Xenomorph,

I was very surpised by your recent post. So surprised I felt compelled
to respond. In the past, even though we have been on opposing sides I
thought your words showed a surprising intelligence. However I find your
recent argument quite lacking. Maybe its the influence of breathing too
much of the red fog that has clouded your keen mind.

The forestal community is not perfect and yes some are very zealous in
their protection of Nature. However, it pains each and every one of us
greatly to feel the land cry out under the pointless onslaught of
holocausts and exterminations that are designed to feed the desire of
some for conflict and combat. I have served time in all three
nature-based houses. Not once have I ever been taught that the forest
belongs to me or to Oakstone. Nature is not something that can ever be
owned. It simply is. Nature is not good, nor evil.

I see my grove as a gift from Nature that I am privileged to use, not
something I own. Anyone who does not have the intent to harm Nature is
welcome to walk through it, enjoy it and partake of it's bounty. I have
never seen anyone chew on a narcotic plant or worship dirt. And I think
the last time I danced around a fire I had my boots on.

The bottom line is this, without the bounty of Nature we all would cease
to be. All things come from Her in some form. Your food, your clothing,
your building materials, healing plants and even the concoctions of
alchemists all have their beginnings in what Nature provides. Where
would you be without these things? Such beauty and power is found no
where but Nature. The Gods and Goddessess who represent different
aspects of Nature understand this. Lord Lupus, Lady Melantha. Lady
Kastalia and Lady Artemis do not to have force or punish anyone to serve
Nature. We all do it because we see Nature as the very source of all
things.

In the future, please do not use lies and misconceptions as your reason
to have conflict. Just be honest and say it is because you like
destruction and war.

With respect,

Solteria Winterhawk


Penned by my hand on the 7th of Miraman, in the year 593 AF.