended by the best servants the empire had to offer. 
9 For a hundred years while the sefrim watched over the empire no wars or epidemics or famines ruined the lands and the people were content and joyous. 
10 From Istha in the north and Melekel in the south and Edras in the east and from Iphria in the west people came to pray before the holy sefrim and receive a blessing to take home to their families. 
11 The sefrim stood tall and beautiful, clad in their white and amber robes, with masks of gold and silver to protect people from being struck dead by their angelic beauty. 
12 And all this time the emperor Amash-Akura did not age one day and was as healthy and strong as the day he came of age. The Scepter gave him vigor and the Crown gave him acumen and his rule was wise and fair. 
13 Then Molok the Deceiver sundered the lands and the people suffered floods and plagues conjured by him. Molok turned the people against the sefrim and people who once sang their praise now abhorred them. 
14 The emperor saw that all was not good and summoned the sefrim and said unto them, The people are in great distress, what remedies dost thou have? 
15 And the sefrim answered, My Lord, the land has split against thee, thou must make war upon thine enemies to reclaim what is justly thine. 
16 And the emperor asked, Wilt thou aid us in this perilous endeavor? 
17 But the sefrim answered, No my Lord, we are here only to guide and to guard, it is forbidden to us to aggress upon any man. 
18 Then be gone! The emperor said in anger, for his foes were formidable. 
19 And the sefrim, no longer in the emperor’s favor, returned whence they had come that very day. And the moment they left, the sun went black and people cried in anguish, for this was an evil omen. 
20 And that night God spake unto emperor Amash-Akura in his sleep, saying, Thy folly is great, Amash-Akura, thou hast rejected those I sent to thee in thine hour of need. Thou must redeem thyself to me by thine own merits. 
21 And next day Amash-Akura had aged all his days and his hair was white and his skin wrinkled. But his spirit was high and his will resolute. God had charged him to take back his empire. 
22 For five years Amash-Akura battled his enemies, wielding Scepter and Crown, and he did triumph in the end. Molok the Deceiver was brought before him in chains and sacrificed on the altar of God; the very next day, the emperor died in his bedchamber, his task fulfilled. 
23 And that night the sky turned red and the people were again happy that God was content with them and the new emperor. 
''- The Scriptures, Chapter I of the Epitoth''
</blockquote>

== Unidentified verses ==

<blockquote>"The road to Heaven is paved with tribulation. Those who remain with my flock shall never be vanquished. Their family shall be reunited in Heaven so long as they remain faithful to me."</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"Who can tell what winds yet sway the soul of man?"</blockquote>

== See Also ==
* [[Religions_and_rituals#Rituals and prophecies|Rituals and religious prophecies]]
* [[Religions and rituals]]
* [[Amarr|The Amarr Empire]]
* [[Dano Gheinok]]
* [[Reclaiming]]
* [[Sefrim]]
* [[Khumaak_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Khumaak]]
* [[Ametat_and_Avetat_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Ametat and Avetat]]

Scriptures

2016-02-27T23:40:53Z

Louella: /* Book of Reclaiming */

[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Religions and rituals]]
<blockquote>''"The Scriptures are the books of religion: words of faith, words of morality, and words of doctrine. They show the Lord's true wishes, informing the aspirant how to gain ascension to His glorious realm."''</blockquote>

The [[Amarr]] '''Scriptures''' are not a single book, but rather the name given to the collective holy texts of Amarr. They are not limited to just religious dogma; they describe everything from out-of-date codes of behavior to early technological breakthroughs. The collective writings have been maintained and updated throughout the centuries by Imperial Theologians and include texts that hearken back to the very origins of Amarr society, written in a tongue so ancient as to be unreadable by today's Amarr. The Scriptures are the very foundation stone of Amarr society, defining the daily lives of Amarr the Empire across.

The Scriptures are also referred to as The Word (of God).

The original Scriptures were divinely given to the Amarr from divine beings through prophets such as [[Dano Gheinok]], but recent additions have come from [[Amarr Emperor|emperors]], saints, priests, and others.

Due to these modifications, there exist many different books of the Scriptures. Some have later been deemed apocryphal and been excised for a variety of reasons; the most well known are the Apocryphon which is important to the [[Sani Sabik]] and the alternate Scriptures of the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]].

The full Scriptures are far too massive to collect in one place; the [[Book of Records]] alone consists of millions of individual tomes. Some of the more well known passages are recorded below.

== Book I ==
<blockquote>"In the beginning all things were as one. 
God parted them and breathed life into his creation 
Divided the parts and gave each its place 
And unto each, bestowed purpose"'' 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:4''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Amarr people came into the world and the world came into being. 
Our illustrious ancestors freed their souls from the evils of the old. 
world and created a new one. 
The great Amarr Empire was founded to cultivate the spirit of man. 
To do so the enemies of the outside had to be defeated and the enemies of the inside controlled. 
The Lord gave our Emperor the power to harness the Good and punish the Evil. 
Ever since, the Emperor has lived the lives of his subjects and breathed the air of authority." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:14''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Wrath of God is Immense. His Justice is Swift and Decisive. His Tolerance is Limited. 
Be Careful. Pure Thought is the Instigator of Sin. 
Be Watchful. Free Thought is the Begetter of Disorder. 
Be Respectful. Uniform Thought is the Way of Life. 
The Mercy of our Emperor is Limitless. His Rule is Benign and Righteous. His Love is Perpetual." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I, The Code of Demeanor''</blockquote>

== Book II ==
<blockquote>
"Our Lord visited his flock and saw that all was not good. 
Blasphemy and heresy ruled the land. 
The Lord punished the sinners and drowned them in their own blood. 
But the people of Amarr lived righteously and in fear of God. 
Thus they were saved and became God's chosen." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II 2:1''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"When the ears hear only 
The mouth shouting 
And the eyes see only 
The fingers broken 
The world has turned 
And God has gone 
Left us with fond memories 
Of sweet life without pain." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 8:18''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"The Lord loosed upon them his fierce anger 
All of his fury and rage. 
He dispatched against them a band of Avenging Angels" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 10:1 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"At the end of days when they descend 
Watch for the coming of the Ark 
For within it, salvation is carried" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 32:6 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Casting his sight on his realm, the Lord witnessed 
The cascade of evil, the torrents of war. 
Burning with wrath, He stepped 
down from the Heavens 
To judge the unworthy, 
To redeem the pure." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Revelations 2:12 ''
</blockquote>

