Saint Harold Glass

Saint Harold was a glass-blower who responded to a deadly fire that enveloped several buildings in the Incudine district in the early 1200’s. Although his direct actions resulted in a number of lives saved, he is best known for the bravery he exhibited when faced with his own death.
After leading a small group of people to safety, including several children, Saint Harold went back into the fire, looking for more. His friends and family waited pensively for hours, but he did not return. When the fire was over, Harold was found badly burned and suffering from smoke inhalation. With no magic to left heal him, his life fading and those around him becoming increasingly distressed, Harold took expended the last of his energy in a short, raspingly delivered, monologue. He declared his lack of regrets, his love of Venza, life and goddess, and finally dared death to take him, generally soothing all those around him with his words. He died only minutes later.
Saint Harold Glass’ words are still spoken today by Cortesians, most commonly at funerals. Less commonly, his monologue has been repeated by those attempting to calm themselves in the face of an impending death.