[Mkguild] Last Tale of Yajakali - Book III

[C. Matthias]

Here is the front piece for Book III of 'Last 
Tale of Yajakali'.  Book III will be 18 chapters 
total, 31 to 48.  This frontpiece should give you 
a feel for the themes in this section.

Book III

A Tale of
Steppe and Sorrow

Humans are creatures of contrast.  Our lives are 
defined by antipodes.  In suffering we find 
strength, in gluttony debility.  In riches there 
is corruption, in poverty fidelity.  In the meek 
we see great courage, while in boasting there is 
cowardice.  So it is with all human 
endeavours.  We strive to possess joy in our 
lives, yet it is not joy that guides us.  True, 
it can inspire us to things greater than 
ourselves.  But it is in our failings and our 
sorrows that we are defined.  In the fires of 
pain and anguish our souls are refined and made 
pure.  Thus, there is some reason to admire the 
temperate man who has mastered the antipodes of spirit.

– from That Which is Known of Galendor
Summa Terræ of Elvmere


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May He bless you and keep you in His grace and love,

Charles Matthias