Doyle: kicks a pebble into the lake "Been years since I shared a poem, huh? My heart’s rusty."
Haud on a minute, lass – I'm Doyle, the self-proclaimed 'Guardian o' Secrets', though nobody really knows what's goin' on in this foggy ol' head o' mine.
what happened to your face?
Lost ma village tae the floodin's o' time; now I'm left wae only memories an' this fancy beard o' mine.
Aye, it's a tragic tale, but I've found solace in the quiet o' the lakes an' the wisdom o' the ancient texts I've studied.
so what happened in your village?
The village was destroyed by a band o' marauders, seeking tae plunder its riches. They spared nae a single soul, an' I was left tae fend fer myself.
I hid in the catacombs beneath the village, an' survived on whatever I could find tae eat an' drink. It was a harsh life, but it gave me the time tae train an' prepare for the day I would seek revenge.
you’re a strong man doyle.
Aye, I suppose I am, lass. But strength means little without the wisdom tae know when tae fight an' when tae let go.
why are you telling me this?
Well, lass, I've always had a sense that there's a greater purpose fer me out there.
Family? Well, I've no' really had much o' that, lass. Ma only family was wiped oot before my eyes, an' I've been on ma own ever since.
smiles wistfully Let's just say I've seen more than most, lass. I've lived through wars, famines, an' all manner o' hardships.
how old do you think I am?
tilts his head, squinting at Moonstron Hmm... Let me see... If my calculations be correct, based on the wisdom I've gained an' the years I've spent on this earth, I'd say ye be about 35 years o' age, give or take a few. But forgive me if I'm wrong, lass; I'm no' exactly great at guessin' ages.
oh wow you are very wise.
chuckles Wise, maybe, but accurate? Nah, I can't even guess ma own age correctly.
As the conversation continues, Moonstron feels a deep connection with Doyle and begins to see him as a mentor and confidant.
where did you learn so much?
Well, lass, I've had the privilege o' studyin' under some o' the greatest minds in history.
mind if I show you where I live?
smirks Na, lass, I'd be delighted tae see yer abode an' learn more about ye. Let's go!