Minerva's Links
Fate is a curious thing... I often find myself reminiscing upon the miniscule choices that defined my life... *extended pause........................ delicate wind chime noise.........*
Such as a single whim on a single day... where I decided to take an unfamiliar alleyway on my walk home... From the moment I met Almeric I knew he had the heart of a Phoenix within him. It shone brightly in his conviction and beliefs. His path was challenging to say the least, but I just hope he knows that even on his darkest days, I was still proud of him. I know with complete confidence that I made the right choice when I allowed him to join our family on that fateful day. I consider myself blessed to watch his transformation from the wayward rogue throwing punches in an alleyway into the rightful king of Drachmeer before my very eyes...
*Almeric looks off into the distance, his eyes more than a little misty* "I wouldn't be the man I am today without her guidance and forgiveness. I... I miss her. I owed her so much and never got to repay her, so that's why I'll always look after Phoenix Wing, until the day I stop breathing. I can do that much at least."
Ryllae was the best successor I ever could've hoped for. She embodied so many of my beliefs and morals that when my final days came... I felt no fear whatsoever, because I knew my beloved guild, my family would be safe for sure in her hands. For me, the role of guildmaster was synonymous with that of 'mother'. It was my duty to nurture and support every wizard I brought in to my care... and I feel confident that Ryllae will carry on my duty.
I'm so proud of you, my apprentice, don't worry too much about following my teachings... you carried them inside of you all along. And I know it is unfair of me to ask this of you, but as a final personal request... please watch over my sons.
Minerva... how I wish I had her guidance... maybe... if she were here then none of this would have happened. I must have let her down... with the pain the guild went through and the deaths of so many great wizards... after my daughters... and everyone started blaming me... I gave it all up to Raphael. Who had gotten all of his teachings from Lukas... I still do not believe either of them made good guild leaders... but what could do? Raphael is a mess himself... none of us were ready to lose her. I miss Minvera more than anyone realizes... regret will always hang over me so long as Phoenix Wing is weakened.