One of the stories the Gypsies like to tell as proof that they are the favored of fate takes place at the Crucifixion. The Roman guards where preparing to nail Christ to the cross, and all the people in the swelling crowd, there to witness the event, feared the guards terribly. So the people remained a safe distance from the three crosses, all save on Gypsy boy. This young lad suddenly took it upon himself to sneak past the guards while they were crucifying one of the thieves who was to die with Jesus. When he reached the place where the cross and the nails were placed awaiting Christ´s crucifixion, the Gypsy boy found he knew what to do.
With the gifts of his kind, the lad stole one of the nails intended for use in the Crucifixion. Looking up to see if the guards had noticed, the young boy saw Christ smiling at him, and in his head, the boy heard whispered words. The words told him that his people would forever be free of the seventh commandment. "Thou shalt not steal," because of his small kindness in easing Jesus´ pain.
Although this tale is obviously self-serving, the Gypsy hold it to be just one of many examples of their unique role in history. Regardless of the truth of this and other tales, the gypsies believe they will play some crucial role in the upcoming Convergence. Which individual Gypsies will be involved or what their role will be is not clear to the Gypsies, but it is of no real concern. Whoever is needed among their people will surly find themselves where they are meant to be, ready to play their part. So why worry about that now?
- Teeuwynn
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