Addendum: Various Documents by CH 37

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The Precepts of Samantha

In the truth and light of the Goddess Samantha, whom the truth-seeking and dream-making are canny to seek, there is a spirit of good conduct in fellows of the order, to each other and to the goddess herself, who watches over and judges the worthy and the unworthy. All is to a goal of supreme inner knowledge and mastery of self, to reflect outward in manifestation over reality.

Good conduct and discipline is a channel and aid to this manifestation.

All members, those so Illumined and those soon to be, hereby shall follow these stipulations in truth and spirit, or face the consequences of discipline by their superiors or even the goddess herself. Moreover, violators should face their own shame in the mirror facing back, seeing the reflection and the one beyond it whom they betrayed.

Hold the secret, preserve our truth. No soul shall be free with their tongue about this order, nor its goddess, nor its members. Be silent but for the recruitment sanctioned by leaders.

No shedding of innocent blood. A sword for a sword, a hand for a hand. Consider mercy where worthy, and any who waste innocent life will suffer judgment as the cretin they are. This includes other vile violations. If a key soul must perish out of battle, it will be determined only by the highest of the order.

Brotherhood. Sisterhood. Fellowship. The order is your second family. Do not harm or cheat a fellow. Help each other, prioritize over outsiders in opportunity and aid. Come to know and have compassion for each other. This community is your charge and duty.

Pray diligently, do not forsake rites and ceremony. A minimum of thirty minutes a day, distributed as desired. As you are taught the rites and ceremonies, keep them in your heart, where they must glow like a torch that cannot be quenched.

Substance moderation. Mindfulness. Discipline. A drunk does not keep secrets well, and an addict’s desperation does not suit the order. Self-control is paramount. Members will accept the prescription for correction by their superiors if they are found lacking.

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Ritual of Conversion Form (Note: Do not add superfluous text to this form.)

Requirements: Touch a hand to a mirror and say, “To the goddess whose name I shall hold like a precious secret in my heart, I swear my allegiance and pledge my faithful prayer, praise, and service. I shall obey her absolutely and heed my superiors as well as the relevant hierarchical structure for collective order and illumination. I shall obey the Precepts to the best of my ability and in wholeness of spirit.

I hereby vow to never reveal her name nor any of her ways to any but those so sanctified and set apart as me, or may I be cursed forever.  For truth and a mastery of self, I accept my place as an Initiate into the Mysteries of the Goddess of Mirrors and Illusion. To the Goddess Samantha do I hereby dedicate myself.”

Religious Experience: Peaceful, blissful feelings (20% magnitude). An aid to inner reflection and a sense of special, mystical status.

Authorized Officials: Orsywth Maglion

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