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August 24, 2005
The Gods Themselves - Will and Testament
Mariv Azirni looked upon the mangled, mutilated corpse of his brother, and found that he could not weep. He looked upon Bjar's brow and chest and right palm, where parabolic spirals had been etched into the flesh. He looked upon the scraps of flesh that hung limply from the man's back, skin flayed nearly completely from the bone. And finally, he looked upon the dark hole in Bjar's chest, just left and down from the centre, the wound that had finally ended the man.
His brother.
And still he could not weep, even as he carefully put away Bjar's possessions, or as he straightened and re-ordered the new supplies that had been obtained. Or as, finally, he withdrew from the shelves a sheaf of papers, and began to read them.
"I, Bjar Azirni, have prepared this document in order for my wishes to be carried out in the event of my death. This will dispense with all of my worldly possessions, and all who are named within must be permitted to read the document in the presence of my appointed heir, my brother Mariv. While this will should be read immediately, the instructions below must be carried out precisely a week from my death and at sunset; no less, no more.
To Mariv himself, I leave the title of Patriarch of the family Azirni, and with it all of the Azirni business. All assets that are not otherwise mentioned below will also fall to you, my brother, and I am confident that you possess the wisdom and the discipline to utilize them properly. If you do not wish to accept it, however, it will go to Eleia and, lacking her acceptance, I instruct you to sell it and donate all proceeds to Cravik Vuldurn for the purposes of furthering his efforts towards establishing a monastery and temple to Melchior.
To Eleia, I leave a quarter of all of my money, as well as my favourite pair of leather gloves; I know you've little need for anything else, and you'd be offended by further assistance. If you do not wish to accept the money, it will go instead towards funding the creation of Melchior's Temple, mentioned above.
To Tzoli, I leave a quarter of all of my money, as well as the original sketch of that dress I made for you, so long ago. You may also, if you wish, request any number of garments from the Azirni Clothiers Guild, which will be produced and delivered to you free of charge.
To Venice, I leave the contents of my study, aside from the tailoring instruments, as well as the book you gave me so long ago. May you better teach others with what I have accumulated, my love. Also, I leave the remaining quarter of my money; if you do not wish it, it may be donated to the efforts of creating Melchior's Temple, as mentioned above.
To Cravik Vuldurn, I leave my Omuit robes. You will find them to surely be an ill fit, but perhaps they will serve as a tangible reminder of the complexities of one's faith. I leave also a single, slender, sacred volume; a record I've kept of my discourses with our master, and of my reflections on them. Perhaps it will be an enlightening read, perhaps not.
To the following, only words:
Aubren - One cannot be devoted to a god, and yet blind to his principles. It would be best to model yourself after Vuldurn, a true member of the faithful.
To the Rat - The path of redemption always remains, if you have the courage to seek it and the strength to walk it. Bitterness will only turn to ash all around you.
To Nybrylla - The same as would be said to the Rat, and this as well; if I could have saved your child that day, I would have, by any price. Remember that.
To Taliesin - Our long rivalry is ended, I suppose, and you no doubt have 'won'. Keep her safe.
*a seperate note is hastily scribbled at the bottom:*
Within my study, Venice and Sergeant Vuldurn will find my notes towards the development of a particular weapon, a powerful concoction that I have not yet begun to master. I had hoped to oversee its development, but all things considered, it will fall to you two to continue my work, and so my writings on it and what supplies I have used for experimentation are yours. May Melchior guide and bless you in your efforts. This instruction, unlike the others, should be carried out immediately.
I leave to Venice, also, my knife. Remember."
Mariv stood, and walked to the center of the room, looking around at each piece of furniture, each tapestry. A breeze blew from without, a sudden chill wind unusual in the springtime, causing the door to the street to sway gently.
And then he wept, like a child, for the emptiness he felt.
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