I have made my share of mistakes in my life, of that have no doubt. It is through mistakes and learning from them that we actually become wise. Knowledge is bred from intelligence, wisdom is bred from experience. If I am so wise, it is only from the mistakes I have made or seen others make.
You truly think I cannot understand the pain the mark caused? That it is more than I would ever know? I suffered from a sentient celestial mark which grew in strength as it caused pain, grief or anger. Which in turn caused more potent pain, due to its very celetial nature. I think I know that pain more than you will ever accept.
We all have the ability to become more than our family lines, more than our heritage, and more than our upbringing. You speak as if no one ever had faith in you, no one ever believed you were on the road to redemption. It is often the words of our critics which ring clearest in our memories. I had faith in you. I had hope for you. I remember when we met; you and your guard dog. It was not that long ago. I saw the mark, I heard your story, and I had hope for you that you would become more than that one act. By your own words in your dreams, and your actions two moons ago I fear my faith may have been mistaken.
Honor and duty,
-Gwendara Alanik
Seneschal of the Stormblades