Role

Chapter 8

"I think part of me is eroding in the Fortress. Every day, little bits are
freezing in the snow" - Ithyssraya


Ithyssraya has spent many years in the Fortress of Light. Her journey took her
from scribe to Acolyte to a position of leadership. As her heart thawed to
those outside her village, she trusted a select few with the secrets of her
past. Her dear friend - Vlijerous - was none too pleased at the thought that
she could fall to the curse. In his frustration, he prayed to Azorinne for a
cure. In her panic, Ithyssraya did much of the same, hoping to reassure the
Captain.

The version of her that saw death in every shadow and creature had dulled as a
result of her time as an Acolyte. She spent long hours trying to encourage
those around her - speaking of Light and Sra. Weh was entirely neglected, and
her heart found an escape in the joys of reckless combat with the wicked.
Thoughts of Tsalhssa often entered her mind and every whisper of Morius' name
caused her heart to ache and scream out for the swamps and the connection to
Weh that she neglected. Instead of facing the pain and searching for a way to
find her sister, she redoubled her efforts to serve the Fortress. In her
heart, she knew that loving a fallen soul was not permitted. Worse still, she
knew that her connection with Tsalhssa slipped further each day. Would they
even recognize each other?

Ithyssraya drifted from her faith and ignored that too - choosing to confide
only in Vlijerous. After the incident with her incurable curse, he has been
more distant than before. Ithyssraya mourns the loss of the relationship they
had, though she would still do anything to go back to their relationship
before she spoke of her past. Her goddess found her within the home of her
people and beckoned her to the drowned altar. While there, Ithyssraya
confronted Wood-and-Bones and her memories of Martrylr. Being born under the
star of Death did not mean that she needed to be a crone in the Fortress. She
pledged to pick up the shattered pieces of herself and return to who she had
been before.