The Seekers of Illumination

[Dimi]

It seems I'm a bit behind of discussions. I'll answer the two latest discussions....

If your personality and identity is to be completely erased from existence, are you afraid of it?
As Sinister had mentioned, it is a bittersweet feeling to me. Being who you are and growing as person, you do get used to it. But nothing lasts forever, including your existence on this planet.

Are you too confident that it won't happen to even consider your feelings?
I wouldn't say I'm confident about this. Being young at my age, I'm still trying to broaden up my horizons and explore every crack of religion and philosophy. Aside from that, it's something I really don't think about.

Are you going to heaven or hell?(presupposing the existence of both)
I'm not the most innocent and pure person but I certainly am not the most hateful and cunning person. I try to put others before I put myself. I try to be honest as I can and do things for people around me. If anything, I would hope to go to heaven and not be damned in hell for all eternity.

How are you going to deal with existing there forever?
Not sure really. I can't say what Heaven would be like. You hear that for all eternity you live in God's world in this happy, beautiful place with others around you. It sounds a bit too good to be true considering after death , but I'd be grateful seeing the people I once loved in this world and seeing what the afterlife has to offer.


Is there any other possibility you're prepared to accept?
Yes, because no one is sure where we go from leaving life itself. I'd rather have an open mind and learn about other possibilities then just sticking to one and finding out that it may be false.

Are you afraid?
I used to fear death. Just dying and leaving the people you care about is what makes death such a tragedy but as time goes on, you learn to accept it and it becomes a way of life to you. What I am afraid, is if there is nothing after death. To me, it would seem like a waste for us to be living and enduring such sorrow and pain during life. No one said that life was a basket of roses but developing close bonds with people and cherishing life itself is what makes me sad about leaving this life.

Originally posted by T.G. Oskar
How, as members, do you consider is your drive in here? The discussions, or the promise of combat? You might be in an in-between, but there is something you'd probably prefer more than the other. I'll expect at least 3-4 answers before I reveal why I need that lil' questionnaire answered.

Interesting topic to post, Oskar. My drive on here is learning about others and what their beliefs are on about life, death, good and evil. I joined the club to expand my mind and gain further insight on such things. I know I don't have the most knowledge on things but I certainly am willing to learn and gain and grow as a person from this club
and it's discussions.

[T.G. Oskar]

Well, a promise is a promise:

Not so long ago, I told you guys that I wanted to know what drove you into the club, right? And I promised I'd reveal something after a few people responded.

Well, here it is...

Long time ago, I was to work with a series of rankings for the club. I wanted to see the overall activity before thinking about rankings. Hence, given the overall activity, I decided to make some considerations on the matter.

First, Silver and Sinister. Given how their activity has grown considerately, and how much they have shown loyalty. I have decided to grant them the positions as Co-Captains. They are now almost as equally powerful in the hierarchical scale as me, but only for a little.

Then, the rest will receive rankings as according:

Those who decided to join out of the promise of combat, will be given the rankings of "Knights".

Those who decided to join out of the promise of discussion, will be given the rankings of "Scholars".

And those who decided to join out of the promise of both combat and discussion, will be given the rankings of "Mages"

Later, I might make some alterations and editings to both this post and the first one, so be ready for the official announcement. However, here is how it seems to be.

Me - Knight (although I can easily be a mage, I joined way back just for the urge to fight)
Silver - Scholar (but he might be very well a mage, or a knight)
Sinis - Knight
Pablo - Scholar (as I perceive her, but she lurks more than often)
Noah - Mage (he entered because of discussion, but he's definitely into the combat as well)
Fishie - Scholar (how could I forgot? He was the reason why I made this post!!!)
Ann - Lurker (yeah, lurker. We discussed that
Aerif - Lurker (for some reason, I forgot to add. Maybe the lack of posting?)

If anyone seeks to change or reconsider their position, please speak or forever hold your peace. The rankings will have a hierarchical position, which will be depending on the activity of the person.

There, that was all. Now, give it a bit more of activity and we may speak of the RP as proper.

[Sinister]

Thank you, Oskar. That was very generous. I shall try and help in any way that I can.

Also, I'd like to take this opportunity to reiterate my challenge. I will RPB anyone. It's a plus if it's a member of this club, but I will RPB anyone at all.

Need something to do.

-Sin

[Furore]

Me - Knight (although I can easily be a mage, I joined way back just for the urge to fight)
Silver - Knight
Sinis - Scholar
Pablo - Scholar (as I perceive her, but she lurks more than often)
Noah - Mage (he entered because of discussion, but he's definitely into the combat as well)
Ann - Lurker (yeah, lurker. We discussed that)

Wouldn't I be more of a scholar? I believe that while I said I wouldn't mind an RPB, my main reason for being in the SoI was the discussion topics. I'm honestly believing reading the posts back that Sinister seems more enthusiastic towards RPBs than I do. Either way is fine though, a Knight does sound a good deal cooler to me than a Scholar.