I built two forges when I was in my teens. I was just really, really into metalworking and making stuff.

Until we invent telepathy, books are our best choice for understanding the rest of humanity.

Anger has its place, but it will not serve you here, the way of the warrior is the way of knowing. Of that knowledge requires you to use anger, then you use anger, but you cannot wrest forth knowledge by losing your temper.

Basically, I would be happy with any profession where I got to be creative and make things.

A hatchling, that is what you are. A hatchling struggling into the world. I may be younger than you in years, but I am ancient in my thoughts. Do not worry about these things. Find peace in where and what you are. People often know what must be done. All you need to do is show them the way — that is wisdom.

I love telling stories and I love writing so the fact that I can do it professionally is something that I've always been very grateful for.

I'll fight when needed, revel when there's an occasion, mourn when there is greif and die if my time comes...But I will not let anyone use me against my will.