== Book of [[Reclaiming]] ==
<blockquote>
"I give to you the destiny of Faith, 
And you will bring its message to every planet of every star in the heavens: 
Go forth, conquer in my Name, and reclaim that which I have given." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 22:13''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"There will be neither compassion nor mercy; 
Nor peace, nor solace 
For those who bear witness to these Signs 
And still do not believe." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 25:10''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"So the Lord sent forth the Chosen, 
to bring forth the light of faith 
And those who embrace his love 
Shall be saved by his grace 
For we are his shepherds in the darkness 
His Angels of Mercy. 
But those who turn away from his light, 
And reject his true word 
Shall be struck down by his wrath 
For we are his retribution incarnate 
His Angels of Vengeance" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 4:45''
</blockquote><blockquote>

And the Lord spake, and said, Lo, my people, 
Witness, for I have made the worlds of Heaven; 
And these worlds I give to you, My Chosen, 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
None shall stand higher than you save the Sefrim, 
Who serve Me as others shall serve you, 
For all things under Me serve one higher; 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
As Garrulor rules the skies; as Frisceas rules the sea; 
As Emperor rules [[Holders|Holder]]; as Holder rules Serf; 
Yet all under Heaven serve Me; 
So shall Amarr rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 3.19 - 3.21''
</blockquote>

<blockquote>“Lead all children to the light of God, for Heaven is theirs to inherit.” ''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming ''</blockquote>

== Book of Missions ==
<blockquote>
"Which test reveals more of the soul, the test that a man will take to prove his faith, or the test that finds the man who believed his faith already proven? If you know this answer, then you also know which of these challenges bear the greatest penalty for failure. The gates of paradise will open for you one time only; woe to the soul who dares to knock twice."
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 5:14''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"To know the true path, but yet, to never follow it. That is possibly the gravest sin" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 13:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Only through many hardships 
Is a man stripped to his very foundations 
And in such a state 
Devoid of distractions 
Is his soul free to soar 
And in this 
He is closest to God" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 42:5''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"From on high, they came with wisdom and mercy. They delivered greatness to the people. But when provoked, their wroth was immutable." ''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions, 45:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Surround yourself with the faithful, Stand together, for there is no strength like it under the heavens." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 71:21''
</blockquote>

== Book of Trials ==
<blockquote>
"So instructed the Queen to her champion, 
‘Beware the righteous who seek truth in spirit alone; 
The weak of mind are quick to judge with slightest tempt; 
Thus fools go forth to spread false word, 
Great misery follows those who heed what only the weak have heard. 
Heed me champion, for only you shall know; 
Within the blue ring of fire lies the final key of revelation. 
Find this ring, my champion, and both mind and spirit shall be strong once more.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:13 - 2:21''
</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>
"All things were created by the Divine, and so the glory of our faith is inherent to us all; 
When thine heart shines with the Light, thou shalt know no hardship; 
When thine actions are in Light's name, thou art immortal.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:1''
</blockquote>

== Gheinok the First ==
Dano Gheinok is perhaps the most revered Amarr Prophet. It was he who led the first conformists through the [[EVE Gate]] and onto the planet of [[Athra]].

<blockquote>
"And they stood before Him, 
bathed in His light. 
Yet their eyes were blind, 
Their hearts rebellious, 
And their minds refused the Lord. 
Darkness descended upon them, 
Spreading inside their minds, 
And the flames of the Lord died within them. 
Yet one flame remained, 
And within this flame, the Lord found faith renewed. 
Casting the others into obscurity, 
The Lord turned to the one" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"And the Lord spoke to him from the heavens, 
Described to him his holy purpose, 
Bestowed upon him the wisdom, 
Of Gods holy embrace." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 2:8''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"And so it was, 
That Gheinok led his people on the great exodus, 
To the land of our Salvation, 
To the land of God, 
To the land of his Chosen, 
To Athra." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:32''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"By His light, and His will" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First, 12:32''
</blockquote>

== Prophet Kuria ==
<blockquote>
"For forty millennia we struggled in the desert. 
Time of infinity to grief our misgivings. 
Time of eternity to stray without God's guidance. 
One can repent and pray for forgiveness. 
But true meekness is one that has penetrated and laid its roots in the very heart of a man. 
The stars above will not weep for us parting. 
The air we breathe won't notice our disappearance. 
The dirt of the earth will embrace our decadence.v
Only in God can we thrive and grow. 
Only in God." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 4:23''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"I will not hesitate when the test of Faith finds me, for only the strongest conviction will open the gates of paradise. My Faith in you is absolute; my sword is Yours, My God, and Your will guides me now and for all eternity."
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria, Paladin's Creed''
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
"Though dissuaded, I came. Though perilous, I served. Though beset, I persevered. Though denied, I believed." ''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 12:18''
</blockquote>

== Saint Junip ==
<blockquote>
"Zakara saw the danger to his brother, and did not hesitate; without weapon or armor, he hurled himself at the beast, attacking with his bare hands. Enraged, the beast turned and struck Zakara, opening a terrible wound in his side. Seizing the moment, Garum ran his sword through the beast's heart, thus ending the battle victorious. But Zakara, mortally wounded, cried out in pain. You sacrificed yourself for me,' Garum said, taking his hand.
 
