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Sole Survivor
Is this it? Is this what I will always be destined to endure? To watch those I care about die before my eyes and leave me here, alone, the sole survivor. Sir James, Alfie, my men, the people of Berwich, Edward, Master Sodo and now Master Tawaka. Who is next? Who is left?
My name is 'Kingshield', born of protection for that is the purpose of a shield, to take the blow instead of the person behind it. I was meant to safeguard the realm, my King and my people. I failed.
In nearly every endeavour I have even taken I have failed, moreso since being dragged off the top of that mountain. Looking back, I can understand my failings at the beginning, I was out of shape, out of form, I needed help. But since Master Sodo took me in and guided me, I have tried, I have tried so hard, the best I could and still I have failed. I have lost yet more dear friends and mentors.
Who is next? Who is left? Having written these words earlier I now ponder them. Reflection is perhaps the greatest lesson Master Sodo taught me, I still have Martin and Takuma, my former Stewards, even Ting, a most valued friend, one I made when I was perhaps at my worst. A silver lining after all but one with a deadly edge, as much as those who remain are to be cherished, so too can they become the subject of my failure.
Master Tawaka, a real prick of a wolf, the best swordsman in all the realms save maybe Master Sodo himself, a man of honour, a wolf of battle, my mentor, my friend. I will miss our conversations.
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The Tale of Sir Cearbhall Kingshield
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The Fall of Sir Cearbhall Kingshield
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The Rebirth of Sir Cearbhall Kingshield
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Thoughts and Images
Start date: 10th Aprileth 1062AF, End date: 19th Mayeth 1062AF
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A Letter to Mrs Kingshield
20th Mayeth 1062AF
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A Long Journey
1st Juneth 1062AF
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On the road again
15th Juneth 1062AF
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Sole Survivor
25th Juneth 1062AF
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Legacy
15th Julyeth 1062AF
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A Letter to Mara
23rd Julyeth 1062AF
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Momentum
27th Julyeth 1062AF
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What a true Lion looks like
6th Augustyth 1062AF
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Those that haunt us
10th Augustyth 1062AF
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Heartsick
10th Augustyth 1062AF
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The end is near
24th Augustyth 1062AF
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Just one more mess
1st Septembereth 1062AF
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What I want
4th Septembereth 1062AF
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Victory
Aftermath of the final battle
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A journey of goodbyes
The eve before departure
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The End of Sir Cearbhall Kingshield
Start date: 10th Aprileth 1062AF, End date: 19th Mayeth 1062AF
20th Mayeth 1062AF
1st Juneth 1062AF
15th Juneth 1062AF
25th Juneth 1062AF
15th Julyeth 1062AF
23rd Julyeth 1062AF
27th Julyeth 1062AF
6th Augustyth 1062AF
10th Augustyth 1062AF
10th Augustyth 1062AF
24th Augustyth 1062AF
1st Septembereth 1062AF
4th Septembereth 1062AF
Aftermath of the final battle
The eve before departure
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