I write today as a servant of the Dark Mother.

In all things, there is the perception 'evil', be it intent, outcome or
some Divine saying that it is so- not all things are evil, and certainly
not to all parties. There is no assessment of such a principle.

There is, however, an eternal truth of corruption. A great, carnal
desire rests in each of us. It is not benign. It wants few things. It
wants to survive, it wants approval. It hungers for power, sex, wealth,
fame, and it wants to be the best. It will stamp on any person to hand
you what you need.

You are corrupt.

Have you been angry lately? Have you despised an ally- an enemy? Have
you acted for the sole purpose of promotion? What action have you taken
that has not benefitted you? Will you hire a scribe to dispute my words;
to place yourself as my better to bring more into your fold? All
self-serving; all with the same intent and the same, endless truth.

Look inside yourself. The order and the congregation of My Lady have
brought this understanding inside all walks of life. Perhaps to your
guild? Can you spot it?

Inquire if learning more interests you.

- Aere Ryn Aylin

Penned by my hand on the 14th of Niuran, in the year 261 MA.