ADVENTURES IN THE IMPERIUM
Thorn Silverswift's Last Testiment

My death will probably come tomorrow. I go to this fight as one who has no remorse because I put my faith in my skill and ability with my Forefather's weapon, yet I believe that my years' of training will be to no avail.

With my defeat, you must know my motives in this time of dire need. The city will be doomed if we do not kill the head of the snake that's tail spreads across the land. The action I am taking is not to save this city, but all the cities in this area. Fast, decisive action must be called for or all is doomed.

Complacency has now lost this province to the destroyers. The enemy must be faced because there is no help coming to save us. All have looked at past victories but these won't help save what we hold dear now.

I must bring the fight to him; to force the enemy to fight amongst themselves. That will help us push them from our borders and keep pushing them till they are no more of a threat to us.

You will all face death in different ways. Some will hide; some will stand and face it down. I go and face the Gods with honour knowing that I have fought the greatest enemy - fear, itself.

Caradoc
Do not place looks and fun above the job you have of telling the people of our adventures, or you will see my ghost.

Marcus
You must learn to withdraw from superior odds to return with greater numbers to win the battle. You must learn to use your skills to avoid conflict.

Cookon
You are the strength of the party, but with strength comes responsibility. Do not rush in without asking the others what to do first. Use your sword wisely for it will see you through.

Coryhnia
My sorrow in not telling you how I feel is my one regret. I fear that my death in the midst of battle may cause you to come to my aid and cause your own death. Do no worry about me for I am sure we will be united in Heaven.

Rosylen
You have the rare distinction of being put into two bodies. This will confuse your father to no ends. But do not disappear from the group. Even if you don't think they can hear you, SHOUT!

Osirin
Your skill in shapechanging is handy - use it wisely or people will call you evil. You will be a great asset to the group, but do not lose your perspective on things that must be done.

It is time for me to go. I must battle a greater challenge than we have ever faced before. I bid you farewell.

THORN SILVERSWIFT

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