I learned a hard lesson today
– Devils are not to be trusted. As a Paladin I should have known this. I should
have expected their duplicitous nature.
My short-sightedness put the
party and our mission in jeopardy. Thinking we could fight our way out was an
even bigger mistake. I fear that being so far removed from the Flame is making
me reckless. I’m letting my temper and frustration guided my actions. Had I paused
for just a moment and embraced the Silver Flame in my mind’s eye I might have consider
my options more carefully before lashing out. I might have realized that
talking is always a better option than fighting, especially when facing
superior numbers. Instead, my decision to fight led to defeat, and now we run.
We flee from a superior army.
If they catch us, we will be at their mercy. If we’re lucky they will kill us. More
likely they will force us into some form of servitude or imprisonment. I do not
look forward to being at the mercy of any creature as evil as a Devil. Yet I
don’t see many other options before us.
I pray for a miracle. I just
hope that the Silver Flame can deliver one to this servant despite how very far
away I am. I have faith, but I only see death in my future. Flame save me;
Flame save us all.
