Codex of Scripture

Preface
The book of Wisdom provides simple knowledge in relation to the lifestyle demanded by the Light and the purpose of the Light itself.

Chapter 1
(1) Before time there was darkness and the Light shone through the darkness and the darkness did not prevail. (2) The Light was in the darkness, through the darkness, and around the darkness and all could see it. (3) And so, the Light shined down upon Azeroth and mortals received its gifts. (4) And, as the Light shined, it burned away the darkness and no one was lost. (5) Then mortals began to reject the Light and cast a shadow on the world once again. (6) And so, shadow overcame the world and took the place of the Light in the hearts of many. (7) But, there were many still who were faithful to the Light and those who were faithful were blessed by the Light and were not lost in darkness. (8) Even still, with the evil in the world, the Light rains down upon Azeroth and shines on all people. (9) It is holy and blessed. Merciful and just to all. (10) It provides aid to the afflicted and shelter to the homeless. (11) It guides the lost and protects the fearful. (12) It provides comfort to the sorrowful and rejoices with those who are glad. (13) The Light shines on all equally and fairly. (14) Praise be ever given to it for its rays.

Chapter 2
(1) Those who are faithful to the Light, who observe its commandments and live by its virtues are blessed and given gifts that they may use. (2) Charity, humility, and faith; these are the gifts of the Light and there are no greater gifts that one can give. (3) The Light looks with favor on those in need and defends its servants. (4) Those of faith have hope and those without are lost in shadow. (5) Those who are faithful to the Light are shown mercy. Their sins are forgiven. (6) Those who serve the Light are blessed. They are holy. (7) For what greater act can a person do than serve the Light in faithfulness? (8) Take heed, the Light is forgiving to its servants but to those who spread shadow it responds with justice.

Chapter 3
(1) Our prayers rise up to the Light on high where they are heard and answered. (2) Those who ask for what they want will be not satisfied. (3) But, the one who prays for what he needs will be given his needs ten-fold. (4) The one who prays for others will find their prayers answered and the Light will bless them. (5) And, those who pray in thanks will find their needs fulfilled. (6) Those who love the Light give of themselves to others. (7) Those who give all will receive all and those who give nothing will receive nothing for they have what they need. (8) But, if you give all you have, the Light will give you what you need and if you give nothing the Light will not have to give you anything. (9) This is why we must serve others, because the gifts of the Light are great.

Chapter 4
(1) Darkness is simply the absence of Light, but it is in Darkness, when nothing can be seen, that the Light shines its brightest. (2) Though Darkness cannot exist without Light, Light can exist without Darkness. (3) So too, Light does not come from darkness or darkness from light. (4) For, what candle gives off darkness? And, what shadow gives off light?

Preface
The book of Prophets is a collection of writings, sermons and sayings given by holy men and women through the centuries.

Chapter 1
(1) It has been made known to me that inside each of us, the Light resides as a gift, given freely to all naturally born beings. (2) It manifests itself as a feeling, small at first and easily ignored, that confirms truths and subtly prods one to do good. (3) Simple kindnesses, charitable deeds, service to those in need. These are all fruits of the Light. (4) It rewards those who heed its promptings with blessings, both seen and unseen. (5) Personal reservoirs of hope and faith are strengthened, and one's capacity for greater light increases. (6) Over the course of time, through obedience to the Light's guidance, one becomes more sensitive to its voice, and its power. (7) Great is the healing and blessing power of the Light's most diligent followers. (8) Sadly, there are those who wander through mortality in defiance of the Light. (9) From these the Light withdraws, until only darkness remains. (10) Where there is no light, despair, loathing and rage thrive. (11) We are born into a perilous age, where the forces of darkness are determined to bring about our destruction. (12) These are the times to find yourselves in unison with the Light. (13) Hear my words, and let the Light inside of you confirm the truth of them. (14) Embrace the light that is in you, my friends! Deny yourself all darkness. (15) We must endure these trying times faithfully, and one day we will find ourselves victorious.

