A New Dawn

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The Leopard stood before the shrine to his goddess, the burning flame glistening in his tired, cat-like gaze. He murmured his prayers as he always did, asked the Wildcat for answers as he always did, and received only the fading glimpse of felines in the grass. It had been some time since he had gotten anything more than that, and the silence had not troubled him until now. Though the reason for such silence was immediately obvious, it was a test. The Wildcat did enjoy her tests.

 

The Leopard knew exactly what he had to do, rising from his seat on the ground and striding off toward the city with a vigorous gleam in his glowing eyes.

 

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Miklaeil Arvellon, Annilir of el’Okarn’ame, stood before a crowd of assembled Elves and assorted visitors from other lands. He stood straight with a soft, yet wild, grin on his face.

 

“Lliran! I stand before you today, on the cusp of our new age, with glee and excitement in my heart and mind. We are about to enter into a time of prosperity and good health as we have never known it before. What a sight it is! With so much change and potential coming, I thought it fitting to add a little more.

 

I have led the Forest Guard since the fall of the Diarchy, through the good and the bad. I remember leading our rangers to fell many a voidal monstrosity at Terror’s portal, pushing back bandits and vagabonds from our realm, and maintaining order in our city. I look on these memories with a fondness in my heart, for while I may have shouted the commands, it was the Okarn’ame themselves who had faith in my decisions. For this, I cannot thank you all enough, and I hope you offer the same trust and loyalty to he who will be replacing me.. Kalius Tresery.”

 

He paused a moment as the crowd talked amongst themselves, lifting a hand for quiet and continuing.

 

“It has been an honor to lead this guard, of whom I consider to be the very best in all the ‘ame’s history, and an even greater honor to have fought alongside each and every one of the brave soldiers who wear the uniform. I hope I get the chance to do it again. Until then, lliran..

 

 Asul lente karinto, ame nae evareh.”

[Kaelan 1918]

A light smile would grace Lyemar’s lips as he listened to his Annilir and, perhaps more importantly, closest friend address the crowd. 

 

“Mik has served our people well,” he says softly to his wife Leilani who would be stood beside him, glancing towards her. “He has gone above beyond, sacrificing so much for them.”

After a pause, his attention shifts back to Mik. ”The Prince has earned his retirement. Though I’ve no doubt that he’ll continue to lead our people alongside the rest of the council.”

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Ronellion cheers loudly for his father along with the large crowd!

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“KIdiak wioeke kal’dlal” Eleven Elves would say in Elvish with an Elven nod.