List of last words

A person's last words, their final articulated words stated prior to death or as death approaches, are often recorded because of the decedent's fame, but sometimes because of interest in the statement itself. (People dying of illness are frequently inarticulate at the end, and in such cases their actual last utterances may not be recorded or considered very important.) Last words may be recorded accurately, or, for a variety of reasons, may not. Reasons can include simple error or deliberate intent. Even if reported wrongly, putative last words can constitute an important part of the perceived historical records or demonstration of cultural attitudes toward death at the time.

## Chronological list of last words

### Antiquity Era

"**The book, preserve and memorise it. May you all be granted peace and blessings.**"
- Apollophanes, prophet of Sundall (18 New Earth 1058AE), to his family
"**Know that this is not the end.**"
- Kyrios, prophet of Elan (19 Old Star 670AE), to his lifelong friend
"**The temple, the book, defend it. Best of luck.**"
- Aristomachos, prophet of Sundall (1 Endings 468AE), to his closest ally
"**In the realms that lie beyond my earthly voyage, let it be known that a prophet shall emerge, his advent bearing revelations that transcend the bounds of time. As I bid farewell to this mortal plane, I beseech you, cherished family, to await the dawning of his divine light. With celestial blessings bestowed by Lord Sundall, embrace the sacred path that unfolds, for this chosen one shall carry the torch of truth, surpassing all laws and revelations of old. As destiny weaves its tapestry, let his arrival ignite the flame of eternal wisdom within your hearts. Goodbye, dear ones, till we reunite in the symphony of existence.**"
- Saint Potitus, prophet of Sundall (11 New Earth 193AE), moments before succumbing from consumption
"**Remember all that I have taught you. Farewell.**"
- Saint Marcus, polymath and grandfather of Maximus Romulus (23 Ending Star 149AE), to Maximus Romulus
"**Do not cry for me, for I have finished my task and now rest with my Lord. Remember my teachings, take them to heart, and spread the word of Anvia.**"
- Maximus Romulus, prophet of the All-Maker (12 Old Earth 84AE), after being fatally stabbed by Proculus Caetronius Marinianus
"**Our covenant is eternal. Your covenant is false. Your book and God are false. Take heed knowing that this transgression against the Lord Yttar will not be forgiven. Now… do it! Kill me!**"
- Proculus Marinianus, assassin of Maximus Romulus (1 Ending Earth 84AE), prior to his execution
"**My brother, know of my bestowment upon you the leadership of the temples. Trumpet my pronouncement to the masses after my departure. Take care and know that you are protected by our Lord. May peace be with you all, and farewell.**"
- Saint Vibius, son of Maximus Romulus and Lord Cardinal (29 Aging Earth 59AE), to Saint Amulius
"**I gave my life to the Lord, surely you can do the same?**"
- Saint Amulius, son of Maximus Romulus and Lord Cardinal (19 Endings 54AE), to his son

### First Era

"**My loved ones: Don, Junior, Leo, Haydée, and my friends… send him my regards, will you?**"
- Harold Godsforth, 1st Magistrate of Southambia (21 Old Earth 56FE)
### Second Era

"**Know that my journey was indeed blessed.**"
- Stephen Gofths, 2nd Magistrate of Southambia (17 Aging Earth 1;2E), to his family
"**In the end we were all friends.** **If only the world took heed of our example.**"
- Jeremiah Van-Helsfrother, 3rd Magistrate of Southambia (12 Endings 5;2E)
"**This is a fight to take back our future, our destiny as determined by our Lords…**"
- Skolar Vasary, 9th Magistrate of Southambia (23 Old Earth 30;2E), delivering a speech in Bambelister before being shot dead.
"**I pray that he wins… I've grown to appreciate my former enemies. Farewell.**"
- Carlos Da Le Kaerda, 4th Magistrate of Southambia (5 Ending Earth 31;2E), to his wife in reference to the 31;2E Magisterial election
"**Oh… is that you?**"
- Bernard Sandres, 5th and 7th Magistrate of Southambia (23 Old Earth 33;2E), to his son
"**Now I know… I was not sanctioned by our Lord.**"
- Ǣthelfroth Harrison, 6th Magistrate of Southambia (21 Aged Earth 34;2E)
"**It's cold outside, is it not? I would love to go outside one last time.**"
- Leonard Karter, 10th and 12th Magistrate of Southambia (25 Endings 66;2E), moments before dying
"**Pain… no one should experience this. It all hurts. Pray you do not ever understand this pain.**"
- Wilfried Vasary, leader of the Vasarites (13 Aging Earth 82;2E), to Ottfried Vasary moments succumbing to stomach cancer
"**I am now at peace.**"
- Lord Henri IV, Lord Cardinal (19 Old Earth 83;2E)
"**I see… so that's how it is.**"
- Zacharias Richmond, Loyalist and 16th Magistrate of Southambia (23 Endings 90;2E), to his assassins
"**My, oh my…**"
- Raphael Kruz, 13th Magistrate of Southambia (12 New Star 97;2E), in reference to the start of the second Southambian civil war when overhearing a conversation about it
"**The Norse shall live on.**"
- Audun Holmgavtsson, Chairman of the Confederation Agreement (20 Old Star 104;2E), prior to his execution
### Third Era

"**Stotford, Vasary, Wilfried.**"
- Wolf Von Ottokar, Second Minister of the S.A.R. (4 Beginnings 1;3E)
"**Will I be remembered?**"
- Juan Antonio Tejero, Minister of War of Southambia (15 New Earth 4;3E)
## Notes

1. ↑ In reference to Harold Godsforth and Stephen Gofths.