Chapter 2
(1) We are inherently unworthy, simply because we're human, and all human beings--aye, and elves, and dwarves, and all the other races--are flawed. (2) But the Light loves us anyway. (3) It loves us for what we sometimes can rise to in rare moments. (4) It loves us for what we can do to help others. (5) And it loves us because we can help it share its message by striving daily to be worthy, even though we understand that we can't ever truly become so. (6) Its grace, pure and simple.

Chapter 3
(1) In the face of despair and hatred, we continue to stand true to our beliefs and fight on. (2) Respect is the first virtue taught to those joining the path of the Light. (3) Respect your opponent on the field, whether he be your brother or your sworn enemy. (4) No matter where your beliefs truly lie, such respect is acknowledging a connection. (5) And in acknowledging those connections, you are closer to the Light. (6) Rivalries abound in this day and age. It is easy to see differences wherever you turn. (7) The challenge is in looking beyond appearances and understanding our similarities. (8) Through this understanding, you can feel compassion for the losses others have suffered. (9) Even if the victim bears another banner. (10) By feeling and understanding compassion in enemy and ally alike, you reaffirm your connection with the world. (11) Acting on these tenets, these virtues, help make the world a place we all can appreciate. (12) A world of honor and justice. (13) Think on my words, friends. (14) In the darkness that surrounds us all, the Light is needed more than ever.

Chapter 4
(1) It is understood why so many fear the dark. (2) For within it we know not where we tread and we cannot see what it hides. (3) To be lost in the dark is when we feel the most alone. (4) And when we cannot see what is before us, it frightens the mind and seeds the heart with doubt. (5) We often hear that it takes great courage to venture into the darkness and surely experience attests to the terrible things that lay therein. (6) Then how and why does darkness tempt us and beckon us beneath it's veil?

Chapter 5
(1) Within the darkness we cannot be seen and therefore it is comfort, of a kind, for our troubled souls. (2) While it may be miserable to dwell in darkness our secret desires, sins, ugliness, our cowardice and faults are obscured. (3) The mistakes we've made in our lives we fight to keep hidden and so we are complicit in making them more them powerful. (4) The vulnerabilities, insecurities and fears that our mistakes leave in their wake become what informs us to act against our good conscience. (5) So while we cannot see others in the darkness? We are relieved that at least they cannot see us!

Chapter 6
(1) When we choose to concede to this fear it is in exchange for the assurance of a comfortable lie. (2) Which we substitute for genuine openness, for natural compassion. (3) If only we allow the Light to reveal in ourselves and in others all the ways in which we are broken. All the many ways in which we are marvelous. (4) All the ways in which we are so different. And all the many ways in which we are so alike. (5) Then our fears, exposed, can no longer hold such power over us. (6) For within truest Light we are seen completely, therefore vulnerable but open to compassion and trust and mercy. (7) But we cannot hide ourselves, and is this not frightening? (8) So it does require great courage to reveal our selves in the Light just as it presupposes great cowardice to dwell only in the darkness.

Chapter 7
(1) Tragic such as it is, if this is called a "dark age" it will not be because the Light abandoned us or was extinguished. (2) But because people refused to see it. To step into it. (3) We can pardon a child's fear of the dark just as experience excuses our own. (4) Yet the true tragedy of our age eludes the awareness of even the eldest - that there are grown men and women who are afraid of the Light. (5) A life in darkness is miserable but to many, misery can be a familiar, dependable companion upon life's journey. (6) Fear that follows us like our shadow, cast from the portion of ourselves that obstructs the Light. (7) But if we choose only to heed the call of our fears then we more than abide misery, we welcome it's constant companionship. (8) A coward's confidence that unlike some things in our lives, misery will never abandon us. (9) That whatsoever may come upon us, what loneliness we must endure, we will at least have our familiar misery. (10) But this is not living. It is a slavery no less sorrowful than the fate of the minions of the dark one. (11) Who have given up hope in themselves and in others. (12) Let us not recede into darkness but look within ourselves and in others for the strength to advance into the Light.

Chapter 8
(1) Let each of us today and each day forward remind the other: (2) The veil of gloom is the refuge of the hopeless. (3) The clarity of the Light is a shelter for the strong.

