Yah, I'm back. Stating my opinion. -my- opinions.

I am a 'forestal', whether some of you like it or not. I am a druid by
class alone. I do not belong to any organized group centered around
nature, -excluding the 'treehuggers', because I know some of you don't
want to accept the fact that it is a group for nature-
I do not like titles, I do not like the word 'forestal' to begin with.
What irritates me to no end, is the way some of you sit there and judge
other people's intent or hearts.
I have great pride in the fact that I can think logically and with an
open mind.
I will not sit here and call anyone names, because what point does that
serve? What are you accomplishing for nature, by arguing back and forth
with certain people of Mhaldor? Should we not work on our relations with
Mhaldor, since they, besides a druid and sentinel, are the only ones
that can bring it harm?

Everyone will interpret the facts of history in their own eyes and
perceptions. Some people were there, some were not, some are old, some
are young. How can a person of Oakstone have any idea of Lord Sartan's
intentions, since obviously, you put yourself very far away from His
teachings? And how can anyone who argues against Oakstone, understand
what they have gone through during those times?
My point is simple. Why argue about your perceptions of history? What
does it accomplish today?

I don't remember who mentioned that Lady Demeter is the 'Goddess of
Nature'. But that is irrelevant. Lady Demeter is not the "Goddess of
Nature". That is blasphamy against Lady Gaia and Her memory.
Please don't confuse the two. Nature is not owned by ANYONE, mortal or
immortal.

I also feel that 'nature' is everywhere. This means that nature is even
seen throughout Mhaldor. Go take a walk and look out at the rocky
shoreline. Crabs, seaweed, and great rock formations can be seen, among
many other things.
Why limit 'nature' to the plants that we can harvest? Mhaldor is
beautiful in it's own right. I bet Oakstone didn't know that most
'forestals' that live within Mhaldor are actually trying to think of
ways to clear the fog? But, no. You insist that those individuals are
traitors and scum. For those that call people traitors, Have you ever
actually sat down and talked with one of these individuals about their
thoughts? How the hell can one judge someone's intent, is beyond me.
*shrug*
Unfortunately, in these lands, plants are the only tangible thing that
'forestals' can protect. How sad that we let this affect us so much.
Nature is so much more...

I know that my thoughts really don't matter to anyone, and that this
post will probably be scanned over or disregarded. I don't care. I'm
just so irritated. I'm sad and depressed for Nature. I don't know how
else to try to help.

I'm also interested in finding out if anyone has sat down and spoken
logically to the other person before posting such nonsense.
I think one of Oakstone's wrongdoings, is setting up a treaty with
Mhaldor in the first place. If someone exterminates, it is that
INDIVIDUAL, not the city's problem. WHy make it the city's problem? That
only sets up Oakstone for this bullshit that it's gotten itself into
now.
REcently, a citizen in Ashtan, exterminated 11 or 12 rooms. He shortly
after, ran into the city walls to be protected. I'm not sure of the
facts, but did Oakstone try to get Ashtan to punish this individual?

Bah, I'm rambling on and on, random topics. I'm sorry *blush* If anyone
has something to say in response to all I've written, I'd be happy to
hear it.

In Loving Nature,
Ariella

Penned by my hand on the 22nd of Glacian, in the year 350 AF.