An Honorable Death

I see now that this is the end. I saw my sisters die. I saw them get torn apart, swallowed by one of those horrendous beasts. I can still hear their screams. I think they will haunt me in death.

They warned me of the risks. I went anyway, pushing the doubts aside. Even now, surrounded by blood, I cannot say that standing with them was wrong. I would rather die knowing that I did not abandon my sisters than live knowing that I had.

Our cause was just, and our intentions were pure. Be certain, I would choose this path again. At last, we are reunited with our true queen. Glory to Queen Pikemead.

• Celia, Guard of the Blood Rose