“Learning to use the gift is one thing. Devotion to Edan is another matter. Neither is an easy path, and one must be prepared to give up much to use the gift. To become a priest, one must give up even more. But we believe they are worthy sacrifices. The Eternal will be the inheritors of Edan’s kingdom, and it’s a priest’s duty to bring that kingdom to fruition by bearing witness to it. A priest must have the gift, but he must also feel the calling. I hope you may hear it one day, but if you don’t . . .” He shrugged and took another draft of his ale. “Edan’s purpose is mysterious, but I have
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