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« on: March 21, 2013, 03:28:05 pm »
"I have proven my strength by aiding in the slaying of Aodun and your creation.
Nonetheless, they presume I am weak. Perhaps I am.
But it will have to be proven otherwise."
And the Crow stopped coughing.
"But you have renewed my faith in this world, even if just for now. My fate may well be assured....but I will not go out without a fight.
Ruka, I trust to you to guide the Crowborn, if I fall. You are strong and iron-willed. A good quality in a ruler.
For now...I must contemplate. I have to consider whether it is worth it trying to break the link that the Leech placed on me with power which he may use against me. Luck is not on my side.
These predators assail me, knowing I have many connections and much influence. They know that they will suffer greatly...nonetheless they are not driven by hunger, but by blind hate. I am unable to comprehend such anger, and so I will not attempt to.
Leave me to contemplate, my son. Remember the burden that I have placed upon you. You are the heir to the Sphere of Knowledge, and I urge you to claim it should I fall."
The Crow stood up, weakly and somewhat trembling, but opened a door that Ruka had not noticed in the dark.
It was a balcony, overlooking Ravenas, and Corvus overlooked the city, in deep thought.
