Makoru
My people’s traditions have remained the same for thousands of years! Until {my} generation, that is… When I was just a young girl, Tukohama, the Karui god of war, was slain by a mortal. That turned my world upside down. Our own ancestor… killed by a mortal? I am looking for my own Way now. One that doesn’t rely on gods or old traditions. I thought I might find my path in trade and commerce. So here I am, sailing for the Kalguurans. Other Karui like me have spread out across Wraeclast in search of meaning. The Elders call us {kaivana.} They think we have rejected the Way, that we dishonour our families.
Warrior
Do you take that to heart?
Witch
One can guess what that means.
Sorceress
I, too, was insulted for choosing my own destiny.
Ranger
It’s your life, not theirs. Live it how you choose.
Huntress
Oh, Makoru… I know that pain well.
Monk
Is there nothing you can do to heal this wound?
Mercenary
What’s a {kaivana?}
Druid
Bah. What good are traditions if they do naught but bind us?
Makoru
Not really. At least, not anymore.
Makoru
Yes… one can.
Makoru
Well, look at us now. We’re doing okay.
Makoru
Oh I do! Can’t you tell? Heh.
Makoru
It’s not a pain I feel these days.
Makoru
Time heals all wounds. As does following your own heart!
Makoru
It means {nothing} good.
Makoru
You’ll get no argument from me.
Makoru
Now, when I was a young girl, I visited the Halls of the Dead… … my ancestors told me that the Way was meant to empower us, not to control us! So who am I dishonouring by seeking {my} truth? It’s a debate that I am tired of having. But either way, it has separated me from my family, and I must live with that.