Role

Chapter 4

Sir Jonn led his small army into engagement after engagement, skirmish after
skirmish. Gadorin, still too young to recieve training properly, still
insisted on carrying that weapon - which he now knew as a pike - into every
battle. Never a combatant in earnest, Gadorin still found himself using that
pike time and time again, always to save the life of one of his brethren,
including Sir Jonn on multiple occasions.

Years passed in this manner, and for the first time Gadorin found himself
living a life that at least somewhat resembled stability. He was passed around
no longer. He belonged to Sir Jonn's company... though he still never felt
that true sense of belonging that he longed for. He still never felt that
connection that he knew was missing.

As he came of age, Gadorin struggled with an important decision. He would
serve as a Squire no longer. He could remain with Sir Jonn, train under him
and fight in his band. It was a good enough life. But it left Gadorin feeling
incomplete, empty. He knew he needed more.

His obligation at an end, Gadorin made the choice to return to the center of
Thera, Galadon. Perhaps he would find clues to his home there, or some way to
fill that void within. Saying goodbye to Sir Jonn for the last time, that
small amulet was passed on with only a knowing nod. Now belonging to Gadorin
was the symbol of Jautiir, along with the duty to protect the innocent that it
represented.

Gripping that amulet tightly as he walked through the busy Galadon streets,
Gadorin found his feet carrying him directly to the Paladin's guild. Whether
divine guidance or simply following his heart, Gadorin knew it was where his
new journey must start. He'd learned a great deal from Sir Jonn and had
embraced his newfound faith in Jautiir. Now it was time for him to live up to
the duty that entailed. To live by Jautiir's guiding hand, to protect the
innocent who needed his protection and, perhaps, to find an answer for how he
could truly feel whole again, as he had not since he left home so many years
ago.