Role

Chapter 11

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I find that I am, for now, content with my place in the world.

True, others were chosen to lead in the Chasm over me. Two much newer to it
than I, the eldest remaining. One not even a true mage. Some would find it
insulting. I! I would have once found it insulting.

But I find that I appreciate these two, as much as I am capable of appreciating
another living creature. Charine and Paraloiut both are a powerful scourge on
those who would assail and limit magic. Both are clever and interesting.

I feel confident that both appreciate that it is the triumvirate of we three
who are the core might and wisdom of the Chasm, and if the other two are
burdened with fending off a horde of sycophants and leeches who dare to ask
for the secrets of Night? Well. I cannot deny that Chancellor Glastrom has
a fantastic sound to it, but there is still so much magic for me to learn and
make my own. There are still so many savages and idiots who cry out for
arcane fire. It does not displease me to be more free to focus on these
matters, for now.

Under leadership I liked less, I would be quick to plot and cease power. From
these two? I am satisfied to focus on being the most terrifying adept of black
flame I can be.

Yes. All will remember just why it is they fear the night.