Achavis,
Ordinarily, I'd prefer not to respond, since in all truth, the way we
operate is none of your business. However... there are perhaps some
questions that ought be answered. I'm not going to comment on the
Spirokai issue. That argument is old and all you need to know from both
sides, stated in countless previous posts.

The Ryusa situation. I had not heard of anyone telling her she would be
enemied forever if she joined the occultists. If you know who did say
that, please message me.

"Shoot first, think later"
Yes, we do. No apologies for that. The reason why, is summed up best in
the statement: "Lack of knowledge will not prevent the Council from
acting swiftly and decisively to deal with a threat, be it current or
potential, to Nature."

In other words: Nature first, people second. We do not seek popularity.
Hurt feelings will recover, but perhaps a hurt Nature will not?

Irruel du Vallianse, Benandanti

Penned by my hand on the 21st of Chakros, in the year 96 MA.