I address the public once more, in which I hope will be the last for
quite a while. My last post was demanding the truth of Zephy, a
confession of her lies. While I still have every intention of forcing
Zephy to admit to her heinous crime of organizing the death of a
Prophet, it seems that there is little need for her confirmation of
Loretta's death. As a Prophet, Loretta was aware of her pending demise.
A monument has been erected in her honor on Ulangi, as well as a plaque
and a letter from Oorangu. If there is any doubt of what has happened to
the Prophet, I hope their words put it to rest. I present Loretta's
words to you all, so perhaps her life and death may be better
understood.

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A letter written by Oorangu:
I found the letter written on the plaque in Loretta's chambers soon
after the... ceremony.

My scholars and I created this monument to our Beloved Priestess out of
respect. We thought it necessary for her last words to be shared with
her friends and anyone else who seeks to understand this wonderful
creature's soul.

She truly deserved her title. More than we'll ever know.

Oorangu

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Loretta Ember's last letter, inscribed upon a plaque:

Dear friends,

If you're reading this.. I've gone from this world. I wished not to
terrify the only people in this world that have ever made me feel like I
was worth something, but my vision did foretell my demise. To save you
from grief, I managed to find courage enough to go through with my
Ordination.. where my end was met.Please.. accept my eternal apology. I
do not wish to make anyone cry...Just remember the good things. Like, my
dress! I don't know which of you made it, but it added a glimmer of hope
to my saddened heart.

I remember my past. It was.. difficult, to say the least. Oh, gods, now
I'm crying.. Sorry if it gets a little wet towards the bottom. I really
don't have much left to confess.. Poor Oorangu! He didn't know... Damn
it! Why? Why couldn't I just live? If not for me, for my friends!

No, Loretta, stop it. Just.. don't forget me, guys? The worst part of
knowing how you die.. is not knowing what happens afterwards. Oh gods, I
miss you all so much already... Nighty, please take care of Ulangi for
me..? The way I was supposed to. And, Avi.. We'll always be friends, k?
You've always been so good to me.

I love you all. So very, very much.

My friends.. my Grookian family.. you all made waking up every morning
worth while. My advice to you, as your Priestess and Prophet.. is to
love each other. Dearly. Do not let wars interfere with what matters
most in this world, because.. you never know when what will be lost as a
result. I guess.. that's all.

Man, I'm really crying now.. -sigh-

Farewell forever, everyone. I love you all so dearly.. and I promise. If
I can find a way to watch over you, you have my word.

And, miss Oceania, it wasn't your fault. It was my own for being weak.

Loretta Ember
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Penned by my hand on the 24th of Severin, in the year 129 MA.