"We are brothers,' Zakara answered, just before breathing his last. 'And in God we shall remain brothers for all of time."
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 10:25''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Rejoice, o chosen of God" 
For our blood fills this Valley of Death, 
Proclaiming our sacrifice to God, 
And he shall raise it up for all time" 
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 15:11''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Here we are. 
This is the world of God. 
We are his chosen ones. 
This place, this planet of peace and abundance, he made for us. It's ours for the taking. 
There will be obstacles and difficulties. That's his test. We must make his gift deserving. 
This beginning. 
This birth of life. 
This dawn of greatness. 
We can not fail, for we have the Emperor to lead us and destiny to follow." 
''- The Scriptures, Second Letter of St. Junip of Aerui''
</blockquote>

== Prophet Anoyia ==
<blockquote>
"The angelic Apostles of Heaven sing praises for their children! 
Our Lord smiles upon the world. 
Where the Emperor rules in his name 
Leading his people to glory untold. 
Hearken the trumpets of Heaven 
Hailing the people of Amarr." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 17:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"The word of the Lord is pure, 
It is a shield for the faithful, 
Brought unto men by the Angels, 
As a guiding light in the darkness " 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 8:15 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Chosen, you are first before God. 
You are the True and the Faithful. 
But in such a state must you hold yourselves high above all. 
And constantly prove yourself worthy of Gods Love. 
How can such a gift be repaid, 
Other than to toil all our days, 
In his glorious service, 
According to his will, 
Serving him always, 
Bearing him first in our thoughts, 
Always must we strive to show him our worth, 
For we are the Chosen, Blessed above all." 
''- The Scriptures, Anoyia's Exhortation to the Faithful''
</blockquote>

== Amarr Askura ==
<blockquote>
"For whosoever shall lay his life down for his Lord 
He shall be taken into the arms of God 
And forever consecrated will he be 
But whosoever shall turn from the light 
And run in fear 
The Lord shall abandon him 
And forever forsaken will he be" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 2:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Face the enemy as a solid wall 
For faith is your armor 
And through it, the enemy will find no breach 
Wrap your arms around the enemy 
For faith is your fire 
And with it, burn away his evil" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 10:3''
</blockquote>

== Amash Akura ==

<blockquote>"To serve, unshakably, is to reach greatness." '' - The Scriptures, Amash Akura, 25:16''</blockquote>

== Epitoth ==
<blockquote>
1 Now it came to pass in the third day of the first month of the tenth year of the rule of emperor Amash-Akura that the midday deliberations were abruptly brought to a halt when the day darkened in the sky. 
2 And the sun went black as night and birds fell from the sky and flowers shriveled in the field and people fell sick in the streets and in the houses. 
3 And in this moment of terrible distress the skies opened with a loud shriek and angels, bright as the sun was black, descended down to earth and their beauty soothed all the people and the animals alike. 
4 And when the angels touched the ground with their feet the earth shook violently and fire engulfed those daring too near the divinities. Their power being mighty and their presence potent the people were wise not to look too closely upon them. 
5 The emperor came from his high seat with his retinue to meet with the angels outside the city walls. And lo and behold! The moment the emperor passed below the city gates the sun cleared and shone as brightly as ever before, all in the glory of the emperor and the heavenly angels that called upon him. 
6 The angels spoke the language of God and called themselves sefrim: those that guard the high seats of heaven. God ordered them here to protect the emperor against all evils that ever beset him. 
7 The sefrim offered unto the emperor a present from God as one brother to another: Ametat the Scepter and Avetat the Crown, showing the great pleasure God had in the earthly work of the emperor. 
8 And thus the sefrim came to serve the illustrious Amash-Akura, to stay by his side during the day and guard his sleep during the night. A great house of white stone and marble was built for the sefrim to reside in and were tended by the best servants the empire had to offer. 
9 For a hundred years while the sefrim watched over the empire no wars or epidemics or famines ruined the lands and the people were content and joyous. 
10 From Istha in the north and Melekel in the south and Edras in the east and from Iphria in the west people came to pray before the holy sefrim and receive a blessing to take home to their families. 
11 The sefrim stood tall and beautiful, clad in their white and amber robes, with masks of gold and silver to protect people from being struck dead by their angelic beauty. 
12 And all this time the emperor Amash-Akura did not age one day and was as healthy and strong as the day he came of age. The Scepter gave him vigor and the Crown gave him acumen and his rule was wise and fair. 
13 Then Molok the Deceiver sundered the lands and the people suffered floods and plagues conjured by him. Molok turned the people against the sefrim and people who once sang their praise now abhorred them. 
14 The emperor saw that all was not good and summoned the sefrim and said unto them, The people are in great distress, what remedies dost thou have? 
15 And the sefrim answered, My Lord, the land has split against thee, thou must make war upon thine enemies to reclaim what is justly thine. 
16 And the emperor asked, Wilt thou aid us in this perilous endeavor? 
17 But the sefrim answered, No my Lord, we are here only to guide and to guard, it is forbidden to us to aggress upon any man. 
18 Then be gone! The emperor said in anger, for his foes were formidable. 
19 And the sefrim, no longer in the emperor’s favor, returned whence they had come that very day. And the moment they left, the sun went black and people cried in anguish, for this was an evil omen. 
20 And that night God spake unto emperor Amash-Akura in his sleep, saying, Thy folly is great, Amash-Akura, thou hast rejected those I sent to thee in thine hour of need. Thou must redeem thyself to me by thine own merits. 
21 And next day Amash-Akura had aged all his days and his hair was white and his skin wrinkled. But his spirit was high and his will resolute. God had charged him to take back his empire. 
22 For five years Amash-Akura battled his enemies, wielding Scepter and Crown, and he did triumph in the end. Molok the Deceiver was brought before him in chains and sacrificed on the altar of God; the very next day, the emperor died in his bedchamber, his task fulfilled. 
23 And that night the sky turned red and the people were again happy that God was content with them and the new emperor. 
''- The Scriptures, Chapter I of the Epitoth''
</blockquote>

== See Also ==
* [[Religions_and_rituals#Rituals and prophecies|Rituals and religious prophecies]]
* [[Religions and rituals]]
* [[Amarr|The Amarr Empire]]
* [[Dano Gheinok]]
* [[Reclaiming]]
* [[Sefrim]]
* [[Khumaak_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Khumaak]]
* [[Ametat_and_Avetat_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Ametat and Avetat]]

Scriptures

2016-02-27T23:21:48Z

Louella: added scripture quotes from medals

[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Religions and rituals]]
<blockquote>''"The Scriptures are the books of religion: words of faith, words of morality, and words of doctrine. They show the Lord's true wishes, informing the aspirant how to gain ascension to His glorious realm."''</blockquote>

The [[Amarr]] '''Scriptures''' are not a single book, but rather the name given to the collective holy texts of Amarr. They are not limited to just religious dogma; they describe everything from out-of-date codes of behavior to early technological breakthroughs. The collective writings have been maintained and updated throughout the centuries by Imperial Theologians and include texts that hearken back to the very origins of Amarr society, written in a tongue so ancient as to be unreadable by today's Amarr. The Scriptures are the very foundation stone of Amarr society, defining the daily lives of Amarr the Empire across.

