ANGRA MAINYU

[Apex]

Unbeknownst to many, there is a truly dangerous "cult" that lurks with-in many of Sirius's major cities. This dangerous "cult" really does convert hundreds of members each year, and has a membership that is composed of young and old, rich and poor, the famous and infamous. Unlike the misconception that is fostered of many cults, this one truly does forcibly convert members, using techniques that can be equated to brainwashing. The enlightenment they call it, a submergence into the will of their masters.

On arrival at the "temple" Angras was amazed at the size of the complex that was carved upon the mountian top. As he was guided to the front entrance the echo'ing of chanting could be heard in the distance and he paused for a moment to listen closely.....

"Ee-lah-sah vi-vee-ah-lah pay-ray-tah! Sah-lah-mah-noo bah-lah-tah, dahs ah-cah-row oh-dah-zoe-dee boo-sah-dah, Hoe-ah-thah-hay Cra-sigh-gah-tahn!"

Though he did not understand the language, it was both intimitadeing and inspireing, it seemed to drum upon some inner cord that beckoned him to come closer. As the chanting continued he made his way into the lobby where he was greeted by a man that was not entirely human....

The Taskmaster

Before I show you to your quarters, what we shall call your lair, there are some simple rules you must first hear and understand, uttered the man.

1. Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.
2. Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them.
3. When in anothers lair, show him respect or else do not go there.
4. If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.
5. Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
6. Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved.
7. Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
8. When walking in the common area's, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.

You are here because you have been chosen, as are the others. The meek shall die and the strong shall grow stronger. Obediance is not an option of debate, it is to be immediate and unquestioned. You will not leave here, if you leave here, the same as you have came. You may now follow me, said the man as he turned and begain to walk away.

Angra thought to himself, "You will not leave here the same as you came", what can this mean ?