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Casting Judgement
“I am the God of the Woods. I communicate with the creatures of the woods, the plants, the insects, the four legged critters, and the wisest of trees. I do not dominate these creatures, I love them as they love me. I protect them and they protect me. You, Orual, are the complete opposite of me. Your love is dangerous, selfish, and destructive. You obsess over the love that you are given, and if it is not enough, you demand their life instead of love.”

“Allow me to tell you a story of a goddess. The goddess was not born with the divine powers or characteristics, rather she was born a mortal. This goddess was loved by all and the most beautiful in the land. Her pet and loyal companion, understood this and was jealous of anyone that tried to steal her love away from him. The goddess’ companion was so stricken with jealousy that he failed to protect her and she was offered as a sacrifice. The goddess was freed and commanded to complete a series of unimaginable tasks, but when they were complete, she would be a goddess herself.”


“Orual, this story is of you and your sister. You are the jealous and selfish pet that let your most beloved be sacrificed and sent to her death. Orual, you demand so much from the ones you love that they will go so far as sacrificing their own happiness and life to ensure their love for you.  Now you come to complain to the God’s that we have wronged you? How dare you attempt to blame us for your faults. As the God of the Woods, I will be the one to sentence your judgement. Fortunately for you, I am a compassionate God and I shed mercy upon the mortals that I come across, for this, you are truly lucky. I will extend you mercy but only if you are able to show the Gods and Goddess’ that you are capable of loving those around you”

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