Monday, January 14, 2008

The Philosophy of The Fosser


Before anything we currently think of as being part of the universe existed, there was only an immense void – a nothingness, the abyss, the Dark which contained infinite possibility. From this well of infinite possibility minds began to spawn. Each mind was an aspect of the Void, and had within itself infinite possibility. Through thought, these minds designed their own appearances and realities, by ordering the infinite void(through belief) within them and around them becoming whatever they desired, thus creating the physical world. They did this by adding energy(through gnosis) to the infinite potential that is the Void, and ordering the energy in whatever forms they desired(by willing it to be so.)

This created all the seen and unseen things in all worlds, in past, present, and future.

With this great power came a great danger, for whatever the mind creates or believes, becomes so. If a mind was convinced it would be nothing after its death, then it was so. If a mind believed it was weak and hated by all, then it was so. If a mind thought it had been cursed, then it was so. If a mind thought it lived in a mundane world where magic didn't exist, then it was so. If a mind believed demons were attacking it, then it was so. If a mind accepted the reality others had told it to be real, then it was so.


The only way to avoid becoming trapped in our own beliefs is for each individual creature to create its own world in the same way the universe seemingly created itself from the void, while recognizing this continuity is only as real as it itself makes it. We must strive to become our own individual gods, creating as we see fit and recognizing that belief is merely a tool. Nothing is true, everything is permitted and the only meaning we'll find is what we deem meaningful.


We must also learn that everything, both seen and unseen, shares this gift, and that we must treat them all with respect. You are no more powerful then them, and they no more then you. All things share the same infinite possibility to create, the only question being if they can summon the necessary energy to enact their Will.


Though sometimes sheer Will is enough, sometimes an entity may not be able to muster the necessary energy for its creation. But, since all minds share a connection with the Void, each mind can draw on another to fuel its own creations. The more energy that has been given to an entity, the more anyone can harness from it. From ancient gods, to fictional characters, to Archetypes that have existed long before man, all things can be used like batteries to supercharge one's own will. If enough energy is directed, an entity can even create other minds.


It is the duty of a Fosser not only to understand these principles and put them into action, but to give meaning to this world and all others after it as well, be it through thought or deed. He must treat things of this world and things existing solely in the Void as equals, though he must reserve the utmost respect and care for those minds who have transcended this world and returned to the Void through Death; for while a Fosser knows The Ways, the Dead live them, free to use the infinite potential of the Void directly, to see all and to do all. So, a Fosser must help any dead that remain trapped in this world move on to the next, and must consider all those who defile, harm, or seek to control the dead as his foes.

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