Precept 50: 'The World is Smaller Than You Think'.
When young, you tend to think that the world is vast, huge, gigantic. It's only natural. Unfortunately, it's actually quite a lot smaller than that. I can say this, now having travelled everywhere in the land.
Riki
Precept 49: 'One Thing Is Not Another'.
This one should be obvious, but I've had others try to argue that one thing, which is clearly what it is and not something else, is actually some other thing, which it isn't. Stay on your guard!
This one should be obvious, but I've had others try to argue that one thing, which is clearly what it is and not something else, is actually some other thing, which it isn't. Stay on your guard!
Riki
Precept 48: 'Guard Your Kingdom'.
A kingdom is not land, stone walls, or a crown. Such things can be conquered, burned, stolen, or destroyed!
Your true kingdom lies within your mind and heart. There you alone rule, and no foe may enter unless you permit them.
Others may wound you, betray you, humiliate you, or try to bend you to their will. Pay them no heed! Their words and deeds have only the power you grant them.
Remain true to yourself, warrior.
A kingdom is not land, stone walls, or a crown. Such things can be conquered, burned, stolen, or destroyed!
Your true kingdom lies within your mind and heart. There you alone rule, and no foe may enter unless you permit them.
Others may wound you, betray you, humiliate you, or try to bend you to their will. Pay them no heed! Their words and deeds have only the power you grant them.
Remain true to yourself, warrior.
Riki
Precept 47: 'You Can Not Breathe Water'.
Water is refreshing, but if you try to breathe it you are in for a nasty shock.
Water is refreshing, but if you try to breathe it you are in for a nasty shock.
Riki
Precept 46: 'Never Forgive'.
If someone asks forgiveness of you, for instance a brother of yours, always deny it. That brother, or whoever it is, doesn't deserve such a thing.
If someone asks forgiveness of you, for instance a brother of yours, always deny it. That brother, or whoever it is, doesn't deserve such a thing.
Riki
Precept 45: 'Always Keep Your Word'.
Your word is among the most valuable things you possess. Once given, it must never be broken!
If you say you will be somewhere at a certain hour, then you will be there, even if the world itself should end around you!
Give your word carefully, warrior, for once given, there can be no excuses, hesitation, or retreat.
Let others know that when you give your word, the matter is settled.
A warrior's word is a promise of certainty.
Your word is among the most valuable things you possess. Once given, it must never be broken!
If you say you will be somewhere at a certain hour, then you will be there, even if the world itself should end around you!
Give your word carefully, warrior, for once given, there can be no excuses, hesitation, or retreat.
Let others know that when you give your word, the matter is settled.
A warrior's word is a promise of certainty.
Riki
Precept 44: 'Spend Money When You Have It'.
Some will cling onto their Money, even taking it into the dirt with them when they die. It is better to spend it when you can, so you can enjoy various things in life.
Some will cling onto their Money, even taking it into the dirt with them when they die. It is better to spend it when you can, so you can enjoy various things in life.
Riki
Precept 43: 'Learn to Detect Lies'.
When others speak, they usually lie. Scrutinise and question them relentlessly until they reveal their deceit.
When others speak, they usually lie. Scrutinise and question them relentlessly until they reveal their deceit.
Riki
Precept 42: 'Obey No Law But Your Own'.
Laws written by others may inconvenience you or be a burden. Let your own desires be the only law.
Laws written by others may inconvenience you or be a burden. Let your own desires be the only law.
Riki
Oh, look guys!!! They brought back the worst minigame WITHOUT CHANGING A SINGLE THING, not even the letter size, but guess what, this time is also bugged and you don't get the ARP you should get.
If you ever think things can't get lower, think about AWA and you will immediately feel better.
If you ever think things can't get lower, think about AWA and you will immediately feel better.
Riki
Precept 41: 'Eat Quickly and Drink Slowly'.
Your body is a delicate thing and you must fuel it with great deliberation. Food must go in as fast as possible, but fluids at a slower rate.
Your body is a delicate thing and you must fuel it with great deliberation. Food must go in as fast as possible, but fluids at a slower rate.
Riki
Precept 40: 'Beware the Mysterious Force'.
A mysterious force bears down on us from above, pushing us downwards. If you spend too long in the air, the force will crush you against the ground and destroy you. Beware!
