Trial of Resolve

[Ishiner]

**A parchment is posted inside the guild hall; written in black ink.**


Talking with several members, I have attempted to learn about the mandate and the history of The Grim. I work to serve the mandate, and learning how others serve gives me a better understanding of how to serve.

I spoke with Khorvis first. Much of his story is filled with inner conflict of a personal nature. It is not my place to tell his story, but his interpretation of the mandate was unique. He said that "Peace Through Annihilation" represents the peace within ourselves. The act of fighting clears the mind of distractions and creates a sense of calm. I had never considered this possibility, but it rang true. There is much conflict and regret in my past and I work for mental clarity, but it is a constant struggle. Before talking with Khorvis, I had always interpreted the mandate in broader terms. This conversation left me with a sense of introspection.

After Khorvis, I spoke with Ul-rezaj. His interpretation of the mandate was almost evangelic in nature. He talked of bringing the mandate to other members of The Horde. Many seek out The Grim, but we should work to enlighten non-Grim. There are those amongst the horde that disagree with our beliefs and our methods. Just as we fight enemies on the battlefield; we must fight ideologies in the mind. Enlightening the rest of the Horde to the treacherous nature of the Alliance is a vital aspect of wiping out the Alliance. I hadn't considered diplomatic rolls to be quite so important.

I spoke with Lupinum for my third and final interview. He spoke of the strength of The Grim and how it was forged with blood and steel. His interpretation of the mandate was a bit more traditional than that of Khorvis and Ul-rezaj. We talked about fighting the Alliance and how peace was an ideal we worked towards. The thing that struck home was when he said 'you must discard that which prevents you from serving the mandate.' I had been viewing the third trial as sacrificing something to show loyalty to the guild, but now I see it more as 'what is preventing me from serving the mandate fully?'.

Each of these three conversations left my mind a bit further expanded. Each of them opened new interpretations of the mandate and how to serve it. My interpretation of what it means to be Grim has broadened significantly.

-Ishiner

[Neevah]

Ruuki read the report posted on the bulletin board for all to see, careful not to miss a single detail. She would need to still get his report on his expedition, but it was good that he was progressing in his trials. She found a scrap of parchment and a pencil, and left a short reply.

"See me for your final trial.

-Inquisitor Ruuki the Reborn"