As Duchess of Sarim, it is my royal decree that all criminals at sea, commanding or serving (or intending to serve) upon a seaworthy ship, shall be granted safe harbor and trade within the Port of Sarim. All crimes, no matter how heinous, shall be forgiven and all past slights overlooked on grounds that,
I: Chiefly, they take an oath to their God that they shall repent and repeat none of their crimes while within the hallowed borders of Asgarnia. For the sake of their immortal souls, the Duchess will grant them mercy.
II: Any who would continue to captain their vessel officially announce their intent to serve as privateers of the Asgarnian Navy.
-Ashley Gremoire, Duchess of Sarim
Are we made to serve the law, or is the law made to serve us? Which is lawful in thine eyes? To do good, or to do evil? To save life, or destroy it? And for those who do evil, what redemption is there? What is forgiveness, if it is reserved only for those without sin? Does it not say that the love of Saradomin is ever-forgiving? Mercy is there, for those who seek mercy. Be merciful, as he is merciful, and forgive those who beg forgiveness. What merit is there in loving those who already love you? Even sinners can boast to this. Rather, love those who are your enemies, and do good to them. Give, without expectation, and your reward shall be great.
26-Nov-2018 09:28:50