Preface
The book of teachings is a collection of manuscripts found in ancient libraries and compiled into one single text.

Chapter 1
(1) We are in the presence of the Light, which is enlightening and sustaining. (2) Praise be to the Light, the empowering force of the realms. (3) All-encompassing, it watches over us. (4) We serve the Light, and we seek its aid. (5) We ask it to bring us knowledge and peace, for we are ignorant and unkind. (6) It will show us the truth, for we live in a world of falsehood, and it will light for us the righteous path. (7) One need only avow the Light's presence to be considered a believer of it. (8) He need only say, in his heart: "I believe int he Light." (9) Yet, belief is not sufficient for holiness. (10) We must walk the path of Light. (11) The path of the Light is formed by three virtues. (12) These virtues are, namely, Respect, Tenacity and Compassion. (13) Holiness is the mastery of these virtues of the Light and only through these virtues is holiness achieved. (14) Therefore, it is not just belief but action that leads to holiness.

Chapter 2
(1) Without adversity, one cannot grow and increase their devotion to the Light. (2) Thus, it is the narrow and twisted and broken path which should be taken. (3) Only through hardships can one understand the path of the Light. (4) And it is through understanding that one betters themselves. (5) The reading and comprehension of these holy words, inspired by the Light through its scribes, is but one way to attain that understanding. (6) For it is through suffering that one becomes holy. (7) One must learn compassion, to suffer with another.

Chapter 3
(1) It has been said "Darkness is the opposite of the Light." (2) Know that, Darkness is not the opposite of the Light--as that implies that the Darkness has power. (3) Rather, the power of Darkness is gained independently from itself. (4) Sin effectively blocks the Light, leaving the void of darkness. (5) Thus darkness is not that which is opposite of Light but that which is present in the absence of the Light. (6) Darkness fills the void. (7) The removal of the Light in turn removes one's inspiration to do good and thus one's will becomes arbitrary and meaningless. (8) Thus, one's will becomes conformed to chaos.

Preface
The collected writings of St. Columban Blackmoore, priest of Lordaeron. These writings are prayers of the soul to the Light.

Chapter 1
(1) O Holy Light, how long I turned my face from you! (2) How often I glanced away from your brightness! (3) Wretched was I, worthy of nothing good. (4) I wallowed in the empty darkness I created for myself and said, "There is no Light to help me." (5) But, I was not rejected from the blessed Dawn. (6) You fed me the scraps that fell from the table of the righteous and I devoured them. (7) I tasted the fruits of holiness and now I yearn to be filled. (8) I took in one solitary breath of fresh air and now I pant for you. (9) My very soul pines for you. (10) For years I wandered this world seeking for that which could satisfy my thirst but it was all for naught, (11) for only your rays can quench my thirst. (12) I thought I would find solace in worldly goods but they only left me famished. (13) O how could I ever have survived if it was not for your servants (14) who, in constant devotion to you, compassionately lifted me from the mess which I myself vomited up all around me? (15) You lifted me up and in the rivers of righteousness you purified my soul. (16) Never let me part from you, (17) for without you my blood would cease to flow and in sadness I would decay until nothing remained. (18) May it be so.

Chapter 2
(1) How wonderful your ways, O Holy Light! (2) O, that I would desire nothing more than to practice virtue. (3) Could it be so? (4) Would I ever desire to leave your grace? (5) My heart longs for holiness but always I turn from your ways. (6) Like a disobedient child I run from you. (7) The wind blows and I crumble. (8) In my mind I see myself right but my heart knows my faults and they are many. (9) Too many to be counted are my sins. (10) All my ways lead to ruin. (11) Grant, O my Holy Light, that I may desire no path but the one that you deign to place before me. (12) Let my legs break if I step even slightly off the road to holiness. (13) It is better that I suffer on the way to holiness than act freely in the worthless houses of sinners. (14) O, restore to me my faith for like wax in the noonday sun it melts away and is gone. (15) Let me never be satisfied in mediocre acts of piety, (16) but let my true piety stem only from within my very being where you alone dwell. (17) May it be so.

Heroes
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