Unwilling Observer

The first battle of the tournament had just concluded and the crowds erupted in massive applause. Men and women stood and cheered as the three victors were shown off at the center of the stage. It seemed everyone was content to ignore the defeated fighters being dragged and hauled off in bruised and battered heaps.

Such a sight was somewhat… distasteful to Adellia. She was never one for finding enjoyment in violence. Too much of her life was spent dreaming of it and finding ways to prevent it. In some cases, finding ways to cause it.

Her job as the Oracle was to protect the kingdom. Every vision she had and every piece of advice she gave was for the sake of protecting the kingdom. Sure, she was not treated as well as she could have been, but her life is not what she would call bad. She had a place to live, a place to raise her daughter and a very good friend.