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October 13 - December 4, 2022
It is a matter of perspective, as are most things. Good or bad, right or wrong, righteous or evil…. Such definitions depend on where your allegiances lie and how you define your moral code.
Our tale begins not with our heroes, but with a villain.
There was no hope. She could not save them. The life she had known was over.
From my experience, even the most outrageous stories are rooted in truth. The trick is to discern the embellishment from the facts.
“You must know, prophecy is about possibility. The future is not predetermined, and the outcome of any event is influenced by the actions of people. The intention of prophecy is twofold. It can serve as a warning, and it can serve as a guide. To avoid an undesirable outcome or to achieve a desirable one, a person can follow a prophecy and act to influence events. Doing so will affect the path of destiny.”
“This won’t cost us anything, right?” Irritated, Rhoa growled, “Not everyone requires payment, Jace. Some of us have goodness in our hearts and are willing to help others out of kindness.” He took a drink and wiped foam from his lips. “Yes, I am aware. Those people are doomed.
“Men and destruction… Someday, they might break the world with their thirst for power.”
“What makes you think you can accomplish what others could not?” Jace allowed a small smile. “Others are not Jerrell Landish.”
“Fear is a funny thing. Most are illogical. Even so, those fears can govern you, beat you down, and force you to bend to their will.”
“The only way to defeat fear is to fight back.