Greetings Lusternia,

This message comes through with compassion for all - with no affiliation
to anybody nor will it ever be for a long time. I bear no ill to my
formal enemies the Empire of Magnagora; nor no love for my previous
allies the Duchy/Principality of New Celest.

I greet you all, with the same indifference, with the same compassion
that is due to all mortals.

I have been absent for many moons; and I will remain hidden - for now I
am hunted for the gold I left with from New Celest. For bad reasons?
Perhaps. For selfish ones, definitely not.

After my constant meditations in the hills, I have come to understand
the true reason for balance. I will no longer pit my strength against
either or all of the organisations. The Taint and the purity of its
absence no longer give meaining to me and I will treat all the same.

My true calling is the following of the Lady Isune who bravely
sacrificed Herself for us all. For those who are too young to remember,
read about the Sagas which Kethuru threatened us the second time.

I will be compassionate to all, regardless of affiliation. I have given
up my skills in Astrology; for it serves me no good. I have given up my
skills in Celestialism and Sacraments; for its archaic taint echoes the
touch of a long forgotten affiliation.

Any young that come to me in need, I will give. If a young can so purely
seek a pilgrimage to me, I will aid. The needs are fathomless and I will
clothe, I will armour, I will feed any young who seek me.

I will still be hidden for most terms, but if I am around and you find
me; you may find that your needs be fulfilled.

Seek well. And may all be balanced with you.

Aebrin
The Compassionate Hermit


Penned by my hand on the 22nd of Kiani, in the year 131 CE.