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[Toni McStravick]

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Toni sat in her office at Blackguard Castle enjoying the solitude she found within the walls.

Lady Archon of the Order of Sanctus...never had she imagined such a position within an elite army.This was an honor in which she planned to hold dear.

She sat back in her chair and began to reflect on how she had come to Sanctus.....

***She had snuck away from the brigand camp for her daily magery lesson with Alma the wandering healer. (The brigands did not think too fondly of the arts) It was upon her return that she saw him....his long scarlet hair and his deepset hazel eyes that seemed to have a softness in them. Something inside told her her life was about to change.

She looked around to see the limp, lifeless corpses of the brigands who had kept her as a slave for many years. The ones responsible for the death of her parents all had met their maker this day.

The man dismounted his steed and began to walk to her. She wanted to run...to hide, but something about this man seemed to hold her in place. She had never been one to trust a stranger so freely however he made her feel secure. A feeling she was not familiar with.

"Do not be afraid" He spoke gently to her as if sensing her thoughts. " I am Morus McStravick. A Knight of the Order of Sanctus."

"I...am...Toni." She replied with a soft voice, almost afraid to speak.

She offered him some stew that had been simmering (surprised the cauldron did not tip during the obvious battle). They ate in silence as the skies began to grey with the impending darkness.

"What is this place...Sanctus you have mentioned?" Toni asked.

"Ah, Sanctus," he replied smiling. "The White Gate. It is the first defense against the evercoming forces of Darkness. A place of virtues where men and women unite in a brotherhood. It is my love...my heart... and a place I would like to take you to. A better place for your beauty than these woods"

Toni began to blush for she had never been referred to as a beauty.

"You would find better company than the likes of the brigands." he added.

"It sounds like a wonderful place." Toni stated. "Alas I would need to take care of some things before I could go."

Morus nodded in understanding.

"Know this m'lady, when you can, you will find me in Sanctus and I will be waiting to welcome you." He climbed atop his steed and smiled back down at her. "Stay safe Toni, and may the virtues guide you."

As he rode off she began to feel a sense of adventure and excitement as well as hope for happiness...finally.

Imagine, a city built upon the virtues...no evil...no darkness. It sounded like a dream.

She quickly began hunting around the beaten down camp for any armor or weapons. Although she had mastered the art of magery she knew it would not be enough to protect on her long journey ahead. Once aremd she lay a bedroll near the fire. It was too dark to begin her travels, but a first light she would be off to search for Sanctus and this Morus McStravick. She slept with hope of a new land...a new home...a new life.***

Toni smiled to herself now. That indeed had been quite a journey and it had not taken long for her to find Morus. And now she sat here, Lady Archon of the Order of Sanctus, and betrothed to Morus. She began to spin the star sapphire ring he had given her around her finger.

Things were definitely improving.
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Lady Toni McStravick-Skyfire
Knights of Clan McStravick


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