Sunder's declaration

[lorin]

I find a growing attachment in my heart for Sunder.

..........Then, unexpectedly, the Graveler spoke."There at last, urLord," he murmured, "you have uttered a word which lies within my comprehension." His voice seemed to arise from the wet wood and the flames. " You fear both strength and weakness, both power and lack of power. You fear to be in need and to have your need answered. As do I.

I am a Graveler - well acquainted with such fear. A Stonedown trusts the Graveler for its life. But in the name of that life, that trust, he must shed the blood of his people. Those who trust must be sacrificed to meet the trust. Thus trust becomes a matter of blood and death. Therefore I have fled my home" ..............

So much of these stories are about the creation of balance in our lives. Sunder seems to understand Covenants need to find that balance, between good and evil, love and hate, power and helplessness, guilt and innocence.

That elusive yin and yang.