#sage speaketh

[the-sage-libriomancer]

finally got around to watching ep6 and i am FASCINATED by how well it demonstrates yor and loid's differing talents and priorities. yor is extremely good at using ingenuity to kill/incapacitate threats on sight (especially in a discreet manner), and yet she isn't actually able to identify other assassins, nor is she wary of listening devices at all. then you cut to loid and realize that he's already clocked all the listening devices and suspicious characters all around the boat, and the only reason he hasn't taken care of them or investigated is simply because he doesn't think they're a threat to him (which is reasonable - his presence on the cruise was last minute, all the listening devices seem to be indiscriminate, and none of the suspicious people have paid any attention to loid since he got on the boat).

i think the fact that yor recognizes "bloodlust" and loid recognizes "suspicious activity" really highlights how different their training is: yor needs to be on guard against people who want to kill her, while loid's job as a spy requires him to catch small details that expose other spies. they both notice the threats in different ways, and had loid and yor been working together to protect olka and her son, they would have covered each other's blind spots beautifully - loid would've immediately spotted threats like the assassins in the crowded room, leaving yor to deal with them quickly and quietly. i'm looking forward to seeing what a power couple they are once all the secrets are out and they can finally work as a team.

#also of course yor and loid can handle themselves just fine #this episode proved it by finally giving yor a chance to shine #but imagine how powerful they'll be once they combine their brains and brawn #anyway moving on to the next episode #might have more to add on the subject after seeing more of the arc #spy x family #loid forger #yor forger #sage speaketh

[alterlest]

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Naberius; Valiant Marquis of Hell

some basic information.

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Who is He? ⇲

Also named Cerberus, Naberius is a fallen angel and the 24th of 72 spirits of solomon. He appears as a crow, a black crane, or a three headed dog much like his greek counterpart. Naberius is described as having a hoarse voice. He teaches about arts and sciences, skills like rhetoric, and helps to restore honor and dignity. Marquis Naberius was first mentioned by Johann Weyer in 1583. In that text, he presents himself as eloquent and amiable. It is unclear if he has a direct association with the greek Cerberus, however, Weyer considered them the same demon.

Excerpt from “The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King” (1904) ⇲

“NABERIUS. – The Twenty-fourth Spirit is Naberius. He is a most valiant Marquis, and showeth in the form of a Black Crane, fluttering about the Circle, and when he speaketh it is with a hoarse voice. He maketh men cunning in all Arts and Sciences, but especially in the Art of Rhetoric.
He restoreth lost Dignities and Honours. He governeth 19 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which is to be worn, etc.”

-S.L. MacGregor Mathers

Experiences ⇲

From my own research, Naberius is described as a wonderful teacher who will teach rhetoric, scrying, and other skills useful to one’s practice.

He can help you restore tarnished reputations, and, as a psychopomp, is a wonderful infernal to work with when practicing death Magick.

In the same way, he can help improve your skills in divination thanks to his teachings in communication. He is useful among artists for helping spark creativity and enthusiasm about a project.

Associations ⇲

*please note that this section may contain UPG elements.

Colors: gold, yellow, red, orange

direction: East

Season: Winter

Planet: Moon

metal: Silver

element: Air

animals: birds (pigeons and corvids), dogs, wolves

zodiac: Scorpio

Offerings ⇲

*please note that this section may contain UPG elements.

Edible: green apples, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, cranberries, plums, cauliflower, green beans, spinach, turnips, elderberry tea, alfalfa tea, black and white teas, rosemary, cilantro, cinnamon, cranberry juice, orange juice, prune juice

Misc.: benzion incense, sage incense, star anise incense, juniper incense, any music, amethyst, garnet, jade, aquamarine

Enn ⇲

Enn: Eyan tasa volocur Naberius

#demonolatry #demonology #dukanté #king solomon #goetia #ars goetia #hell #satan #lucifer #Naberius #marquis #marquis of hell #demon #devil #death magick #magick #witchcraft #paganism #spirits of solomon

[kusunokihime]

