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Commentary on the Vigilant Virtues for the Layperson

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Pay heed, citizen, and hear of the Vigilant Virtues, the Scions who bestowed them upon us all, and the nature of their blessings.

THE STRENGTH OF AZRION THE CONQUEROR
The firstborn son of Dominus was born to conquer, but had the temperament to command the respect and loyalty of his enemies as well as his allies. The only one of Dominus’s children, the Scions, to also become emperor, he was therefore (with Dominus) one of two emperors to be canonized by the Vigilant Church.

The Blessings of Azrion bestow physical power and fortitude to those who embody this virtue.

THE COURAGE OF TRISTAN THE VALIANT
Tristan’s skill and fearlessness in battle earned her the nickname Tristan the Valiant. She is a goddess of Courage to the Vigilant Church, and a patron saint of Dominion Swordmaidens. Tristan’s blessings bestow heart and resilience to the Vigilant.

THE JUSTICE OF BRONOS THE JUST
Bronos was the impartial judge among the Scions,
the brother whom the rest turned to for a fair hearing. It is no surprise that the house he founded would continue in the tradition of jurisprudence. The blessings of Bronos focus the soul and body to better serve the gods.

THE KNOWLEDGE OF GALEN THE ADEPT
Galen was determined to learn all he could of the Eldan’s secret, ancient knowledge. He studied many scientific disciplines during his lifetime, as well as exploring many worlds beyond Cassus. His house founded
the Royal Collegium. Galen’s blessings include insight, creativity, and a gift with languages.

THE PURITY OF EVINDRA THE RIGHTEOUS
The Scion called Evindra was known for her honesty of spirit, purity of heart, and nobility of intentions. She was the longest-lived of the Scions, lasting long enough to see the first fifty years of her nephew Korol’s reign as the third emperor. She never sought power for herself, but instead believed wholeheartedly in the rightness of the
empire and worked diligently to support her father and those who ruled after him. Evindra’s blessings include certitude, chastity, and forthrightness in service to the gods.

THE DEVOTION OF KOROL THE DEVOUT
Korol worshiped his father Dominus both figuratively and literally. He wrote many essays and tracts on his greatness and the glorious destiny of the Dominion. Alone among the Scions, he contributed directly to the Vigilant Codex. Those blessed by Korol are the finest healers
and doctors in the empire, their hands guided by the gods themselves.

For more discussion and immersion in the Vigilant Virtues, consult the clergy at your local Vigilant temple or commit to meditative contemplation upon these words.

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Shinies of Ellevar!

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Lopp come to Ellevar looking for shinies, and Lopp not disappointed! If you also Lopp, or just big-folk who think like Lopp, maybe you are also looking for shinies and fun times. This guide for you!

WHAT SHINIEST OF SHINIES?
Hard to choose! Eldan shinies are good place to start. Who Eldan? Who knows? More to point, who cares? Good question! Answer is, big-folk like Exiles and Dominion! So Eldan shinies are shiny that shines twice: once when found, and again when sold by
far-trader to big-folk!

BIG-FOLK LOSE SHINIES ALL THE TIME. Shinies of all kinds! These shinies best judged on case-by-case basis. Find smart far-trader or treasure hunter to help price your find!

LEGENDS OF MANY OTHER LOST SHINIES!
These are a thing! Biggest shinies of all are hoarded by the Big Green Death. You don’t want to mess with BGD, she is bad times! But still, only way to get best shinies! What to do? Hire big-folk! Hasn’t worked so far, but has to sometimes!
Try to hire big horn folk for starters. They think big hunting times super-fun but don’t care about shinies. I know! But true. Get all the shinies, big horn folk do all the killing!

Don’t forget, little creatures can contain shinies too. Snoglugs! Steamgliders! Splorg! Shiny shells, shiny gas bladders, and shiny eyeballs, respectively. Shinies everywhere!

SERIOUSLY, SHINIES ARE EVERYWHERE! So go get them, treasure hunters!

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Song Selections: Dominion Popular Category

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[A selected playlist of the songs available on this Protostar Repeatable Automated Musical Accompaniment System, or PRAMAS, shows that the owner of this outdoor bar is a loyal Vigilant and a devoted citizen.]

