1986 Tower Core (Part 2)

"Without your lessons about Creation Magic, I wouldn't have ever learned how to switch light and darkness, let alone the other elements. If I ever become a Magus, it will be thanks to you. Consider this as my way to thank you and repay a part of my debt." Lith said.

The Guardian's eyes were veiled with tears. She wasn't used to gratitude, only to veneration or fear.

Those who Salaark bestowed power upon usually just demanded more while those she protected considered it the price that she had to pay in order to have their obedience.

She had chosen the way of the tyrant because centuries of experience had taught her that no good deed went unpunished.

Salaark knew that there was no real blood relationship between her and Lith, that his origin was part of one of Mogar's ploys. Yet there he was, ready to share his legacy with her like only her direct children did.