     [ I constantly bounce between wanting to write Ryū as the Softest Girl on the Planet and wanting to write her as a Raging Butt-Kicking Badass and it’s rather obvious which side wins out more often... ]

#sylvie speaketh [ ooc ] #cuz she CAN be a badass #i mean she's a SAGE #she has a lot of powerful abilities #she just #doesn't get much chance to use them #and that's...mostly my fault jgjdhgdjfg #i just really love fluff and romance and slice of life too much .w.; #someday...i will get a plot with badass!ryū #someday... #anyway it's one am and i am...running out of steam #but i got like 1/4 of my drafts done so yay??? #i'ma try to work on some fic plotting #then go crash methinks

[hyuuchiha-a]

historias-multorum

((Listen. SINGLE MOTHER!NAOMI MEETS SINGLE MOM MIKOTO

     [ OH GOSH YEAH! A little timeline shenanigans but that’d be AWESOME SIGN ME UP ]

#sylvie speaketh [ ooc ] #historiasmultorum #i can just see like #she's so sagely with her five boys to mikoto's two #and she's like 'honey let me show you the ropes #of how to be a badass single mom' #YES

[kusunokihimea]

quiet-kunoichi

Our girls DESERVE eachother ]]

     [ Soff gorl and edge gorl deserve love and happiness and early retirement ]

#sylvie speaketh [ ooc ] #quietkunoichi #*sagely nod*

[artdaily7]

The World-Soul by Ralph Waldo Emerson Thanks to the morning light, Thanks to the seething sea, To the uplands of New Hampshire, To the green-haired forest free; Thanks to each man of courage, To the maids of holy mind, To the boy with his games undaunted, Who never looks behind. Cities of proud hotels, Houses of rich and great, Vice nestles in your chambers, Beneath your roofs of slate. It cannot conquer folly, Time-and-space-conquering steam,— And the light-outspeeding telegraph Bears nothing on its beam. The politics are base, The letters do not cheer, And 'tis far in the deeps of history— The voice that speaketh clear. Trade and the streets ensnare us, Our bodies are weak and worn, We plot and corrupt each other, And we despoil the unborn. Yet there in the parlor sits Some figure of noble guise, Our angel in a stranger's form, Or woman's pleading eyes; Or only a flashing sunbeam In at the window pane; Or music pours on mortals Its beautiful disdain. The inevitable morning Finds them who in cellars be, And be sure the all-loving Nature Will smile in a factory. Yon ridge of purple landscape, Yon sky between the walls, Hold all the hidden wonders In scanty intervals. Alas, the sprite that haunts us Deceives our rash desire, It whispers of the glorious gods, And leaves us in the mire: We cannot learn the cipher That's writ upon our cell, Stars help us by a mystery Which we could never spell. If but one hero knew it, The world would blush in flame, The sage, till he hit the secret, Would hang his head for shame. But our brothers have not read it, Not one has found the key, And henceforth we are comforted, We are but such as they. Still, still the secret presses, The nearing clouds draw down, The crimson morning flames into The fopperies of the town. Within, without, the idle earth Stars weave eternal rings, The sun himself shines heartily, And shares the joy he brings. And what if trade sow cities Like shells along the shore, And thatch with towns the prairie broad With railways ironed o'er;— They are but sailing foambells Along Thought's causing stream, And take their shape and Sun-color From him that sends the dream. For destiny does not like To yield to men the helm, And shoots his thought by hidden nerves Throughout the solid realm. The patient Dæmon sits With roses and a shroud, He has his way, and deals his gifts— But ours is not allowed. He is no churl or trifler, And his viceroy is none, Love-without-weakness, Of genius sire and son; And his will is not thwarted,— The seeds of land and sea Are the atoms of his body bright, And his behest obey. He serveth the servant, The brave he loves amain, He kills the cripple and the sick, And straight begins again; For gods delight in gods, And thrust the weak aside; To him who scorns their charities, Their arms fly open wide. When the old world is sterile, And the ages are effete, He will from wrecks and sediment The fairer world complete. He forbids to despair, His cheeks mantle with mirth, And the unimagined good of men Is yeaning at the birth. Spring still makes spring in the mind, When sixty years are told; Love wakes anew this throbbing heart, And we are never old. Over the winter glaciers, I see the summer glow, And through the wild-piled snowdrift The warm rose buds below. Edward Hicks 1830-2 Peaceable Kingdom (collection), oil on canvas, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

