The story is quite a simple concept. The Virtues defeat the Vices (Sins), and go on to save the day. But this is merely a game. Yes, just a game. Their prize? Well, you'll have to find out what their prize is. As for the pawns, here is what you need to know:
~Chastity~
The practice of courtly love and romantic friendship and abstinence.
Cleanliness through cultivated good health and hygiene, and maintained by refraining from intoxicants.
To be honest with oneself, one's family, one's friends, and to all of humanity.
Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought-through education and betterment.
The ability to refrain from being distracted and influenced by hostility, temptation or corruption.
~Temperance~
Restraint, temperance, justice.
Constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, moderation, zero-sum and deferred gratification.
Prudence to judge between actions with regard to appropriate actions at a given time.
Proper moderation between self-interest, versus public-interest, and against the rights and needs of others.
~Charity~
Generosity, charity, self-sacrifice; the term should not be confused with the more restricted modern use of the word charity to mean benevolent giving.
Love, in the sense of an unlimited loving kindness towards all others, is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human spirit, because it is said to both glorify and reflect the nature of God.
Such love is self-sacrificial.
Confusion can arise from the multiple meanings of the English word "love".
The love that is "caritas" is distinguished by its origin – being divinely infused into the soul – and by its residing in the will rather than emotions, regardless of what emotions it stirs up.
This love is necessary for salvation, and with it no one can be lost.
~Diligence~
A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work; decisive work ethic, steadfastness in belief, fortitude, and the capability of not giving up.
Budgeting one's time; monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness.
Upholding one's convictions at all times, especially when no one else is watching.
~Patience~
Forbearance and endurance through moderation.
Resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence.
Accepting the grace to forgive; to show mercy to sinners.
Creating a sense of peaceful stability and community rather than suffering, hostility, and antagonism.
~Kindness~
Charity, compassion and friendship for its own sake.
Empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment.
Unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite.
Having positive outlooks and cheerful demeanor; to inspire kindness in others.
~Humility~
Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.
It is a spirit of self-examination; a hermeneutic of suspicion toward yourself and charity toward people you disagree with.
The courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved.
Reverence for those who have wisdom and those who selflessly teach in love.
Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self.
Being faithful to promises, no matter how big or small they may be.
Refraining from despair and the ability to confront fear and uncertainty, or intimidation.
(Note: The order that the Vices are listed in are from youngest to oldest. They are not in the order of strongest to weakest or vice versa. And while it will appear here that each of these Sins have no personality, that is far from the truth. They while be revealed in due time.)
~Lust~
The youngest of the Vices and thus the most pampered.
~Envy~
The second youngest Vice and the twin brother of Greed, of whom he is jealous of.
~Greed~
The third youngest Vice and the twin brother of Envy, of whom he doesn't really take that much note of.
~Sloth~
The middle "child" of the Vices, but is the most innocent of them all.
~Gluttony~
The third oldest Vice, who is extremely protective of Sloth.
Almost to a fault.
~Wrath~
The second oldest Vice and the oldest child of Pride.
Like how Gluttony is protective of Sloth, Wrath is incredibly protective of Lust.
Except for Wrath, he is protective to a fault.
~Pride~
The oldest Vice and the father of the younger six.
The direct son of Lucifer, he was born almost immediately after Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden of Eden.
