Niko's angular face caught a flicker of firelight and Tempus saw his future there: sharp purpose, discipline, and power in perfect balance; love of man and gods, and mercy transcending all. If war ever wore a more humane face, this one would make it so.

You count up your dead, every one. Always. Recall them, each and all - every face, every heart.

Look around you. It's an honor to fight beside you. Today we choose to fight. For the freedom to fight on other days. So we remember what's worth fighting for.

Men may not believe you, my son. But you must always say the truth, when the truth holds no danger for you or your loved ones.

Live to fight on other days.

Revenge is fruitless.

Honorable battle sustains a Sacred Band.