Turning Into The Wind Salnim in the Keep
GM Lydil gives us a peek at a scene of young Lord Salnim Malwind in the Vornavis Keep. Will he reach for his father’s sword on display to affect the rescue he wants to do? Turning Into The Wind
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Topic: AnnouncementsDate: 01/28/2017 08:18 PM CSTFrom: GS4-LYDILSubj: Turning into the WindSalnim Malwind stood within the chamber, deep within the Vornavis Keep, in quiet contemplation. Only the flicking flames of the wall lamps, and the faint sound of wind blowing outside broke the silence. Upon the wall behind him hung a number of portraits of his family, and without turning he knew where each of them hung. One of father, of his sister, of himself, and even one of his mother from years ago. Each capturing their subject in a moment of joy, while was their eyes gaze across the room upon the detailed carving of the Rising Swan on the far wall.On another day Salnim would take comfort in those paintings and what they represented, and pride in seeing the sigil of Vornavis. But today, today was a very different day. His focus was only on the carved wooden stand before him, and the sword that rested upon it. One hand was stretched out towards it, but hung there in hesitation. Just as it had for so many long minutes now.
“I knew I would find you here.”
Salnim was pulled from his reverie and turned slowly to see his sister Athalia standing in the doorway. “It is a good place to come to think. And after last night…I just wonder if things had been different if father had been here.”
Athalia walked into the room, her eyes looking to the portrait of their mother for a moment, as she moved to stand beside her brother. She said nothing as she rested a hand on his shoulder, and the two stood in silence for several minutes.
“Do you know why father always leaves it behind when he travels?” Athalia asked, looking up at Salnim as she did.
“To remind us he is coming home. And to make sure we do not cause trouble when he is gone.” Salnim answered, his eyes focused on the family blade.
Athalia let out a small laugh, “When were younger, sure. But that isn’t why he does it anymore, Salnim.” She turned towards him, pulling his gaze towards her, “He isn’t leaving it behind to keep us in line now. He leaves it because it is his way of telling us he knows we’re ready for it. To take it up and the responsibility with it.”
Salnim was quiet for a moment, then reached out a hand to pick up the weapon by its dark green scabbard. “I’m going to get her…them back, Athalia. We’re going to get them back. The North needs them. It cannot end like this. We’ll bring them home. All of them.”
He smiled a moment and then leaned down to kiss her on the forehead, “Thank you.”
Athalia returned the smile and watched as he walked towards the doorway, “Salnim. Just promise me one thing. The North does need them. But it also needs you too. Make sure you come home too.”
Salnim looked back, his face somber, “Of course I will, Athalia.”
Athalia stood there left alone with just the sound of his fading footfalls. Gazing at the Rising Swan at the wall, she closed her eyes and spoke softly to herself, “Why don’t I believe you?”
Wait for me to come home
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