Canticle of Transfigurations

These verses collect the teachings and sermons of Andraste. Known stanzas within the Canticle of Transfigurations include those that lay down the stance of the Chantry on magic and maleficarum.
The canticle is purported to be the work of Justinia, Andraste's disciple, who transcribed them word for word from the Prophet herself. The version currently used by the Chantry can be traced back to an Andrastian group in Ferelden in -130 Ancient, supposedly the closest to the version that were spread among the Alamarri who followed Andraste and Maferath north. As the Alamarri did not have a written alphabet at the time, Andraste's teachings were almost certainly spread by word of mouth.
An alternate version of the Canticle of Transfigurations was written by Archon Hessarian. It removes references to prohibitions against magic, and is only taught in the Imperial Chantry.

Read the Document

Canticle of Transfigurations

Transfigurations 1

The Commandments

These truths the Maker has revealed to me:
As there is but one world,
One life, one death, there is
But one god, and He is our Maker.
They are sinners, who have given their love
To false gods.

Magic exists to serve man, and never to rule over him.
Foul and corrupt are they
Who have taken His gift
And turned it against His children.
They shall be named Maleficar, accursed ones.
They shall find no rest in this world
Or beyond.

All men are the Work of our Maker's Hands,
From the lowest slaves
To the highest kings.
Those who bring harm
Without provocation to the least of His children
Are hated and accursed by the Maker.

Those who bear false witness
And work to deceive others, know this:
There is but one Truth.
All things are known to our Maker
And He shall judge their lies.

All things in this world are finite.
What one man gains, another has lost.
Those who steal from their brothers and sisters
Do harm to their livelihood and to their peace of mind.
Our Maker sees this with a heavy heart.

Transfigurations 10

The one who repents, who has faith,
Unshaken by the darkness of the world,
She shall know true peace.

Andraste's Sermon At Valerian Fields

Many are those who wander in sin,
Despairing that they are lost forever,
But the one who repents, who has faith
Unshaken by the darkness of the world,
And boasts not, nor gloats
Over the misfortunes of the weak, but takes delight
In the Maker's law and creations, she shall know
The peace of the Maker's benediction.
The Light shall lead her safely
Through the paths of this world, and into the next.
For she who trusts in the Maker, fire is her water
As the moth sees light and goes toward flame,
She should see fire and go towards Light.
The Veil holds no uncertainty for her,
And she will know no fear of death, for the Maker
Shall be her beacon and her shield, her foundation and her sword.

Transfigurations 12

Andraste's Prayer Before The Siege Of Minrathous

O Maker, hear my cry:
Guide me through the blackest nights.
Steel my heart against the temptations of the wicked.
Make me to rest in the warmest places.

O Creator, see me kneel:
For I walk only where You would bid me.
Stand only in places You have blessed.
Sing only the words You place in my throat.

My Maker, know my heart:
Take from me a life of sorrow.
Lift me from a world of pain.
Judge me worthy of Your endless pride.

My Creator, judge me whole:
Find me well within Your grace.
Touch me with fire that I be cleansed.
Tell me I have sung to Your approval.

O Maker, hear my cry:
Seat me by Your side in death.
Make me one within Your glory.
And let the world once more see Your favor.

For You are the fire at the heart of the world,
And comfort is only Yours to give.

Transfigurations 18

Foul and corrupt are you
Who have taken My gift
And turned it against My children.

Close

Type

Text, Religious