Keon's White Painted Chain Symbol
explained by
creator of
Householding Keon
author of
and co-author of
The white chain is the symbol of Householding Keon, whose virtue is freedom. Keon
recognizes that in our human lives, "The only true freedom is the freedom to choose
one's chains." Householders pledge only by choice.
The chain is worn in memory of all the Pen Gens who died without a choice. For them, the
white-painted chain was a true restraint. Until the time of Risa Tigue, the Keon pledge
ceremony included the wearing of the white chain tightly about the neck. When Risa became
Sectuib, she changed it to a loose loop that could be slipped easily over the
head--indicating that there is no restraint except the wearer's free choice.
The white enamel chain is edged in gray or silver, as the old white-painted Gen chains
always had chipped edges where the metal showed through. Now, when it is silver, it may
represent the shine of a Gen's nager. The chain is set against Keon red--this is not
orange red or fire-engine red, not representing danger or anger. It is blood red, the red
of passion, love, loyalty, devotion.
Jean Lorrah (jean@simegen.com alternate e-dress Jean1@Juno.com) "I don't think
happiness is a permanent state; it's some kind of treaty you make with your circumstances
at the time."--Robert Plant