Prelude to one of my short stories.

Hello all. This is a very short introduction to a short story that I am writing. It is part of a larger series and a part of my novel to come later. This is a quick introduction to one of the species/races in the story. They are called the Carinians. More to come soon.

Enjoy.



They have all come to pray to their Lord. To ask their God for favor, forgiveness, and fortitude. They come in droves because they have been given no hope elsewhere.

They fear all that they cannot see, no matter how clear the signs. They all seek salvation. Each one of them cries for it nightly. Begging their God and willing to give anything for it, even their soul.

But to who do they pray? For they cannot see their God. In the past they would claim that they could feel his presence. They could hear his words. But no more. Why has he forsaken them? Have they sinned beyond all hope of redemption? They fear what tomorrow brings.

They have faith in their God. Faith that he who has given them life shall return to them and save them from this evil. They continue to have faith purely out of fear now. Fear for what they do not know or understand. 

Fear has pushed them to this. It is this fear that is more powerful than emotion, than feelings, then morality. Fear has become more powerful than love. It is fear that has closed their ears to hear the cries of those they will sacrifice. It is fear that has closed their minds to what truly must be done.

They act out of fear and it is for this that they will suffer. At their own hand.