Path of Glory
He felt his tail curl between his legs as he stared, mouth open, at the imposing walkway snaking its way up the steep hillside. Large stone statues in heroic poses lined both sides, surveying the pathway with a critical eye as if laying the full weight of their expectations onto the shoulders of those who passed beneath their watchful gaze. At the top of the path, high enough he had to crane his neck to see, sparkled a massive structure of metal and glass.
Purpose / Function
Motivation...
For those entering and leaving SAF Military Headquarters, the Path of Glory is intended as a constant reminder of the achievements of past Confederation heroes, and an inspiration to all currently serving in the Sparnell Armed Forces that they, too, can achieve greatness. This glory comes at a price, of course. Most on the Path died in service to the SAF, such that many in the lower ranks instead refer to the Path as "The Walk of the Fallen". Regardless of the cause or quantity of deaths, each individual immortalized along the Path surrendered their personal aspirations, instead living wholly for the Confederation's ideals – and bloodlust.“Will we jump again?” he asked, tail waving behind him at the thought of slipping past the Veil once more. “No,” Selkirk answered coolly. “We walk.” “Would be disrespectful to our heroes,” Admiral Kydell added, motioning toward the statues as he led the way, setting a brisk pace despite the steep slope.
...and Deterrent
The Path also serves as a reminder to those considering betrayal. Sparnelli justice is swift, thorough, and generational, punishing entire Families for the misdeeds of the few. Even ancestors are not exempt, their accomplishments erased and statues toppled should theie descendants fall afowl of Confederation ideals.One of the statues had been broken off at the knees, the fractured stones of the sculpture half buried in the surrounding dirt and bramble, its base claimed by an assortment of clinging and stubborn plants. The name was illegible now, although he was able to make out the curves of what appeared to be an S. “What happened to that one?” The Admiral’s face darkened. “Some conversations are best held in private.”
Alternative Names
Walk of the Fallen
Type
Footpath
Parent Location
Owning Organization
World Ember 2023
World Ember 2023
In an effort to work the core worldbuilding articles of Vazdimet, December 2023 is focused on the Magic of Vazdimet, as I work to flesh out my magic stubs.
I'll be working on them in related chunks, starting with Nature Magic, although I'll likely be writing additional stubs as well, as the muse desires. Take a look:
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