It all started when Tamers showed me the link to
This flash movie, which nearly made me cry just as it had for her. It also made me think of the little girl that my character Roga had taken under his wing when BOTH her parents were killed. I had been meaning to write more about him talking and comforting her, and that just seemed like too good an inspiration to pass up, so I did it.
Here's the dedication and
here's the story. I'd like to think it's worth reading, even for those of you who aren't Wheel of Time fans. It is a story of war and loss. If you have any questions about terminology or background, I can answer them.