Only when life is quiet, Empress, " Oli said. "When the battle comes our way or we see a need, we will pick up our swords and fight beside the bravest of men, even knowing we may fall. But once all is well again... that's when the darkness comes. Then we sit in silence and struggle to grasp our peace the best we can. Jill Williamson
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Oli spoke of the bittersweet feeling of coming upon a time of peace. It is the saddest of times, for this is when we are most vulnerable. When everything seems to be going smoothly, we are loathe to fight again. We want our battles to be over, and we are horrified by the idea that someone would do battle with us.

However, Oli reminds us that this is no time for resting. When the battle comes our way or we see a need, then we will pick up our swords and fight beside the bravest of men, even knowing that we may fall. But once all is well again? That’s when the darkness comes.

Then we sit in silence and struggle to grasp our peace as best we can.

Source: Maelstrom

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