Celia's voice, clear yet gentle, cut through the stillness left by Abraxas. Her presence was no less commanding, though her tone carried a weight of measured wisdom rather than fire.
“Kerrigan Lokir,” Celia intoned softly, her golden eyes piercing through the lingering smoke. “You are bound to Abraxas by the flames of power, but power without wisdom is a blade without a hilt—dangerous to wield and likely to cut those closest to you. Will you, in the heat of your battles, remember to temper your strength with counsel, and will you accept guidance when the path ahead is obscured by your own fury?”
The question hung in the air, a deeper challenge than Kerrigan had expected. It wasn’t just about her intentions or convictions—it was about her ability to listen, to be wise enough to seek counsel and to resist the pull of raw power when the stakes were highest. Celia’s gaze was steady, patient, yet the weight of her words made i
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