A mysterious force bears down on us from above, pushing us downwards. If you spend too long in the air, the force will crush you against the ground and destroy you. Beware!
Riki
Precept 39: 'Borrow, But Do Not Lend'.
If you lend and are repayed, you gain nothing. If you borrow but do not repay, you gain everything.
If you lend and are repayed, you gain nothing. If you borrow but do not repay, you gain everything.
Riki
Precept 38: 'Eggshells are brittle'.
Once again, this Precept explains itself.
Once again, this Precept explains itself.
Riki
Precept 37: 'Up is Up, Down is Down'.
If you fall over in the darkness, it can be easy to lose your bearing and forget which way is up. Keep this Precept in mind!
If you fall over in the darkness, it can be easy to lose your bearing and forget which way is up. Keep this Precept in mind!
Riki
Precept 36: 'Don't Eat Immediately Before Sleeping'.
This can cause restlessness and indigestion. It's just common sense.
This can cause restlessness and indigestion. It's just common sense.
Riki
Precept 35: 'Show the Enemy No Respect'.
Being gallant to your enemies is no virtue! If someone opposes you, they don't deserve respect or kindness or mercy.
Being gallant to your enemies is no virtue! If someone opposes you, they don't deserve respect or kindness or mercy.
Riki
Precept 34: 'Names Have Power'.
Names have power, and so to name something is to grant it power. I myself named my nail 'Life Ender'. Do not steal the name I came up with! Invent your own!
Names have power, and so to name something is to grant it power. I myself named my nail 'Life Ender'. Do not steal the name I came up with! Invent your own!
Riki
Precept 33: 'Disease Lives Inside of Dirt'.
You'll get sick if you spend too much time in filthy places. If you are staying in someone else's home, demand the highest level of cleanliness from your host.
You'll get sick if you spend too much time in filthy places. If you are staying in someone else's home, demand the highest level of cleanliness from your host.
Riki
Precept 32: 'Never Believe That It Is Too Late'.
Sometimes, thoughts of what could have been, or what might yet be, will enter your mind. But these thoughts are followed by a darker thought: ‘It is too late.’
The latter is not your own! It is a dark thought that seeks to weaken your resolve and keep you from acting.
The past cannot be changed, but the present is yours to command.
Begin NOW, warrior, and you will not fail, no matter how late it seems.
Sometimes, thoughts of what could have been, or what might yet be, will enter your mind. But these thoughts are followed by a darker thought: ‘It is too late.’
The latter is not your own! It is a dark thought that seeks to weaken your resolve and keep you from acting.
The past cannot be changed, but the present is yours to command.
Begin NOW, warrior, and you will not fail, no matter how late it seems.
Riki
Precept 31: 'Never Accept a Promise'.
Spurn the promises of others, as they are always broken. Promises of love or betrothal are to be avoided especially.
Spurn the promises of others, as they are always broken. Promises of love or betrothal are to be avoided especially.
Riki
Precept 30: 'Develop Your Sense of Direction'.
It's easy to get lost when travelling through winding, twisting caverns. Having a good sense of direction is like having a magical map inside of your head. Very useful.
It's easy to get lost when travelling through winding, twisting caverns. Having a good sense of direction is like having a magical map inside of your head. Very useful.
Riki
Precept 29: 'Don't Peer Into the Darkness'.
If you peer into the darkness and can't see anything for too long, your mind will start to linger over old memories. Memories are to be avoided, as per Precept Four.
If you peer into the darkness and can't see anything for too long, your mind will start to linger over old memories. Memories are to be avoided, as per Precept Four.
Riki
Precept 28: 'Eat As Much As You Can'.
When having a meal, eat as much as you possibly can. This gives you extra energy, and means you can eat less frequently.
When having a meal, eat as much as you possibly can. This gives you extra energy, and means you can eat less frequently.
Riki
Precept 27: 'Don't Trust Your Reflection'.
When peering at certain shining surfaces, you may see a copy of your own face. The face will mimic your movements and seems similar to your own, but I don't think it can be trusted.
When peering at certain shining surfaces, you may see a copy of your own face. The face will mimic your movements and seems similar to your own, but I don't think it can be trusted.