The Sentinels caves

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It is already too late to swim when the water reaches your lips.

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She hadn’t been slain outright for outspokenness- he was a generous Emperor. Pulling herself up, she kept her sights downcast, praying for her hasty heart to slow, and to give her strength rather than weakness in this plight. 

“We were taught to dispatch the enemy through debilitation rather than death. A outright forced kneel, depending on the enemy, and our intent- should they need to be interrogated and saved for later, with no hopes for escape, they would have the tendons above their heels clipped, so as they may not run away.” The Swan hoped she was not rambling too much for the king- lessons were instilled with these moves, Studies to explain as opposed to simply show. Warriors who were well versed were not basic fodder for an army, but a better prepared militia. 

“However we try not to kill- unless the foe is unwilling to go peacefully. Some simply kill themselves than give themselves up... Their burials are not honored.”

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Not all birds have been taught to fly. Some simply fall until they either learn, or perish.

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