The silence of the bamboo forest is often more deafening than the roar of a battlefield. Today, I offered the fruits of peace and longevity to the spirits, seeking clarity amidst the rising winds of conflict from the north and south. Some say a leader's worth is measured by his bloodline, but I believe it is measured by his resolve when the world demands he falter.
Am I the only one who feels that true authority is earned through sacrifice rather than inherited through tradition?