The fourth son born to Javentar and Deverenna was Alodenaraen
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Who journeyed long beneath the stars
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His journeying ended when he set eyes on Merederiel
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Long did they abide in the beauty of Brialla
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To them were born Faralia and her brother Gannobadar
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Her prowess with the blades was matched by his with the bow
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But the Dragon's might made mockery of their skill
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Gannobadar watched the flames devour his sister
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And his mind was broken
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No majick could restore the light to his eyes
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Nor summon any will to move his limbs
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The child Ebantariel took pity on him
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Daily she spoke to him with soft words
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Her kindness never faltered as she grew to womanhood
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At last, one slow tear wet her fingertips
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Gannobadar grew to love the healer of his soul
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He gave to her his heart and a son, Talorean
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Who sang with a voice as sweet as Ebantariel's
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By which he warmed the heart of Contanassi, of the Dar-Khelegur
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She brought him to the homeland of her people
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She bore him many daughers, and a son, Gannedeledar
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Gannedeledar grew to manhood in the north
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He studied long among their greatest scholars
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Valelia laughed and mocked his diligence
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When he returned to the havens of his ancestors
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She followed him with steps as light as air
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The joy of their first child, Jhozelerion, was marred
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By the onset of the War of Tears
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Gannedeledar long sheltered his loved ones from the danger
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Far from the fighting
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But at last he could not ignore his duty
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Drawing the swords of his father, he rode to war
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While mother and child fled across the sea
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