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Chapter 6

A Fool's Failure
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Ignorance is a dangerous thing. Theoduin first realized his own ignorance upon
leaving the Adventurer's Academy, but the realization of how dangerous such
ignorance could be did not occur to him until some years later. Climbing
through a dark and dangerous swamp, Theoduin stumbled upon a paladin in far
worse shape than himself. The Paladin needed water, which was freely given.
And he needed first aid.

Examining the local fauna in a rushed manner, Theoduin thought he knew what he
needed to know. And so he provided that desperate paladin with the herbs that
should have cured his affliction. It was a simple mistake, overlooking the
shade of green, and through that mistake an opportunity to save a fellow holy
knight was lost. He died as Theoduin looked on, helpless to correct the
ignorant mistake he'd just made.

There were no apologies to be made. No excuses for anyone to hear. Theoduin
was alone in his failure, standing over the lifeless body of one he so easily
could have saved. That death was on Theoduin's hands. It would not be the
last, if he allowed his ignorance of Thera outside of his home were to
continue.

Alone in his thoughts, Theoduin made a promise to himself that day. No more
opportunities would be lost, no more good men would fall due to his own
ignorance or pride. He must find a way to avoid these foolish mistakes. He
must do better. He must be better, if he is to do his duty for the people of
Thera.