The Scriptures are also referred to as The Word (of God).

The original Scriptures were divinely given to the Amarr from divine beings through prophets such as [[Dano Gheinok]], but recent additions have come from [[Amarr Emperor|emperors]], saints, priests, and others.

Due to these modifications, there exist many different books of the Scriptures. Some have later been deemed apocryphal and been excised for a variety of reasons; the most well known are the Apocryphon which is important to the [[Sani Sabik]] and the alternate Scriptures of the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]].

The full Scriptures are far too massive to collect in one place; the [[Book of Records]] alone consists of millions of individual tomes. Some of the more well known passages are recorded below.

== Book I ==
<blockquote>"In the beginning all things were as one. 
God parted them and breathed life into his creation 
Divided the parts and gave each its place 
And unto each, bestowed purpose"'' 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:4''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Amarr people came into the world and the world came into being. 
Our illustrious ancestors freed their souls from the evils of the old. 
world and created a new one. 
The great Amarr Empire was founded to cultivate the spirit of man. 
To do so the enemies of the outside had to be defeated and the enemies of the inside controlled. 
The Lord gave our Emperor the power to harness the Good and punish the Evil. 
Ever since, the Emperor has lived the lives of his subjects and breathed the air of authority." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:14''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Wrath of God is Immense. His Justice is Swift and Decisive. His Tolerance is Limited. 
Be Careful. Pure Thought is the Instigator of Sin. 
Be Watchful. Free Thought is the Begetter of Disorder. 
Be Respectful. Uniform Thought is the Way of Life. 
The Mercy of our Emperor is Limitless. His Rule is Benign and Righteous. His Love is Perpetual." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I, The Code of Demeanor''</blockquote>

== Book II ==
<blockquote>
"Our Lord visited his flock and saw that all was not good. 
Blasphemy and heresy ruled the land. 
The Lord punished the sinners and drowned them in their own blood. 
But the people of Amarr lived righteously and in fear of God. 
Thus they were saved and became God's chosen." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II 2:1''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"When the ears hear only 
The mouth shouting 
And the eyes see only 
The fingers broken 
The world has turned 
And God has gone 
Left us with fond memories 
Of sweet life without pain." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 8:18''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"The Lord loosed upon them his fierce anger 
All of his fury and rage. 
He dispatched against them a band of Avenging Angels" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 10:1 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"At the end of days when they descend 
Watch for the coming of the Ark 
For within it, salvation is carried" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 32:6 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Casting his sight on his realm, the Lord witnessed 
The cascade of evil, the torrents of war. 
Burning with wrath, He stepped 
down from the Heavens 
To judge the unworthy, 
To redeem the pure." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Revelations 2:12 ''
</blockquote>

== Book of [[Reclaiming]] ==
<blockquote>
"I give to you the destiny of Faith, 
And you will bring its message to every planet of every star in the heavens: 
Go forth, conquer in my Name, and reclaim that which I have given." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 22:13''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"There will be neither compassion nor mercy; 
Nor peace, nor solace 
For those who bear witness to these Signs 
And still do not believe." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 25:10''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"So the Lord sent forth the Chosen, 
to bring forth the light of faith 
And those who embrace his love 
Shall be saved by his grace 
For we are his shepherds in the darkness 
His Angels of Mercy. 
But those who turn away from his light, 
And reject his true word 
Shall be struck down by his wrath 
For we are his retribution incarnate 
His Angels of Vengeance" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 4:45''
</blockquote><blockquote>

And the Lord spake, and said, Lo, my people, 
Witness, for I have made the worlds of Heaven; 
And these worlds I give to you, My Chosen, 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
None shall stand higher than you save the Sefrim, 
Who serve Me as others shall serve you, 
For all things under Me serve one higher; 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
As Garrulor rules the skies; as Frisceas rules the sea; 
As Emperor rules [[Holders|Holder]]; as Holder rules Serf; 
Yet all under Heaven serve Me; 
So shall Amarr rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 3.19 - 3.21''
</blockquote>

== Book of Missions ==
<blockquote>
"Which test reveals more of the soul, the test that a man will take to prove his faith, or the test that finds the man who believed his faith already proven? If you know this answer, then you also know which of these challenges bear the greatest penalty for failure. The gates of paradise will open for you one time only; woe to the soul who dares to knock twice."
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 5:14''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"To know the true path, but yet, to never follow it. That is possibly the gravest sin" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 13:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Only through many hardships 
Is a man stripped to his very foundations 
And in such a state 
Devoid of distractions 
Is his soul free to soar 
And in this 
He is closest to God" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 42:5''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"From on high, they came with wisdom and mercy. They delivered greatness to the people. But when provoked, their wroth was immutable." ''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions, 45:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Surround yourself with the faithful, Stand together, for there is no strength like it under the heavens." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 71:21''
</blockquote>

== Book of Trials ==
<blockquote>
"So instructed the Queen to her champion, 
‘Beware the righteous who seek truth in spirit alone; 
The weak of mind are quick to judge with slightest tempt; 
Thus fools go forth to spread false word, 
Great misery follows those who heed what only the weak have heard. 
Heed me champion, for only you shall know; 
Within the blue ring of fire lies the final key of revelation. 
Find this ring, my champion, and both mind and spirit shall be strong once more.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:13 - 2:21''
</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>
"All things were created by the Divine, and so the glory of our faith is inherent to us all; 
When thine heart shines with the Light, thou shalt know no hardship; 
When thine actions are in Light's name, thou art immortal.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:1''
</blockquote>

== Gheinok the First ==
Dano Gheinok is perhaps the most revered Amarr Prophet. It was he who led the first conformists through the [[EVE Gate]] and onto the planet of [[Athra]].

