[Ozionian]

So. It's finally over.
We can rest, if only for a time.

If only.

The World is one of chaos. Despite the fall of a Demigod, danger still roams the world. The lives of innocent will continue to be threatened. 

Despite everything, we must continue fighting. But not all can continue to fight.

In a song and dance that changes the course of history, lives were lost in the blink of an eye. From soldiers one may never learn the name of, to close friends that fought for their lives. 

Never forget their names, please.

But what if one could not remember?

For an Ancient Knight by the name of Seron, the gift of life was torn away, if only for a moment. 

It was their life goal to protect innocents. They would have gladly thrown away everything. Throw away everything they did, throwing themselves in front of a Brimstone Witch in a desperate effort to protect the Mage of Fire from the onslaught of Cornelius. The Knight was torn apart.

In an act of defiance against the Demigod, they had attempted to shield himself against the final blow. Despite a successful parry, the raw force of the Demigod tore past the Knight's shield, cutting into the old set of armor, reverting them to a pile of smoldering armor.

For those familiar with Dullahans, they are beings of pure willpower.

With a touch of luck, and bounds of resilience the Brimstone Witch he attempted to protect threw away their image, their energy, preforming a forbidden ritual. Whether the ritual truly worked, or if their focus was given to the Dullahan to allow them to hold on may never be known. 

With the immeasurable healing prowess of a Mercalan High Priestess, the Knight was dragged back into the world with a burst of sulfur-smelling fire and a cacophony of agonized screams. 

While the Knight may have been lucky, granted a third chance to live, all miracles come at a cost.

The gift of memory was stolen away, reverting the Dullahan to a simple state of mind. Memories, friends gone from their mind, reduced to a Knight with a burning desire to protect the innocents of the world.

Despite the misery of losing the gift of memory

Other poor souls were not as lucky.

Seron may not remember their names for a long time, but perhaps one day these beloved memories of names and experiences may return.

But for those lost, returning to the world is not an option.

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For those lost in the Divine Struggle on the Godly Stage.

Remember their sacrifice.
Cherish the gift of life.
There is no guarantee you will see it to it's end.