Among Friends
The Creed of the Highmountain Dwellers
"I am one, I am insignificant. In my life, I serve a single purpose: to further the existence of my two masters. My masters are terrible to behold, and their wrath is frightening. They must not be angered, lest their ferocity be incurred. Only through my existence can this be made possible. I am their sustenance; I live so that I may offer myself to them in exchange for the lives of the rest of my race should my time come. If I am called forth, I will meet my fate with honor and courage, and I will not falter. My brothers and sisters depend upon my unwavering commitment to your nourishment, and it is they who look to me to do what must be done. Know then that always I will be here, we will be here, under your watchful eyes, to commit our lives to furthering yours, in exchange for the preservation of this magnificent paradise."
