Role

Chapter 1

If I've learned anything it is that nothing is certain, and that the best laid plans can be
broken by the fickle whims of fate, chance, or whatever other name we try to label our
occurances of misfortune. Looking back at my life, and my undeath thus far, I see a clear
division; on one side are the failures, such as my exile from the Empire, the refusal of
the Chasm to cultivate what I offer, and the eternal silence of the Hydra, which seems to
be a clear sign of his disapproval. On the other hand, I've achieved undeath, which is a
glorious achievement, and I've crushed those who once troubled me. But these things are not
enough.

What is next, then? What will set me on the path to glory and legend?

In my efforts to be wise, as my Lord demands of those who walk his path, I've learned the
value of keeping alternatives open at all times. So, while my future with the Scions is
still unclear, I won't count on something fortunate to happen there. Instead, I shall
pursue the same desires that I have always had, embodied by my passion for all things
arcane and my understanding for the need to have order in this world. As a guide for this
new idea, I have looked to the ancient philosophies of the Masters of the Five Magics.
While I realize that my own Lord was directly involved with the destruction of their order,
I cannot dismiss the value of their ways. Perhaps the Pearl Lich will provide his thoughts
on the matter, which he has always been willing to do.