Dark Virtues
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Title: Dark Virtues
Author: Vlondril Mlezzyr
Treachery virtue the first.
Treachery- is the virtue of agression and the virtue of manipulation. As the humans think they are above us in this regard, they only prey on there weaker members. This is a good thing and, for us, it keeps us strong and ensure that only the strong survive. "Lil alurrl velve zhan lil velkyn uss."
Alertness virtue the second.
Alertness- As treachery is a mechanism for survival, Alertness serves as a counter balance to the effects of the first virture. A wandering mind leaves a drow defenseless before her strong rivals. Always be aware of what your enemy is doing. Everyone is an enemy.
"Nindyn vel'uss kyorl nind ratha thalra elghin dal lil alust."
Obedience virtue the third.
Obedience- Lolth demands a strict order within the house. Thos who disobey, even in the slightest, will be punished. Disobedience is a sure sign of an unfaithful drow. worthy of being cast out or death. Know your place and you will live.
"Xun izil dos phuul quarthen, lueth dro!"
Pridefullness virtue the forth.
Pridefullnes- The end source of morality is pride. Pride, the complete reliance on yourself and the cause of all struggle, compels the strong to rise to the top, while the prideless wretches sink to the bottom. "L'alurl abbil zhah dosstan."
Devotion virtue the fifth.
Devotion- Those who do not show proper devotion to Lolth, and her agents deserve no pity. A drow should strive to pray daily, sacrifice much and continually demonstrate a deep faith will always gain favor over those who do not.
"Lolth tlu Malla! Jal ultrinnan zhah xundus!"
Callousness virtue the sixeth.
Callouness- Every drow must strive to harden both mind and body against The Struggle. Pity is weakness surely to be exploited. This will be the decree of the house: All enemies will be unmerifully destroyed, both those who seek to infiltrate our house and those who attack it from outside.
"Jiv'elgg lueth jiv'undus phull jivvin."
Survival virtue the seveneth.
Survival- All measures shold be taken to ensure the survival of the drow, the house, and the conntinued worship of the Spider Queen. Those who fail in this struggle will be forgotten.
"Kyorl jal bauth, kyone, lueth lil Quarval-Sharess xal balbau dos lil belbol del elendar dro."
Pleasure virtue the eighteh.
Pleasure- Lolth has given us a wide variety of pleasures to indulge in. It would be a crime against her will to ignore this act. All beautiful things are worthy of pursuit.
"L'alurl faerbol zhah mrann d'ssinss."