The Balinor Chronicles II: Souls of Fire
Chapter Ten: Inheritance
Tradition in every society holds that the offspring of a being inherit said being's possessions upon his or her death. In some instances, they go to the daughter, other times to the son, other times among all children.
But many overlook the important parts of inheritance. The ill is received alongside the good, and not just living beings may get their comeuppance.
Take, for example, the Celestial Valley – due to the decisions, and namely, the mistakes, of the Elemental Stallions, the Celestial Valley inherited a Rainbow….and the world inherited the Shadows.
Also, consider the lines of genetics – Moloth, for all his faults, was a powerful, creative fighter. In the society that arose in the mortal realms, mates were won through strength – meaning Moloth had many mares and therefore, many foals. These colts and fillies continued the line of Moloth – he of ruby eye and fiery temper – for decades amongst the Shadows. All, pardon the overused phrase, inherited his blood red eyes and short patience. Soon, these characteristics became synonymous with Shadow – indeed, they were so common that more could claim them than not. And so the Shadows inherited much vice, and yet, also much virtue, from he whom they hailed as founder of their herd.
And also, consider this – the heir of Diablo received his powers from the Dark One, and each Shifter Lord in turn inherits his powers from his sire – each son always killing his father when the time has come. So, for many, many years, the land of the Fiery Fields ran red not only with lava, but also with blood – and all know that the blood of fathers and kings carry many curses of its own….
And all shall pass the test of Time, and all shall receive their inheritance.