In the depths of their shared destitution, and the hardship of their northward exodus, our ancestors found new wisdom. As more refugees joined the three survivors on this island, and children started to be born, they turned their minds to the preservation of that wisdom, that their progeny might survive and know the truths of the world
Attend the Psalms of the Sentinel
The seeds of avarice germinate, in time, within every generation, еvery man and every nation. Such еxecrable growths must be taken up by the roots. What shall we do with the snake in the garden?
Cut off its head!
A ship lost in violent seas has but two hopes: strong hands on the helm, and sharp eyes on the compass. What aid do the heavens provide when death walks among us?
Two feet to flee upon!
The path from cradle to grave is tortuous. A wise traveler will keep their companions close. What is crueler than wandering?
To wander alone!
Attend the Psalms of the Gravedigger
At the first and the last, and on all the dark days in between, all humanity prays the same prayer to the same immortal. From this original prayer comes every other. What is the first prayer?
Spare me, O Death
Many thousands have gone; only a small remnant survives. Ever shall the part grieve the loss of the whole. Where are the lost ones?
Gone, and no returning; but we remember them
Where can one know love without grief?
On a distant shore
Attend the Psalms of the Teacher
Every life has an ending. Every human being will have a final day. How shall we endeavor to meet ours?
Knowing that we have done what is right
Trouble not with worldly possessions, for all that is made must one day be unmade. Who can hold the things of this earth forever?
Death, and death alone
Remember the ultimate destiny of all things that walk. What is the course of civilization’s march?
From dark, to light, to dark again
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