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The glittering richness of the Imperial Court lingers long in the mind, as does my budding calling as a Court poet and writer. But that was before our Good Emperor was overthrown by his nemesis. Many years have passed since the banishment and eventual execution of my father, a courtier and scholar, at the bloodied hand of the Emperor of Evil but those long ago days are still clear to me. As I look back memories both fond and fearful flash unbidden as crystal images quickly through my mind. I recall my father's insistence on my education and his generosity though I am just a mere woman, and most importantly of all his telling of the story of my name and destiny.
At first glance Nariko means hardworking child but my father gifted to me a name of many possibilities. It may be written with the characters for "business; vocation; arts; performance" (nari) and "child" (ko). On the other hand its possibilities include "adjusted; alike; equal" (nari) and "child" (ko), as well as "shape; form; style" (nari) and "child" (ko). Little did I know it at that time, but these possibilities would infuse my spirit with qualities that would become much needed in a far off future.
That future has now arrived, a destiny once foretold by my father has come to pass ... it is time to battle the forces of evil that spread like blood red fire across the pages of my life ...
avatar and waterlily pond - adapted and altered from components of the online game Xiah;background and images - adapted and altered from stationery available at Announcingit.com
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