Thank you, Lord Huitzilopotchli. I will try to bring you honor. Balgair continued his prayer to the god of conflict. But why would you support me, a man who doesn't glory in war? Balgair was conflicted, as he had only joined the mercenary army because serving contracts gained him funds to build his freehold.
Not all conflicts are great battles, Chain-maker, the god replied. Some of the most important battles are those within ourselves. You honor your Lady, my sister, by keeping your word and seeking balance. Could I do any less when a human needs help?
Balgair bowed his head, humbled by what he had heard, and finally surrendered to what people kept calling him. I'm not a Sagart Ananke.
You have a singular view of what a Sagart is. The god seemed amused by the conflicting thoughts. Tis true that you are not a temple-bound priest, nor do you have the obsequious behavior that many manifest. However, you have sought to unite men and women in the bonds that a' Mathair created. You …
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