<blockquote>
"And they stood before Him, 
bathed in His light. 
Yet their eyes were blind, 
Their hearts rebellious, 
And their minds refused the Lord. 
Darkness descended upon them, 
Spreading inside their minds, 
And the flames of the Lord died within them. 
Yet one flame remained, 
And within this flame, the Lord found faith renewed. 
Casting the others into obscurity, 
The Lord turned to the one" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"And the Lord spoke to him from the heavens, 
Described to him his holy purpose, 
Bestowed upon him the wisdom, 
Of Gods holy embrace." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 2:8''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"And so it was, 
That Gheinok led his people on the great exodus, 
To the land of our Salvation, 
To the land of God, 
To the land of his Chosen, 
To Athra." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:32''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"By His light, and His will" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First, 12:32''
</blockquote>

== Prophet Kuria ==
<blockquote>
"For forty millennia we struggled in the desert. 
Time of infinity to grief our misgivings. 
Time of eternity to stray without God's guidance. 
One can repent and pray for forgiveness. 
But true meekness is one that has penetrated and laid its roots in the very heart of a man. 
The stars above will not weep for us parting. 
The air we breathe won't notice our disappearance. 
The dirt of the earth will embrace our decadence.v
Only in God can we thrive and grow. 
Only in God." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 4:23''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"I will not hesitate when the test of Faith finds me, for only the strongest conviction will open the gates of paradise. My Faith in you is absolute; my sword is Yours, My God, and Your will guides me now and for all eternity."
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria, Paladin's Creed''
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
"Though dissuaded, I came. Though perilous, I served. Though beset, I persevered. Though denied, I believed." ''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 12:18''
</blockquote>

== Saint Junip ==
<blockquote>
"Zakara saw the danger to his brother, and did not hesitate; without weapon or armor, he hurled himself at the beast, attacking with his bare hands. Enraged, the beast turned and struck Zakara, opening a terrible wound in his side. Seizing the moment, Garum ran his sword through the beast's heart, thus ending the battle victorious. But Zakara, mortally wounded, cried out in pain. You sacrificed yourself for me,' Garum said, taking his hand.
 
"We are brothers,' Zakara answered, just before breathing his last. 'And in God we shall remain brothers for all of time."
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 10:25''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Rejoice, o chosen of God" 
For our blood fills this Valley of Death, 
Proclaiming our sacrifice to God, 
And he shall raise it up for all time" 
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 15:11''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Here we are. 
This is the world of God. 
We are his chosen ones. 
This place, this planet of peace and abundance, he made for us. It's ours for the taking. 
There will be obstacles and difficulties. That's his test. We must make his gift deserving. 
This beginning. 
This birth of life. 
This dawn of greatness. 
We can not fail, for we have the Emperor to lead us and destiny to follow." 
''- The Scriptures, Second Letter of St. Junip of Aerui''
</blockquote>

== Prophet Anoyia ==
<blockquote>
"The angelic Apostles of Heaven sing praises for their children! 
Our Lord smiles upon the world. 
Where the Emperor rules in his name 
Leading his people to glory untold. 
Hearken the trumpets of Heaven 
Hailing the people of Amarr." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 17:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"The word of the Lord is pure, 
It is a shield for the faithful, 
Brought unto men by the Angels, 
As a guiding light in the darkness " 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 8:15 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Chosen, you are first before God. 
You are the True and the Faithful. 
But in such a state must you hold yourselves high above all. 
And constantly prove yourself worthy of Gods Love. 
How can such a gift be repaid, 
Other than to toil all our days, 
In his glorious service, 
According to his will, 
Serving him always, 
Bearing him first in our thoughts, 
Always must we strive to show him our worth, 
For we are the Chosen, Blessed above all." 
''- The Scriptures, Anoyia's Exhortation to the Faithful''
</blockquote>

== Amarr Askura ==
<blockquote>
"For whosoever shall lay his life down for his Lord 
He shall be taken into the arms of God 
And forever consecrated will he be 
But whosoever shall turn from the light 
And run in fear 
The Lord shall abandon him 
And forever forsaken will he be" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 2:3''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Face the enemy as a solid wall 
For faith is your armor 
And through it, the enemy will find no breach 
Wrap your arms around the enemy 
For faith is your fire 
And with it, burn away his evil" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 10:3''
</blockquote>

== Amash Akura ==

<blockquote>"To serve, unshakably, is to reach greatness." '' - The Scriptures, Amash Akura, 25:16''</blockquote>

