Way of the Voice

The Way of the Voice is a pacifist creed developed by Jurgen Windcaller. It preached the Thu'um should only be used for the worship and glory of the gods rather than martial exploits. The philosophy is studied by the Greybeards, who were founded by Jurgen Windcaller.Dialogue with Arngeir during "The Way of the Voice"
==Background==
Before the formation of the Way of the Voice, the Nords of Skyrim used their Thu'um to their advantage in combat, with the more powerful Thu'um users being known as Tongues. The Voice was used during the conquest of Morrowind, and the war chiefs which led said invasion were all Tongues, not needing siege equipment as they were able to blast open doors with their Voice.Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition: Skyrim
Jurgen Windcaller is said to have been one of the mightiest of all the Tongues. Following the defeat of the Nord army at Red Mountain, Windcaller spent seven years thinking about the meaning of their failure.Etched Tablet VII He believed that the gods had punished the Nords for their misuse of the Voice for anything other than veneration of the gods. As such, he denounced using the Voice for martial exploits.
The beliefs of Jurgen Windcaller prevailed, as he proved his strength in a confrontation with seventeen Tongues of the militant school, where Jurgen was said to have swalled their Shouts for three days. After his victory, the Tongues were exhausted and became his disciples,Etched Tablet VIII and the Way of the Voice overcame all opposition.
This creed is still honored by the Greybeards and their leader, Paarthurnax, during the Fourth Era. In the aftermath of the Dragon Crisis in the Fourth Era, Paarthurnax sought to spread the philosophy to the rest of his dragon-kin.Dialogue with Paarthurnax
==Trivia==
*The Blades are opposed to the Way of the Voice and believe it to be a cultist idea.Dialogue with Delphine
*Unlike the pacifist creed taught by The Greybeards and Jurgen Windcaller, the Imperial College of the Voice established by Emperor Tiber Septim was dedicated to returning the "Way of the Voice" to the ancient and honorable art of war.
==References==
it:Via della Voce
ru:Путь Голоса (философия)
Category:Culture of Skyrim
Category:Lore: Concepts