It's at this that something seems to click, the tension in him stilling as if by a practiced display of discipline. This is something he's faced before, after all - some feelings will remain familiar to him no matter how long the Dragonsong War is left behind him.
He is silent for a moment, composing himself before he speaks again.
"'Twas not mine intent to coerce Solvunn's council into aimless violence," he says, more levelly. "If you say that there is naught to be done in the material world as things are now, I can readily believe you - as when compelled to think on it, I cannot provide any alternatives. The reason for my persistence in finding purpose is this place is, in part, for the benefit of the newly summoned among us, and for their future relations with Solvunn.
"No matter how wise or just the cause, all that we can offer to them are words, in the face of what must feel like a great loss. They have all lost something by coming here, and despite the necessity of it, it will weigh heavily on their hearts. Despite the comfort I have found in Solvunn, I myself feel it still.
"In pain comes resentment, and I would sooner see them join hands with Solvunn's people as friends than as reluctant conscripts. If they are able to see the wisdom in Solvunn's path, all the more driven will they be to work on your behalf. I would give them something to look forward to, something to be inspired towards. I see Solvunn's path as the true course, and would hope to have it be well equipped for the days to come.
"And in turn, if Solvunn's path is in the hands of the gods, I would personally endeavour to better understand them and their will."
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He is silent for a moment, composing himself before he speaks again.
"'Twas not mine intent to coerce Solvunn's council into aimless violence," he says, more levelly. "If you say that there is naught to be done in the material world as things are now, I can readily believe you - as when compelled to think on it, I cannot provide any alternatives. The reason for my persistence in finding purpose is this place is, in part, for the benefit of the newly summoned among us, and for their future relations with Solvunn.
"No matter how wise or just the cause, all that we can offer to them are words, in the face of what must feel like a great loss. They have all lost something by coming here, and despite the necessity of it, it will weigh heavily on their hearts. Despite the comfort I have found in Solvunn, I myself feel it still.
"In pain comes resentment, and I would sooner see them join hands with Solvunn's people as friends than as reluctant conscripts. If they are able to see the wisdom in Solvunn's path, all the more driven will they be to work on your behalf. I would give them something to look forward to, something to be inspired towards. I see Solvunn's path as the true course, and would hope to have it be well equipped for the days to come.
"And in turn, if Solvunn's path is in the hands of the gods, I would personally endeavour to better understand them and their will."