Who upholds the gorsedd if not You? Who counts the ages of the world if not You? Who commands the Wheel of Heaven if not You? Who quickens life in the womb if not You? Therefore, God of All Virtue and Power, sain us and shield us with Your Swift Sure Hand.

Contrary to what many may think, immortality is not a fairy tale invented to compensate for an unhappy life.

The air crackled with the presage of lightning, and a heavy mist descended around them.

Truth is a constant delight to those that love her; such beauty holds no power to offend.

Time is the central mystery of our existence. It confines and defines us in many ways.

It is the poor man who clenches so tightly to the gold he is given - for fear of losing it. The man of wealth spends his gold freely to accomplish his will in the world. It is the same with life.' Suddenly ashamed of my conspicuous poverty, I lowered my eyes. But Scatha placed a hand beneath my chin and raised my head. 'Cling too tightly to your life and you will lose it, my Reluctant Warrior. You must become the master of your life, not its slave.

You see, this universe we inhabit is made up of billions of galaxies literally beyond counting and this is only one universe.