The Scarred Eye Dims

[The Great Mongol Khan 1110]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXApvgxQH0

 

 

 

 

Ivan Bronte emerges from his manor with a walking stick. His body frail and weak. He heads down the road to Salvus with his son next to him. The wind blows against his hair as he walks. The gates of Salvus stand upright in front of the two. Bowen runs off into the city on an adventure. Ivan looks up at the sky, a warm smile forms around his lips. He walks into the city where he sees Arthal. Arthal stands there too focused on the situation at hand as Ivan approaches and greets him.

All seems well, except Ivan tells him he is leaving. Arthal asks him where and then his adopted son Maletone walks up to him and begins to speak to Ivan as well. Ivan tells them both that he is going to see Godfrey as he looks up into the sky with a smile on his face. Maletone doesn’t seem to understand and talks about how he wants to go with him. It becomes apparent what Ivan’s intentions are as he looks up at the sky.

He walks into Dawn’s Bakery in Salvus. The brittle man pulls himself to a chair in front of the fire. He sits down there and looks into the fire joined by Arthal and Maletone. But a third comes, his son Bowen. Ivan sits there looking extremely tired as he stares into the fire. He begins to speak of how much he loves all of them and gives Bowen his Uncle Eifid’s amulet. His family begins to sob after a few more sentences of his words of love and wisdom. Ivan looks over to the empty space in the chair next to him and reaches out for it before clenching his hand loosely. He looks at the empty space with a warm smile as he says “Eifid, I missed you.” His eyes slowly close as he slumps into the chair, his neck leaning on the top.

A drawer in his desk sit open with several parchments and letters inside.

Maletone and Rarethorn,

I love you both dearly. I remember when I first brought you two in as my sons. In the elven city of Malinor in the world of Kalos. You stood there alone together without a family. I took you two in and you have both made me extremely proud to be your father.Protect the family while I am gone and don’t get into trouble.

Celestria,

My beautiful daughter. You have grown up into an amazing young lady. When you were born I could not help but tear up when I first saw you. You were one of the most beautiful things I had ever laid my eyes upon. When I am gone, please keep your brothers at bay and out of trouble.

Aiya,

My dearest love. The words cannot describe what I feel. You are my wife and I love you more than life itself. I hope that in my absence you may find someone to make you happy as I hope I once did. Farewell my love. I will love you forever and always.

Bowen and Jullius,

You two have grown up into quite the young men. I am extremely proud to be able to call you two my sons. You have shown me that you two will be strong and compassionate men when you grown older. I leave you two the keep and everything in it. Jullius you take my long sword and Bowen you take my amulet. I love you both with all my heart. 

 

Hightower Family,

You have my deepest respect. You took me in when nobody else believed in me. I served your family with the utmost honor in my heart. I only hope that your family lasts for generations to come. Farewell my dearest friends. And for the children, I am extremely proud to say that I have seen them grow and develop into fine people. They will change the world one day.

 

Laila,

You are one of my greatest friends. I have enjoyed protecting you. I watched your kids grow into what they are today and can't help but say that Kaila reflects you in so many ways. Thank you for everything you have done for me.

 

Korren,

You were a true friend to me. Thank you for everything you have done. I deeply appreciate it. Farewell my friend. God be with you and your Order.

Talibar,

I have seen you grow and develop into a fine swordsman and overall human being. Your ambition reminds me a lot about myself. It has been a pleasure being your teacher. I leave you all my minas to aid you in your travels. I hope you make good use of them. God be with you.

Gorum,

You took me in when I first came in pursuit of what my Uncle had left me. You let me aid you in your endeavors and taught me the art of battle as you took me into battle against the orcs that had killed my Uncle. Thank you for all you have done for me.

 

To all of you that I did not list,

I have had the pleasure of becoming close with you all. I cannot explain the joy I feel to have known so many great people in my life. To those that I have wronged I plead for your forgiveness. And for those that have wronged me, I forgive you. Farewell all. Make the most of life.

 

The people of Anthos,

In my day I have seen great pain and villainy. But you people never cease to amaze me. I have seen some of people with the greatest hearts around. They drive themselves to achieve their goals with great vigor and show kindness to others all along the way there. I ask of you great people of these lands to cease this unnecessary racism. The elves are a great people that I have grown with greatly. They have kind hearts and smart minds. They are truly great. But also equal in greatness but in other aspects would be the dwarves. They have the greatest hearts of all and show great devotion to their kind and fight with hearts of gold. We should take both of these great kind into account when we think about who we aim to be. My death will pass and be forgotten but forever will people make a mark on history and shape the world for the better or worse. I hope you can aid these lands for the better.

 

 

Ivan rests in his grave next to his Uncle Eifid. He grew weak and frail from increased age and stress until his peaceful death.

[ToenailTickler 290]

Everyday Bowen visits his grave and says a prayer.

[monkeypoacher 8055]

Tyrnal Grayleaf visits the grave. Although he did not know Ivan that well, he still cries.

[thewhiteknights(rarethorn) 27]

* Rarethorn tears up at the grave of his late father wishing he had been there. He places some flowers and a Bronte sword from Kalos on his grave. He says no words then goes on to take care of everything that was left behind*

[Tekek 3]

*Korren reads his friends last words to him. He reads it over and over again until his eyes betray him and tears run from them. It was the first time Korren had cried over his dear friend's death, but it would not be the last time. The note finally made it all seem real to the old man Korren was becoming and he took some pleasure in knowing that he would see his friend again when his own time came.*

[TheBareSheet 194]

Catriona would kneel beside Ivan grave soberly and solemnly. She, herself, already drained of tears would only have puffy and sunken eyes and dark rings under. Placing flowers on his grave, she would daily clean it, more often, she would simply reach out a trace his name on the grave.

[AndrewTech 3332]

*Doctor Mandru Scott visits Ivan's grave. He hangs his head low, wishing he could have done something to save the man. Mandru remembers the day that the White Rose sacked Malinor, and how he, Bronte, and one other were the only humans who would risk going there to save what lives they could on both sides. He also remembers the recent task that Bronte's representative tasked him with doing: to teach Ivan's two younger children, Bowen and Juillius, in the right ways of the world, that they might not be influenced by the teachings of racists and men with evil hearts. Mandru vows to complete the task given to him ((after dreaded finals week, of course)), having just taken an indefinite resignation from Hanseti R&D, and having MUCH more time on his hands. He makes a cross-shaped motion over his chest in respect to Bronte, knowing that Ivan is with the Creator, and walks away, pulling a grey hair out of his head as he does so.*

[3andD 1722]

Gwenael shrugs, he was almost abeit happy the Bronte patriach come to meet his end. Maybe, just maybe it would signal to the end of a family which should of never been.

[no longer active 734]

*Blackmont Shorty Steelshanks is touched by the letter*

[Kralek 519]

*Dredor is sad that Ivan is dead.