PrettyBones
Mystic
You've stumbled across a blackened book, embroidered with blue vines, and a pale, three-eyed guise set upon the center. Beneath, in fine lettering, simply a 'Vol. 2'
The book seems weathered, yet not old, it holds an air of uncertainty that urges you to keep turning its dry pages.
Reflecting on Shadows - 2nd Edition
Otherwise known as The Lexicon of Lies, The Compendium of Cons, The Enchiridion of Exaggerations, The Primer of Prevarications, The Tome of Taradiddles, The Fabricated Fiction, The Guidebook of Gull, The Nonfabricated Nonfiction, The Manual of Mendacity, The Scripture of Slander, The Dictionary of Defamations, The Creed of Calumny, The Atlas of Axioms, The Journal of Jives, The Bible of Libel, The Traitorous Treatise, The Big Book of Bluffs, The Canard Collection, The Diary of Deceit, The Opus of Obliquity, The Fib Folio, The Hyperbolic History, The Dishonest Dissertation, The Contemptuous Codex, The Ersatz Encyclopedia, The Surreptitious Scroll, The Veiled Version, two time winner of the Earthspawn Reader’s Choice Award, and the Perfectly Normal Book of Nothing Noteworthy or Strange.
By Pierrot
I--------------------I--------------------I
-Foreword-
This is the everlasting testament of The Scorpion, the God of Many Masks, The Master Puppeteer: Visage. Within lies the teachings directly from the word of our Dark Father, to serve as a guideline for all who understand his nefarious inevitability. You do not understand, nor shall the Watcher Above make all things clear to the undeserving. Only the most devout and insidious will find the truth. The ignorant will only gain half-truths amongst these writings, and some outright lies that only the zealous will recognize. Unquestioning loyalty to our Everlasting Lord will reveal His secrets. May Shadow guide your path.
I--------------------I--------------------I
-Article 1-
The Scorpion and the Frog
The book seems weathered, yet not old, it holds an air of uncertainty that urges you to keep turning its dry pages.
Reflecting on Shadows - 2nd Edition
Otherwise known as The Lexicon of Lies, The Compendium of Cons, The Enchiridion of Exaggerations, The Primer of Prevarications, The Tome of Taradiddles, The Fabricated Fiction, The Guidebook of Gull, The Nonfabricated Nonfiction, The Manual of Mendacity, The Scripture of Slander, The Dictionary of Defamations, The Creed of Calumny, The Atlas of Axioms, The Journal of Jives, The Bible of Libel, The Traitorous Treatise, The Big Book of Bluffs, The Canard Collection, The Diary of Deceit, The Opus of Obliquity, The Fib Folio, The Hyperbolic History, The Dishonest Dissertation, The Contemptuous Codex, The Ersatz Encyclopedia, The Surreptitious Scroll, The Veiled Version, two time winner of the Earthspawn Reader’s Choice Award, and the Perfectly Normal Book of Nothing Noteworthy or Strange.
By Pierrot
I--------------------I--------------------I
-Foreword-
This is the everlasting testament of The Scorpion, the God of Many Masks, The Master Puppeteer: Visage. Within lies the teachings directly from the word of our Dark Father, to serve as a guideline for all who understand his nefarious inevitability. You do not understand, nor shall the Watcher Above make all things clear to the undeserving. Only the most devout and insidious will find the truth. The ignorant will only gain half-truths amongst these writings, and some outright lies that only the zealous will recognize. Unquestioning loyalty to our Everlasting Lord will reveal His secrets. May Shadow guide your path.
I--------------------I--------------------I
-Article 1-
The Scorpion and the Frog
Our all-seeing master Visage goes by many names and titles. One of great importance is The Scorpion. The name stems from a tale told to every new initiate of the faith, and should someone that believes in the grand and terrible works of our god not know of the story, it is imperative they learn of it, as it holds some of our most intrinsic teachings within. The story goes as such:
“There was a Frog and a Scorpion sitting on the bank of a wide river. The Scorpion asked the Frog, "Brother Frog, may I please ride your back so that you may carry me across the river?" The Frog replied, "But Scorpion, if I let you ride my back you will certainly sting me." The Scorpion then responded, "But Frog, I would not sting you because if I sting you, we will both drown." The Frog saw the wisdom in the Scorpion's words, and agreed to ferry him across the river.
Midway across the river, the Scorpion stung the Frog. The Frog shouted, "Why did you sting me? Now we shall both drown!" To which the Scorpion solemnly replied, "Brother Frog, it is simply in my nature to sting," as they both sank under the water.”
I--------------------I--------------------I
-Article 2-
The God of Many Masks
-Article 2-
The God of Many Masks
The God of Many Masks is called such because our Infernal Lord is a master of changing faces when needed. Aspire to be as he is, and commit to a lifetime Masquerade. Learn to wear the appropriate mask for each occasion. The veil of culture and refinement when in the presence of nobility; The shroud of an outlaw with those of criminal intent; The mantle of a dutiful student when aspiring to learn the secrets of masters. You must learn to wear each fabricated visage as comfortably as your own skin.
This includes the mask you wear to serve the Scorpion. Wear not the false masks and conjured aliases when in observance of the Watcher Above, but bare your true self unto his gaze. Only to Visage should your identity be known; If the unworthy stumble upon this secret, sacrifice is the only remedy.
I--------------------I--------------------I
-Article 3-
The Master Puppeteer
-Article 3-
The Master Puppeteer
The Master Puppeteer controls all that we are. All we can be. Only through acceptance and subservience will the Scorpion grant us places of importance and reward us with our darkest desires. Our Father does not threaten nor make violent gesture against his enemies - he simply acts when there is a need to do so. Follow in his ways. Threats simply give your enemies advance notice of your ill will, and they will become less predictable as a result. If the need arises to eliminate an enemy, then prepare and bring ruin upon them when the time is right. Likewise, should your enemy threaten you, know they are weak and easily dispatched.
I--------------------I--------------------I