Words of Merithel

the Goddess of Kiko Nao Rhys

By Mr. David R. Dorrycott

To understand the mouse you must understand her beliefs.

Below are some of the laws her soul lives by.

"There will come the day when all who take her breath.

All who drink her blood.

All who eat her flesh.

Shall be burned away.

Cleansing forever her body of children.

Pious or dishonorable."

"The time comes when one must choose.

Choose with your heart I will be with you.

Choose with your mind you stand alone."

"Your friends will know you.

You will be known by the friends you choose."

"Life is a constant struggle.

Learn the beauty.

There is more than battle."

"From my blood you will forge your blades.

One to each Clan.

When the last blade shatters.

The end has come."

"My blade is never withdrawn but to be used.

Never used without striking a target.

Never to strike without killing.

It must drink before it may be resheathed.

For woken it hungers.

As do you."

"Tests are life.

Life is but a test.

There are those who can never be trusted.

They must at times be trusted."

"Trust not the metal beast for it will fail.

Trust only yourself.

And your shieldmate."

 "One should never cease learning.

With knowledge comes understanding.

With understanding comes peace."

Friends are the spice of life.

Have many.

Trust few."

"For there shall be but one place in your hearts next to mine.

No more.

A place shall be made for them in you home.

That you may dwell in peace for all times."

"In the beginning each clan was given a blade.

Upon the breaking of the final blade.

All that is will cease."

"You will be whole of body and mind to carry my blade."

"To me.

Your heart.

Your Clan.

These are your loyalties.

None other."