Xenia

Xenia is the art of hospitality to strangers. It is kindness exhibited to surrounding organisms and spirits regardless of their affiliation. The evolved practice is Theoxenia which means to practice hospitality to the Gods.

Overview
Xenia is practiced by thousands upon thousands of cultures regardless of racial differences and distances from one another. Some cultures identify with Xenia stronger than others. For a sailer or traveler, Xenia is considered extremely important as following the rules of Xenia is the difference between pushing through a stormy sea or spending a free night in a comfortable bed. It is to show kindness to strangers in hopes of receiving said kindness in return.

Xenia has been referenced numerous times, mainly by students of the Ramsay Hospitality Company. It also known of by members of DRK. Practitioners of Xenia are known for receiving lucky outcomes in troubling situations.

The power of Xenia is in the bonds formed through the acts of kindness. Through such acts will people obtain allies and forge meaningful pacts. Xenia has been referenced numerous times, mainly by students of the Ramsay Hospitality Company. It also known of by members of DRK. Practitioners of Xenia are known for receiving lucky outcomes in troubling situations.

First Rule
"A host must respect the guest. The host is to be as hospitable to the guest as possible, providing, food, drink, bathes and gifts upon leaving. One must not ask questions until the guest is settled."

- First Rule

The First Sacred Rule of Xenia states that the host must show respect to the guest, whether voluntarily or forcefully. It is important to feed and provide guest with drink. It is also imperative to guarantee safety when traveling with a guest. It is for this reason that Xenia practitioners are often skilled warriors. The only time it is accepted to engage in battle is if attacked. Serious followers of this philosophy often take defensive measures in such a situation unless absolutely necessary. This was seen when Hagakure Sayuri's snake-scarf, Kuroyuri, began striking those aboard the Antoinette. Noir Chateau evaded the strikes while attempting to awaken the sleeping woman.

Second Rule
"Respect from guest to host is expected. The guest must offer to help the host and not be a burden. The guest must give a gift upon arrival"

- Second

The Second Sacred Rule of Xenia is considered more important on the returning end. Guest must provide a gift for the kindness exhibited.

Third Rule
"The bonds we create are the strongest power of all."

- Third

The third rule is considered important, but not as important as the first two rules which are regarded as sacred. The third rule is the outcome of following Xenia and such must be held closely to one's heart.

Fourth Rule
"Gifts are expected as a return for kindness and hospitality."

- Fourth

The fourth rule is that those who received a kindness must leave a gift in return.

Theoxenia
Theoxenia is the evolved practice of Xenia.