#The World-Soul #Ralph Waldo Emerson #Emerson #Art #Poetry #Fine Arts #Poems #Painting #Edward Hicks #Peaceable Kingdom #Hicks

[grandbazaarist]

GULISTAN

ON THE MORALS OF KINGS

TALE I

I have heard, that a certain monarch having commanded a captive to be put-to death, the poor wretch, in a fit of despair, began to abuse and reproach the King, in his own language; according to the saying, ‘ Whosoever washeth his Kurds of life, utteretli whatever is in his heart.’ “A man without hope speaketh boldly; as the cat, when driven to despair, seizeth the dog: in the time of need, when it is impossible to escape, the hand graspeth the sharp-edged sword.” The King asked, “What doth he say?” One of the Viziers, who was of a benevolent disposition, replied, “0, my lord,” he said, “the Almighty befriendeth him who stifleth his anger, and is merciful to his fellow creatures.” The King; had compassion on him, and spared Ms life. Anotlier Vizier, of a contrary temper, said, “It becometh not persons of our rank to speak any thing but truth in the presence of monarchs; that man reviled the King, and spoke indecently.”

The King was displeased at his speech, and said, “I am more satisfied with that falsehood than with this truth, which you have uttered; because that was well intended, and this is founded on malignity: and the sages have declared, that falsehood, mixed with good advice, is preferable to truth tending to excite strife. When a king is guided by the advice of another, woe be unto him if he speaketh any thing but good. On the portico of the hall of Feridoon was written, ‘ The world, 0 my brother, continueth not to any one; place your affections on the Creator of the universe, and that will suffice. Make no reliance, neither rest upon the kingdom of this world; seeing how many like yourself it hath nourished and killed. When the pure soul is about to depart, what is the difference between expiring on a throne or on the bare ground? ’ ”

#GULISTAN

[staristan]

Interrupts the conversation

RULE EXXXII.

Whosoever interrupts the conversation of others to make a display of his own wisdom, certainly betrays his ignorance. The sages have said, that, ‘ A wise man speaketh not until they ask him a question.’ Although the temperament of the discourse may be true, yet it is difficult to admit his pretensions.

RULE LXXXIII.

Once, when I had a sore under my garment my superior, (on whom be the mercy of God! ) every clay asked me, “How do you do? ” avoiding to mention the seat of my complaint, for it is not decent to call every part by its name. He who does not ponder liis word, will be offended at the answer which he receives. As long as you are in doubt whether an expression is perfectly correct, you ought not to open your mouth. If by speaking

truth you should continue in confinement, it is better than getting released by uttering falsehood.

RULE LXXXIV.

‘I’clling a lie is like inflicting a wound, which when healed leaves a scar. .Joseph’s brethren having become notorious for falsehood, when they spoke truth it was not believed. God hath said, “You shall be interrogated concerning your afflictions.”

When one who practises veracity commits a mistake, it is allowable to pass it over; but when he, who is notorious for falsehood speaks truth, you will say it is a lie.

RULE I.XXXV.

Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog: but the sages agree, that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man. A dog never forgets a morsel, although you pelt him an hundred times with stones; but if you cherish a mean wretch for an age, he will fight with you for a mere trifle.

RULE LXXXVI.

A sensualist does not practise virtue, and he who is unskilful is not fit to rule over others. Spare not the racious ox, fur a glutton is given to sloth. If you wish to fatten like an ox, submit your body to the oppressors like an ass.

#interrupts the conversation

[istanbuldefinition]

Interrupts the conversation

RULE EXXXII.

