Category: Great Figures

Merlin

Merlin was the court mage, advisor and close friend of King Arthur. He was the son of a princess of whales and an Incubi which provided him with incredible magical abilities at a young age as well as the ability to predict future events.

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Many know the legend of King Arthur, and yet the man who set that legend into motion remains shrouded in mystery. His origins, and the source of his power, are secrets known only to him. Even his very nature is questioned. Is he simply a man greatly adept in the magical arts? A demon? Or something in between? Whatever the answer, what is beyond doubt to all who encounter him is that Arthur’s right hand, the great wizard Merlin, is a being of immense wisdom, and formidable strength.

In the ages of warring kings, where ruler vied against ruler and only the strongest rose to rule the land, Merlin pledged his skills in service to great sovereigns as both an advisor and a devastating battle mage. A collector of secrets and ancient lore, Merlin is a master of arcane wizardry, able to wield a myriad of elements and harness them to his will. He also devoted his mind to the art of prophesy, one day foreseeing the rise of a ruler destined to stand above all others, and unite the land beneath his banner.

When Uther Pendragon fell in battle against the barbarous hordes of the invading Saxons, Merlin swore an oath of fealty to his successor, Arthur. From that day, the mage never left the wielder of legendary Excalibur’s side, a tireless advisor, fellow warrior, and friend. Together they brought about the rise of Camelot, and the unity of a once fractured land. The foul Saxons were driven back across the distant sea, and the people of the kingdom knew peace, justice and prosperity.”

Because of Merlin’s mixed blood he is immortal and posses a spiritual body, though his physical body can be wounded and die, and resides within a tower in Avalon where he watches the world.

Merlin has contributed much knowledge to the field of Magecraft and because of this is regarded highly in the Kaleidoscopic Path.

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Solomon

He was the king of Israel and succeeded his father King David. He is highly regarded in both the Old Testament, Hebrew Bible, Quran and Habiths. He is well known for building the First Temple in Jerusalem. One of the most notable objects associated with Solomon is the seal of Solomon which he received from God and gave him power over Jinn and demons. He is known for the Lesser key of Solomon which contains information on 72 demons which he summoned. It is because of this and his contributions to Magecraft that he is regarded highly by the Kaleidoscopic Path.

Notable events and reasons for veneration

  • Son of King David
  • Built the First Temple in Jerusalem
  • Receiving his seal from God
  • Summoning and contracting the 72 demons recorded in the Lesser key of Solomon
  • Writing the Lesser Key of Solomon
  • Developing many foundational concepts of magecraft

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Leonidas

Leonidas I was the king of Sparta and is descended from the Greek demigod hero Heracles and Cadmus. He is most well known for the battle of Thermopylae during the second Persian war where he led an army of 300 Spartans against the Persian army in order to protect Sparta and Greece. it is because of this act of bravery and fighting an unwinnable fight that he is recognized by the Kaleidoscopic Path for his Bravery.

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King Arthur

Though his actual existence is questionable it can not be denied his contribution and inspiration to those over the years. The idea of Camelot, the Holy Grail, Excalibur and the Knights of the Round Table have inspired many people to strive to be better as well as giving people the courage to do what’s right. It is because of the stories of his ideals and his actions that he is recognized by the Kaleidoscopic Path for Leadership.

“It is often in the time of greatest strife, when a land and its people rest on the precipice of destruction, that a hero shall rise to deliver them from ruin. So it was in the ancient land of the Britons, a realm torn asunder by darkness and war, that the greatest king they would ever know would come. He was Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon, King and Warden of Camelot.

His coming was prophesied by the great wizard Merlin, glimpsed in a comet burning though the night sky, herald of the monarch who would unite all Camelot and usher her into a new age of peace and prosperity. Though little older than a boy when King Uther fell and the mantle of ruler was passed down to him, Arthur would rise and take hold of his destiny as savior of his people. Benevolent and adept in statecraft, honourable and cunning in war, Arthur was the symbol of a new Briton.

In his hand is Excalibur, that mythic blade of divine power that only the most just of rulers may wield. Ever since the fateful day she first came into his possession, the sword has never left Arthur’s side, and countless are the foes he has brought low with her, the blade’s power amplified even further by his exemplary prowess in battle.

Arthur has withstood any foe who has sought Camelot’s downfall, be it the numberless hordes from beyond the seas or the sinister plots of those from within his own house. No matter the scheme, or the enemy, with the aid of his mage Merlin and his knights, Arthur has prevailed, for so long as he draws breath, Camelot’s lord shall not rest until her safety is won.“

Information from: https://smite.gamepedia.com/King_Arthur

Notable events and reasons for veneration

  • Pulling the sword Caliburn, the sword of selection, from the stone
  • Receiving Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake
  • Forming the Knights of the Round Table
  • Fighting to protect Britain from invaders
  • Inspiring generations to fight against evil
  • Being a symbol of honor and loyalty

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Moses

Moses played a major role in Christianity by leading the Isrealites out of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments from God. Many of the commandments provided important guidelines to them and hold up well today like honouring your parents, avoiding adultery, theft, and murder. It is for these deeds that he is recognized by the Kaleidoscopic Path for his contributions to human Spirituality.

Notable events and reasons for veneration

  • Being adopted and raised by the Egyptian royalty
  • Receiving a message from God through the burning bush
  • The Ten Plagues of Egypt
  • Exodus of the Isrealites from Egypt
  • Splitting the Red Sea
  • Receiving the Ten Commandments

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Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale is credited with founding modern nursing practices which she put into practice and helped spread during the Crimean War. It is thanks to her work that modern nursing practices and care for the sick was established. It is because of these efforts that she is recognized by the Kaleidoscopic Path for her contributions to human wellness.

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Helena Blavatsky

She was one of the three founding members of the Theosophical Society and one of the major figures in the Occult community. She published Isis Unveiled and the Secret Doctrine which are two key books of the Kaleidoscopic Path.

Her work and beliefs combined elements from western beliefs like Neoplatonism with eastern beliefs like Hinduism and Buddhism. It is because of the ideas and beliefs expressed in her works that was the foundation for the beliefs of the Kaleidoscopic Path.

Like with Jesus and other religious leaders whether or not their beliefs are accepted by people of the modern era it can not be denied the benefit she has provided to spirituality.

Notable Events and reasoning for veneration

  • Founding Theosophy and the Theosophical Society
  • Writing Isis Unveiled and the Secret Doctrine
  • Traveling to Tibet and developing a deeper understanding of the synthesis of religion, philosophy and science
  • Helping to revive Western esotericism
  • Influencing many New Age movements and ideas

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Jesus

Many people who have grown up in western culture know of Jesus and the religion that is centered around him. Regardless of the relationship between Christianity and Paganism, it is undeniable that he has had a positive role in human spirituality and has contributed much to the betterment of humanity.

Despite how some of his teachings and words have been used by those in power to promote hatred and bloodshed he did teach positive beliefs. Over his life he taught about compassion and forgiveness as well as performing a variety of miracles like healing the sick, raising the dead, turning water into wine.

Notable events and reasons for veneration

  • Born in a manger in Bethlehem from a virgin birth
  • Son of God
  • Performance of countless miracles like walking on water, turning water into wine, raising the dead and duplicating food for the needy
  • Being crucified and then rising from the grave
  • Preaching love, peace and teaching ways to better live ones life
  • Founding a long lasting religion

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