Ending it

[ColdestPepsi 1176]

Ending it

 

Issued and averred by

 

AIMO OF ASTOR

By the word of Aimo of Astor

It would not be wrong to call myself a controversial man. I have spent the past decades in service to The Petra. Through this time I have served through peace, war, and a mix of both. I have killed in battles those that personally called out the Queen, I have taken steps to preserve the relationship between Petra and her own at points. I have saw out reforms in order to best suit the Order of the Petran Laurel to serve the purpose needed at the time. Most important to me though I have overseen the increased numbers of the Petran Laurel. I have seen people whom I am proud of raise themselves up. I have also stumbled at points. I have atoned before, I will again. I also recognize that I am not wanted at this point. That the perspective on how I operate has shifted, that I am seen as something perhaps too dangerous to keep around now that I have served my purpose. I see this as if I were a tool, I have been used up to the purpose deemed fit, and now I am to be cast aside so as to not take up room that may be desired for another tool. So, I will not seek to be Knight Commander, I do not seek anything anymore in regards to my status as a knight of the realm bar two things. I first ask that I am not forgotten by history, that such is not allowed as some might wish. I second ask that I be allowed to continue on only to train Princess Rowena. I ask this second one out of my duty to her. It would not be fair to the princess if she were to be cast astray in the storm that can be squirehood. I wish to also leave one important lesson to those who might read and learn. It matters not what one’s blood is, it matters not if you are a prince, a noble, or a mere person on the street. Blood matters not, what you do matters, how you are remembered by those who also do matters. So, what I do is I seek an end to this all for the health of The Petra. I care more for it than I do glory, grudges, and many other things. I will still seek out my own judgment and penance by the Julians, it would be wrong to not do so.

 

Some might call me a thug, a beast who deserves nothing which I have gained through my long service. To this I say the following; I was willing to put aside my own issues to not try and tear apart the realm.

Continuing if allowed only out of duty to the Princess,

His Lordship, Aimo of Astor, Baron of Fir’Steinn

[TaytoTot 1587]

The blinded Dame Monika wishes that she could read right now

[Deets 1129]

Konstantin read through the missive, the aging knight pausing upon his good friend's first wish. "I shall make sure such does not come to pass." He said aloud with a glance towards a tome he had begun writing some months ago. The emblem of the Petrine Laurel was affixed upon its leather cover. "It has been a long journey we have shared. Your story will not be forgotten, or cast aside. Nor does it end here, my friend."

[Destructokeith 1142]

Artel bows his head "ein shame it has come to this" he drums his steel fingers on the table "his story is far from over" he says aloud to his forge as he looks over the design of a great sword he had made so long ago. with a nod he closes the book and turns towards the gates

[Andustar 4143]

"You were no thug, nor a beast. You're a man, capable of making mistakes like anyone else." Marcus stated plainly, "And we mustn't let our mistakes define us. You may no longer serve as the Knight Commander, but neither shall your efforts and contributions be forgotten."
 

The Prince set aside the missive,
"I believe this was the right decision. Now, put your mind towards new ventures, Ser Aimo. I'm certain you'll find your way again."

[beetle 3315]

Despite the trouble of the roads, Marisol read the missive without being interrupted.

"... Petra still needs you Aimo." The Hyspian knight shook her head, "Damnit."

[carebear 1291]

Princess Rowena read the missive her mentor put out, worry filling her expression. Her tension lessened once she read that Aimo still wished to train her. She looked out the window of her room, deep in thought about her future and the future of the knight order she was training so hard to join.

 

"I hope I can become even half the knight you are. And I hope you can keep teaching me how to be better."

 

The Princess crumpled up the paper and spun on her heels, racing down to the barracks to keep training.

[tcs_tonsils_ 3666]

Sir Marius dipped his head to his old friend. "You served the Kingdom well, my friend. You should enjoy your retirement."