Seiren's Links
"Imeda was my older brother, my mentor, but above all, he was my best friend. We were an inseparable pair. Even when he was busy with work within the guard, he always made time for me. He was the one who gave me my first dagger, after I'd insisted on wanting to be a fighter, just like him. I... I was younger when he passed away, but I'll never forget the look on his face, bloodied and frustrated as he stood half defeated in the arena. There was nothing that I could do except watch as a mere child cut him down. It was infuriating. I don't believe I've ever felt a rage like that since, and I've used it to fuel me up until this very day. After his death, I made it my goal to reach what he couldn't. I trained until my bones ached, I refined my skill until I was one with Venom Ink. And I make sure that his memory lives on. I wonder sometimes, if he'd be proud of me and what I've become."
"When going through applications, Nevarius was the one who caught my eye. An underdog, not properly acknowledged by those around him, and severely underestimated. So, of course, I brought him in. And I couldn't be happier that I did. Listen, don't take it personally when he doesn't acknowledge you. I understand him well... Silo did too, of course. I understand he has a front to uphold, but he really is a nice guy. And he gets very passionate about things, actually. It's quite common to see him smile or laugh, despite popular belief. At least, around those he's comfortable with."
"I had submitted that application as a last approach. For months, I was throwing everything I had at the wall, hoping that something would stick. And for some reason, General Seiren took a liking to me. I'm still not too sure why... But I'm forever grateful that she did so. Now, I feel as though I have something to live and fight for. If there is a threat, I will be her shield. If there is a fork in the road, I will be her guide. I will defend her, as I have sworn to defend Eithen. No matter what happens, my General will be the last one standing. But hopefully, I will be there with her."
"My fortune teller... After Silo, I was forced to find someone else as soon as I could, dare I threaten the balance of our Guard. So, of course, I chose the woman who had already been helping all of us from the sidelines. She is capable of reading the fortunes and futures of anyone she makes physical contact with, but is also prone to other methods I'm not too educated on. After all, she's a very secretive woman, not letting her abilities shine in the light. And although she doesn't fight, I do believe I made a good choice with her."
"Ah... I did prefer working on the sidelines. Being pushed into the spotlight like that still isn't my style. My job hasn't changed, only my title, and now people are more aware of me and what I'm capable of. Thanks to that, I always have people rushing to me whenever they get the chance because they're desperate to have their fortune read. But then there's people like General Seiren, who rarely even speak about my ability, and instead acknowledge me as a person. For that... I'm grateful."
"The first time I saw him, I remember pulling him to the side. It was something about his bandages, or maybe his aura- I'm not too sure. But I didn't know when we would cross paths again, and took that chance. I could feel the power radiating off of him, and asked if he wanted to work for me. And you know what he did? He brushed me off! I mean, I couldn't believe it! Who would deny an offer from the General herself? What was even more surprising was when he showed up at my office late one night, and declared that he was taking my offer. It was kind of weird of him, to be honest. But I decided to place him on a team with another one of my newest recruits, Ophelia, just to see what would happen. And, sure enough, those two worked together perfectly. I do wish he'd let me see what's under those bandages, though... The suspense is killing me!"
"She has confused me since the beginning. Even when I took her offer after a week of contemplation, I made one thing very clear. As to not endanger others around me, I work alone. I always had, up until that point. But, against my requests, she put me on a team with Ophelia. Now, we do work well together, but a General that would blatantly ignore someone's preferences... Looking back on it, I do believe she saw the bigger picture. I respect her, greatly. At the end of the day, she has proven that she knows best."
"Ophelia has shown promise since the beginning. Don't let her cute outfits and fan fool you, there's a reason I have her ranked within my top five. But I think it's her empathy that drew me to her... Having someone like that working for me creates a nice balance. Not to say everyone else in my guard just doesn't have empathy, but she's very open about how she cares about others, even people she doesn't know. It was that reason that I put her on a team with Zane, I believe. She lights up a room, and the battlefield. I've only truly seen her upset once in my life... Now that was scary."
'General!!! I'm sure you've heard so many things about her, right? Her ability to slay whatever comes in her way, and her ongoing feud against those that have been threatening us recently. The... 'Failthful,' I believe? She's so strong and cool, I'm jealous! Even after I lost my hearing, she was right there to comfort me, and made sure I had a swift recovery. Zane stuck by my side through it all, but I still appreciated the fact that she visited and made sure I was doing well. She's strong and unforgiving to those who deserve it, but also very kind. There's no one else like her!'
"His case was the most heartbreaking to me. I had already recruited Nevarius, and didn't really need anybody else. But Silo... I'm not sure. He was all beaten and bruised by the time I found him, and I took it upon myself to at least make sure he was healed. It was only then that I was informed he was the last surviving of his family name, one renowned for extraordinary magecraft. So I took him under my wing, mentored him, and later invited him to work with me in exchange for somewhere safe to live. Him and Nevarius especially got along really well, which surprised me. I was ready to have a stable team, but something changed within him. I do believe it was after Nevarius got injured that Silo began becoming wary, looking through things he shouldn't have... And then speaking about it. It hurt my heart, the way he changed so quickly. After a lot of conversations and thinking, we decided it was best to just limit himself of speaking entirely. He knew things, and there were risks we couldn't run. After that, I demoted him, and placed him into a team I knew he'd do well in. I don't hate him... In fact, I miss him. But my duty surpasses how I feel about the situation, and my duty is to protect Eithen."
'General Seiren saved me after I felt I was on the verge of death. I was honestly ready to die, and leave this whole world behind, taking my forsaken name with me. But, despite all odds, she saved me. I was hesitant to learn about the infamous magecraft I had inherited. I knew what it would bring. But she reassured me, mentored me, and invited me to work with her. At that point, I didn't really have anything else to live for, or no other options... So I accepted. Things were great for so long- But she fails to understand my perspective on anything. Why I spoke up and did what I did, it wasn't out of selfishness or lack of regard for Eithen. I just wanted to keep people safe and aware. It made things all the more painful when my punishment was announced. She'd spent so long training me, just to strip me of what made me powerful and valuable. I was demoted, shoved into a team with people who clearly weren't comfortable around me at first... And we haven't interacted since. I make it a point to avoid her, even if she once made sure I would survive my unfortunate fate. I miss her guidance and care. When losing her, I lost Nevarius. It... It hurts a lot more than I'd care to admit.'