Role

Chapter 2

History often has a way of repeating itself. I look back upon the days when I
strove to gain dominance of the Scions in order to gauge how I should
approach my continuing challenge. I've yet to have another vision, but a
recent event has reminded me of the infernal powers that watch me.

I began my previous quest with a clear goal in mind and developed a suitable
strategy. I knew that I would be unable to gain dominion without the support
of those who were then my equals. I spoke then with a honeyed tongue and won
many of them to my cause. Including one who has become my greatest ally and
also my greatest threat. His name is Yagig, a mage of slightly lesser power
than I, but one with a shrewd mind. It was our scheme that in large part saw
me installed as Chancellor and a worthless scapegoat destroyed. I knew from
the instant Raheena told me of her success in plying the lichmaker that it
was my chance to both prove myself as well as cast down someone who could
potentially be my biggest roadblock to the coveted seat. Raheena played the
role well and we destroyed her. After she was destroyed it was only a matter
of time until I was annointed.

With that accomplishment and others behind me, I find the lessons learned
difficult to apply. Deception, destruction, and cunning will not see me to
victory here. For my solution lies in the hands of the dead and the unknown.