Second Night (60 page)

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Authors: Gabriel J Klein

Under your stewardship much will change and swiftly, but the great knowledge of the Masters must be preserved and the noble name of our family upheld. Regarding that most ancient tradition where a boy-child is ritually sacrificed at Winter Solstice in place of the king, the offering up of the life of a son of one of our chosen bloodlines in place of the Master is not too great a price to pay to claim the last and greatest of the runes. These sons have been so dedicated, so nurtured and educated since the hour of their birth, and I urge you, Jonas, do not deny them any opportunity to fulfil the unique and honourable destiny that awaits them.

Go with my blessing, dearest Grandson, and my prayer that the High One look kindly upon you and favour you and be not treacherous.

Your ever-loving Grandfather,

Saxon

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IGHTS

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