Role

Chapter 2

the Virtuous Elf
Added Mon Apr 11 06:11:03 2022 at level 15:

After a time, not long ago really, I was advised by a friend to visit the
Moudrilar's Monastery. I headed through infested goblins and found the
monastery. It was not what I expected, the monks were not of the light, but
nor were they evil. But there was much wisdom to be found there. I first
showed up wielding my sword because I did not know what to expect. They told
me that sword is an intention of battle and not all threats are evil. They
continued that my aggressive stance may lead to hostility that could
otherwise be prevented. Confused I suggested that an attack may come
suddenly and I need to be ready and wielded. The white-haired monk shook
his head in dismay and said what about your fists, you can learn to fight
with your hands if absolutely needed. I found this interesting but was
concerned that it may hinder my ability, while possessing fortitude helps,
regularly appearing as a ghost at the altar doesn't.

More days and nights went past and I told a group of monks about my missing
father.I explained how he pursued a new love with an elven woman that was
always hiding in the shadows except when talking about gold or treasure.
She was bad news, I always blamed her for my father going missing. The monks
had more to share, they suggested my fathers path went wrong because of
himself, not her. They said it sounded like he indulged himself too much. I
shared more about him and they were right, my father could not control his
impulses, it was always getting him in to trouble. And I may never find out
what happened to him. Before I knew it, I learnt a valuable lesson, that
even I, my fathers son, could be vulnerable to lack of control.I can have
faith in Baerinika, I can have faith in others, but for myself, I need to
possess the virtue of Temperance. It is up to me to stay focused and in
control if I am to make this a better world.

I ended up being so impressed with what the monks had given me, I went back
and spoke to the paladin guildmaster about the option of fighting without a
weapon. He smiled at me and said there was training he could teach to me
and I could vanquish evil just as well.So I decided at that moment to train
with my fists.