Lahabrea has considered his only value serving the Star for as long as he can remember. First for possessing unusual aetheric potential, then as part of the Convocation, and finally as a slave to the Ardor.

He’s untempered now. He still doesn’t feel entirely free or human.

The Warrior of Light is a healer. A relationship builds between them. Lahabrea feels guilty taking pleasure or comfort for himself when far as he’s concerned multitudes died in terror, misery, and pain because of him.

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