Operation Might Over All : Part Eleven

"What made you think that they could advance further?"

"Was it their strength? Their potential?"

"It was obvious, it is not a matter of power, all undeads hold the potential for something great, there is no factor that makes one more likely to be chosen, it all rests upon Death to plant a seed within those she deems worthy"

"But… If it isn't a matter of strength, why did you send them into such danger? Why did you pit them against unreasonable odds?"

"Why test their skills in combat and as leaders if such aspects do not matter?"

"Death picks her candidates, I am the one tasked with elevating them, a seed needs to be nurtured"

"I see… But how can you possibly know that it is the right way?"

"I do not, I am but a single undead"

"The gravelords are our empires greatest swords, so it is only natural that they should be forged through the harshest of flames"

-Extract of 'Discussion With The Champion' by Ilitorsi.