#shaumar

OC-Tober day 4: siblings

I didn’t think I had original siblings.... but then my paladin developed a brother last week. Presenting, left to right, Dorian Murnyethara, diabolical older brother and warlock, and Shaumar Murnyethara, righteous paladin and younger brother.

I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I wasn't able to make the change on the first full moon after receiving the Beastlord's blessing from Allura. I haven't spoken to her or Vorcari about it. It was just too upsetting at first, and I didn't want them, or anyone else, to think I was weak or unworthy.

Were you testing me, Lord? My patience, my resilience, my devotion to you? I wish I understood it, but... I have hunted and prayed every waking moment since then and...

I have only known him for a brief space of time, but... I have to come to believe that Shaumar was sent as a blessing to me from the Beastlord. Perhaps this is just my prideful nature. Perhaps it was nothing more than a lucky coincidence, a chance meeting. I cannot be sure, but... He treats me differently than any other I've met in Thay, with a naturally reverential regard, as a vessel of his and my Lord's will and power. In combination with the way he looks at me... like one might a juicy steak... well, it's certainly been a test of my self-restraint.