Even now, I still wonder whether I truly have the courage to face the things that frighten me without Shar.
[but she's determined to try anyway.]
That is not uncommon. I knew a man who was a devout follower of Selûne, known far and wide as one of her great champions, the steward of her lands. And then his only daughter was killed, and in his grief, he abandoned her. Turned first to Lady Shar who promised help avenging her death, and then to a god of death, who promised him he could have her returned to him.
And yet I can't help but wonder why, if it was possible to revive his daughter, Selûne could not have done it. I'm sure there is a reason, some general sense of fairness and the correct way of things, but it is hard not to fault him turning to someone who would.
[she sighs.]
I feel very sorry for Lucas. I know what he saw in that church was cruel beyond measure to him.
Maybe having courage is knowing you might not. Forcing yourself to do the things you know are for the better, even if they scare you a lot.
[ they seem to say this with some understanding. ]
... did Selûne ever explain why she wasn't able to help? Did he ever get to ask? Even if it was just to say "I couldn't", wouldn't that have been better? I don't know. I think I could agree it's hard not to fault someone for that.
[ there's a frown at the mention of the church though. ]
I haven't asked him. Do not misunderstand, this is a very evil man who my friends and I intend to kill. I do fault him for a great number of things he's done. But that story does make you think. How much misery would have been avoided if she had interceded for him before he began doing the bidding of darker gods.
I think people can be terrible and you can still see their point. Doesn't mean they're less terrible people. [ so yeah. ] It's like.. a chain reaction, right? If he hadn't been abandoned by his god, would he have turned to then worship a different god and hurt more people, who might's hurt other people, too?
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[but she's determined to try anyway.]
That is not uncommon. I knew a man who was a devout follower of Selûne, known far and wide as one of her great champions, the steward of her lands. And then his only daughter was killed, and in his grief, he abandoned her. Turned first to Lady Shar who promised help avenging her death, and then to a god of death, who promised him he could have her returned to him.
And yet I can't help but wonder why, if it was possible to revive his daughter, Selûne could not have done it. I'm sure there is a reason, some general sense of fairness and the correct way of things, but it is hard not to fault him turning to someone who would.
[she sighs.]
I feel very sorry for Lucas. I know what he saw in that church was cruel beyond measure to him.
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[ they seem to say this with some understanding. ]
... did Selûne ever explain why she wasn't able to help? Did he ever get to ask? Even if it was just to say "I couldn't", wouldn't that have been better? I don't know. I think I could agree it's hard not to fault someone for that.
[ there's a frown at the mention of the church though. ]
Have you written to him?
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[she nods at the question though.]
Yes, I have.
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[ but there's a nod. ]
I've heard it helps them to do so.