[PK] A Final Prayer

[TuggIsHere 54]

The Final Will of Father Altius Thrayn

 

Bloodied, trembling hands clasped together, for one final prayer.

 

A filthy blade passes through the priest's arms, plunging deep into his chest, the green stole around his neck splattered crimson, his blood mixing with the falling rain, as though the sky itself was crying.

 

Amidst the deafening rainfall could be heard soft mumbling, escaping from shaking lips, as the priest turned his dimming green eyes skyward, hands clasped in front of him still.

 

"The Lord ruleth me, I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie, in pastures green:

He leadeth me, the quiet waters by.

For though I should walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.

Thy rod and Thy staff, they hath been a comfort to me."

 

Raindrops stream down his face, his eyes slowly closing. The sword is pulled back out of his chest- though he does not even flinch, resolutely finishing his final prayer.

Murderous eyes hesitate- "shall god strike me down for this?" -but the unthinking steel held in pausing hands has no such qualms, the sticky red blade washing itself in the falling rain as it unhesitatingly swings towards the priest's neck.

 

 

An unfinished letter remains crumpled in the priest's robes:

 

If you're reading this, then I must have passed- either that or this paper must have fallen out of my pocket, ha. In such trying times, countless people have suggested to me that I write a will, though I know neither who to write to, or what to write about. I remain without true family, though my friends and clergymen in Balian have taken that spot in my heart. To those who have taken me in, who have aided me in times of need, to God the most merciful, I am sorry. I do not know if anyone will cry, or mourn, but if you think you will, grant me one last wish- do not.

 

I do not fear death, for it is no less an inevitable fate as birth is- what I once feared was what I would achieve between that start and end. But know that if I die I shall die without fear, and I shall die without regret. I have dedicated my life to that which I love most, to helping those around me, and there has been greater reason to live.

 

So do not cry, do not let your heart or lips stumble upon mournful, pitying prayers- do instead as I have done, spread love, kindness, and peace. That is all I ask for, that is all I need to rest in peace.

 

To my fellow clergymen in Balian, I leave to you everything I own- though it is not much- let it continue to serve my purpose beyond death.

 

Signed,

Father Altius Thrayn

 

Spoiler

I want to thank everyone who has RPed with me in Balian, this was my first character on the server and it could not have been more fun. Although it came to a harsh and uncomfortable end, all of you have truly welcomed me into the world of LOTC and will always have a special place in my heart.

 

Special mention to @Wavey, we had so many great plans but alas as in real life it looks like fate had even greater ones. Thank you for all your guidance and help, making my character what he was.

 

I'll catch y'all around whenever I'm in Balian, but I'll miss all of you.

 

Edited July 28, 2024 by Altius Thrayn

[Wavey 2568]

The news of Altius's death quickly reached the clergymen of Lotharia. The capital city of Portoregne was not spared from the news either. Within in a few hours, all of Balian would know. 

The unconscious Cardinal rested in the infirmary of Portoregne. His burns and wounds from the attack at the Holy See by the remnants of Gashadokuro would be tended to by many medics. An acolyte would enter the room, hurriedly delivering the news albeit with tears in her eyes. Upon hearing Altius's name, Ivan stirred and his left finger twitched. A soft whisper would then escape his lips: 

"Father Thrayn...." 

 

Spoiler

I'M GONNA MISS YOU BROTHER! I enjoyed rping with you in Lotharia! Let's continue to hang out and go on further adventures together!