== Epitoth ==
<blockquote>
1 Now it came to pass in the third day of the first month of the tenth year of the rule of emperor Amash-Akura that the midday deliberations were abruptly brought to a halt when the day darkened in the sky. 
2 And the sun went black as night and birds fell from the sky and flowers shriveled in the field and people fell sick in the streets and in the houses. 
3 And in this moment of terrible distress the skies opened with a loud shriek and angels, bright as the sun was black, descended down to earth and their beauty soothed all the people and the animals alike. 
4 And when the angels touched the ground with their feet the earth shook violently and fire engulfed those daring too near the divinities. Their power being mighty and their presence potent the people were wise not to look too closely upon them. 
5 The emperor came from his high seat with his retinue to meet with the angels outside the city walls. And lo and behold! The moment the emperor passed below the city gates the sun cleared and shone as brightly as ever before, all in the glory of the emperor and the heavenly angels that called upon him. 
6 The angels spoke the language of God and called themselves sefrim: those that guard the high seats of heaven. God ordered them here to protect the emperor against all evils that ever beset him. 
7 The sefrim offered unto the emperor a present from God as one brother to another: Ametat the Scepter and Avetat the Crown, showing the great pleasure God had in the earthly work of the emperor. 
8 And thus the sefrim came to serve the illustrious Amash-Akura, to stay by his side during the day and guard his sleep during the night. A great house of white stone and marble was built for the sefrim to reside in and were tended by the best servants the empire had to offer. 
9 For a hundred years while the sefrim watched over the empire no wars or epidemics or famines ruined the lands and the people were content and joyous. 
10 From Istha in the north and Melekel in the south and Edras in the east and from Iphria in the west people came to pray before the holy sefrim and receive a blessing to take home to their families. 
11 The sefrim stood tall and beautiful, clad in their white and amber robes, with masks of gold and silver to protect people from being struck dead by their angelic beauty. 
12 And all this time the emperor Amash-Akura did not age one day and was as healthy and strong as the day he came of age. The Scepter gave him vigor and the Crown gave him acumen and his rule was wise and fair. 
13 Then Molok the Deceiver sundered the lands and the people suffered floods and plagues conjured by him. Molok turned the people against the sefrim and people who once sang their praise now abhorred them. 
14 The emperor saw that all was not good and summoned the sefrim and said unto them, The people are in great distress, what remedies dost thou have? 
15 And the sefrim answered, My Lord, the land has split against thee, thou must make war upon thine enemies to reclaim what is justly thine. 
16 And the emperor asked, Wilt thou aid us in this perilous endeavor? 
17 But the sefrim answered, No my Lord, we are here only to guide and to guard, it is forbidden to us to aggress upon any man. 
18 Then be gone! The emperor said in anger, for his foes were formidable. 
19 And the sefrim, no longer in the emperor’s favor, returned whence they had come that very day. And the moment they left, the sun went black and people cried in anguish, for this was an evil omen. 
20 And that night God spake unto emperor Amash-Akura in his sleep, saying, Thy folly is great, Amash-Akura, thou hast rejected those I sent to thee in thine hour of need. Thou must redeem thyself to me by thine own merits. 
21 And next day Amash-Akura had aged all his days and his hair was white and his skin wrinkled. But his spirit was high and his will resolute. God had charged him to take back his empire. 
22 For five years Amash-Akura battled his enemies, wielding Scepter and Crown, and he did triumph in the end. Molok the Deceiver was brought before him in chains and sacrificed on the altar of God; the very next day, the emperor died in his bedchamber, his task fulfilled. 
23 And that night the sky turned red and the people were again happy that God was content with them and the new emperor. 
''- The Scriptures, Chapter I of the Epitoth''
</blockquote>

== See Also ==
* [[Religions_and_rituals#Rituals and prophecies|Rituals and religious prophecies]]
* [[Religions and rituals]]
* [[Amarr|The Amarr Empire]]
* [[Dano Gheinok]]
* [[Reclaiming]]
* [[Sefrim]]
* [[Khumaak_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Khumaak]]
* [[Ametat_and_Avetat_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Ametat and Avetat]]

Scriptures

2016-02-27T23:15:41Z

Louella: /* Prophet Kuria */

[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Religions and rituals]]
<blockquote>''"The Scriptures are the books of religion: words of faith, words of morality, and words of doctrine. They show the Lord's true wishes, informing the aspirant how to gain ascension to His glorious realm."''</blockquote>

The [[Amarr]] '''Scriptures''' are not a single book, but rather the name given to the collective holy texts of Amarr. They are not limited to just religious dogma; they describe everything from out-of-date codes of behavior to early technological breakthroughs. The collective writings have been maintained and updated throughout the centuries by Imperial Theologians and include texts that hearken back to the very origins of Amarr society, written in a tongue so ancient as to be unreadable by today's Amarr. The Scriptures are the very foundation stone of Amarr society, defining the daily lives of Amarr the Empire across.

The Scriptures are also referred to as The Word (of God).

The original Scriptures were divinely given to the Amarr from divine beings through prophets such as [[Dano Gheinok]], but recent additions have come from [[Amarr Emperor|emperors]], saints, priests, and others.

Due to these modifications, there exist many different books of the Scriptures. Some have later been deemed apocryphal and been excised for a variety of reasons; the most well known are the Apocryphon which is important to the [[Sani Sabik]] and the alternate Scriptures of the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]].

The full Scriptures are far too massive to collect in one place; the [[Book of Records]] alone consists of millions of individual tomes. Some of the more well known passages are recorded below.

== Book I ==
<blockquote>"In the beginning all things were as one. 
God parted them and breathed life into his creation 
Divided the parts and gave each its place 
And unto each, bestowed purpose"'' 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:4''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Amarr people came into the world and the world came into being. 
Our illustrious ancestors freed their souls from the evils of the old. 
world and created a new one. 
The great Amarr Empire was founded to cultivate the spirit of man. 
To do so the enemies of the outside had to be defeated and the enemies of the inside controlled. 
The Lord gave our Emperor the power to harness the Good and punish the Evil. 
Ever since, the Emperor has lived the lives of his subjects and breathed the air of authority." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I 1:14''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"The Wrath of God is Immense. His Justice is Swift and Decisive. His Tolerance is Limited. 
Be Careful. Pure Thought is the Instigator of Sin. 
Be Watchful. Free Thought is the Begetter of Disorder. 
Be Respectful. Uniform Thought is the Way of Life. 
The Mercy of our Emperor is Limitless. His Rule is Benign and Righteous. His Love is Perpetual." 
''- The Scriptures, Book I, The Code of Demeanor''</blockquote>

