I am making a stand. I hate what I have seen today.

I am to speak of a man. I'm sure you've met him. Talon Shardblade.

Yes. I know what you're thinking.

But this isn't a rant about him. This is me OFFICIALLY taking his side in things. Well. In a way.

Talon has chosen to live his life in a certain way. He isn't the only one. Lots of people who most consider "Great warriors" have done the same.

So it saddens me... Nay, DISTURBS me, to see people harass him and bully him in the way they do. Enchanting him when they know it will annoy him, provoking him and the like.

I've had my own arguements with him. And I know he's no saint. But he doesn't deserve to be harassed. I now wish I'd never been as harsh to him as I was, on one occasion.

He's there, fighting beside us in invasions and raids. I saw him go down the Hole to save a new adventurer who went the wrong way. He's levelling a lot and he helps. More than some who would choose to try and verbally bring him down.

And it's just like the situation with Ethucan. Ethucanian's hated enchanters, but were starting to change their minds. Talon is starting to realise not all magically inclined are bad. But some people will try to ruin it. Just like with Ethucan.

The whole situation with Ethucan lost us access to an entire continent of possibilities, allies, and strengths. If we let our own people ruin our relationships with fellow Valornians, then when the day comes, we will find ourself fighting alone. And that saddens me.