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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fenris" data-source="post: 7106626" data-attributes="member: 2820">Thorir nods, looks at Astrid for some sort of signal. Astrid stares back then nods at the SeaKing. Thorir sighs, picks up a large mug of mead, and downs it. "You are quite correct Alec. Whether she was mother to my niece, daughter to a jarl, engaged to my brother or even my brother's wife would not have mattered to me. Eben pleaded for her release but I held firm. In fact despite the reappearance of her lover, Astrid was insistent on continuing on to Einar and the wedding. None of that would have changed my mind. However, I acquired some information that was to change my mind.""Now, part of the reason I left my father's house was that I was not happy with the direction that I saw Einar taking. I did not leave out of spite, or jealousy, rather I could no longer watch Einar hobble my father, and destroy my homeland. But I had little proof. I knew he had a close band of ruffians around him, men without honor, men who did fell deeds for him in the dark. But I was alas younger then, and sought to avoid the conflict as much as it pained me to see it. I sought freedom, adventure and wealth on the Sea. But please bear that in mind, that I had suspicions of Einar before I left my father's halls.""I chose this island for it's peace and magic, little did I realize how that magic would work, or the knots it would tangle in my wyrd. Based on information I, ....acquired. I asked Astrid to tell me her story. The story Alec knows or at least know most of. The story Arvid, of how a cult of demon worshipers tried to kill her and sacrifice her baby." Thorir pauses and takes another drink. "Astrid gave me the final proof however. It was she, Alec that changed my mind. And maybe I am a fool, for once I had the information, there was no reason to set her free, yet I feel our fates are tied together. Alec knows this, but Arvid does not. The cult placed it's mark on Astrid's body the night of the planned sacrifice. It is a crescent moon above three stars, surmounted over a horned demon skull. It is the same tattoo or brand I have seen on Einar's men, and of course on Einar.  It is this proof, insurmountable proof that Einar is a member of this foul cult. As the sages have said 'Where you recognize evil, speak out against it, and give no truces to your enemies'. This is why I changed my mind Alec, Astrid provided me with that evidence that I had suspected, though never to this degree. And that is why I will be returning to my homeland. Einar has disgraced and dishonored my name, my blood and my family, and I cannot let it stand. Arvid. I say this to you though you be Einar's representative. Einar has lost his right to rule. You serve my father, you have taught me, you taught me to stand for what was right. I am standing now against Einar whether you stand with him or no."</blockquote>

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