The Codex of the True Collector

Ye Founding Words of the Gatherer

Hark,
O Seeker of rare and wondrous things!
Let this codex be thy guide,
that thou mayest walk the path of honor in thy sacred pursuit.
In the gathering of treasures, wisdom and virtue must be thy companions,
lest avarice cloud thy soul and folly mar thy legacy.





Prologue:The Collector`s Invocation


O noble soul,
set forth upon thy path with heart unburdened by greed and hands unsullied by dishonor.
May thine eyes seek beauty,
thy spirit cherish wisdom,
and thy trove shine with the gleam of righteous pursuit.
Let the fates favor thee in thy noble endeavor,
and may time guard thy legacy.





I. Fealty to the Collector`s Quest


A true collector is sworn in heart
and deed to the art of gathering.
Let no doubt enter thy spirit,
nor thy hand falter in the pursuit.
To covet without commitment
is to profane the sacred hunt..





II. Forbearance for Fellow Collectors


As thou dost yearn for the rare and precious,
so too do others.
Bear no malice unto thy brethren of the chase;
rather, honor their passion,
for it is kindred to thine own.
Let envy be cast aside, and in its stead,
let fellowship reign.





III. Hardiness in the Pursuit


A collector must endure trials and hardships,
for the greatest treasures are won through toil.
Let not distance deter thee,
nor cost dismay thee,
nor loss break thy spirit.
With steadfast heart, embrace the journey.





IV. Liberality of Spirit and Coin


Let thy purse open when need arises,
and let generosity flow as the river`s course.
Hoard not merely for self,
but share thy wisdom and treasures with kindred spirits.
A true collector builds a legacy beyond mere possession.





V. Ethics and Honor


Let not greed drive thy hand to shadowed dealings.
Scorn the thief`s path and abhor deception.
Let every acquisition be won with clean hands
and a soul unblemished,
that thy collection may stand as a beacon of righteousness.





VI. Solicitude for Thy Collection


What thou dost gather, guard well.
Let not dust and decay claim thy prizes,
nor let neglect mar their splendor.
A collector`s charge is not merely to acquire,
but to cherish and preserve,
that future generations may marvel at thy dedication.





VII. Conscientiousness in Completion


Beware the siren call of endless pursuit;
know when a chapter is complete.
Seek not merely to amass,
but to curate with wisdom.
In mindful fulfillment lies the mark of a true collector,
whose efforts are not in vain.





VIII. The Collector`s Legacy


Think not only of thy own hand
but of those who shall come after thee.
Let thy collection be a torch
to light the path for future seekers.
Record thy knowledge,
pass down thy wisdom,
and ensure that thy treasures do not languish in silence
but inspire generations yet unborn.





IX. The Warning Against Vice


Take heed,
O seeker,
lest passion turn to obsession and wisdom to folly.
Beware the shadow of greed,
which knows no satisfaction.
Hoard not beyond reason,
and let not thy collection become thy prison.
Let balance be thy guide,
and thy treasures serve as a source of joy,
not burden.





Closing Oath: The Collector`s Vow


By these words I stand,
steadfast in honor, unwavering in purpose.
No ill deed shall taint my pursuit,
nor shall neglect tarnish that which I cherish.
I vow to seek with wisdom, to guard with care,
and to pass onward the light of the collector`s fire.
So let it be written; so let it be done.

Thus is the code of the noble gatherer writ. Go forth with wisdom, and may thy troves gleam with honor and purpose!