Codex Peitho Prayers And Devotions

Table of Contents
I………………….Table of Contents
II…………………Introduction
III………………..Emblem of Ereal
IV…………………Dedication
V………………….The Scribe's Prayer
VI…………………The Soldier's Prayer
VII………………..An Altene Battle Prayer
VIII……………….Guiding Light
IX…………………A Devotion
X………………….A Prayer


Written by Peitho the Iridinian on the 11th day of Scran in the year 262.
What follows is a collection of prayers and devotions, compiled from
several different sources. Some of the prayers originate from a codex
given to me by my dear friend Juillet. Two of the works found here are
written by her. A third prayer, "Guiding Light," was written by her sister
Julissa, and originates from the same codex, "Prayers, Parables, &
Pictures," by Juillet Einund.
The Altene text and common translation of "An Altene Battle Prayer,"
written by Dyrocles Loreal, was also first found in Juillet's codex. The
dedication and emblem of Ereal originally appear in both volumes of Illun
Vaerimus' "Iridine Ephemeris." The other two prayers, intended for scribes
and soldiers, were penned by myself.
This codex is dedicated to Juillet, with love. Her kindness has touched
the hearts of many in the Republic of Iridine.


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Dedication
by Illun Vaerimus
Ereal's Blessings upon you, He who watches over us all. Each man must find
his way with respect to the adulation of Ereal. It is a personal matter
that may not be dictated, only guided. A deeper look into your heart shall
best inform your devotions.


The Scribe's Prayer
by Peitho the Iridinian
Ereal the Wise,
Illuminate our minds as we begin our daily toil.
Watch over us as we pass on the knowledge entrusted to us.
Speed our hands and guide our quills as we record
the history of your children.
Help us stray from errors as we write,
both in the scribbles of our merest notes,
and during the long labors of our greatest tomes.
Use your light, so that we might see
the written words of our scrolls
even into the twilight of our lives,
and warm us, so that we might preserve
the greatness of creation in written form
forever.


The Soldier's Prayer
by Peitho the Iridinian
Ereal the Conqueror,
protect us in battle.
Cast your light upon the faces of our enemies,
so that they may be blinded to our weaknesses.
Shine brightly for us, so that we may discover
the vulnerabilities of our opponents.
Keep our watch fires burning,
so that we might see through the darkness.
Grant your morning's warmth to our sentries,
as they stand guard against our foes.
Comfort our wounded with your healing radiance,
and guide our dead safely through Twilight, as
the last rays of sunset flicker on the horizon.


An Altene Battle Prayer
by Dyrocles Loreal
Erai'Theran
y'kirahi sangor
y'na'reih ne
y'kvor ka sangaar y'svor te sa'ay ma'er
ek'tahrl y'esh pai're ta'sihr ii mesor.
Ereal
give me strength
I never doubt you
My oath in blood I swear on this day
Guide my hand swiftly with honor and virtue.


Guiding Light
by Julissa Einund
Ereal you're my guiding light
My guard throughout the day and night.
I am a child born of you and World,
of whose Light and Rock I was unfurled.
My Father of Light and my Mother of Earth
Let me rise this day to show my worth.


A Devotion
by Juillet the Erealite
In the early morning,
With Ereal's first rays,
All of His children
Wake to pray and praise.
In the mid afternoon,
Within Ereal's bright sunshine,
All of His children
Work for their Father divine.
In the darkened dusk,
With Ereal's weary rest,
All of His children
Fall to sleep, knowing they're blessed.


A Prayer
by Juillet the Erealite
Thanks be to Ereal,
the Father of our World,
Praise be to Him,
From whom all blessings emerge.


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