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By Arhyld
Knowledge can be divided into two categories. One would be knowledge by reason, by research, by deduction. This leaves the object of study completely exposed and that’s the end of that. The second type of knowledge is knowledge through revelation. Through this, upon solving a mystery, you find yourself into another mystery, a deeper one, also requiring for someone to solve it and so on, and so forth, from deeper mysteries, new knowledge arises and yet the source remains intact, and furthermore, strengthened. It is this knowledge that Lady Niuri, Goddess of Mystery, encourages.
Lady Niuri appreciates scholars, and those who constantly seek Knowledge and Mystery above all. Her presence is everywhere: In the shade of the trees, in the depths of the oceans, in the skies of the night and in the stars, in the four elements, in life and in death. All of these things hold mysteries and those who prudently seek them out will find great rewards in the form of knowledge. This does not mean that all should embark on trips of discovery and relentlessly dive headfirst into potential danger. The path of knowledge can be perilous, but the more perilous that path is, the greater the reward.
The best example as to what mystery is, if not a complete image but rather a glimpse, is Lady Niuri’s own temple. In order for one to reach it, one would have to find his way around tricky paths and face danger more than once, but once there, one would see a most divine picture of beauty and serenity. But, as solving a mystery only gives it more depth, the path does not stop there. There are dangers in Lady Niuri’s temple, dangers that can be avoided by investigating your surroundings and by showing determination and thirst for knowledge. Who else, but the ever-curious scholar would walk towards a ledge and into thin air upon being told that knowledge lies on the other side?
Essay by Arhyld, Squire of Sir Caldazar
Penned by my hand on 10th of Arios, 181 MA.
