Role

Chapter 3

Living within Evermoon Hollow there was a strong tie to the cycles of nature,
the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. Thaliyaus knew this
well and had seen death up close many a times in his life with his
profession, yet his son had not. Thaliyaus knew that this would be the first
important lesson he could ever give his son, that no matter what one does and
try they shall never escape that of death. It is the inevitable end of the
cycle of life, one that should be respected and honored, for without it life
has no meaning or purpose.

This was why Thaliyaus allowed his son to be by his side as he cared for the
elderly woman whom he knew would soon pass. His son had to witness death in
person, to acknowledge that it was a conclusion which would be with him for
the rest of his profession. Yet Thaliyaus did not want his son to fear death,
but to see its beauty and that is why he first sough to show him this way.

As little Tharliss watched the elderly woman give her last breath, he watched
as a peaceful look settled upon her face. Looking up to his father, Thaliyaus
gently shrouded the woman and whispered a soft prayer before escorting him
out of the room. Little Tharliss was confused however and asked his father
that if everything ends in death, then why do we seek to heal and prolong
life? A kind smile spread across Thaliyaus face, as he told his son that 'we
do what we can to preserve nature but we must know our limits. There are many
things which go against nature and seek to infect the body and that is what
we seek to fight and cure'. These words and event would forever live with
Tharliss would shape the future of what was to come.