over, and seemed to see something different about me. He listened as I spoke.
"Our society, The Fellowship, will be a union of spiritual seekers that
shall strive to bring Unity to our fractured society. We will promote Trust
and under- standing among all the people of Britannia. With your approval our
society will teach one to seek Worthiness, rather than mere personal reward.
To that end, I seek your recognition of The Fellowship."
After a long moment, Lord British replied.
"Batlin, thou dost know the meaning of perseverance. I care not for what
thy Fellowship dost wish of me and I care even less for what thy Fellowship
would seek to do for me. But if thy Fellowship would seek to serve the
subjects of my land then my support for thee is unequivocal."
Thus was born The Fellowship.

viii. The Value of Virtues and Virtue of Values


In creating the Fellowship philosophy I had no intention of cobbling together
a collection of platitudes that would be presumptuously intended as a
replacement of the Eight Virtues of The Avatar. I knew there would be those
who would accuse me of doing just that, no matter what philosophy I
developed! I hereby wish to state that The Fellowship fully supports the
Eight Virtues of the Avatar, and as one who has endeavored to follow their
example I can personally assure thee of their immeasurable worth.
But as one who has followed the Eight Virtues, I know whereof I speak
when I say that it is impossible to perfectly live up to them. Even the
Avatar was unable to do so continuously and consistently. Can anyone say that
they have been honest every moment of every day of their lives? Can anyone
say that they are always compassionate, valorous, just, sacrificing,
honorable, humble or spiritual at all times? The philosophy of the Eight
Virtues does little more than emphasize our own personal deficiencies. I have
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