A Death in Myrine

[Nectorist 12871]

 

A Death in Myrine

Issued the 16th of Horen’s Calling, 233 S.A.

 

It is with heavy hearts that House Mareno announces the passing of its great patriarch, prince, and champion, Calias Mareno, victor of many battles and triumphator of the Covenant War. A luminary of this late age of humanity, the late Prince of Myrine proved to be one of the rare heroes born before, yet raised within, the decadent age. Much like a swordfish erupted from the waves to catch the gleam of the sun upon its scales, momentarily shining with the brilliance of the cosmos, Calias Mareno, though given only a brief moment upon this world, rose well above though who allowed themselves to be subsumed by the waves of complacency. We live in a world molded by his achievements.

 

The late Prince of Myrine, a spry and youthful ninety years of ago at the time of his passing, is not deemed to have died of natural causes. The doctors and physicians of Trident’s Peak, after drawing blood from thirty leeches, determined that his humors were balanced and did not contain signs of ingested miasma. He was known to have prayed thrice-daily, which may be confirmed by the resident chaplain of Trident’s Peak, and it is said that his greatest regret was that in between winning far-off battles and serving his king, he did not have the time to accommodate for more prayer.

 

Given the untimely nature of his death and the iron-clad word of our medicians, we of House Mareno determine that our late patriarch was murdered by his enemies. As we commence our year of mourning, the processes of investigation become difficult to conduct. Because of the extenuating circumstances, I, Cassius Mareno, Prince of Myrine, pledge one million minae to the captor of my grandfather’s assassin. It is our hope that monetary reward will expedite the investigative process and avenge our late prince.

 

With this announcement’s conclusion, we turn again to grieving our lost Calias. We ask that the people of Burgundy and beyond keep him in their prayers for the next week so that his soul may be aided as it ascends swiftly to the Seven Skies.

 

Dieu te benediga, Calias.

 

Cassius Mareno

Prince of Myrine, Lord of Trident’s Peak, Patriarch of House Mareno

 

[Werew0lf 24181]

The crown prince recalls fondly the days of his sworn kingsguard, Calias Mareno, who aided him in numerous events -- his father spoke of the knight's renown in supporting the war-efforts. For this, the young Hadrian Tiberias mourned. "In the Seven Skies, you shall rest,"

[Vikenz 1162]

"He was a good man. May he rest well within the seven." Roger signed the Lorraine across his chest.

[Ninjay 1197]

Among all those whom Jay Amaranth had met in his life, Calias was certainly up there as one of those who had had the greatest influence on the man. He'd been among those who had welcomed him, been a good friend, given him some purpose, and taught him much of the ways and histories of the world - some of which many would wish to see buried. For this, and much more, he would be sorely missed.

"You made it home, Calias. And you were one of the damned best to ever do it."

[wolfdwg 2677]

Spoiler

 

Ser Honeywine would isolate himself to his room for a few days, his grey eyes would scan to the framed drawing of him and Calias, before facing it down. "Remember not his death, but the good times. Rest well my friend, I shall holdfast." In silence, Arnault Honeywine wept.

[helldiving 5793]

Haakon lamented the news of the passing of his uncle Calias. It was a sad day. 

[Tide1 4535]

"What do you mean he is gone?" demanded the King of his physicians, and struck the bed-side table so that tonics and tinctures flew through the air.

 

"I shall have your revenge, in this life or the next. Calias, the Lion, my friend."