The silvery orb of a full moon floated high in the heavens. Rays of like-hued light glistened down through the trees of the forest, transforming wisps of fog into ghostly veils, drifing lazily along the breeze. The glow of a warm campfire, a mere spark of light against the backdrop of the dimly lit forest, signaled a gathering of sorts. Perhaps a train of merchants heading towards Cordor, or perhaps just some battle-worn adventurers setting up a camp for the evening.

Her bare feet touched the earth, flickerings of silver caressing her hair. The lengthened locks flowed from her head, brushing against her shoulders, and running her full height. A careless wind took hold, casting them in it's dance.

She smiled. It had been quite some time since she was able to. Even with the escalating horrors of her mother and her other children, she knew it would come to an end. Her message had been given to all of the Houses of Udos Dro'Xun, carried on the lips of several of thier occupants. Even in these dire times, there was a glistening of hope. One that would never fade through all that would come to pass. Her message was a simple one, yet held on the lips and hearts of those who came to hold her with love. It was what those of her stance came to know as the Lady's Message.

"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace and live beneath the sun again where trees and flowers grow."

Such simple of words, yet ones that could change the hearts of those who still lived in blind hatred. Her brothers and sisters, her very flesh and blood from thier mother, would come to know what it would be to truly be at peace. Even through all the mistakes they had made, all the lives that may be on thier hands, they could know peace.


//to be continued...

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