== Book II ==
<blockquote>
"Our Lord visited his flock and saw that all was not good. 
Blasphemy and heresy ruled the land. 
The Lord punished the sinners and drowned them in their own blood. 
But the people of Amarr lived righteously and in fear of God. 
Thus they were saved and became God's chosen." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II 2:1''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"When the ears hear only 
The mouth shouting 
And the eyes see only 
The fingers broken 
The world has turned 
And God has gone 
Left us with fond memories 
Of sweet life without pain." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 8:18''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"The Lord loosed upon them his fierce anger 
All of his fury and rage. 
He dispatched against them a band of Avenging Angels" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 10:1 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"At the end of days when they descend 
Watch for the coming of the Ark 
For within it, salvation is carried" 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Apocalypse 32:6 ''
</blockquote><blockquote>
"Casting his sight on his realm, the Lord witnessed 
The cascade of evil, the torrents of war. 
Burning with wrath, He stepped 
down from the Heavens 
To judge the unworthy, 
To redeem the pure." 
''- The Scriptures, Book II, Revelations 2:12 ''
</blockquote>

== Book of [[Reclaiming]] ==
<blockquote>
"I give to you the destiny of Faith, 
And you will bring its message to every planet of every star in the heavens: 
Go forth, conquer in my Name, and reclaim that which I have given." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 22:13''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"There will be neither compassion nor mercy; 
Nor peace, nor solace 
For those who bear witness to these Signs 
And still do not believe." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 25:10''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"So the Lord sent forth the Chosen, 
to bring forth the light of faith 
And those who embrace his love 
Shall be saved by his grace 
For we are his shepherds in the darkness 
His Angels of Mercy. 
But those who turn away from his light, 
And reject his true word 
Shall be struck down by his wrath 
For we are his retribution incarnate 
His Angels of Vengeance" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 4:45''
</blockquote><blockquote>

And the Lord spake, and said, Lo, my people, 
Witness, for I have made the worlds of Heaven; 
And these worlds I give to you, My Chosen, 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
None shall stand higher than you save the Sefrim, 
Who serve Me as others shall serve you, 
For all things under Me serve one higher; 
So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
 
As Garrulor rules the skies; as Frisceas rules the sea; 
As Emperor rules [[Holders|Holder]]; as Holder rules Serf; 
Yet all under Heaven serve Me; 
So shall Amarr rule the worlds of the Heavens. 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 3.19 - 3.21''
</blockquote>

== Book of Missions ==
<blockquote>
"Which test reveals more of the soul, the test that a man will take to prove his faith, or the test that finds the man who believed his faith already proven? If you know this answer, then you also know which of these challenges bear the greatest penalty for failure. The gates of paradise will open for you one time only; woe to the soul who dares to knock twice."
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 5:14''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"To know the true path, but yet, to never follow it. That is possibly the gravest sin" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 13:21''
</blockquote><blockquote>

"Only through many hardships 
Is a man stripped to his very foundations 
And in such a state 
Devoid of distractions 
Is his soul free to soar 
And in this 
He is closest to God" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 42:5''
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"Surround yourself with the faithful, Stand together, for there is no strength like it under the heavens." 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Missions 71:21''
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== Book of Trials ==
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"So instructed the Queen to her champion, 
‘Beware the righteous who seek truth in spirit alone; 
The weak of mind are quick to judge with slightest tempt; 
Thus fools go forth to spread false word, 
Great misery follows those who heed what only the weak have heard. 
Heed me champion, for only you shall know; 
Within the blue ring of fire lies the final key of revelation. 
Find this ring, my champion, and both mind and spirit shall be strong once more.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:13 - 2:21''
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"All things were created by the Divine, and so the glory of our faith is inherent to us all; 
When thine heart shines with the Light, thou shalt know no hardship; 
When thine actions are in Light's name, thou art immortal.’" 
''- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:1''
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== Gheinok the First ==
Dano Gheinok is perhaps the most revered Amarr Prophet. It was he who led the first conformists through the [[EVE Gate]] and onto the planet of [[Athra]].

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"And they stood before Him, 
bathed in His light. 
Yet their eyes were blind, 
Their hearts rebellious, 
And their minds refused the Lord. 
Darkness descended upon them, 
Spreading inside their minds, 
And the flames of the Lord died within them. 
Yet one flame remained, 
And within this flame, the Lord found faith renewed. 
Casting the others into obscurity, 
The Lord turned to the one" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:3''
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"And the Lord spoke to him from the heavens, 
Described to him his holy purpose, 
Bestowed upon him the wisdom, 
Of Gods holy embrace." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 2:8''
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"And so it was, 
That Gheinok led his people on the great exodus, 
To the land of our Salvation, 
To the land of God, 
To the land of his Chosen, 
To Athra." 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First 1:32''
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"By His light, and His will" 
''- The Scriptures, Gheinok the First, 12:32''
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== Prophet Kuria ==
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"For forty millennia we struggled in the desert. 
Time of infinity to grief our misgivings. 
Time of eternity to stray without God's guidance. 
One can repent and pray for forgiveness. 
But true meekness is one that has penetrated and laid its roots in the very heart of a man. 
The stars above will not weep for us parting. 
The air we breathe won't notice our disappearance. 
The dirt of the earth will embrace our decadence.v
Only in God can we thrive and grow. 
Only in God." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 4:23''
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"I will not hesitate when the test of Faith finds me, for only the strongest conviction will open the gates of paradise. My Faith in you is absolute; my sword is Yours, My God, and Your will guides me now and for all eternity."
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria, Paladin's Creed''
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"Though dissuaded, I came. Though perilous, I served. Though beset, I persevered. Though denied, I believed." ''- The Scriptures, Prophet Kuria 12:18''
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== Saint Junip ==
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"Zakara saw the danger to his brother, and did not hesitate; without weapon or armor, he hurled himself at the beast, attacking with his bare hands. Enraged, the beast turned and struck Zakara, opening a terrible wound in his side. Seizing the moment, Garum ran his sword through the beast's heart, thus ending the battle victorious. But Zakara, mortally wounded, cried out in pain. You sacrificed yourself for me,' Garum said, taking his hand.
 
