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Messenger from the Underworld
Death comes equally for all. Freedom does not. That is why we wet our daggers with bloody death. "You could return to the skies whenever you wish, so...why then do you stay here with me?" The wild raven Ganaf chooses not the freedom of the skies, but instead to remain by my side. Even when there is no mission to complete, still this dear bird gives up its freedom for me. (Aswald's gratitude to a little friend)