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Happy St Patrick's Day. Enjoy the one day of the year when the whole world is Irish.

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#81
Birthday Wishes / Re: Happy Birthday, Shiral!
Last post by Evie - February 05, 2024, 01:10:57 PM
Happy Birthday, Shiral!  What a coincidence, I was just looking for this to send you:

#82
Birthday Wishes / Re: Happy Birthday, Shiral!
Last post by Laurna - February 05, 2024, 01:07:41 PM
Happy Birthday, Shiral

I hope your Shiral Crystal will show you good fortune today!
(And not just the rain forecast.)
#83
Birthday Wishes / Re: Happy Birthday, Shiral!
Last post by Jerusha - February 05, 2024, 11:52:07 AM
Happy birthday, Shiral!  Have a wonderful year.
#84
General - Deryni / Re: Morgan and Arilan
Last post by Salic - February 04, 2024, 10:37:59 AM
Quote from: ReikiDeryni on February 03, 2024, 11:32:39 PMSalic, I think it was as much Camber's as anyone else's, especially after finding that treasure trove of scrolls and the hidden/abandoned chamber in Grecotha. If I recall rightly, it started with a side discussion between Camber, Evaine and Joram while in that chamber. It was to help keep wayward and dangerous Deryni in check as much as possible. The rituals, oaths and powers of the Camberian Council started from there. By the time of Kelson we know from what is written and said  by several characters that the Council is not what it used to be by a long shot

I would agree, ReikiDeryni, that institutions change over time. It is unavoidable given that institutions must change over time to remain relevant.  We can note how King Kelson strove to change the church from what it was under the Council of Ramos that condemned the Deryni.  I would also agree that there are also deficiencies in the people who have occupied the Camberian Council much as in the various human and Deryni dynasties.  In a medieval period, there is little to check the power of the kings, nobles and clergy, and so it is easy for social elites to do as they wish. 

I like to put myself in the place of a person living in this society.  At this point, would I want to have a monarchy or nobility unchecked in power?  I would not.  Would I want a church unchecked in power?  No, I would want the king or nobles have some check on it's power.  Given the structure of human/Deryni social relationships, I think Camber and Evaine's idea of the need for an institution, which could serve as a counterweight to the church and nobility is essentially sound.  Regrettably, human/Deryni society has not yet developed a representative Parliament that includes the merchants and landed gentry that could bring a more rational order to that society. 
#85
General - Deryni / Re: Morgan and Arilan
Last post by ReikiDeryni - February 03, 2024, 11:32:39 PM
Salic, I think it was as much Camber's as anyone else's, especially after finding that treasure trove of scrolls and the hidden/abandoned chamber in Grecotha. If I recall rightly, it started with a side discussion between Camber, Evaine and Joram while in that chamber. It was to help keep wayward and dangerous Deryni in check as much as possible. The rituals, oaths and powers of the Camberian Council started from there. By the time of Kelson we know from what is written and said  by several characters that the Council is not what it used to be by a long shot
#86
Tid Bits / Re: Candlemas Bells
Last post by ReikiDeryni - February 03, 2024, 11:18:56 PM
To  just add too a few of the other post in this discussion of Candlemas aka Imbolc is in many ways just Christianity "stealing" another pagan/wiccan festivals/holidays/religious touchpoint. As a former Catholic, Candlemas was always one of those times that was an curious "ooookay" thing for me also. Once I learned of Imbolc and its meaning and timing as the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, when the sunlight is becoming more noticeable and gaining more time quicker, the meaning and timing of it being celebrated as Candlemas' clicked. It also appeals to my Celtic ancestors/ancestry (Irish, Scots & Welsh)
#87
Tid Bits / Re: Candlemas Bells
Last post by JudithR - February 03, 2024, 02:55:54 PM
I love that they are sometimes called Our Lady's Lilies. And I loved your "Nunc dimmitis"
#88
Tid Bits / Re: Candlemas Bells
Last post by revanne - February 03, 2024, 10:42:30 AM
I love snowdrops, they speak to me of hope and new beginnings.

Our village churchyard, where DH's ashes are buried is full of them at the moment.
#89
General - Deryni / Re: Morgan and Arilan
Last post by revanne - February 03, 2024, 10:37:10 AM
I think that that was how it was set up but over the years there has been a tendency for some Council members to see the power they wield as an end in itself. Because that's what people, Deryni or human, tend to do.
#90
Birthday Wishes / Re: Happy Birthday Duncan McLa...
Last post by revanne - February 03, 2024, 10:33:16 AM
Happy belated birthday your Excellency.