Forgotten Embers
The footsteps stopped, and he knew the man was standing right in front of him, though he could not see his face.
"Kelvin Q. Dehnhardt of Kindellend," came a voice from the darkness.
"Yes," he acknowledged, trembling in body, though his speech was unaffected.
"Tell me, what is it you desire?"
"What I desire?" he asked, taken off guard.
"Yes," said the voice. "Some men desire glory, others honor, praise, or acclamation. Some men desire wealth, wisdom, or reputation. Some men desire knowledge, understanding, or longevity. Some seek belonging, others love or reverence. There are those who seek justice, worth, or meaning. Then, there are, also, those who seek after secrets and ancient power and m
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