Say Farewell to Lord Rho

ad news travels fast! Word had reached me that Lord Rho, one of the Lords of the Eight Virtues, had left us after a long disease. After experiencing a house break-in at his home, the weakened lord was shocked, collapsed and died. His son Uthar had sent messengers with the bad news all across Britannia. As soon as I heard about the incident, I put on my black cloak and traveled to Yew, where the funeral was to be held. On my way to the chapel of the Empath Abbey, I came across some monsters, but they didn't detain me much.

As I reached the small chapel in Yew, I met my buddy Sorcall. We sat down and talked a little before the other guests appeared. Many brave and well-known Lords had come, and Uthar was preparing a speech. He thanked all who had followed his call and told about his dead father. Then Lord KugelBlitz was talking. He had made a magnificent speech, and not few of us couldn't help to shed some tears. Lizarda was sobbing as the memories of her companion re-entered her mind.

At the end of the ceremony we all bowed to the Great Lord Rho one last time with deep respect. His deeds would be kept in our memories making him immortal. Everyone of us wrote a few lines into the book of condolences and left the chapel quietly.

Afterwards we gathered for a funeral meal in the Yew Winery. Uthar, KugelBlitz and myself had a little too much of the delicious beverage, which helped us to temporarily overcome the pain and have some fun again. Deep inside we hoped that the Gods of Britannia would release Lord Rho again and bring him back to us.

04/98

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