And as for death - we get what we expect.

The meaning of life, Nikodemos, is to live life with meaning. The purpose of life is merely to live it, perhaps to give it.

Gather the shards of your courage. Patch together what resolve you can. We'll find this thing - and kill it.

Be polite to all, friendly to none. Be professional. Be ready to kill everyone and everything.

Sacred Bands and elite squadrons aren't what the mercenaries' guild is about. Field them at your peril.

Humiliation sets armies marching, empires falling, breaks hearts and minds and souls.

The gods want to bring a better day, and you are their messengers. Trust not in all you see. Trust only in your hearts. And in us, who love you both.