Bovineism

**Bovineism** is the philosophy founded by Moooington, and is the result of his many travels throughout the world in Eldham and Rathnir. Within is advice and tips on a range of topics important to many in the world, covering war, self help, travel, and much more. With the founding 10 original tenants Moooington aimed to spread his ways in a great pilgrimage, delivering a copy of his scripture to every man woman and child in the great land. The text Sage Sayings is the founding text of Bovineism and lays out fundamental beliefs that Moooington most valued. The scripture was written over the course of many years, starting even before Moooington's arduous migration to Eldham in an airship with his closest companions. Sage Sayings has become a widespread text in Eldham, widely circulated by many as it was massively produced and distributed along Moooington's great pilgrimage and travels.

It is said that each copy of his Sage Sayings contains an ancient magic, that focuses the mind, sharpens the senses and calms the soul. It can only be hypothesized for what reason Moooingtion put so much effort into such a feat, though it could be that such boons are meant to help with the consumption of his teachings, allowing those who wish to learn to better focus without distraction. Each copy also includes further dissection of each of his Testaments, going more in depth into the true teachings that he wishes to pass down.

Moooington aims to improve the lives of all with his teachings in how to live. He is constantly developing more advice and wisdom to pass down to the masses. His teachings were created with the intent for it to be accessible to all, not bound to any faith nation or people.

#### Moooington's Ten Testaments:

***Do not join a war, if your spiritual connection is poor.***

***When entering war in enemy’s land, be prepared, have a plan.***

***Be wary when first to enter nether’s door, especially when in a war.***

***If your spiritual conduit is old or weak, do not enter conflict, instead act meek.***

***Falling in ganks give me gas, never fall in deep crevasse !***

***Diplomacy between lands next door, good relations I implore.***

***Gambling is fun indeed, never let way to your greed.***

***When adventuring your presence is just a spark, do make sure to leave a mark!***

***Drinking is something I love to do, I do it and so should you.***

***Though your mortal form is part of you, your spiritual life you must pursue.***

## Moooington's Great Pilgrimage

#### Story of Gus

Moooington had been traveling for many months on his great pilgrimage, delivering copies of his writing to every person in the land. As he made his way through the rolling hills of Eldham, he came across a small town that he had visited many years before. It was there many years ago that Moooington had helped to fund the construction of a large statue. He had lent a substantial sum of money to the project's leader, a man named Gus, with the understanding that Gus would answer his call when he needed a favor in the future.

Upon his return to the town, Moooington went in search of Gus. He found Gus in a local tavern, drinking and laughing with his friends. Moooington approached him calmly and asked if he remembered their agreement regarding the debt. Gus sheepishly admitted that he did. Moooington asked that Gus distribute copies of his scripture to every household in the town, for a repayment of money would be little compared to the benifit for all that could be had by the teaching of his lessons.

Gus was initially hesitant, having never been a particularly moral man himself. But he agreed to Moooington's terms, grateful for the chance to finally be free of his debt. Over the next few weeks, Gus worked tirelessly to distribute copies of the scripture throughout the town. He found that as he went from house to house, sharing the teachings of Bovineism with his neighbors, he began to feel a newfound sense of purpose and fulfillment.

The text's sage advice resonated deeply with the townspeople, many of whom had been struggling with personal and interpersonal conflicts. Inspired by Moooington's teachings, they began to work together to resolve their differences and build a stronger, ssafer community. As for Gus, he found that the act of distributing the scripture had brought him a sense of peace and closure. He realized that he had been carrying the weight of his debt for far too long, and that by sharing the teachings of Bovineism with his neighbors, he was able to pay it forward in a way that felt truly meaningful.

Moooington continued on his great pilgrimage, spreading the message of Bovineism far and wide. But he never forgot the lessons he learned from his encounter with Gus, and the powerful impact that forgiveness and compassion could have on the lives of those around him.

#### The Great Beast of Flame

As Moooington was journeying through the deserts of Eldham, he came across an ancient ruin. The ruin was infested with some sort of mystical technology that spewed balls of flame. So intense were these flames that they threatened to engulf the entire region, turning large swaths of sand into glass with each gout. Moooington knew that he had to do something to stop the flames from spreading, so he lowered his head and charged towards the mystical technology. The technological beast that guarded the technology was fierce and powerful, but Moooington was determined to prevail. The battle between Moooington and the beast was long and grueling, but in the end, Moooington emerged victorious. The beast was weakened, and Moooington saw an opportunity to spread his message of idealistic living. He placed a copy of his teachings in the maw of the weakened technology, hoping that it would one day fall into the hands of a budding adventurer who would once more battle the beast.

#### Story of the bard

Moooington had been traveling for a month without encountering a single soul, until he came across a village, deep in the snow. One bard who lived there had been traveling the land, looking for stories to tell, and ironically one so interesting had just appeared in her snowy home. Enamored with such an interesting character, the bard followed day and night as Moooington took a pause in his journey to teach those in the village his ways, producing this ballad.

One day I roamed across the land,

In search of tales to tell.

But little did I know that day,

Would lead me to a cow so swell.

Oh, wise cow, so strange and true,

You brought teachings bright and new.

To my home you led the way,

And changed our lives in every way.

At first I thought you were just a cow,

But then you spoke with clarity.

You shared your wisdom, so profound,

And we listened with sincerity.

Oh, wise cow, so strange and true,

You brought teachings bright and new.

To my home you led the way,

And changed our lives in every way.

We learned to love, we learned to share,

And kindness filled our hearts.

We grew stronger as a village,

As we practiced your teachings, from the start.

Oh, wise cow, so strange and true,

You brought teachings bright and new.

To my home you led the way,

And changed our lives in every way.

Now as I wander far and wide,

I share the lessons we were taught.

The wise cow's words still guide us,

And they will never be forgot.

Oh, wise cow, so strange and true,

You brought teachings bright and new.

To my home you led the way,

And changed our lives in every way.