The Essence of Malnan

Finally, after all these years, I have returned to Mynos. He never knew I bonded my soul to this Jewel so many years ago. But it was done out of desperation. I knew I was going to die on that battlefield. Bonding my soul to the Jewel was the only way for me to survive.

However Mynos never found my Jewel, and thus my soul was lost in antiquity. I have lain dormant for many, many years, biding my time, hoping to journey back to Castle Templestone. What woke me from my slumber was the shudders of pain I felt rippling through the one wearing my talisman on her necklace. How my Jewel was fashioned into a necklace, I do not know.

But my soul is exhausted. I can no longer live as I am. It is hopeless for me. If there are truly no more dragons, then there are no more dragon eggs for me to breathe my essence into. I will never be restored to my former glory. Mynos must release my soul into the afterlife.

But I do not know if he can bring himself to do what must be done...

~~Malnan the Dragon

Good God!

My eyes deceive me. That must be what's happening. I cannot be gazing at Malnan's Jewel after all these years!

My beautiful mate Malnan was killed on the battlefield during the original war for my Crystal. There was no trace of the gem she had created that day. But where did it go? Who's hands did it fall into? And why does this young girl who knows nothing of her past have it around her neck?



I must know for my own sanity. Malnan's death was the reason I encased myself in stone. Now that her talisman has been found, perhaps I can find the peace I crave so desperately.

And yet... When I touch the Jewel, I can feel something, a whisper of a presence. Could it be her gem is enchanted just as my Crystal? Perhaps if I try channeling into it...



~~Mynos the Dragon

Who Am I?

Who am I? I have no memory of myself, no clue who I am, aside from this necklace I wear. It is a gold chain which holds a massive tear-shaped lavender jewel. You would think such a large gem would be heavy, but it is not. I do not know what my name is. The man who found me, Sir Sebastian, merely calls me "Jewel", after the necklace. At least it's a name--an identity.

But my feelings are out of control. I know I've only just met the Wolverine knight who saved my life, but he's all I can remember. I awoke, looking into his eyes, feeling his arms around me. I long to feel them around me again.

But how can I be sure I do not have a suitor waiting for me? How can I be certain there is no one else in my life? Sebastian has vowed to find the man who beat me so brutally. I shiver just thinking about it. That monster could be anyone, even someone within the walls of Castle Templestone!

Am I truly safe?

The only safety I feel is when I'm with Sir Sebastian. I'm not even sure I want to know who I used to be. No doubt I would have to leave the castle. Leave him.

I pray that day never comes.

~~Jewel