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A Hamrite Journey (formerly: Amarr for the Glory of God)
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Theobar Cresthill
The Arzad Hamri Fellowship
#401 - 2012-06-26 19:06:40 UTC
David Toviyah wrote:
Theobar, seeing as you seem to be quite keen on your Empress, what is your opinion on her heretic actions? You know, defiling her sacred, royal flesh and what not by cloning herself.


There was a time when my loyalty to her majesty, the empress was unquestioned. That has changed now, but has nothing to do with her supposed heretical actions or cloning or any such insignificant things. I no longer believe that slavery is or was ever the will of God. While some of her reforms have begun to address this issue, far more must be done at whatever risk and cost. I think, Mr. Toviyah, that your comment comes from a reading of my early postings.

"The fire in our hearts burns for salvation, redemption, and grace. May the Word of God grant you the courage to save yourself and your people" (The Last Words of Arzad Hamri)
David Toviyah
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#402 - 2012-06-26 19:07:47 UTC
I haven’t followed this entire journal, yes, if that is what you are getting at.
Tiberious Thessalonia
True Slave Foundations
#403 - 2012-06-26 19:14:57 UTC
David Toviyah wrote:
I haven’t followed this entire journal, yes, if that is what you are getting at.


Perhaps it would be wise to take a few days to read through things rather than stomp on everything in your path in your quest to get yourself noticed.
David Toviyah
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#404 - 2012-06-26 19:24:27 UTC
Attention was hardly my goal. I merely saw that Theobar spoke like a devout Amarr and so I asked him a question that has been bugging me for some time now.
Tiberious Thessalonia
True Slave Foundations
#405 - 2012-06-26 19:30:45 UTC
David Toviyah wrote:
Attention was hardly my goal. I merely saw that Theobar spoke like a devout Amarr and so I asked him a question that has been bugging me for some time now.


1) You asked the question before finishing the history (frankly, I hardly blame you, but it is still what you did). This means you were in a rush to post your condemnation.

2) You phrased your condemnation in an as confrontational way as you could. This, to me, screams that you are trying to "get someone's goat". As we say in the moderation business, "trolling for bites".

Take a breath. Avoid commenting until you have fully absorbed the situation. Earn more respect that way.
David Toviyah
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#406 - 2012-06-26 19:35:33 UTC
A confrontational way? I thought I was phrasing it rather factually. After all, this is the official Amarrian nomenclature, is it not?
Tiberious Thessalonia
True Slave Foundations
#407 - 2012-06-26 19:48:26 UTC
David Toviyah wrote:
Theobar, seeing as you seem to be quite keen on your Empress, what is your opinion on her heretic actions? You know, defiling her sacred, royal flesh and what not by cloning herself.


True or not, this is confrontationally phrased. Considering that you leapt ahead in Theobar's personal development to post it, meaning you did not see his rather public change of heart, I have to wonder why you posted it.

I think you allowed emotion and personal distaste to over ride your good sense.

OR

You knew full well that it was confrontational and posted it to get a rise out of people.

I am ignoring, for the moment, the idea that you might not have any good sense to over ride.
Theobar Cresthill
The Arzad Hamri Fellowship
#408 - 2012-06-29 14:13:31 UTC
Two days ago, the Janitors informed me of a lead they uncovered regarding Gallente hucksters operating a puppy mill in Nifshed, Chemal Tech station. We headed there to investigate and what we found was distressing. We found the remains of what was a vast dog breeding facility. It had been very recently abandoned. The Janitors had been called to "clean up" the horrid mess left behind. We found nine sick puppies that had been left behind to die. They would not have been of any profit to the mill operators.

We have brought these animals back to the Hamri Ranch in Yulai and to our Veterinarian staff there for check ups and treatment. We are happy to say that they will be fine. While we will plan to keep one or two here at the Ranch, we would really like to adopt out the rest to people who would like to have one of these unique miniature hounds. Contact me if interested.

The Ranch is expanding. I am currently adding over 5000 head of cattle and will be seeking qualified administrative staff to oversee ranching operations. I have someone in mind, but I can only hope for a positive response. Our hope is to use the Ranch as a means to produce a food source for the poor in the Cluster. We would like to help poor communities set up there own productive ranches and so have a sustainable source of meat and dairy.

