On the threshold

For memory:
 
Me and Zalia will be in Vael’s rest in a few days. She is a character, to be sure. Neither in the village my current form grew up in, nor in my monastery, have I seen someone of her caliber.
 
She is older than she lets on. It’s not something she has divulged, but it is not difficult to detect. There is something in her eyes, calculating yet not as hungry as those of youth. She is also fundamentally broken inside. This is not as neatly hidden, and it is clearly visible in her savage way of dispatching those that her book tells her is slated to be removed from this world. Seeing as she hasn’t tried to slit my throat yet I presume that whatever is in control of her book hasn’t decided that I am on the list. Thus far. Perhaps whatever being controls it surmises that having a person uniquely prone to bear long grudges is distinctly counterproductive to whatever goal it has.
 
With that said, Zalia really does have a knack for killing. Instead of being forced to fend for myself if things go south in my bounties, she makes quick work of them. At least those times her book says they should be dispatched, which is not all the time. At least she agreed to come with me to Vael’s rest.
 
From what I gathered back in Wyrmthrone, Vael’s rest is where Vaelthoryx met his final end. The last time I was down here in the valleys, his efforts in overthrowing the tyranny of his kin was legendary. Makes sense he would be venerated after his death as well. I will be honored to show my respects at his final resting place.
 
I am however at a loss as to why I am to go there. Did I go there in my last life? Would I go pay my respects then as well? The hermit in Saltpoint was very clear, my “thread leads me here” but if it is here it sure as all hells isn’t easy to see.
 
To note:
 
Zalia, if you’re reading this after slitting my throat, know you’ve made an enemy for the rest of the time you stride these lands.
 
To do:
 
Visit Vaelthoryx’ mausoleum. The old wyrm deserves to be recognized by an old soul.