The heavens listen to what is said on these cobbles. Laws of man and nature come together here. Here you must be firm. Here you must be true.

It was his soul's freedom that was in question. And that question was whether freedom was worth the price when it meant shirking the responsibilities of honor.

Die never for a god, Nikodemos who should know better - not your soldiers' god, nor any other.

For the gift of life, the only true thanks was in living fully, and facing death with honor.

Death's easy to find. If She wants you, you'll meet Her here as well as anywhere.

If the gods sent you to fight here, then the gods are fools.

Gods are nothing without their worshipers; they act on the affairs and the passions of men.