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Zachary moves up so that he can speak to Sir Morguerat.
"Forgive me for prying, but you say you were a favored warrior of Helm until your "spark" was extinguished by darkness...and now you fear that Helm is unable - or unwilling - to restore your favored status. You also say that Odin "may" save my soul if my faith is strong enough. I assure you that nothing could sway my faith in the All-Father. I do not proclaim to be His "Chosen One" out of arrogance and egotism - it is simply a statement of fact based on my own experiences.
I have faced grievous dangers, many that I had no right to survive, yet Odin has seen me through every trial I've faced. And I have died on the battlefield in his honor before...only to be "returned" back to our Prime Material on the All-Father's own steed, Sleipner. I tell you true, I have experienced no greater thrill or honor in life.
I do not know your history; how this "darkness" extinguished your spark or what efforts you have made to have it restored....but I DO know that ALL the gods (including Odin) are a finicky lot at best. Choosing their champions based on qualifications only they are privy too. You question my faith, but perhaps it is your own faith that has wavered. Perhaps Helm is still "testing" you to see if you will remain true to Him despite your trials.
Who knows? Perhaps our meeting was pre-arranged by Odin and Helm. Maybe my unwavering faith can serve as a beacon to restore your lost faith. Maybe not. But know this, I will gladly do whatever I can to help you regain your status, if it be your wish".
[ 10-17-2002, 06:40 PM: Message edited by: Cerek the Barbaric ]
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