Role

Chapter 18

Viera has accomplished two of her goals. She has learned the Flames of
Ninauurm after slaying enough adventurers. And she has joined the Chasm.
But first we have to tell the story of Ghrudzar, a special person who came
into her life and passed out of it just as quickly. Ghrudzar Strarzar
experienced a meteoric rise and fall. In terms of adventuring time he had
not lived as long as Viera, yet he lived his life more quickly, like a
candle that burns itself out brightly.

When Viera had already passed the 30th title in the guild, Ghrudzar was
not yet an adventurer. When Viera was slowly working on slaying adventurers
to learn the Flames of Ninauurm, Ghrudzar sped by her on the same task and
accomplished the Flames. After that, he reached the pinnacle of his guild,
and battled many and even learned to call upon Akkabal and Heglial-Gil.

Very shortly after Viera's reaching of the Flames, Ghrudzar was appointed
Chancellor. Viera had never once seen Lord Morius and thus lacked a chance
to enter the Chasm previously, despite her long-standing pledge and many
efforts including completing three tasks for Ululrek. This dedication
Ghrudzar recognized immediately upon his ascension. And so it was he tasked
Viera and Lamashtua, two pledges, with a simple task of taking the item of
power of an enemy faction. This they accomplished, with a small pitfall of
Lamashtua falling once. With the fetish in Viera's hands, Ghrudzar inducted
them both into the Scions of Eternal Night.

But just as Ghrudzar's rise was swift and brilliant, very quickly came his
fall as well. Viera does not know his reasons, but Ghrudzar had decided to
retire soon after falling and losing his powerful unholy weapon. Perhaps it
was the loss of the weapon, though Ghrudzar had long ago promised to Viera
that this would not break his spirit in the least. Viera is disappointed
that he is gone, but his passing gives Viera new goals.

First, she will gain the Arcing Touch of Akkabal. Second, she will gain at
least thirty charges in her unholy weapon. Third, she will inevitably die
and lose that unholy weapon, but she vows that she will fight on after such
a big loss. Fourth, one day Viera will be the Chancellor of Eternal Night.
For one given to Vanity, such a prominent position of power and mystery will
draw admiring gazes. All shall see the beauty and brilliance of Viera
Brightspell!