ARTEMIX AND THE ZINTHETICS
– (You Know) Dominus Wasn’t Reborn Yesterday
– Beyond the Fringe of My Heart
– Chua, Chua, Choose Me

AZRION CONNECTION
– More than a Hybrid
– Say, Say, Scion
– Vigilant Hearts Can’t Be Broken

THE SINGING LEGIONNAIRE

– Kill the Exiles
– Death to the Exiles Forever
– Exiles Are Gonna Die (and I Don’t Mind)

IMPERIAL CORPS OF FUNK-TELLIGENCE
– Cozmotronic Funk-Telligent Life form Kerplosion
– One Dominion Under the Groove-O-Matic
– Shake It Like a Broken Datachron

NEW MILLENNIALS
– (Girl You’re) Terraformin’ Me Down
– Heart Like a Spindrive
– Luminai, Lovin’ You

LOWBORN LOUTS
– (Me Ma Was a) Mean-Eyed Dagun
– Marchin’ off to War (The Trooper’s Lament)
– Sally Slush Did Me Wrong

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Interview with the Radiant Star

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RAW TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW TA-142/AZ

NOT AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE
IF FOUND, CONTACT DATACHRON ID KEVO021
DO NOT READ

ARTEMIS ZIN: You’re live or maybe recorded with Artemis Zin from the surface of Nexus! Today I’m skipping my usual introductory monologue about my favorite topics – which are me, and to a lesser extent Kevo – to find out more about my very special guest: Commander Toric Antevian of the Radiant Legion!

TORIC ANTEVIAN:
Good day, m’lady.

AZ: So formal. So charming. So Toric.

TA: What? What was that? Were you just doing a bit?

AZ: A what? I don’t do “bits,” darling. That was just me, describing you, of course.

TA: Well, it sounded like a bit. So what can I do for you, Lady – er, Miss – that is…

AZ: Artemis. My name is Artemis, Commander. Or may I call you Toric?

TA: I’d rather you didn’t, if it’s all the same to you.

AZ: Lovely, Toric. So charming.

TA: Stop that. Ow! And that.

AZ: Relax, it’s an audio interview.

TA: I’m not sure what that – what I mean is, can we get on with this? I have maneuvers.

AZ: You certainly do.

TA: With the men.

AZ: Go on…

TA: The men of the Legion! Now please, just – please, ask your questions. There is work to do, and war afoot.

AZ: I do love when you talk that way. Why are you so flustered, darling? You know I’m just having fun.

TA: Artemis, this isn’t funny. I believe in this. You make sport of it.

AZ:
Are you saying you’re tired of me?

TA: No, I – is that cambot still recording?

AZ: Of course not!

TA: Okay. Our… relationship. I’m not ashamed. But you must understand, duty always comes first. It must, or it is a word that means nothing. I will not let down the men and women I lead, and I will not be made sport of for entertainment. No matter how I… may feel.

AZ: About me?

TA: About you. Yes. Artemis, I –

AZ: I am certain I know what you’re going to say. Don’t bother.
Let us get back to the interview, shall we?

TA: Sure. You’d better turn that cambot back on.

AZ: What? Oh, yes, right. But mark me, Toric Antevian, this conversation will continue. Now – begin recording, cambot – I’m here with Toric Antevian, commander of the Radiant Legion and an inspiration to billions of Dominion citizens, especially the lowborn Cassians who claim him as one of their own. Good to see you, Commander Antevian.

TA: And you, Lady Zin.

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The Words of the Masters

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[This collection of scraps and fragments appear to be a collection of Eldan statements and records assembled by the Pell in a haphazard fashion.]

Project is all we have… hoped for the procedure to achieve new greatness in these otherwise unimpressive… subjects show progress.

Primal matter and primal energy… interchangeable focus and concentration of powers equal… reach a state of equilibrium and self-sustaining… pressure
variations.

… if the Project does not succeed, all work is… nothing can manifest a sufficient level of power suppression, but we believe… the others cannot understand what we have attempted. What we will… decide at a later time.

Primevals experiment wildly successful in terms of… every attempt at recapture has failed, recommend… protocols calling for extermination and reconstitution and cloning procedures will be appropriate for… the future of Nexus.

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