PRELUDE ~ Chapter 0:Â Â A Puppies Pledge
[[File archived in an imperial high school, Garlemald, dated  9-9-1563 6[sup]th[/sup] Astral Era]]
[[Project reportheaded “Why I love the Empireâ€]]
               My nameis Canis Latrans, I was born on the 18[sup]th[/sup] Sun of the Third UmbralMoon, 1548 6[sup]th[/sup] Astral Era, in the Southern Imperial Territory of GyrAbania, formerly known as Ala Mhigo. My mother’s name was Amanda Everett, and my father  Wilrick Boartusk. The greatest day of my life thus far, is when the Great Garlean Empire liberated our lands from its foul leaders. All Hail toHis Radiance, Emperor Solus Zos Galvus, the great unifier.
               Beforethe Empire instilled its governing authority, our people were ruled by chaos and destruction. Following the teachings of a mad god who favored destruction, ruled by a mad king who would slaughter his own people, and living under the roof of a mad father who would strictly follow the old ways.  My father and my peers saw me as small and weak,blaming my mother’s western heritage for my size. I was also much better at my studies than the other children who used to push me around and beat me up. I took each punishment I was given by these savages as a lesson, I was a bit of hot metal, and their words and fists a blacksmiths hammer, forging me as I looked to the Sun.
               Even thoughI was but a boy, I did my best when the Imperial Soldiers arrived in the city. I do not blame them for their initial distrust of me, to them I too at the time was a savage. I was watching the troop’s camp for days before they finally marched their way in thru the gates. The discipline and respect everyone shown for each other was remarkable and I knew this was the sign I was looking for, the Sun. I pointed out where any resistance fighters were hiding, and I knew the back alleys well from my own time running from my bullies. I give thanks and take much honor in the praise given to me by Tribunal Leonis during this time. It was he who sponsored my enrollment into Garlemald Scholastics.
        In thisnow my fifth year in the capital, and first year of high school, I pledge myself to be in service to the Empire and all her Glory. The Empire nurtures my curiosity, and values my inventiveness. I have never felt more at home or a part of something greater than I do here. I will do my best to learn and contribute all I can at home, at  school,and to the Empire. I will work to fulfill the dreams of our Grand Emperor Solus Zos Galvus. To bring forth peace and unity to the world, and end the suffering caused by old world mentality.
[[File archived in an imperial high school, Garlemald, dated  9-9-1563 6[sup]th[/sup] Astral Era]]
[[Project reportheaded “Why I love the Empireâ€]]
               My nameis Canis Latrans, I was born on the 18[sup]th[/sup] Sun of the Third UmbralMoon, 1548 6[sup]th[/sup] Astral Era, in the Southern Imperial Territory of GyrAbania, formerly known as Ala Mhigo. My mother’s name was Amanda Everett, and my father  Wilrick Boartusk. The greatest day of my life thus far, is when the Great Garlean Empire liberated our lands from its foul leaders. All Hail toHis Radiance, Emperor Solus Zos Galvus, the great unifier.
               Beforethe Empire instilled its governing authority, our people were ruled by chaos and destruction. Following the teachings of a mad god who favored destruction, ruled by a mad king who would slaughter his own people, and living under the roof of a mad father who would strictly follow the old ways.  My father and my peers saw me as small and weak,blaming my mother’s western heritage for my size. I was also much better at my studies than the other children who used to push me around and beat me up. I took each punishment I was given by these savages as a lesson, I was a bit of hot metal, and their words and fists a blacksmiths hammer, forging me as I looked to the Sun.
               Even thoughI was but a boy, I did my best when the Imperial Soldiers arrived in the city. I do not blame them for their initial distrust of me, to them I too at the time was a savage. I was watching the troop’s camp for days before they finally marched their way in thru the gates. The discipline and respect everyone shown for each other was remarkable and I knew this was the sign I was looking for, the Sun. I pointed out where any resistance fighters were hiding, and I knew the back alleys well from my own time running from my bullies. I give thanks and take much honor in the praise given to me by Tribunal Leonis during this time. It was he who sponsored my enrollment into Garlemald Scholastics.
        In thisnow my fifth year in the capital, and first year of high school, I pledge myself to be in service to the Empire and all her Glory. The Empire nurtures my curiosity, and values my inventiveness. I have never felt more at home or a part of something greater than I do here. I will do my best to learn and contribute all I can at home, at  school,and to the Empire. I will work to fulfill the dreams of our Grand Emperor Solus Zos Galvus. To bring forth peace and unity to the world, and end the suffering caused by old world mentality.
