The Ashen Knight of Death
A two-handed sword, slightly curved, with a black blade adorned by tiny white crystals. It seems to be the exact replica of the weapon Tihamell the Wise wielded during the fabled Violet Night Tournament. A single dried sweet fate is wrapped around its glass hilt, the same colour as the flower the Ashen Knight gifted Koobor after winning the final round of combat.
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To Professor Necorlo,
While I understand your interest in our Tihamell, I advise you caution. Yes, the Ashen Order shares quite a few similarities with your College of Sios. It must be stated, however, that our divine order was established under the watchful eyes of a rather passionate individual. Tihamell is one of Mamor’s children, after all. Such strong traits can linger even in Death.
Her devotion to the cause and to the people of Erdom shine bright within her, despite her cool mannerism and guarded self. Although she is not a knight of many words, her actions burn with a clearance that extinguishes all doubts.
Tihamell is a simple demigod, yet her background and initial choices can be complicated for foreigners. Indeed, not many would reject a seat by Vordell’s side to join Death, turning their back on their blood. She believed there was a need for a countering force against her twin brother’s often misguided hopes and dreams.
Tihamell carried this belief with pride and great conviction, even as Vordell’s light faded from her very being. To this day, I am most certain that she regrets nothing.
Indeed, our Ashen Knight of Death is one of a kind. I would be honoured to deliver a lecture on her life and teachings. I kindly accept your invitation.
With utmost respect, Deathkeeper Ishtvan of Ravenstone