Sole Survivor

by Cearbhall Kingshield

Is this it? Is this what I will always be destined to endure? To watch those I care about die before my eyes and leave me here, alone, the sole survivor. Sir James, Alfie, my men, the people of Berwich, Edward, Master Sodo and now Master Tawaka. Who is next? Who is left?

My name is 'Kingshield', born of protection for that is the purpose of a shield, to take the blow instead of the person behind it. I was meant to safeguard the realm, my King and my people. I failed.

In nearly every endeavour I have even taken I have failed, moreso since being dragged off the top of that mountain. Looking back, I can understand my failings at the beginning, I was out of shape, out of form, I needed help. But since Master Sodo took me in and guided me, I have tried, I have tried so hard, the best I could and still I have failed. I have lost yet more dear friends and mentors.

Who is next? Who is left? Having written these words earlier I now ponder them. Reflection is perhaps the greatest lesson Master Sodo taught me, I still have Martin and Takuma, my former Stewards, even Ting, a most valued friend, one I made when I was perhaps at my worst. A silver lining after all but one with a deadly edge, as much as those who remain are to be cherished, so too can they become the subject of my failure.

Master Tawaka, a real prick of a wolf, the best swordsman in all the realms save maybe Master Sodo himself, a man of honour, a wolf of battle, my mentor, my friend. I will miss our conversations.

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The Tale of Sir Cearbhall Kingshield

The Fall of Sir Cearbhall Kingshield

The Rebirth of Sir Cearbhall Kingshield

Thoughts and Images
Start date: 10th Aprileth 1062AF, End date: 19th Mayeth 1062AF

A Letter to Mrs Kingshield
20th Mayeth 1062AF

A Long Journey
1st Juneth 1062AF

On the road again
15th Juneth 1062AF

Sole Survivor
25th Juneth 1062AF

Legacy
15th Julyeth 1062AF

A Letter to Mara
23rd Julyeth 1062AF

Momentum
27th Julyeth 1062AF

What a true Lion looks like
6th Augustyth 1062AF

Those that haunt us
10th Augustyth 1062AF

Heartsick
10th Augustyth 1062AF

The end is near
24th Augustyth 1062AF

Just one more mess
1st Septembereth 1062AF

What I want
4th Septembereth 1062AF

Victory
Aftermath of the final battle

A journey of goodbyes
The eve before departure

The End of Sir Cearbhall Kingshield

Sole Survivor

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