To Artuer

Artuer 5

Laws are meant to create and maintain some form of order, my son, whether that order benefits the people, or that benefit is exclusive to those who create laws. It is believed by many sovereigns that on the other side of order, is chaos, that without order, chaos is the refuse left over. But this thinking betrays a most crucial element in that relationship, one that I have found proven by the entire sphere of this world. The earth does indeed maintain an order, a harmony which keeps it alive, thriving, delaying the onset of catastrophe, however, not without providing the means for all life-forms to thrive with it. Without this provision, order would cease to be. Yet so many power holders amongst humanity, desire order without the care needed to make it last. That care is instead replaced by the strife of constant change, driven by the bounties of innovation, to create new ways of maintaining control, of maintaining order.

I gave the people laws, but laws will not satisfy needs. I therefore walked among the people to personally tend to their needs, and answer for the concerns left behind by the empty throne of Dinsun. I asked them, how I could help, and if there was anything they needed. I asked if there were any ill or injured, hungry, or dissatisfied for any reason. Whoever responded to me, I aided in whatever way they allowed. I spent as much time on each individual, family or group, as was necessary. And whilst my focus was wholly on the people, this also gave me an opportunity to introduce myself and begin to relate to them personally. I did not want to be a face with a mouthpiece wearing a crown. It was the beginning of my most enduring task, and my first goal to give aid to as many as would have it, until no one had need.

Do take care, Artuer, that you don’t offer to give what you do not have. If, however, something of necessity is in demand, and you have the means to acquire it, then acquire it.

Many a king, queen, and emperor, desire the loyalty of the people without question, and with complete confidence. Yet how can anyone require such unwavering loyalty, when the people from whom it is required, are so troubled by unfulfilled needs, wants, and responsibilities? By their need to survive? How can people be their very best, and produce their very best, if they are unwell, unhealthy, or discontented? If a king, nay, a kingdom, is to thrive, everyone in it must thrive. Of course, it would be best if a king had enough compassion to benefit the people’s livelihood, whether or not it benefited him.

My son, as the pupil of the people’s collective eye, I must be a conduit of light, letting it pass through me, into this dark orifice, so that all its members can receive it and be illuminated by it, allowing the whole eye to see.