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[the edges of the parchment are burned] - Journey for Warmth I have walked the path of a Fire mage for several Hyul now. My relationship with the element of fire has been a long and painful one... one that took several moons to understand, a process that came with several obstacles. In time I was able to finally control the flame and use this new found connection to my advantage. That was then, many Hyul ago. Now? I feel the fire is beginning to die. The warmth no longer keeps me at ease. My bones ache as the cool air wraps around them and I am no longer able to keep them warm. I'm sore. I hurt... So what am I to do? Seek out -something- to bring back that flame. I traveled far, wide, from each corner of the kingdom to the next, searching. "You are to find a specific place within these lands that you feel resonates with the elements you most associate with." just as Zenath said. But it's not there. I searched. I traveled. I have the sores and blisters on my feet to prove it! Feeling defeated I made my way back to the Royal Army Barracks to settle back into mundane life. That night, after the last soldier left for the evening, as I was wandering the newly renovated barracks when I found myself in a small grassy area, surrounded by colorful flora and a beautiful tree with azure flowers, in the middle, an ornate fireplace. As I approached the firepit I could feel heat radiating off of it, even though there were no flames. Was this it? I thought to myself. I sat on the ground, a few feet from the firepit, close enough that beads of sweat were forced to seep out of my skin. I closed my eyes and let my mind go. A smile slowly grew across my face as I was shown images of friends all surrounding the fire, feeling it's warmth, laughing, enjoying each other's company, dancing, celebrating. We were happy. I was happy. I believe my connection with the element of fire is still burning because of my connection with the people I have surrounded myself with. The flames I felt then burned brighter and warmer than I have ever experienced before. I feel that connection with fire much like I feel the connection to my friends. I was defeated when I went searching for a connection meanwhile the connection had been here the whole time. -Colonel Aukti Kouryo Royal Army | |