"We are brothers,' Zakara answered, just before breathing his last. 'And in God we shall remain brothers for all of time."
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 10:25''
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"Rejoice, o chosen of God" 
For our blood fills this Valley of Death, 
Proclaiming our sacrifice to God, 
And he shall raise it up for all time" 
''- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 15:11''
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"Here we are. 
This is the world of God. 
We are his chosen ones. 
This place, this planet of peace and abundance, he made for us. It's ours for the taking. 
There will be obstacles and difficulties. That's his test. We must make his gift deserving. 
This beginning. 
This birth of life. 
This dawn of greatness. 
We can not fail, for we have the Emperor to lead us and destiny to follow." 
''- The Scriptures, Second Letter of St. Junip of Aerui''
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== Prophet Anoyia ==
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"The angelic Apostles of Heaven sing praises for their children! 
Our Lord smiles upon the world. 
Where the Emperor rules in his name 
Leading his people to glory untold. 
Hearken the trumpets of Heaven 
Hailing the people of Amarr." 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 17:21''
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"The word of the Lord is pure, 
It is a shield for the faithful, 
Brought unto men by the Angels, 
As a guiding light in the darkness " 
''- The Scriptures, Prophet Anoyia 8:15 ''
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"Chosen, you are first before God. 
You are the True and the Faithful. 
But in such a state must you hold yourselves high above all. 
And constantly prove yourself worthy of Gods Love. 
How can such a gift be repaid, 
Other than to toil all our days, 
In his glorious service, 
According to his will, 
Serving him always, 
Bearing him first in our thoughts, 
Always must we strive to show him our worth, 
For we are the Chosen, Blessed above all." 
''- The Scriptures, Anoyia's Exhortation to the Faithful''
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== Amarr Askura ==
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"For whosoever shall lay his life down for his Lord 
He shall be taken into the arms of God 
And forever consecrated will he be 
But whosoever shall turn from the light 
And run in fear 
The Lord shall abandon him 
And forever forsaken will he be" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 2:3''
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"Face the enemy as a solid wall 
For faith is your armor 
And through it, the enemy will find no breach 
Wrap your arms around the enemy 
For faith is your fire 
And with it, burn away his evil" 
''- The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 10:3''
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== Epitoth ==
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1 Now it came to pass in the third day of the first month of the tenth year of the rule of emperor Amash-Akura that the midday deliberations were abruptly brought to a halt when the day darkened in the sky. 
2 And the sun went black as night and birds fell from the sky and flowers shriveled in the field and people fell sick in the streets and in the houses. 
3 And in this moment of terrible distress the skies opened with a loud shriek and angels, bright as the sun was black, descended down to earth and their beauty soothed all the people and the animals alike. 
4 And when the angels touched the ground with their feet the earth shook violently and fire engulfed those daring too near the divinities. Their power being mighty and their presence potent the people were wise not to look too closely upon them. 
5 The emperor came from his high seat with his retinue to meet with the angels outside the city walls. And lo and behold! The moment the emperor passed below the city gates the sun cleared and shone as brightly as ever before, all in the glory of the emperor and the heavenly angels that called upon him. 
6 The angels spoke the language of God and called themselves sefrim: those that guard the high seats of heaven. God ordered them here to protect the emperor against all evils that ever beset him. 
7 The sefrim offered unto the emperor a present from God as one brother to another: Ametat the Scepter and Avetat the Crown, showing the great pleasure God had in the earthly work of the emperor. 
8 And thus the sefrim came to serve the illustrious Amash-Akura, to stay by his side during the day and guard his sleep during the night. A great house of white stone and marble was built for the sefrim to reside in and were tended by the best servants the empire had to offer. 
9 For a hundred years while the sefrim watched over the empire no wars or epidemics or famines ruined the lands and the people were content and joyous. 
10 From Istha in the north and Melekel in the south and Edras in the east and from Iphria in the west people came to pray before the holy sefrim and receive a blessing to take home to their families. 
11 The sefrim stood tall and beautiful, clad in their white and amber robes, with masks of gold and silver to protect people from being struck dead by their angelic beauty. 
12 And all this time the emperor Amash-Akura did not age one day and was as healthy and strong as the day he came of age. The Scepter gave him vigor and the Crown gave him acumen and his rule was wise and fair. 
13 Then Molok the Deceiver sundered the lands and the people suffered floods and plagues conjured by him. Molok turned the people against the sefrim and people who once sang their praise now abhorred them. 
14 The emperor saw that all was not good and summoned the sefrim and said unto them, The people are in great distress, what remedies dost thou have? 
15 And the sefrim answered, My Lord, the land has split against thee, thou must make war upon thine enemies to reclaim what is justly thine. 
16 And the emperor asked, Wilt thou aid us in this perilous endeavor? 
17 But the sefrim answered, No my Lord, we are here only to guide and to guard, it is forbidden to us to aggress upon any man. 
18 Then be gone! The emperor said in anger, for his foes were formidable. 
19 And the sefrim, no longer in the emperor’s favor, returned whence they had come that very day. And the moment they left, the sun went black and people cried in anguish, for this was an evil omen. 
20 And that night God spake unto emperor Amash-Akura in his sleep, saying, Thy folly is great, Amash-Akura, thou hast rejected those I sent to thee in thine hour of need. Thou must redeem thyself to me by thine own merits. 
21 And next day Amash-Akura had aged all his days and his hair was white and his skin wrinkled. But his spirit was high and his will resolute. God had charged him to take back his empire. 
22 For five years Amash-Akura battled his enemies, wielding Scepter and Crown, and he did triumph in the end. Molok the Deceiver was brought before him in chains and sacrificed on the altar of God; the very next day, the emperor died in his bedchamber, his task fulfilled. 
23 And that night the sky turned red and the people were again happy that God was content with them and the new emperor. 
''- The Scriptures, Chapter I of the Epitoth''
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== See Also ==
* [[Religions_and_rituals#Rituals and prophecies|Rituals and religious prophecies]]
* [[Religions and rituals]]
* [[Amarr|The Amarr Empire]]
* [[Dano Gheinok]]
* [[Reclaiming]]
* [[Sefrim]]
* [[Khumaak_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Khumaak]]
* [[Ametat_and_Avetat_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Ametat and Avetat]]