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'''Viravain''' is a member of the [[:Category:Seventh Circle of the Divine|Seventh Circle of the Divine]], also known as the Creators. She is the sister-mate of [[Shikari]].
'''Viravain''' is a member of the [[:Category:Seventh Circle of the Divine|Seventh Circle of the Divine]], also known as the Creators. She is the sister-mate of [[Shikari]].


From a scroll describing the tenets of Viravain:
From a scroll describing the tenets of Viravain:<br /><br />
It is the misconception of some, because the ways of Viravain are challenging and often seem harsh,
''It is the misconception of some, because the ways of Viravain are challenging and often seem harsh,
that a quality such as beauty is a thing to be ignored at best, or perhaps even actively suppressed.  
that a quality such as beauty is a thing to be ignored at best, or perhaps even actively suppressed.  
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Nothing could be further from the truth.''


Is not Viravain Herself the most beautiful of all beings? Is it not part of Mother Night's covenant
''Is not Viravain Herself the most beautiful of all beings? Is it not part of Mother Night's covenant
with her devotees to keep them young and beautiful? Is not the dark rose, when it bursts from the  
with her devotees to keep them young and beautiful? Is not the dark rose, when it bursts from the  
earth glittering with the energies of the Glomdoring, the most beautiful of all the flowers?
earth glittering with the energies of the Glomdoring, the most beautiful of all the flowers?''


Nay, beauty is a thing to be prized. It can be a shield, for there are many who esteem a beautiful
''Nay, beauty is a thing to be prized. It can be a shield, for there are many who esteem a beautiful
thing to be harmless while they fear the overtly monstrous. Many, too, are loathe to destroy a thing  
thing to be harmless while they fear the overtly monstrous. Many, too, are loathe to destroy a thing  
of beauty. It can also be a weapon. Many are the men and women who have been brought low because  
of beauty. It can also be a weapon. Many are the men and women who have been brought low because  
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passions and clouds the rationality. Beauty causes those who would be your enemies to wish they were  
passions and clouds the rationality. Beauty causes those who would be your enemies to wish they were  
your friends. To be intentionally beautiful is the beginning of the way of domination and power, for  
your friends. To be intentionally beautiful is the beginning of the way of domination and power, for  
many a poisoned dagger is carried in an ornate sheath.
many a poisoned dagger is carried in an ornate sheath.''


Beauty is, of course, not limited to the physical. One can cultivate courtesy or an enchanting
''Beauty is, of course, not limited to the physical. One can cultivate courtesy or an enchanting
personality. One can produce great works of beauty that draw the appreciation of many. One can seek  
personality. One can produce great works of beauty that draw the appreciation of many. One can seek  
beautiful speech. These things, also, can be your blade and shield if you use them with  
beautiful speech. These things, also, can be your blade and shield if you use them with  
understanding and intention.
understanding and intention.''


Beauty is not just a means, however. It is also an end. At the end of our struggle, when all foes
''Beauty is not just a means, however. It is also an end. At the end of our struggle, when all foes
are fallen, all conflict is over, and the planes are full of a beauty that is not unlike the  
are fallen, all conflict is over, and the planes are full of a beauty that is not unlike the  
perfection that is Glomdoring, it is indeed beauty that will remain - an everlasting testament to  
perfection that is Glomdoring, it is indeed beauty that will remain - an everlasting testament to  
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keeps us working when the road becomes difficult. Behold the beauty of the Lady of the Summer Song.  
keeps us working when the road becomes difficult. Behold the beauty of the Lady of the Summer Song.  
Behold the beauty of Her forest. Behold the beauty in the lives of our brothers and sisters. It is  
Behold the beauty of Her forest. Behold the beauty in the lives of our brothers and sisters. It is  
an ever-present motivation when all other motives have been forgotten.
an ever-present motivation when all other motives have been forgotten.''
[[Category:Divine]][[Category:Elder Gods]][[Category:Seventh Circle of the Divine]]
[[Category:Divine]][[Category:Elder Gods]][[Category:Seventh Circle of the Divine]]
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