"The fire in our hearts burns for salvation, redemption, and grace. May the Word of God grant you the courage to save yourself and your people" (The Last Words of Arzad Hamri)
Anabella Rella
Gradient
Electus Matari
#409 - 2012-06-29 14:43:33 UTC
Thank you for your service Captain Cresthill and thank you for your journal. I'm happy to see that your change of heart was genuine and has withstood the test of time.

When the world is running down, you make the best of what's still around.
Theobar Cresthill
The Arzad Hamri Fellowship
#410 - 2012-07-01 13:24:36 UTC
A few weeks ago "The Janitor" presented me with a riddle: "To Whom will the trail of wine and tobacco lead?" I looked at him with my usual dumbfounded 'huh?' He quipped back, "If you were more perceptive, you would not need to hire Janitors to think for you." Leave it to the Janitor to put me in my place.

I have spent some time pondering the riddle and finally began to place it in the context of the work we have been doing helping people get out of dangerous and difficult situations. "The trail of wine and tobacco?" Hmm? A couple days ago it clicked.

I reflected back at my time serving the Theology Council. While it did not register at the time, I recall the baseliners working for the council and remembered them to be a subdued and cowed group. They all seemed to walk about with the potential charge of "heretic" constantly hanging over them. I myself had occasion to hunt down a few whom the council frowned upon. But what does this all have to do with wine and tobacco?

The Janitors recently drew my attention to cracks forming in the tight religious control the Council has over its employees. Several Council agents have been requesting the delivery of booze and smokes to their employees to quell growing discontent. Apparently the threat of heretic isn't as effective as it used to be to keep the masses in line. These employees are faithful Amarrian people who just want to support their families. But living under constant threat wears on a person after a while and eventually you just want out.

The trail of wine and tobacco leads to the disenfranchised. About 4000 Theology Council employees are leaving Council employment, seeking asylum and a new start where they can be free of the constant threat to themselves and their families. We will assist them in finding new places of employment wherever they wish to go. The Asylum Refuge will see to their needs in the mean time.

The Janitors and I have a little surprise for them back in Yulai. We managed to procure the spiced wine and tobacco originally promised by the Council agents as well.

"The fire in our hearts burns for salvation, redemption, and grace. May the Word of God grant you the courage to save yourself and your people" (The Last Words of Arzad Hamri)
Theobar Cresthill
The Arzad Hamri Fellowship
#411 - 2012-07-05 17:45:30 UTC
The Hamri Ranch is pleased to announce the successful start to our herd assistance program. We have at the present 11,600 head of Genetic Heirloom Cattle. Our scientist have performed a sort of anti-genetic feat, undoing centuries of genetic work. Why would we wish to do that?

We have restored what we like to call Heirloom Genetics. This is done by selecting only primitive genomes and eliminating those characteristic of most contemporary domestic cattle. In a sense, it returns the creature to an earlier evolutionary state before selective genetic manipulation removed much of its free-roaming, wild nature. These cattle have metabolisms more akin to wild game than to domestic cattle, but are docile like domestic cattle. They are ideal for areas where natural forage is all that is available. Poor communities will be able establish herds without the overhead of feed costs.

Here is the real plus... Because the meat produced by these genetically restored cattle is more like game, the health benefits are greater. This beef is nutritionally like venison. It is high in protein and low in fat, high in omega 3 fatty acids, high in trace minerals such as iron, selenium, potassium, etc. It produces a brothy rather than tallowy meat. These cattle, like most split-hooved wild mammals, forage on a wide variety of grasses, broad-leaf perennials, annuals, and even weeds. The forage of each community will give the cattle raised there a unique character.

We will soon be ready to distribute herds throughout the cluster. Organizations working with the poor and needy are invited to contact me to arrange receiving a starter herd.

"The fire in our hearts burns for salvation, redemption, and grace. May the Word of God grant you the courage to save yourself and your people" (The Last Words of Arzad Hamri)
Theobar Cresthill
The Arzad Hamri Fellowship
#412 - 2012-09-03 21:26:02 UTC
This is quick comment only to say that it is sad to see such a narrow very of the venerable Janitor being spread about on the forum. Janitors are rather the best source of reliable intelligence in the Cluster.

"The fire in our hearts burns for salvation, redemption, and grace. May the Word of God grant you the courage to save yourself and your people" (The Last Words of Arzad Hamri)