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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Verbatim" data-source="post: 1833181" data-attributes="member: 15549">Ayden smiled and laughed easily as he doubted that Finder would ever deny healing to an injury that the god himself had suffered many times when he was still a mortal bard."Let's just say that Finder was not always immune to the effects of the vine, and if anyone would understand the pain, both the god and his humble servant would."As Dunstand tossed the various holy symbols at his feet, Ayden's mind raced to keep up with the scout's confession. While he had doubted the wisdom in bringing the man into their group in Orchard Meadows, as he seemed to be driven only by his hunt for coin that night, he had proven to be invaluable to them all several times since. Looking into Dunstand's eyes, Ayden spoke quietly into the night, keeping his words for just the two of them to hear."I did not like you at first Master Dunstand. I feared that you would only look out for yourself while you were with us, and if the chance came between easy coin, or staying with us that you would choose the easy route and forget us without a second thought. I was wrong about you, and for that I do offer my apologies, but I will not allow you to continue to live in a web of lies any longer."Ayden reached into his tunic and pulled out from within it the silver harp which was Finder's holy symbol."I am also a weak man Dunstand, as I ran from Finder's calling for so long that I am still amazed he continued working to bring me into the clergy for as long as he did. All of my life, I have only wished to play music, as in music the secrets of the universe are held. Every melody is composed of a individual notes, that if taken one at the time have their value trivilized, but when combined with others, they link to create that beautiful song which can speaks to the hearts of all that would listen and appreciate it."Ayden paused hoping that the rogue was getting the meaning of his words, and pressed on."We are part of that melody Master Dunstand, and while you may feel that you bring nothing to it, you are very wrong, as without your contribution, however slight you may feel it is, we would not be here right now. I feel that Finder has brought all of us together, for what I do not know, but I know all of us play a part in his celestial melody. He has made me stronger, both spiritually and as a man, but I do not doubt that this strength is for me to complete whatever task he has for us. and should I ever lose his favor, I would be as helpless as a babe in the woods."Feeling that he was drifting off course, Ayden paused and smiled ruefully for a moment as he took a sip from his cooling tea."1 ramble and for that I apologize to you once more. You have proven yourself to all gathered in this camp, and while those symbols at your feet may have been your past, they need not be your future if you do not wish them to be. I will not say that I can lead you to salvation, as only you can find that path, but I can say this with complete honesty. You must first believe in yourself before others can believe in you. You have strength Master Dunstand, you merely have to see it yourself."</blockquote>

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