Role

Chapter 3

Full of horror, Illaeth turned his head to see his parents knocked
to the ground by the onslaught of this fierce beast. As the bear
began to set its vicious claws upon them, Illaeth wailed in misery
and protest. The sound broke the bear from its frenzy and it turned
its grizzly head towards the shivering child. It stood upon its hind
legs, brandishing its bloodied claws as it lumbered over to Illaeth.

The full height of the bear was intimidating, blocking out the dull
light of the Thirteen stars that strained to illuminate the sodden
earth. Illaeth froze, unable to summon the Courage to overcome his
grief and before he could blink the savage beast was upon him.

He threw up his arms as the razor sharp claws descended, lacerating
his flesh and knocking him to the ground. Swiftly he rolled to the
side, narrowly avoiding another blow from the enraged creature. As
the pain coursed through him, his consciousness began to wane and in
his desperation he sought solace in the depths of his spirit. Curled
defensively into a ball upon the bloodied earth he held his lacerated
arms before him as the frenzied beast approached.

What followed would later be described as miraculous. But within his
heart Illaeth knew that it was more than that. It was his Awakening
of Light.