Whosoever interrupts the conversation of others to make a display of his own wisdom, certainly betrays his ignorance. The sages have said, that, ‘ A wise man speaketh not until they ask him a question.’ Although the temperament of the discourse may be true, yet it is difficult to admit his pretensions.

RULE LXXXIII.

Once, when I had a sore under my garment my superior, (on whom be the mercy of God! ) every clay asked me, “How do you do? ” avoiding to mention the seat of my complaint, for it is not decent to call every part by its name. He who does not ponder liis word, will be offended at the answer which he receives. As long as you are in doubt whether an expression is perfectly correct, you ought not to open your mouth. If by speaking

truth you should continue in confinement, it is better than getting released by uttering falsehood.

RULE LXXXIV.

‘I’clling a lie is like inflicting a wound, which when healed leaves a scar. .Joseph’s brethren having become notorious for falsehood, when they spoke truth it was not believed. God hath said, “You shall be interrogated concerning your afflictions.”

When one who practises veracity commits a mistake, it is allowable to pass it over; but when he, who is notorious for falsehood speaks truth, you will say it is a lie.

RULE I.XXXV.

Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog: but the sages agree, that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man. A dog never forgets a morsel, although you pelt him an hundred times with stones; but if you cherish a mean wretch for an age, he will fight with you for a mere trifle.

RULE LXXXVI.

A sensualist does not practise virtue, and he who is unskilful is not fit to rule over others. Spare not the racious ox, fur a glutton is given to sloth. If you wish to fatten like an ox, submit your body to the oppressors like an ass.

#interrupts the conversation

[the-sage-libriomancer]

some stories are so tightly written that you don't need to expand upon anything because they've already plugged every hole. some stories are so loosely written that they're unable to hold anything substantial in place and are about as interesting to poke as a glob of jelly. and in that sweet spot between airtight and jellyboned, when stories have lots of interesting characters and ideas but don't utilize them to the fullest, when thoughts are half-finished and sometimes contradictory, when they try to fit all the cool ideas into a coherent story and end up leave messy plot threads and broken pieces with jagged edges strewn about the floor, when even the creators throw up their hands and say "hell if i know" to over half the questions asked - those are the sort of stories that spawn the most beautiful fandom ecosystems.

#off the top of my head this is about #danny phantom #harry potter #twilight #mission yozakura family #and others ofc #fandom hijinx #sage speaketh

[hitistanbul]

Interrupts the conversation

RULE EXXXII.

Whosoever interrupts the conversation of others to make a display of his own wisdom, certainly betrays his ignorance. The sages have said, that, ‘ A wise man speaketh not until they ask him a question.’ Although the temperament of the discourse may be true, yet it is difficult to admit his pretensions.

RULE LXXXIII.

Once, when I had a sore under my garment my superior, (on whom be the mercy of God! ) every clay asked me, “How do you do? ” avoiding to mention the seat of my complaint, for it is not decent to call every part by its name. He who does not ponder liis word, will be offended at the answer which he receives. As long as you are in doubt whether an expression is perfectly correct, you ought not to open your mouth. If by speaking

truth you should continue in confinement, it is better than getting released by uttering falsehood.

RULE LXXXIV.

‘I’clling a lie is like inflicting a wound, which when healed leaves a scar. .Joseph’s brethren having become notorious for falsehood, when they spoke truth it was not believed. God hath said, “You shall be interrogated concerning your afflictions.”

When one who practises veracity commits a mistake, it is allowable to pass it over; but when he, who is notorious for falsehood speaks truth, you will say it is a lie.

RULE I.XXXV.

Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog: but the sages agree, that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man. A dog never forgets a morsel, although you pelt him an hundred times with stones; but if you cherish a mean wretch for an age, he will fight with you for a mere trifle.

RULE LXXXVI.

A sensualist does not practise virtue, and he who is unskilful is not fit to rule over others. Spare not the racious ox, fur a glutton is given to sloth. If you wish to fatten like an ox, submit your body to the oppressors like an ass.

#interrupts the conversation

[istanbulfoodtour]

Interrupts the conversation

RULE EXXXII.

