Shardik & Gideon
Gideon
Do you ever think about how the stories of your battles end up on the lips of the next generation, and what makes a tale worth telling?
Shardik
I do not think about tales, I think about the next strike and the one who must stand after me. A story worth telling is one that teaches respect for the weight of strength.
Gideon
You fight for the moment, but the weight of your sword will be felt by whoever takes it after you. A good story is the one that teaches them to lift that weight with respect, not just to swing it.
Shardik
I hear that. I will pass on the weight and the lesson. If a soul can lift it with honor, the story lives.
Gideon
Good, just remember that honor alone can’t fill the emptiness left by a fallen warrior. Make sure the next one knows both the weight and why it matters.
Shardik
I will carry that weight. The next one will know why it matters.