Serpentis Family/Erik Eyolf/Erik Eyolf Serpentis
Love and hate. Few men were capable of creating and appease these sentiments. Leave thirsty and offers the wine. How many names would die in the sands of times? How many names remains inscribed in the history of Sirion? Erik reminded some names like Lord Adrian and Lord Darfix. He knew that the elders could remember more names, as the honorable Doc. But they dare to say these names? They have much respect by the old traditions. But they never dared to speak about Duke Glacious and Duke Papier. Handow would be a name to remember as he was revered in the past? Erik has always respected Sir Adrian and his herbs. Erik used to love Rollbar until young Ladies destroy the dream of "Uncle Adrian". But Erik was also a builder. The builder of a realm. He overthrew men like Glacious and Papier to elect better men. How many new Dukes and Lords had emerged by the power of the young Judge?
And while he waited for his own opportunity, Erik has lead many young Knights to the same positions he had won. How many people reminded Lord Robert of Dolmbar? Erik remembered. Lord Robert had the oath of Nesrah and of Erik for some time. When he left, Erik won Dolmbar through votes. And as Lord of Dolmbar, Erik elected Sir Dhur as Lord of Trinbar, throwing out another old and useless Lord from his position.
Erik was sure that Duke Circle will elect his friend Doc to be the new Lord of Trinbar. But the old Duke was absent. And Erik won the elections again. He was now a Margrave. And in times when Trinbar was the main bastion of defense against five enemies. Sirion prevailed. Erik prevailed.
Duke Alexander has always been an excellent Judge. But was Erik who prevailed. And he deported more prisoners and confiscated more gold than any other Judge in the known world. And beyond. Duke Mel certainly deserved lead an army. But was Erik who led the Silver Legion. Everyone received their names in a hall for serve Sirion after a thousand days. Erik didn't expect them to remember him. He made it by himself. As always.
Arrogant, narcissistic, never having known humility. Lustful. Drunk. Beloved by the Goddesses. Marshal of many Armies. Margrave. Loved and hated. Erik was very happy to be who he really was.
Erik was a Cavalier. His horse was a powerful and dangerous animal. For long travel to a single goal he preferred the horse. Even when he couldn't accelerate because he had to keep pace with the fiery Stormwalkers. With one hand he picked up the bag of birch beer. The other hand well protected by a leather glove kept his hawk.
Erik Eyolf: "Fly and give me a good prey..."
After drinking the beer, Erik freed the bird from his blinding prison. There was a brief flutter of wings and then a sharp sound breaking the wind. The hawk did not bring a mouse or a wild hare. He pointed the way to something much better. Erik turned his horse in another direction until find a a young maiden. The girl was running through the valleys when he found her. And a hug was enough to surprise her and take her onto the horse with him.
Some people say my love cannot be true
Please believe me, my love, and I'll show you
I will give you those things you thought unreal
The sun, the moon, the stars; all bear my seal
Follow me now and you will not regret
Leaving the life you led before we met
You are the first to have this love of mine
Forever with me 'till the end of time
Your love for me has just got to be real
Before you know the way I'm going to feel
Now I have you with me, under my power
Our love grows stronger now with every hour
Look into my eyes, you'll see who I am
My name is Erik Eyolf Serpentis, please take my hand...
The words were birds. Always in flying. The lovers had some fun. But Erik has abandoned her with the hope of finding him again. He not looked to what rest behind him. He did not look at Avamar, Parm, Slimbar or Sirion City. Nor to Karbala or Ashfort. Erik always looked for a goal. And the fate awaited him in Fontanase lands.
