There was no fair nor formal hearing.

First with Thurisaz, then with the Council of Knighthood.

Neither Org.

Each pledged to tenets belied by their actions in this matter.

Claims and assertions made. Opinions and conclusions stated as facts. Without truth or any attempt at justice attached.

Where is the honour in that?

That said, a brief recap of events:

What we saw was a political witch hunt within Cyrene spearheaded in part because of a hurt little man, who used to ask me to "guard him" while he hunted because he was afraid of being attacked. Still claiming to be a Knight of valour.

This quickly morphed into an attack within Thurisaz which claimed justification due to my vigorous defence of then Commander Ereia who did more good for Cyrene, and has more honour, than those who went after her.

They attacked her for myriad reasons, none of which reflected her worth, but rather their own shortcomings.

Some of them particpated in part in defence of the lies they told of their future plans and her diligence in ensuring smooth transitions.

Others because they need to be liked, to be loved, and that is more important to them than honesty or honour.

A few because they believe what they are told, and there is safety in numbers.

My defence of her, I should add, was required by my oaths. Oaths we all take, but which few follow.

My defence was not, "She did no wrong" but rather an attempt to find the what truth, if any, lay behind last minute allegations, and move forward from there as appropriate.

Blindsided the accurate phrase because those who should have come to me, instead waited until the last possible moment, ambushing the Commander, and myself, with concerns which could have been addressed and resolved if properly presented, as one other matter surrounding her had been.

It should be noted, that while I carried out my duty to defend that who was mine, the one who claimed I was theirs, and was honourbound then to me in the same way, did not do the same, and in fact ignored my many missives requesting a meeting.

Allowing a pile on. Encouraging a pile on.

At all times I offered to respond to formal charges in an ordered way, but no such opportunity was provided. and no formal charges ever laid to which I could respond in formal or orderly way.

What does exist are records of what more than one has called a feeding frenzy. The lack of honour in the undignified use of the bully pulpit combined with this gang of bullies established by its mere existence.

As I wrote when the allegations moved from Cyrene to a larger Knight Order:

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"There was no trial, nor fair hearing.

I do not think such is possible within Thurisaz for myriad reasons.

That is all I have to say on the matter at this point.

I will continue to honor the traditions and awarded titles of my homeland.

No response other than the post to which I respond here."

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What honour is there in that - to not even seek out, not even to ask?

And as I wrote privately to Dame Mayapple after it was clear that she had no interest in truth or justice:

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"I will wear being rejected by one such as yourself with pride. My dignity and honour remain. The reputation you tried to tar will build back because my actions speak louder than any of your repeated dissembling. That you get others to repeat your mistruths does not make them any more true, or you any more honourable. I will share the truth of the matter when asked, but unlike you I do not need to strike out. That is because, unlike you, I am a true Knight, and have been since before I came to these lands."

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And so it shall remain.

I am Asir Ser Prythe, and while I once eschewed titles of any sort, and still do in general, I will continue to wear the one earned in my youth, because it was earned, and none can take it from me.

Earned almost 600 years ago because I have always stood for the principles of Knighthood, speaking for, and defending, the marginalized, their right to speak, pushing for fair hearings, always refusing to nod my head in agreement with any one faction which might be in favour at any given time, standing up against tyranny of both people and ogranizations.

Those of you who have already reached out to me - thank you. I appreciate it. You are seekers of truth, honourable sorts, friends, family, and some of you even formal enemies of long standing mutual respect.

Integrity recognizes same.

Bless you all.

Simply,
Asir Ser Prythe



Penned by my hand on the 4th of Phaestian, in the year 897 AF.