[RPG] [AT][MI] Anton Anaris ~ Dawn Over the Sea

[Timothy Collett]

As dawn approaches, Anton climbs the seaward tower of Leohampton's  
High Court.  Standing atop it, he feels the sea breeze whispering  
past his face, blowing his hair back.  The cloudless eastern sky is  
already growing light as he begins praying silently to Arelien.  He  
prays with a small smile on his face, feeling much more content than  
he has in some time.

At length, he opens his eyes, just as the first ray of the rising sun  
breaks over the sea.  Its brilliance dazzles him, and for some  
seconds all he can see are dancing lights...which soon resolve  
themselves into a pair of eyes, eyes of flame.

This time, the eyes are accompanied by a Voice.

You have done well, my Knight.  This path is one that will lead you  
in My ways.  It is My desire that you learn of true Justice as well.   
But even more important that Justice--and even harder to learn--is  
the virtue of Mercy.  So know when to give out punishment...but know,  
also, when to show compassion and mercy.

You walk the true path of light, Anton Anaris.  It will lead you to  
what you seek someday.

Then the dazzling light is gone.  The sun has risen fully above the  
horizon.

Anton turns to descend the tower steps, but pauses, closes his eyes,  
and smiles.  He sees two eyes of flame...but now their light does not  
burn; rather, it warms him, from his soul outward to his fingertips.   
He murmurs a prayer of thanksgiving to the One to whom the eyes belong.

"I thank you, my Lady, for this blessing, and for the grace to  
continue to walk in Your paths.  May I ever be warmed by Your Light."

--

"The only thing you can't trade for your heart's desire is your heart."
  ~ Miles Naismith Vorkosigan

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