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[judgemewhole]

FORM: Large Missive Posted All Around Skyhold
SENDER: James Norrington, Knight Commander of the New Templar Order
RECIPIENT: Everyone in the Inquisition
WHAT: Simple missive, and an invitation to those interested
WHEN: After Godless 9:42 debacle.
WHERE: All around Skyhold
NOTES: GODLESS 9:42 hashtag ugggggh, and warnings of a ... different kind of Faith. Also putting this right before he finds Blood Magic badness.

[Norrington is out at dawn, posting these around Skyhold. He has to return to Emprise du Lion this morning, but he did not feel right leaving this particular wound open. Let them bandage it, carefully, and move on to more important matters.]

To The Inquisition;

A fellow Templar of mine recently spoke, read ranted, to you about how he felt there was a general lack of faith in the Inquisition. I am not here to make apologies for him - he is a grown man and knows what apologies need to be made, and to whom.

I will simply say this.

Faith is not a matter of believing in 'just the Maker' or 'just the Creators' or 'just the Goddess of the Sky', or 'just' in anything. Faith is never 'just'. Faith is as far reaching as the oceans, and it is not just one kind of faith, but all kinds of faith, that makes up the Inquisition. I believe in the Maker, in Andraste. You may believe in Korth. You may believe in Mythal. You may believe this is all hogswallow, but you believe in your friends and family who have joined. Belief and faith bind us to one another, no matter what those beliefs are, what we have faith in, because we believe in one thing together.

The Inquisition.

If we did not believe in it's cause - then we would not be here. We all joined for different reasons - I because of the Divine, and the Hands, perhaps you because of the Avvar gods, or the Elven Gods, or because you wished to kick Corypheus directly in the balls. Whatever the reason - we did it because we believed the Inquisition was the only way to save our world.

I have faith in such an amazing force as ours. I believe we are the Maker's chosen, Andraste's warriors. If you do not believe that? Then that is fine. I hope you believe in something, or someone. I hope you will not disrespect my beliefs, as I will strive not to disrespect yours.

For those of you who do believe in the Maker, and Andraste, and all Their good works -- I am here to invite you to a weekly Prayer Meeting. I can understand my brother's anger, there has been a lot of doubt for all. If you are seeking to speak to others about those doubts, or if you are simply looking to hold a hand of a brother or a sister, I welcome you to join us at the Temple of Andraste, just off the gardens.

For those who don't believe, but are curious, please feel free to join us as well, and we will be happy to speak of Andraste and the Maker.

For those who wish to mock and detract -- I'll meet you in the tavern afterwards. Whoever wins the theological argument buys the drinks. And no, I will not be defending the Chantry. The Chantry can defend itself, and will, once it recovers from its grief, if that is ever possible.

I leave with this, the words of the great Divine Justinia herself. Someone who was at the meeting of the White Spire recorded them, and I strive to live up to their example every day. I am paraphrasing, as it was a speech made about the better treatment of mages, but I think it can be applied to every last one of us.

We possess a responsibility to those who serve us ... If there is to be peace, it cannot be accomplished through threats and demands.

I thank you for reading this, and hopefully not destroying it with penises.

Sincerely,
James Norrington
Knight Commander
New Templar Order of the Inquisition

Comments

[lettersfromhome]

Finally. Some sense spoken at last.

Maker willing, this will be the end of it.

[judgemewhole]

As far as I am concerned, it is.

[lettersfromhome]

What came over the man?

[judgemewhole]

If you wouldn't mind, Lady Rutherford, I would prefer to speak of that in a more private forum.

[lettersfromhome]

Of course. My apologies.

[judgemewhole]

No apologies necessary. I just wish for us to move on, and not open more wounds. If you wouldn't mind speaking with me at my office?

[lettersfromhome]

When would be best for you?

[judgemewhole]

I have to head back out to Emprise du Lion -- I've received word of a possible blood mage attack. When I return in a week's time, I would appreciate speaking with you then.

[lettersfromhome]

I will pray for your safe return.

[judgemewhole]

Thank you, my Lady. And I pray things in Skyhold ... stay boring.

[lettersfromhome]

We can only hope. There's been enough excitement for a time, I think.

[judgemewhole]

I quite agree. We will speak when I return?

[lettersfromhome]

Indeed. Best of luck.

[dreadinquisitor]

[He too, was set to return to the Emprise. But before he did, he stopped to peer at the new parchment tacked to the board.

At the first instance of "faith" he almost turned away, but even as he was shifting on his heel, he saw more. And he stopped.

Then he dug for a quill.

He underlines "you believe in your friends and family who have joined. Belief and faith bind us to one another, no matter what those beliefs are, what we have faith in, because we believe in one thing together. The Inquisition."

And sketches a line away with the following.]

Hear hear.

Vivienne Greatly Approves

[madame_de_fer]

[A tiny note on fine stationary quietly finds its way into Norrington's hands:]

Well said, darling.

V.

[She doesn't even comment on the referencing to genitalia, though she does wish it hadn't been included... or necessary to include.]

Re: Vivienne Greatly Approves

[judgemewhole]

[Later on, while Vivienne is possibly preparing to come and join Norrington, a crow finds it's way to her.]

Clearly, we need to talk when we are both in Skyhold.

JN.


[He is good at being polite. Politics is a whole different matter.]

[madame_de_fer]

[Another passed note. Adelaide will be scandalized yet.]

Indeed. I'm ever at your disposal.

V.

[Ah politics are a minefield but she can help him navigate those treacherous waters.]

[judgemewhole]

[Well, they are certainly working their way up the scandal ladder.]

My thanks ever after.

JN.

[Indeed, and he found himself in a number of delicate situations.]