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I find myself contemplating death. I have always known that I may be called upon to give my life for my Lord, Clan, or the Empire, and would gladly do so. But our encounter with the vengeful spirit of a murdered merchant has set my mind to other thoughts on death.
Dead merchant's spirit
Vengeance upon the wave man
Innkeep's death brings rest
Duty or Honor may require my death, and I would willingly lay down my life if they do, but I now begin to fear that I may suffer a death that would leave my spirit upon this realm, rather than reaching Meido in glory. I find myself praying that my death will allow my spirit to rest until the time for its rebirth. I can't bear the thought that my spirit might one day be responsible for the kind of suffering caused by that merchant's vengeance. I can only hope that one like Kitsuki Shaiyan-san, or Isawa Takako-sama, will be present to guide my spirit to its rest. Even one such as I could almost feel the merchant's spirit finding peace.
Dragon shugenja
Spirits and kami obey
World finds peace and rest
On a lighter note, I find that my recent travels have been a boon for my health. It seems that journeying, rather than standing stationary posts, has increased my stamina beyond what I knew even a month ago. Perhaps I may finally throw off the last lingering negative effects of the illness that sent me to the Order. Of course, I find myself rejoicing that I was stricken low by illness, as it allowed me to meet you.
Little Monkey monk
Shinsei's wisdom finds a home
Loving, giving heart