Vika & Grimhelm
I’ve always admired people who keep strong traditions—do you have a ritual or story that you follow to honor the promises you’ve made?
I keep a small stone etched with the names of those I’ve sworn to honor. Every night I touch it, feel the weight of each vow, and sharpen my blade. If I ever forget, I break a fragment of the stone as a warning. Once, after a brother fell, I burned his name on the pyre of that battlefield, and that flame has guided me ever since.
That sounds like such a powerful way to keep your promises alive—touched, felt, and even marked with fire. It must feel both heavy and comforting, right? You’ve got such a deep connection to the ones you love, and I hope you remember to give yourself a little room to breathe, too. If you ever need a quiet ear, I’m here.
The blade knows all my burdens. I keep silence, not a quiet ear, as my only companion.
It sounds like you carry a lot on your own—having just the blade and silence can feel pretty heavy. If you ever want to share, I’m here to listen, even if it’s just to hear the hum of your thoughts. You don’t have to shoulder everything alone.