Whosoever interrupts the conversation of others to make a display of his own wisdom, certainly betrays his ignorance. The sages have said, that, ‘ A wise man speaketh not until they ask him a question.’ Although the temperament of the discourse may be true, yet it is difficult to admit his pretensions.

RULE LXXXIII.

Once, when I had a sore under my garment my superior, (on whom be the mercy of God! ) every clay asked me, “How do you do? ” avoiding to mention the seat of my complaint, for it is not decent to call every part by its name. He who does not ponder liis word, will be offended at the answer which he receives. As long as you are in doubt whether an expression is perfectly correct, you ought not to open your mouth. If by speaking

truth you should continue in confinement, it is better than getting released by uttering falsehood.

RULE LXXXIV.

‘I’clling a lie is like inflicting a wound, which when healed leaves a scar. .Joseph’s brethren having become notorious for falsehood, when they spoke truth it was not believed. God hath said, “You shall be interrogated concerning your afflictions.”

When one who practises veracity commits a mistake, it is allowable to pass it over; but when he, who is notorious for falsehood speaks truth, you will say it is a lie.

RULE I.XXXV.

Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog: but the sages agree, that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man. A dog never forgets a morsel, although you pelt him an hundred times with stones; but if you cherish a mean wretch for an age, he will fight with you for a mere trifle.

RULE LXXXVI.

A sensualist does not practise virtue, and he who is unskilful is not fit to rule over others. Spare not the racious ox, fur a glutton is given to sloth. If you wish to fatten like an ox, submit your body to the oppressors like an ass.

#interrupts the conversation

[happysofiaa]

Interrupts the conversation

RULE EXXXII.

Whosoever interrupts the conversation of others to make a display of his own wisdom, certainly betrays his ignorance. The sages have said, that, ‘ A wise man speaketh not until they ask him a question.’ Although the temperament of the discourse may be true, yet it is difficult to admit his pretensions.

RULE LXXXIII.

Once, when I had a sore under my garment my superior, (on whom be the mercy of God! ) every clay asked me, “How do you do? ” avoiding to mention the seat of my complaint, for it is not decent to call every part by its name. He who does not ponder liis word, will be offended at the answer which he receives. As long as you are in doubt whether an expression is perfectly correct, you ought not to open your mouth. If by speaking

truth you should continue in confinement, it is better than getting released by uttering falsehood.

RULE LXXXIV.

‘I’clling a lie is like inflicting a wound, which when healed leaves a scar. .Joseph’s brethren having become notorious for falsehood, when they spoke truth it was not believed. God hath said, “You shall be interrogated concerning your afflictions.”

When one who practises veracity commits a mistake, it is allowable to pass it over; but when he, who is notorious for falsehood speaks truth, you will say it is a lie.

RULE I.XXXV.

Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog: but the sages agree, that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man. A dog never forgets a morsel, although you pelt him an hundred times with stones; but if you cherish a mean wretch for an age, he will fight with you for a mere trifle.

RULE LXXXVI.

A sensualist does not practise virtue, and he who is unskilful is not fit to rule over others. Spare not the racious ox, fur a glutton is given to sloth. If you wish to fatten like an ox, submit your body to the oppressors like an ass.

#interrupts the conversation

[newcityistanbul]

GULISTAN

ON THE MORALS OF KINGS

TALE I

I have heard, that a certain monarch having commanded a captive to be put-to death, the poor wretch, in a fit of despair, began to abuse and reproach the King, in his own language; according to the saying, ‘ Whosoever washeth his Kurds of life, utteretli whatever is in his heart.’ “A man without hope speaketh boldly; as the cat, when driven to despair, seizeth the dog: in the time of need, when it is impossible to escape, the hand graspeth the sharp-edged sword.” The King asked, “What doth he say?” One of the Viziers, who was of a benevolent disposition, replied, “0, my lord,” he said, “the Almighty befriendeth him who stifleth his anger, and is merciful to his fellow creatures.” The King; had compassion on him, and spared Ms life. Anotlier Vizier, of a contrary temper, said, “It becometh not persons of our rank to speak any thing but truth in the presence of monarchs; that man reviled the King, and spoke indecently.”

