Dialogues of a Thousand Lies

The Dialogues of a Thousand Lies is a spinoff of the original series based in the Old Hippies of Béalaithris. Its main characters surround two different times - the Old and the New. Between these chapters lies the undiscovered strifes of Koja, Theodred, and Meng - while bringing new characters to light by introducing the Druids - Nazarea, Aithirne, and Anna of Magyra.

## Summary

#### Recapitulation

Some chapters focus more on the relationships between them and man - while mostly still focusing on their personal relationships and dark pasts. Here - we dwelve into the secrets behind the death of Theodred's son, Thoradyr - The relationship between Koja and Bubba's father, and the complex tale of Meng's origins and her battle with emotions.

The later plots of this also gives a new light to the Overshadowed City of Béalaithris, exposing internal intrigue within Anna of Magyra and her house - with the likes of Aithirne, her succesor, and Nazarea - her daughter. It shows in poetic manner the events which truly shaped Aeternia before the coming of Man to the trade city.

#### Plot

Most of the book centers in the Coronation of the Druid King, and Theodred and Koja's inevitable migration to the city - which wass all part of Saladin's prophecy. Anna of Magyra was the current Matriarch of Béalaithris, but her daughter, also heir to the Druid Kingdom, wasn't fit to rule at first. It worsened when her regent, Aithirne, took over the kingdom for himself over her death. This created more tension between the two grand houses of Giarni and Magyra - a foundation to what could be a civil war. But as it was later known that Aithirne's queen was infertile - he set Nazarea to be his heir, refusing to give up his great love.

For Theodred and Koja, their relationship fell into the deepest of tests. Theodred and his connection with Ellundir has been severed - which was impacting his sanity more and more everyday. Koja - who hasn't recovered from the trauma of the events beforehand - would also release occasional outbursts of emotions. They'd eventually fight against their demons together - as it is later revealed that their main objective was to protect the city against Man - a city destined to fall.

#### Book Excerpt

The Elven King - once glorious and mighty, seems to fall down on his knees.

Tears would then sweep his face and fall into the rough cobblestone - as he himself sought pain in worship. He was broken - fragile, something he'd never been. Silently, he prays to his father's altar at the city, asking - yet again for his grace. He wonders - as all man, elf, and druid has despaired - why does Ellundir send us into such a cruel fate?

Its familiar voice descends from above. Might this be it? May he call upon his grace, *as he'd done before?* "It is not such glory, as to be given.

You are born by *Eiryn*, and you shall abide by it." Theodred hears this voice, and lashes out in agony. "And does heaven not forgive us for what we've done?" "Does it even reach your thrones of gold? Your pleasures and heavenly tools?" The voice dims - its echo lessens, as it leaves a distinct message.

"It is not heaven's job to forgive yourself, it is yours."

*"You know yourself what burdens your mind."* The deity said. Theo shudders, hands clenched and hair disorganized. His clothes rumpled and tarnished as if an outcast. With his boots, wet and soggy, he stepped out of the temple a mess. He was disoriented - one light alone, surrounded by darkness.

"Koja, can i fight what has been?"

He holds upon her shoulders, as every single bit of him is broken.

"Answer me!" He shouts - as he stood there in the rainy nights of the Trade City.

"You know the answer to yourself, he said it" she replied, tears breaking out of her eyes.

He shrivels around, looking up to the thunderstorm-riddled sky, desperately looking for answers.

"The answer to why i killed our own son?" He shouted.

"The answer to why i left our daughter? Alone? She was merely a baby!"

"It was war! You had no choice-"

"The problem is, i do!"

It fell silent between the two. Time seemed to stop as ripples would seem to emerge from their tears. Meng had no choice but to leave the two alone, as they conversed on the rough streets of the city - overshadowed by Ellundir's temple and its offerings. It was a night of celebration, and yet all he can feel is his heart, aching - as it was fading away by each second.

"Koja, i do-" He said, as he steps back. She screamed at him, with what is left in her lungs. Her white clothes were dirty, her flowers withered - and her wrinkled hands powerless. "And i too, know that!"

"I knew it was wrong to leave them, Theo! But it had to be done!" "Why do you not care- Why do you never care about the pain in my soul? Why do you not care about the force that has been devouring me since the first moons i've been without them?"

"Don't you think i feel too?" She said, her eyes reddened as the morning star. Her honor was nothing to her - and so was everything else but him. She fell into her own heart - As even with the strongest of Mountains - If it stands alone, it shall falter and chip away with time until it is but a grain. ("The Dialogues of a Thousand Lies" 3:11 - The Wishes of Theodred)