Moder the Even

Moder the Even is a figure of balance and restraint, a quiet teacher whose wisdom is sought by kings, peasants, and wanderers alike. Unlike the fiery prophets or stern lawgivers, Moder’s philosophy rests upon a simple truth: excess, whether in joy or sorrow, strength or weakness, corrupts the soul. This he terms, "the Evenness," a way of walking through life with steady footing, neither stumbling into ruinous indulgence nor withering in needless austerity.

Born of humble stock, Moder was said to have labored as a craftsman before devoting himself to teaching. His open hands symbolize his readiness to give counsel freely, without command or coercion. Those who follow him practice measured speech, thoughtful action, and tempered judgment, seeking not to master the world but to walk through it unbroken.

Moder’s lessons are deceptively plain: eat until satisfied, but not stuffed; speak until heard, but not wearied; fight when needful, but never for pride. To live in his way is to find stillness in storm and clarity in shadow. His disciples call him “the Even Hand,” for he guides without forcing, steady as a balance that never tips