Aphorisms of the Codes of the Caste of Warriors

[Raziel]

-75th Aphorism of the Codes-

Let there be honor for your Ubar in war!

[Raziel]

-34th Aphorism of the Codes-

In battle, it is sometimes wise to allow your enemy access to a bridge, which can be easily gained, and which seems to offer both profit and succor. No enemy will press easily forward when such a bridge can be crossed to rearward. Let any such bridge be clothed in glittering jewels, that it may not be easily ignored. Be warned! The wise man does not cross such a bridge swiftly or unwarily.

[Raziel]

-1st Aphorism of the Codes-

A dull blade does not cut. A weak spear does not pierce. A rent shield does not defend. A soft heart does not conquer. A slow mind does not win.

[Raziel]

-17th Aphorism of the Codes-

There is a time for Ubars, and there is a time when Ubars must also bow. Let no Ubar stand longer than his city has need of him.

[Raziel]

-71st Aphorism of the Codes-

Let honorable service to your Home Stone be cheerfully rendered.

[Raziel]

-76th Aphorism of the Codes-

Let there be obedience to the Administrator of your city in peace!

[Raziel]

-100th Aphorism of the Codes-

Let this be the secret greeting of Warriors, that all who are of the scarlet caste may see and know: Lo Rarius Civitatii Gor. (I am of the Warriors of the cities of the Home Stone)

[Raziel]

-82nd Aphorism of the Codes-

Personal combat is the ultimate test of my freedom.

[Raziel]

-58th Aphorism of the Codes-

A Warrior and an Initiate approached a stream, where they saw a lowly peasant child, who had been gathering tarsk dung for his family's cook fire. The child could not cross the stream, as rain had swollen it. Without a word the Warrior lifted the child and carried him across the stream, then set him down and continued upon his way. After the two travelers had walked for half an ahn, and gone over a pasang, the Initiate spoke: "How could you, a noble Warrior, carry a filthy unwashed peasant in your arms? He stank of dung."

To which the Warrior replied: "Are you still carrying that peasant child? I myself set him down beside the stream, over half an ahn ago."

[Raziel]

-98th Aphorism of the Codes-

Let those who would be of the Warriors strive to understand this, the sum of all things:

Lightning flashes,
Sparks shower!
In one blink of an eye
You have missed seeing.
To tread the sharp edge of a sword,
To run on smooth-frozen ice
One needs no footsteps to follow.
Walk over the cliff with hands free.
To a true Warrior,
All is nothing, nothing is all.

[Raziel]

-43rd Aphorism of the Codes-

Watch. Observe. See. Know. Understand. Act.

[Raziel]

Thus posted the 100 Aphorisms of the Gorean Warrior Codes.

If none matter to you, the 43rd holds much wisdom for any of any caste or station upon Gor.

Raziel

Maze Tuchuk.

[Taryn]

~bumps~

[aisling{MTC}]

I miss being able to read the new ones every day... ~smiles~

[Raziel]

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