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For only a monster can survive against The Seven Realms and their Tyrants.

I frowned up at the artwork of the stoic Phoenix.
“You do not love our once omnipotent Phoenix?” Quay asked with a raised eyebrow.
“Many have been slaughtered in the name of power; many more will be slaughtered, all for the praise and virtue of their realm. I’ve seen power corrupt men’s minds and make good hearts bitter. How could I ever love something with so much power?” I said, turning away from the Phoenix engraving. . .