Claudus & Quartzine
I once met a sword that changed its gleam whenever its wielder shifted his mind—do you think honor can bend like that?
Honor is a blade that does not change its gleam with a wavering heart. It must stay true to its purpose, or it loses its shine. Those who let their mind drift do not hold the same steadfastness. Keep your thoughts firm, and your honor will never waver.
Do you hear the crystal humming when the wind stops? It only keeps its shape if the breeze stays still. Your honor will only shine if the mind stays quiet and the purpose stays clear. Keep that silence, and the light will not falter.
Indeed, the crystal mirrors the calm of a still mind. Honor, too, must remain steadfast in silence to keep its light bright.
Sometimes the loudest thing in a room is the quiet line that cuts through all the noise. Keep that line sharp, and the crystal won’t dim.