Various Verisimilitudes

Shadows of the Sword

Galatyne Knightwyng—Winter 1999

During my short career as a Lyfeian Knight I have seen many combats and have taken more than a few lives. Now, however, as a paladin of Lyfaye, I find that I am forced to question the value of the actions I took then. . . and take now, for I have not laid down the sword.

I had always thought that I acted in the best interest of the Light when I fought. Every life I took was to protect another from harm or, as happened on far too many occasions, to protect myself, for it seems that just wearing a sword invites others to test your skill with it.... read more

Tides of Hate

Galatyne Knightwyng—Spring 2000

I have spent the last few weeks in Aluene trying to counteract, or at least minimize, the impact the Lyfeians have had on the region. I had not thought my task would be so difficult, but hatred, once planted and nurtured, is a difficult seed to uproot.

While I was in town, a group calling themselves the Pur Cild, or “pure children”, held a meeting at a local inn. They claimed to support the rights of pure-blood humans and denounced the fey, whose blood they said was tainted with dark magic. I suspect they must have paid a handsome fee for the use of the inn, for I know the innkeep was not a staunch supporter of their movement. They encouraged the young people of the town to attend, promising to reveal “truths....” read more

On Death

Kiriannin Seflannin—Spring 2003

Recent events among the members of this esteemed Clan have turned my thoughts to the topic of death. The beliefs of my people, the Annin, on death were clear: death is an inevitable and opaque transition that concludes life. Elthanannorior Gilbalfestalalorstal, my patron deity whose name translates loosely to “Breath of the World,” is said push us through life much the way a breeze might guide a leaf on its descent to the forest floor. Like that leaf, each of our lives has a most certain conclusion, from which no wind can deter us forever.... read more

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