During the Great Fire of Arün five years ago, Prince Laverne Ingerman stared down death, succumbed to fear and accepted that his life was at its end to save his father. However, Laverne survived thanks to his father's love for his children and King Valka took Laverne's place in the afterlife. Now, King Laverne has one wish: to resurrect Valka. Unfortunately for him, there is only one way to get his impossible wish granted: resurrect the dead gods. 
 

What Is Done

Prince Laverne sat at the base of the door outside the music room in the Castle of Glass. It had been a leisurely day. He'd done things at his own pace. His lessons with Valka were over for the day, he'd been in the courtyard shooting arrows for a while, and had afternoon tea with Moria. Life had been going smoothly. He found out he was good at many, many things. Perfect, even. He had hoped this good, calm consistency would last throughout his life. 


On the other side of the large twin doors was the sound of Valka playing his violin, something he'd mastered as a child and brought him peace when nothing else would. The Castle of Glass' walls were mostly soundproof, the doors a little less so. King Valka played a tune that portrayed great sadness. Something he'd written himself. Something that could reflect himself. 


Chapter 25 - Crescendo