I know nothing of the issue you have with Tzadkiel and others. But I
must say you are all that you question yourself to be. You are a great
warrior, and a self-righteous thug. A brilliant tactitian, and an idiot.
A man without fear and a coward. As it is with you, it is with everyone.
A person is made up of what others percieve. Among some, you are hailed.
Among others, reviled.

The question is not what sort of man you are, but if you are -proud- of
the sort of man you are. Therein lies one's ability to lead. Even an
idiot can lead successfully if they are happy to be an idiot. Mayhap
that is the true failure here, neither the past nor your age, but loss
of pride.

When one is under heavy fire from all sides, and one collapses, it is
difficult to maintain pride and dignity. Though for many years you
managed it, and that is your legend. It is a legend everyone can learn
from, so do not place yourself so low in the pages of history, Strung
Cardinalis. The most hated villains are often the favorite characters,
for without them, where would the story be? Even though they always fail
in the end, they were great, dynamic beings. You are still essentially
alive, your story does not have to be over.

My thousand-gold worth,

Myslani Lamia

Penned by my hand on the 23rd of Severin, in the year 92 MA.