Feb 17 2009
Borate of Dunmore-Painful Memories
“My kind has inhabited the frozen peaks for generations,” Borate told Shana. “We venture far from home on hunts, exploring new lands and learning of other beings. The gryphons of the frozen peaks are curious about everything, we want to learn all we can, grow our knowledge, and hopefully broaden our views on the world. We also mate for life,” he finished with a wistful sigh.
Shana asked what was wrong after hearing the sadness in his voice.
“Crile, my mate, was killed in an attack two years ago,” he whispered. “I miss her every day.”
He looked at Shana and Alomar, and continued. “There is a deep bond between gryphon mates. We feel each other’s pain, share joys, and when one dies a little part of the other goes with them. It’s like a fire is extinguished in our soul. Nothing can warm that place again.”
