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Merit
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We are specks of sandagainst the soulless thattower overus in patience, waitingfor when wefail and moving forwardsto consumeus all.Faith is needed, inthose divinebeings who…The Two PrincesA long, long time ago, Celest ruled over all. Those were dark days forthe Basin of Life, for in those days Celest…Seeking ever closer, seeking You from afar,We see You, we know You, we honour Your cause,You have given all that You could to us…i took the fire in my heart and turned it to crystal, shatteringthe last breath of His love falling to make us all, shardsof…Once upon a time, many centuries ago, there lived a man named Arathlil. He was one of the first generations of the race that…The forest has a heartbeat,can you hear it?In the lush green depths is where it is strongest.Subtle, yet strong.Pulsing beneath the surface,it drums a… Sweet dreams, an epiphany,Something that I can't deny.Something as sweet as honey,And as soft as an aslaran's kiss.Searching helplessly for such a thing,All I…Listen and heedThese damning wordsThat burn with stifling Nil-fireAnd submit toThe subtle plansFormed by this mechanism dire!Hear them rumbling!Whining!Cams and cranks and springs and…I'll sing you now a song of Crow,That's never been sung before,So forevermore the land shall know,The things he must restore.Born twisted, he was,…{ When one despairs in the City of Dreams, in the City of Fire, the only peace that can be found is drawn from… Birds from the nest so high,waiting to learn to fly.Leaves from the braches high,floating on a windy sigh.Clouds up above so high,drifting through the… Order and Chaos are undeniable elements of the world in which we live, both occurring naturally and driven by mortal and immortal forces. They…The somnolent chill of Autumn's first frostGraces crimson canopy with crystalline death pumpkin … In the year 283, a veritable maelstrom of chaos swept across the basin: freak weather, creatures made of sand, and most terrifying of all,…"Master," asked the young one, apprentice to the smith,"Why hit things with your hammer? We could just make stuff withA simple spell of super-heat,…Introduction It is the year 254 CE and the legendary city of Hallifax has at lastre-emerged. Once more is the Basin of Life graced with…Exercises for a Cavalier's Steed The Tutors will teach you that a large part of being a Cavalier is having a close bond with your…Whether with new recruits, or seasoned knights, They've lost all count of journeys far from home. Sword raised to mantes, starsuckers and blights, A…“I’ll have another story for you when I return,” he said before he kissed her nose. Stron always said and did this just before…Moonlight wanesEvening fallsGuardian standsWith trembling handsMoonlight blinksDarkness reignsThe SilverlitIs seen no moreFaethorn heldBy rotten lieBut keeps the vowTo serve the NightFae are boundAnd freedom…Part 1: Showdown at Castle Djarrakh "We expected you on the plains," Vasdan intoned."Your expectations for us mean nothing, traitor," said the First."Your words are…Let all of you who hear these wordsListen and hearken well,Of when Nature's wrath was wokenand on New Celest fell.'Twas in the midst of… The bat eats the fly and I still eat the sun.Hear the Drums of the Dead as they beatthattak tak takof our truths.Glomdoring truths. The…In this life you've got to eat, got to do what's best,And here I am, and at my best, it's more like a fest!Minstrel…The air smells of heather and rowan, the fragrance laced through with the sharp tang of loam and rot and the damp of the…“Sit.” Lalina instructed of the young pupils who gathered about the flowing hem of her silvery robes. She waited until the small group of…A Treatise on War in the Modern Ageby -- by Ur'General Lothringen d'Murani Introduction There are many factors a nation must weigh before choosing whether ornot…A life long-lived has taught me many things. Caution. Hatred. Fear. None of these truly describe the vitriol I feel for what we know… Behind the Veil I hear the call...The smell of poppies overwhelms all.I feel beckoned from beyond,Should I answer? Or respond?The curiosity blooms like a…A Vilanelle of Alin'dor:Nestled beneath the mountains tallStretching into the desert sandsStood Alin'dor, before the fall.There laugher reigned with joy for allThere rulers spoke… I was born in Hallifax to a good family, a long line of loyal and competent scientists. I was educated in the customary way…Major Characters:Sir Sturin Dreymis, Shakiniel’s ChargeLady Idriane Valentre, Hope’s DefenderWarlord Greymont Feyranti, Fist of LuciphageScene IAs you attentively await the curtain to rise, an…She shines above the ailing firSpreading her power and lightNone dare to challenge herAll must bow to her mightWhence she comes and whence she… **Lessons of the Mother Scorpion** Though I possess no heart,I know now that it is the heart…Not many people realize it, but being a scientist can be a dangerous job. You never know when a laboratory accident could cut your… Feeding the Flame for Gaudiguch's GloryEssence and flesh increase our Power.We'll grow strong through Freedom's Esprit.Greater than any forestal tree,We'll build ourselves unto a… Amidst the sprawling dunes and sandstorms of dear Skarch, where once a towering forest took root, life now reflects this harshness left in wake of the…The pennyroyal dies, and the chervil fades away -For any other herbalist, 'tis quite a gloomy dayBut as for me, my pretty, my rift… Once we walked together, one beneath the wyrden boughsWe whispered behind shadows in the company of crowsWe did not ever wonder what lay beyond…Ashen rain and glistening tears fall together in simultaneous harmony; both a result of building pressure, a need to escape… release. Breathe a sigh,…Pierre stares out into the rain as another gold-seeking adventurer shuts the door. He watches the clouds, the water streaming down the window, remembering…As the curtain opens, a voice echoes from the curtains in rich, melodic tones. "As you sit in to watch my production, I must…Shadows. That's all she could see: shadows. Not darkness, no - in true darkness, she would see nothing at all, and right now, she…Sweaty and breathing hard, I slung my helm off of my head and let it dangle from my hand, sheathing my blade with the…Sea-nymph living in Moon Lake, heart full of the lake, eyes full of the stars. Singing low, so soft and slow, singing me the…Introduction: It is generally known that the harmonic qualities of gemstones may be used to repair damage to living things. As such, it is…The walls of the laboratory hummed ominously as the elderly trill Researcher descended down the stairs, his protege in tow. After months of study,…Scene I. Weakened knees fall to the breaths, the whispers of the ancient ones. Elders croak and groan, the enemies stand on the edge…