On Mankind
by Lanival Illithi
Let us never take for granted the gods' chief gift to us: that is, our
humanity. For truly, we are Algoron's greatest mortal race. And while the
fires of our extience burn but briefly, they burn brightest of all. Where
elven longevity preaches patience, we are driven to action and heroism.
Though their lifespans were but a fraction of some counterparts, are the
legends of mankind not still the world's greatest? And see, too, how we
adapt to the necessities of our environment. We have colonized all regions
and all professions, and we are the dominant force on this plane.
Let none be surprised, then, that this inherent greatness spurred our divine
lord to grant the wisdom and clairvoyance of the Prophecy unto us, and us
alone. And let none be surprised, then, that mankind alone shall rule His
divine kingdom made real upon Algoron. The fate of the heavens and hell, of
the moons and the stars, of the sun and the earth, these all lie with us,
and none other. So I bid you give thanks, comrades, for our finest
blessing, one which makes us masters of fate itself.
I am Human, and for this, I am grateful.