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=== Return to [[Uublai]] === | === Return to [[Uublai]] === | ||
'''Merik''' began to suffer greatly from [[The Curse (Valorèin)|the Curse]]. He was only able to subsist off [[Blood]] and [[Alcohol]]. He was suffering from what many [[Valorèin]] refer to as the Creature. It would manifest itself through feelings, emotions, and the cravings. '''Merik''' almost succumbed to [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]] several times. He would venture far from civilization in a near-rampant, delusional state. The only part of his mind in control would take him to places to hunt beasts and feed. During one of these "hunting trips," he found himself in the [[Northern Reaches]] of [[Uublai]]. Here he witness the [[Malisik Horde|Malisik Horde's]] invasion force. He was | '''Merik''' began to suffer greatly from [[The Curse (Valorèin)|the Curse]]. He was only able to subsist off [[Blood]] and [[Alcohol]]. He was suffering from what many [[Valorèin]] refer to as the Creature. It would manifest itself through feelings, emotions, and the cravings. '''Merik''' almost succumbed to [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]] several times. He would venture far from civilization in a near-rampant, delusional state. The only part of his mind in control would take him to places to hunt beasts and feed. During one of these "hunting trips," he found himself in the [[Northern Reaches]] of [[Uublai]]. Here he witness the [[Malisik Horde|Malisik Horde's]] invasion force. He was fortunate that he was there at this pivotal moment for the [[War on Uublai]]. He slaughtered the first scouting part which would delay the [[Malisik Horde]] for some time. He was able to warn the [[First Valorèin Royal Army]] of the invasion. When arriving home, he encountered an intervention with his [[Luuwela Niiran Teslek|mother]], [[Malek Teslek|father]], [[Onya Nel'lek Teslek|grandmother]], [[Jarak Teslek|grandfather]], [[Gerta Ornan Teslek|great-grandmother]], and [[Svoeldiir Teslek|great-grandfather]]. He interrupted the intervention with news of the invasion. He then left for his home within the [[Teslek Multigenerational Complex]]. [[Anèta]] expressed her concern. She reveals that [[Luuwela Niiran Teslek|Luuwela]], his mother had been speaking to her. [[Luuwela Niiran Teslek|Luuwela]] asked [[Anèta]] to speak with him as she knew [[Anèta]] and '''Merik''' were close. [[Zuurik Ărlund|King Zuurik]] had sent '''Merik''' a letter wishing to speak about [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] and the ''"Nature of War."'' Merik left the following morning. | ||
=== Reunion with Princess Mèra === | === Reunion with Princess Mèra === | ||
Merik arrived at the [[Royal City (Lethurèa)|Royal City]] he encounter a cloaked figure that he brushed against. The sensation he got was familiar yet foreign to him. Upon arrival to the [[First Royal Palace|Royal Palace]] he spoke with [[Zuurik Ărlund|King Zuurik]]. [[Zuurik Ărlund|King Zuurik]] mentioned that he had known about the invasion through his connection to his late wife [[Lesèa Veazra Ărlund|Queen Lesèa]]. The [[Soul-Tether]] between them allow him to communicate with [[Lesèa Veazra Ărlund|Queen Lesèa]] even beyond death. [[Zuurik Ărlund|King Zuurik]] explained that the [[First Royal Army]] needed maps of the [[Northern Reaches]]. '''Merik''' having mapped them during his youth was the only one who could provide such maps. Then [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] arrived. '''Merik''' concealed his identity initial. However, he brushed her consciousness with his [[Telepathy]]. This immediately made her aware of who he was. As they spent time together that day [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] discovered what he had done after he was discharged from the [[First Royal Army]]. She discovered his trauma and establish she would be the one to heal his mental wounds. | |||
=== Dero'bĂ´kor and Memory Healing === | === Dero'bĂ´kor and Memory Healing === | ||
'''Merik''' ''denied'' [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] the right to [[Telepathy|Telepathically]] receive his memories. [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] decided to use an ancient device known as a [[Dero'bĂ´kor]] to help him recall memories in a less traumatic way for [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] than a memory transfer. '''Merik''' and [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]] use the [[Dero'bĂ´kor]] to confront his traumatic past. These shared experiences, such as the loss of Delkar and the [[Battle of Kaatok]], deepen their bond and allow Merik to begin processing his pain and guilt. '''Merik''' discovered his own secrets about [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra]]. | |||
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=== Lost Love === | |||
'''Merik''' discovers that [[Mèra Ărlund Teslek|Princess Mèra's]] affections for him had been lost. She loved the '''''"Old Merik."''''' Th | |||
== Fragments and Their Role == | == Fragments and Their Role == | ||