FROM THE TWELVE ELDERS OF THE VIRIDIAN ORDER COUNCIL
ON BEHALF OF PRIMAE DOMENICO CALVACANTE:
Long have we watched the actions of the Bloodcasts within the City of Light, waiting to see how they reacted to our declaration of non-cooperation so many months ago. At the time of our declaration, we maintained that the desecration of a tomb of one of our shared forbearer was a sacrilege which required the best of us to hold the least of us accountable to our actions. In calling those that breached our trust to action, we hoped that the Imperial Knights of this city, and those who claim such prestige, would rise to the challenge to foster a culture of growth from shortcomings. For it was Heron-Saint Yvrize and Prince Cedromar which provided us with the following guidance:
"Be even harder on yourself than on others, as you should always endeavor to hold yourself to a higher standard than what you ask of others, even if you ask the impossible. A Knight that does not self-improve is a stagnant complacent, and complacency to the eyes of the Imperial Spirit is a sin. Knights should always self-punish when found in collective guilt over others."
In short, a Knight should always look to self improve, and learn from their mistakes. To accept their wrongdoings and make amends with those he slightest, before moving on with their life. For our own Viridian Order, this principle is stressed throughout the Ehrenhof Code in multiple sections. For to seek redemption is a duty of all Knights, and complacency to duty is an affront to the Emperor who graciously bestows our unique privileges.
And yet this above tenet also speaks of collective guilt. We need only bring up the always remembered Viridian Coup Attempt as a perfect example of how an entire Knightly Order can be held responsible for the actions of a minority, regardless of said minority's status or rank. When one Viridian publicly dishonors the Viridian Order, every Viridian Knight and Shieldmaiden pays the price. Likewise, we believe every other Order should be held to the same standard, including the Bloodcasts who pride themselves in being void of code and hierarchy.
After careful observation of affairs in the city, and with this statement by one Harlow Ketch, we believe that more direct action is in order to handle this schism. We have deployed the recently-promoted Paladin Henrique to the capital to fully investigate the actions of both the Bloodcast and Viridians Orders, and their attempts in handling this matter over the past three months. Following his investigation, we shall determine whether or not the actions of the Knightly Orders has been satisfactory, or has left much to be desired.
We do not intent to intrude on any honor duels relating to this matter or the Ketch Statement, and you have the freedom to do as you desire in that regard. Our Liason Officer will arrive all the same to investigate and deliver a report.
((Over the next few days, I will be making impromptu announcements in the #knights-discussion channel when the Viridian Liaison is present. This is not solely focused to Viridians and Bloodcasts, and anyone is able to provide information regarding the actions of the Viridian Crypt, and taken steps for redemption.))