

Prince Uldren’s fighter wing did a masterful job. I saw the Guardians, knew they were on the move, but I assumed they saw the situation as we did. We would have spent precious Awoken lives. An assault on their position was madness. The approaches were blocked, all sight lines covered. The Wolves were entrenched in that valley. All I had known, all I had ever known, were the ways of the Awoken. My lady, I offer again the only explanation I can: I did not know the Guardians would act as they did. I know now that it was my willful pride that brought me low. That led me to victory in battle against Veliniks, the “Forgotten Kell”, the last hope for the unchained Wolves. It was my pride in my position that sustained me through the Hildean Campaign. I know, as I’m sure you did, that without focus my heart would have grown toxic. Letting my fury find purchase in defense, in support, and in glorious battle. Promoting me to the Corsairs, allowing me to strike back at the Wolves. The loss of my sisters, my whole life, as our station burned… it took something from me. It was your service that kept me from sorrow after Amethyst was razed. My sisters and I were the sharp edge of your will, cutting across the stars in protection of the Reef. Once, I was proud to call myself a Corsair in your service. It has been years now since my appointment as your Emissary. Keep that in mind, it'll come up a few more times. In case you're wondering, the "Great Machine" is the Traveler. Yes?Ī little bit of backstory on Variks, and the Fallen in general here. House Judgement envoy to Queen of Awoken. Held the line to rescue butchers, murderers, Servitor. Place of learning, place of healing, put to the burn. House Judgment must survive, yes?įound the Light. Traveled with the many houses before Wolves. “Keep Eliksni together,” lost to pride and rage. Cannot keep Wolves from Kings, Scar from Winter. Let's start with our new allies from the Reef. Got a lot of cards to get through, so strap on in. Anyway, here's that Grimoire update I promised a couple of updates ago.
