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Strength and Honor The Warrior's Tale - Lana Irving

I was born and raised in Ascalon. Like many of my friends, I lost my home and family when the Charr brought fire and brimstone to my homeland. The Searing wiped out all that I had known and in its place only a black, scorched earth remained. I followed Prince Rurik's leadership in these hard times. He was a valiant leader, a true Warrior's Warrior. It was only through fate that his life, and not mine, was lost on the perilous trek through The Frost Gate.

My father and mother were both great Warriors themselves, members of Ascalon's Chosen before that Guild was crushed by Orr. Even Mordekai, Devona's father and considered the best Warrior in all of Ascalonian history, respected and admired the skill of my parents. Between the three of them, no challenge was too great, and only the legendary King Adelbern himself can boast of so many deeds.

I was taught from an early age the ways of the Warrior. The art of Combat is a deep and almost spiritual experience. It takes many years of rigorous training to be able to even wield a blade naturally, or spring to the defensive stance when danger lurks. From the time that I could barely walk, my parents constantly drilled the habits of the Consummate Soldier into me. While I used to resent this, it is probably what saved my life from being extinguished in The Searing...and I have my parents to thank for still being alive today in this war-torn world.

My adventures out of Ascalon and into the world beyond have brought me to many strange and exciting places, all of them beset with new and terrifying monsters. The Warrior's code of conduct, my mantra (as Astos calls it), is with me always. On the battlefield and off, I try to remain strong, for my parents and also for Ascalon. It is to honor their memory and that of my homeland that once was. Killing and violence will never bring them back, but even the Charr can't turn me from what I was raised to be. I am a Warrior, nothing can change that. With each foe struck down "for great justice", I am helping to redeem my family's honor.

Dunames once told me that "Those who live by the blade, die by the blade." I don't know if that is true, but whatever happens, I always know that I will stand to face adversity with honor and decorum. To seek out and challenge strong foes is not just a sport, but a test for myself and my heritage. For my strength is more than just these bones, muscles, and tendons - the blood of Irving runs through my veins!

Even the strongest Warrior has need of allies sometimes. I learned that from Jora and the Norn. There have been many times where strength alone was not enough to get me through an obstacle. If the blade is the Warrior's weapon, then friends are their shield. When the edge is dulled and the armor shattered, friendships still remain...Although I do put up with everyone, since they are all worthy opponents, I do have preferences.

My mother was always considered somewhat unusual, being a female Warrior. She was just as strong as her opponents, yet people never really treated her equally. Ki Aza, my Paragon friend, has always reminded me of my mother. She has the spirit of the Warrior inside her, and is a born fighter like me. But she is also considered abnormal by many, because of her aggression and willingness to fight. Still, she is one of the few in this little band which truly understand what it means to fight.

I do not get along well with Rogue Doll at all. I can understand having some reservations about fighting. For example, Astos is a Monk, and Mila understands the waste of wanton killing. But Rogue Doll does not seem to have any logical reason. I have met other Mesmers in my travels, but none were as picky as she is, or so hard to please. She always seems to be irritated at me for some reason or other...Sometimes I see her slaying foes mindlessly for no reason other than personal pleasure, and sometimes none of us can convince her to fight at all. I know she is a capable adversary but she does not make sense to me. I just don't understand why we can not get along...

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