They tell us that as Priests, we must be prepared to be all things to all people. One moment, we welcome a newborn into the world and share the joy of the parents. The next, we could be sharing the lives of our flock, their daily struggles and challenges, helping them fight sins and turn to good. And the very next, you very well could be with a man on his deathbed, preparing him for his resignation from the world and ascent to our Lord. It seems a difficult task, almost impossible, but somehow, we do it.
But what are we to do when we are faced with peoples who do not even share our Faith? We adjure them, turn them to the Truth. But what if this said heathen in the Princess of Daravi and her companion, run from the murderous torments of a land ruled by sin and magery. Well, I came to the answer of that question, one frankly, I never thought to ask myself before.
My decision will likely ruffle a few feathers amongst the prelates. No matter, their feathers need rustling sometimes, keeps them on their toes. I have allowed the Princess and Laila to walk free. They do not believe in the works of the Springs and I know that. Some would have them burned or left to rot in that place forever, but no. I shall not have that sin on my heart. Hm? You question its a sin, aye, it is. She is a refugee and a soul that may one day be won for the Lord. But I can say now, the Light of the Lord’s grace rarely can break the shadows of that Tower, oh how I despise that place. Far too many have only had their contempt for the Church increased in its bowels. Its a necessary evil, but I would rather see our prisoners moved out of there and to conversion quickly, not left to pine over how much they hate us for being left in there. So, yes, I have let the Daravi go, with the King’s leave of course, though I doubt he would of given it unless I had so advocated it. The Knights’ll have my head for it, I’m sure, but I’ve made the right choice.
I am eager for out first session together, when I can manage it. The Daravi are an unknown, an unknown the Church shall soon be faced with. We must have an advocate for Truth amongst the people. whether she knows it or not, the Princess is to be the Lord’s envoy to her people soon enough. Priests will one day have to combat their heresies and we must know how. It shall go a long way to have an ally in this fight, for it shall be long, long indeed. Anyways, I felt no comfort in keeping her there. If she can agree to not disturb our peace, I feel she has a much better chance at salvation without the cell. Pray the people give her that chance.
