Board :Mages
Author :Mage Tutor theSavior
Subject : /) Joining the Divine Order
Date :8/29


<b>                            ...the /)ivine Order of Koguryo
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                            ...a calling to join our path?

  Diviners are  blessed with the  ability to  see into the
  past,  present, and future.  While some might create the
   illusion of possessing this ability through tricks,  for
  any mages who truly  possess the  gift of seeing through
   time  we invite you to seek us out in order to learn how
  to better control your abilities.

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<b>                                            ...Keep in mind
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  Words  can  only go  so  far.  As  the  old  adage goes,
  "actions  speak louder than words." Diviners are honest,
  law  abiding citizens. If you bear the criminal branding
  of  injustice,  you  shall  not  be  accepted until your
  actions have been officially atoned for.

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  Each  Diviner  represents a part in the  cycle  of  the
  Tao,  of  the Yin and Yang. We walk amidst  the  Light,
  the Dark, and the Grey, depending on how  we  represent
  the balance within  the Tao.  Do not be led  astray  by      
   misconceptions  about  the word "Dark". Though Diviners
  are    not  strictly  Taoists,  we  do   have  a   deep
   understanding and respect of Taoist philosophies.

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  Some   tend   to   regard  ((PK))  as  discourteous  and
  offensive,  and  others  as  a  form  of recreation with
  friends.  The  truth  of  the matter is, it can be both.
  We  as  Diviners  feel  that  any unjustified slaying of
  innocents  is  wrong,  and therefore do not practice it.
  We do,  however,  spar  with  our friends, provided they
  agree  to  the arrangement. If someone else, however, is
  starting   a   fight   with   us,   we  hinder  only  in
  self-defense.  Carnages  and  ((PK)) in The Sire Pit are
  acceptable, as they are considered ((OOC Areas)).

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  For those of you who seek to harness your ability to see
  through time, we require an understanding of the I'Ching
  in addition to other methods you might be familiar with.
  The I'Ching,  derived from Taoism,  is our common method
  of divination and is required learning for every student.
  There exist many other methods of divination,  and it is
   required that you find one that fits you as well.
  Note: We do not commune with the spirits.  We leave this
  to the Shaman whose path revolves around the spirits, so
  keep this in mind when choosing your personal method.

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  We  have  now  opened our doors to those who have walked
  another  path  and  feel  that  their home is within the
  Diviner  walls.  We  do  not,  however, accept those who
  have been asked to leave or were removed from the Diviner
  path  ((this  includes  on other characters,  as well as
  previous  characters)),  nor will we  accept anybody who
  currently walks another path.

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  If you truly believe yourself to be a Diviner,  you must
  obtain a copy of  The Divine Chronicle from Sheng in the
  Tao Te Ching (126/169 Kugnae) or from any Palace Library.  
  Read some  of the posts  about the ways of a Diviner and
  make sure our path is  right for you.  Any knowledge you
  gain about the Tao will aid you regardless of your choice
  but to become a  Diviner you will  be required to have a
  deep understanding in these ideas and philosophies.

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  If  you have read all of this and agree that this way of
  life suits you, send the below application to Milana.

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Full Character Name  :
Character's Age      :
((IRL Languages))    :
Available days/times :
Character Backstory  :
Why you wish to join The Divine Order :

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