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| The principles of the Sisters of Life are charity to the poor, care of the sick and elderly, education for all who seek it and the preservation of knowledge. Most chapter houses of the Sister’s focus primarily on the first two principles, and leave the other two to the realm of the larger houses in the bigger cities. | The principles of the Sisters of Life are charity to the poor, care of the sick and elderly, education for all who seek it and the preservation of knowledge. Most chapter houses of the Sister’s focus primarily on the first two principles, and leave the other two to the realm of the larger houses in the bigger cities. | ||
| - | The history of the Sister’s of Life has not been an easy one. While their presence in many realms was a stabilizing influence, there have been times when the order barely survived. During the reign of the Second Dark Emperor, the Sister’s of Life were hunted down and slain by [[Maddas]]’ men as readily as the Priests of Rama were. By the time the [[CompanionsofLight|Companions of Light]] led the overthrow of the Dark Emperor, there were only two sisters remaining - Sister Helena of [[Tremerton]], | + | The history of the Sister’s of Life has not been an easy one. While their presence in many realms was a stabilizing influence, there have been times when the order barely survived. During the reign of the Second Dark Emperor, the Sister’s of Life were hunted down and slain by [[Maddas]]’ men as readily as the Priests of Rama were. By the time the [[CompanionsofLight|Companions of Light]] led the overthrow of the Dark Emperor, there were only two sisters remaining - Sister Helena of [[Tremerton]], |
| [[Kristof]] brought Sister Annabelle to the Companions for protection, after she sought his protection. She was directly responsible for the education of the [[AndrellMorgonson|High King Andrell]] in the tumultuous years before his ascension to the throne. Many credit her for introducing him to his beloved, [[MelinaMorgonson|Melina]]. | [[Kristof]] brought Sister Annabelle to the Companions for protection, after she sought his protection. She was directly responsible for the education of the [[AndrellMorgonson|High King Andrell]] in the tumultuous years before his ascension to the throne. Many credit her for introducing him to his beloved, [[MelinaMorgonson|Melina]]. | ||
| - | Once [[AndrellMorgonson Andrell]] ascended the throne, Annabelle began the rebuilding of the order, starting with a new, large chapter house in [[Nushalla]]. While returning the Sisters to their former glory wasn't an easy task, it was made easier with the protection of the newly formed [[OrderoftheDragonsFlame|Order of the Dragon' | + | Once [[AndrellMorgonson|Andrell]] ascended the throne, Annabelle began the rebuilding of the order, starting with a new, large chapter house in [[Nushalla]]. While returning the Sisters to their former glory wasn't an easy task, it was made easier with the protection of the newly formed [[OrderoftheDragonsFlame|Order of the Dragon' |
| Annabelle not only restored the Sisters of Life to their former glory, she was also the driving force behind one of their highest achievements, | Annabelle not only restored the Sisters of Life to their former glory, she was also the driving force behind one of their highest achievements, | ||
| There are Ivory Tower orphanages in almost every realm in Iskitaan, even the normally difficult nation of [[Debarra]]. While not all of them are in actual towers, they are all whitewashed. Many of the newer buildings that have been built specifically for the Sisters in the last seventy years do incorporate a white tower somewhere in their plan. | There are Ivory Tower orphanages in almost every realm in Iskitaan, even the normally difficult nation of [[Debarra]]. While not all of them are in actual towers, they are all whitewashed. Many of the newer buildings that have been built specifically for the Sisters in the last seventy years do incorporate a white tower somewhere in their plan. | ||