The King was displeased at his speech, and said, “I am more satisfied with that falsehood than with this truth, which you have uttered; because that was well intended, and this is founded on malignity: and the sages have declared, that falsehood, mixed with good advice, is preferable to truth tending to excite strife. When a king is guided by the advice of another, woe be unto him if he speaketh any thing but good. On the portico of the hall of Feridoon was written, ‘ The world, 0 my brother, continueth not to any one; place your affections on the Creator of the universe, and that will suffice. Make no reliance, neither rest upon the kingdom of this world; seeing how many like yourself it hath nourished and killed. When the pure soul is about to depart, what is the difference between expiring on a throne or on the bare ground? ’ ”

#GULISTAN

[istanbuldaybg]

GULISTAN

ON THE MORALS OF KINGS

TALE I

I have heard, that a certain monarch having commanded a captive to be put-to death, the poor wretch, in a fit of despair, began to abuse and reproach the King, in his own language; according to the saying, ‘ Whosoever washeth his Kurds of life, utteretli whatever is in his heart.’ “A man without hope speaketh boldly; as the cat, when driven to despair, seizeth the dog: in the time of need, when it is impossible to escape, the hand graspeth the sharp-edged sword.” The King asked, “What doth he say?” One of the Viziers, who was of a benevolent disposition, replied, “0, my lord,” he said, “the Almighty befriendeth him who stifleth his anger, and is merciful to his fellow creatures.” The King; had compassion on him, and spared Ms life. Anotlier Vizier, of a contrary temper, said, “It becometh not persons of our rank to speak any thing but truth in the presence of monarchs; that man reviled the King, and spoke indecently.”

The King was displeased at his speech, and said, “I am more satisfied with that falsehood than with this truth, which you have uttered; because that was well intended, and this is founded on malignity: and the sages have declared, that falsehood, mixed with good advice, is preferable to truth tending to excite strife. When a king is guided by the advice of another, woe be unto him if he speaketh any thing but good. On the portico of the hall of Feridoon was written, ‘ The world, 0 my brother, continueth not to any one; place your affections on the Creator of the universe, and that will suffice. Make no reliance, neither rest upon the kingdom of this world; seeing how many like yourself it hath nourished and killed. When the pure soul is about to depart, what is the difference between expiring on a throne or on the bare ground? ’ ”

#GULISTAN

[istanbultulip]

GULISTAN

ON THE MORALS OF KINGS

TALE I

I have heard, that a certain monarch having commanded a captive to be put-to death, the poor wretch, in a fit of despair, began to abuse and reproach the King, in his own language; according to the saying, ‘ Whosoever washeth his Kurds of life, utteretli whatever is in his heart.’ “A man without hope speaketh boldly; as the cat, when driven to despair, seizeth the dog: in the time of need, when it is impossible to escape, the hand graspeth the sharp-edged sword.” The King asked, “What doth he say?” One of the Viziers, who was of a benevolent disposition, replied, “0, my lord,” he said, “the Almighty befriendeth him who stifleth his anger, and is merciful to his fellow creatures.” The King; had compassion on him, and spared Ms life. Anotlier Vizier, of a contrary temper, said, “It becometh not persons of our rank to speak any thing but truth in the presence of monarchs; that man reviled the King, and spoke indecently.”

The King was displeased at his speech, and said, “I am more satisfied with that falsehood than with this truth, which you have uttered; because that was well intended, and this is founded on malignity: and the sages have declared, that falsehood, mixed with good advice, is preferable to truth tending to excite strife. When a king is guided by the advice of another, woe be unto him if he speaketh any thing but good. On the portico of the hall of Feridoon was written, ‘ The world, 0 my brother, continueth not to any one; place your affections on the Creator of the universe, and that will suffice. Make no reliance, neither rest upon the kingdom of this world; seeing how many like yourself it hath nourished and killed. When the pure soul is about to depart, what is the difference between expiring on a throne or on the bare ground? ’ ”

#GULISTAN