Libri Septorum - Revision history

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	thus establishing the fundamental truth of reality and existence.		thus establishing the fundamental truth of reality and existence.

	The Libri then goes on to explain that on an old day, the Gods made the planes of being, the spaces within which things can exist. The Divine Plane is the home of the Gods. The Plane of Afterlife houses the deceased. The Plane of Life houses those who are still to be born. Together, these make up the outer planes. There are also the inner planes: there is the Prime Material Plane which is where our lives are woven together, completing the journey from life to death. Travelling between the planes can be accomplished along the Astral Plane, while travelling across the Prime Material can be done via the Ethereal Plane. Finally there is the Elemental Plane, which is the reservoir of elemental powers. These seven planes make up the totally of existence.		The ''Libri'' then goes on to explain that on an old day, the Gods made the [[Existence_and_origins#The seven planes of existence\|planes of being]], the spaces within which things can exist. The Divine Plane is the home of the Gods. The Plane of Afterlife houses the deceased. The Plane of Life houses those who are still to be born. Together, these make up the outer planes. There are also the inner planes: there is the Prime Material Plane which is where our lives are woven together, completing the journey from life to death. Travelling between the planes can be accomplished along the Astral Plane, while travelling across the Prime Material can be done via the Ethereal Plane. Finally there is the Elemental Plane, which is the reservoir of elemental powers. These seven planes make up the totally of existence.

	Other famous passages, well known to many, are:		Other famous passages, well known to many, are:

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Ancient religious texts

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	Scholars of religion define “ancient religions texts” as those dating from before The Burning. These works are of great interest to scholars, and are almost always controversial. Contrary to popular belief, the ''Libri Septorum'' is thus not an ancient text, as defined by scholars. While it does discuss events before [[The Burning]], the Book itself was compiled later.		Scholars of religion define “ancient religions texts” as those dating from before The Burning. These works are of great interest to scholars, and are almost always controversial. Contrary to popular belief, the ''Libri Septorum'' is thus not an ancient text, as defined by scholars. While it does discuss events before [[The Burning]], the Book itself was compiled later.

	In the Vaults of Ashildur, a heavily-guarded repository somewhere in [[Malanthea]], there exists a curious volume, ''The Book of Krimilvin the Bloodmonger''. This decorative tome describes the life and adventures of Krimilvin, an adventuring mage from the days of King Gerbaut. Written by an unnamed bard, the book includes an appendix of maps and copies of various texts. One of the reproductions, the author claims, is from the rumoured ''First Book of the Janee'', which Krimilvin recounts having found in the possession of a dead adventurer. A copy of this book is kept in the Annals of Forgotten Ages in [[Akarat]]. Note that all clerical authorities state that the First Book never existed, and that the writings contain instead very early pre-historical Janee mythology. ~~We have included it here~~, ~~under history~~, ~~instead~~.		In the Vaults of Ashildur, a heavily-guarded repository somewhere in [[Malanthea]], there exists a curious volume, ''The Book of Krimilvin the Bloodmonger''. This decorative tome describes the life and adventures of Krimilvin, an adventuring mage from the days of King Gerbaut. Written by an unnamed bard, the book includes an appendix of maps and copies of various texts. One of the reproductions, the author claims, is from the rumoured ''[[First Book of the Janee]]'', which Krimilvin recounts having found in the possession of a dead adventurer. A copy of this book is kept in the Annals of Forgotten Ages in [[Akarat]]. Note that all clerical authorities state that the First Book never existed, and that the writings contain instead very early pre-historical Janee mythology. A very old collection of such pre-historical myths, the ''[[Written Collection of Lies]]'', is also held in the Annals of Forgotten Ages.

	=See also=		=See also=
	* [[Church history]]		* [[Church history]]
	* [[Myths and legends]]		* [[Myths and legends]]

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	Don’t kill when crippling will do.		Don’t kill when crippling will do.
	And do not destroy when killing will do.		And do not destroy when killing will do.

