Deoch Mass 12-5-2018

It is a pleasure to stand before all of you, giving praise to Deoch once again.

There is always talk of how the Spark is fading from Temuair. With every passing cycle, the regret of Aislings about the stagnation of our society grows larger and larger. Remembering the days of my youth; yes, it is undeniable that things _feel_ different in Temuair. Yes, there are fewer Aislings with each passing cycle…

But even in these late Deochs, I still come across Aislings whose Sparks are just as bright as the poetic Omner, the pious Deksar, the esoteric Estara, and the artistic Bentic.

Should one of these or countless other legendary Aislings ever awaken in front of you; hold your head high! Your spark is no different than theirs. You are an Aisling! Chosen for the gift of Danaan delivered by Deoch’s flame for a purpose that only you yourself can comprehend.

Do not long for the old days and the old ways, for they are not coming back no matter how much you may wish it. Remember them fondly if you were there. If you were not, then eagerly hear the stories about your Aisling forebears and learn the lessons they have left behind. But do not mourn for them.

Being here today, you are an Aisling that continues to Dream in Temuair. And because of that you have the ability to shape the future how you want it to be.

If all is disappointment than we might as well go the way of Hy-Brasyl let a giant wave roll over Temuair to drown everything so that we may get it over with already!!

After talking with many Aislings these past few Deochs, I do not feel any of us are resigned to drowning beneath the waves. As I said at the start, I am always finding new Sparks full of life and energy that gives me so much hope for the future. It is because of these people that I still stand here today. It is because of people like this that the legacy of Temuair will continue to grow. Those that no longer Dream of Temuair have made their contribution, there is still time for you to make yours.

Go forward and spread the word of Deoch. Mass is Cast.


(Remarks as written not as delivered)