			==Sealing of the Oath==
			The Sealing of the Oath is a gesture performed to indicate solemnity, to underscore the verity of a statement, or to seal an oath. The oath taker brings their hands together, fingers spread and thumbs pointing up to the heavens, interlacing the fingers and then curling them closed, and then bringing the thumbs together. Notice that between the fingers of each hand are three gaps, when the hands are brought together, these six gaps are closed, and when the thumbs touch in unison, the seventh gap is closed, sealing the oath.

	==Oath of the Seven==		==Oath of the Seven==

	“I, [oath taker’s name], do, in the presence of the Seven, promise, vow and undertake, as far as lawfully I may, with my Life, Power and Estate, to [state details of actions].”		“I, [oath taker’s name], do, in the presence of the Seven, promise, vow and undertake, as far as lawfully I may, with my Life, Power and Estate, to [state details of actions].”
	perform the Sealing of the Oath while saying		perform the Sealing of the Oath while saying
	“This I shall do in all just and honourable ways.“		“This I shall do in all just and honourable ways.“

	~~==Sealing of the Oath==~~
	The Sealing of the Oath is a gesture performed to indicate solemnity, to underscore the verity of a statement, or to seal an oath. The oath taker brings their hands together, fingers spread and thumbs pointing up to the heavens, interlacing the fingers and then curling them closed, and then bringing the thumbs together. Notice that between the fingers of each hand are three gaps, when the hands are brought together, these six gaps are closed, and when the thumbs touch in unison, the seventh gap is closed, sealing the oath.

	=Ancient religious texts=		=Ancient religious texts=

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	Don’t kill when crippling will do.		Don’t kill when crippling will do.
	And do not destroy when killing will do.		And do not destroy when killing will do.

			==Oath of the Seven==

			“I, [oath taker’s name], do, in the presence of the Seven, promise, vow and undertake, as far as lawfully I may, with my Life, Power and Estate, to [state details of actions].”
			perform the Sealing of the Oath while saying
			“This I shall do in all just and honourable ways.“

			==Sealing of the Oath==
			The Sealing of the Oath is a gesture performed to indicate solemnity, to underscore the verity of a statement, or to seal an oath. The oath taker brings their hands together, fingers spread and thumbs pointing up to the heavens, interlacing the fingers and then curling them closed, and then bringing the thumbs together. Notice that between the fingers of each hand are three gaps, when the hands are brought together, these six gaps are closed, and when the thumbs touch in unison, the seventh gap is closed, sealing the oath.

	=Ancient religious texts=		=Ancient religious texts=

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			The ''Libri Septorum'' (Book of the Seven) is the sacred text upon which worship of [[The Seven]] is based. For the legal document, see the ''[[Lex Libri]]''.

	=Introduction=		=Introduction=
	~~The ''Libri Septorum'' (Book of the Seven) is the sacred text upon which worship of [[The Seven]] is based.~~
	[[File:168 libri septorum.jpg\|thumb\|The copy of the Libri Septorum owned by King Gerbaut of Kalder]]		[[File:168 libri septorum.jpg\|thumb\|The copy of the Libri Septorum owned by King Gerbaut of Kalder]]
	The ''Libri Septorum'' contains passages of divine revelation, exposing the thoughts of the Seven as well as their publicly-revealed answers to human-posed questions. It was compiled in 2036 and updated in 2148. The book is found in every church and holy place, and is studied by all clerics and religious students.		The ''Libri Septorum'' contains passages of divine revelation, exposing the thoughts of the Seven as well as their publicly-revealed answers to human-posed questions. It was compiled in 2036 and updated in 2148. The book is found in every church and holy place, and is studied by all clerics and religious students.

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	=Introduction=		=Introduction=
			The ''Libri Septorum'' (Book of the Seven) is the sacred text upon which worship of [[The Seven]] is based.
	[[File:168 libri septorum.jpg\|thumb\|The copy of the Libri Septorum owned by King Gerbaut of Kalder]]		[[File:168 libri septorum.jpg\|thumb\|The copy of the Libri Septorum owned by King Gerbaut of Kalder]]
	The ''Libri Septorum'' ~~(Book of the Seven) is the sacred text upon which worship of [[The Seven]] is based. It~~ contains passages of divine revelation, exposing the thoughts of the Seven as well as their publicly-revealed answers to human-posed questions. It was compiled in 2036 and updated in 2148. The book is found in every church and holy place, and is studied by all clerics and religious students.		The ''Libri Septorum'' contains passages of divine revelation, exposing the thoughts of the Seven as well as their publicly-revealed answers to human-posed questions. It was compiled in 2036 and updated in 2148. The book is found in every church and holy place, and is studied by all clerics and religious students.

	The revelations were made at a gathering called the First Conclave of Clerics. The Conclave was convened in 2035 in [[Muhjan]], the ancient capital of the [[Shaikar]], located on the southern shore of Lake Janee.		The revelations were made at a gathering called the First Conclave of Clerics. The Conclave was convened in 2035 in [[Muhjan]], the ancient capital of the [[Shaikar]], located on the southern shore of Lake Janee.

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			=Introduction=
	[[File:168 libri septorum.jpg\|thumb\|The copy of the Libri Septorum owned by King Gerbaut of Kalder]]		[[File:168 libri septorum.jpg\|thumb\|The copy of the Libri Septorum owned by King Gerbaut of Kalder]]
	The ''Libri Septorum'' (Book of the Seven) is the sacred text upon which worship of [[The Seven]] is based. It contains passages of divine revelation, exposing the thoughts of the Seven as well as their publicly-revealed answers to human-posed questions. It was compiled in 2036 and updated in 2148. The book is found in every church and holy place, and is studied by all clerics and religious students.		The ''Libri Septorum'' (Book of the Seven) is the sacred text upon which worship of [[The Seven]] is based. It contains passages of divine revelation, exposing the thoughts of the Seven as well as their publicly-revealed answers to human-posed questions. It was compiled in 2036 and updated in 2148. The book is found in every church and holy place, and is studied by all clerics and religious students.

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The Path of the Followers

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	Don’t kill when crippling will do.		Don’t kill when crippling will do.
	And do not destroy when killing will do.		And do not destroy when killing will do.


	=Ancient religious texts=		=Ancient religious texts=

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	The ''Libri'' was updated in a remarkable event in 2148, when Arawn manifested to the [[Aranites]]. They were taught a special prayer, ''Arawn’s Eternal Rest'' and were tasked with destroying all undead. For several centuries, this task was the central work of the Aranites. Today, it is taught to even the lowest of Aranites and is now central to all funerary services. By the blessings of the Seven, the risen dead are no threat.		The ''Libri'' was updated in a remarkable event in 2148, when Arawn manifested to the [[Aranites]]. They were taught a special prayer, ''Arawn’s Eternal Rest'' and were tasked with destroying all undead. For several centuries, this task was the central work of the Aranites. Today, it is taught to even the lowest of Aranites and is now central to all funerary services. By the blessings of the Seven, the risen dead are no threat.

	=Selected passages=		==Selected passages==
	The ''Libri Septorum'' opens with		The ''Libri Septorum'' opens with
	"Before the waters were being strewn and the sands poured, there was and there was not, the Seven Gods.		"Before the waters were being strewn and the sands poured, there was and there was not, the Seven Gods.
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	"May the shade of the Seven’s good fortune shine upon you!"		"May the shade of the Seven’s good fortune shine upon you!"

			==The Path of the Followers==
			The Path is an aspirational and educational guide to living the good life.

			Don’t confront when you can walk away.
			Don’t restrain when confrontation will do.
			Don’t hurt when restraint is enough.
			Don’t wound when hurting will do.
			Don’t cripple when wounding is enough.
			Don’t kill when crippling will do.
			And do not destroy when killing will do.


	=Ancient religious texts=		=Ancient religious texts=

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	=See also=		=See also=
	* [[Church history]]		* [[Church history]]
	* [[Myths and legends]]		* [[Janee myths\|Myths and legends]]