Velnin dies for the first time at 17, destroying the Black Citadel with a mana core overload after saving the girl. Learn of his adventures, history, and true love, all through the dying words of his many brothers. This redacted transcription of Velnin's dying words was released from the Royal Archives of of the Kingdom of Veloree by permission of the Royal Family. Written for the Royal Road Community Magazine Contest. The prompt is “Dead men tell the best tales.” Updating twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday evening, 7:21 PM EST. Rough drafts posted on brianheming.substack.com whenever they're ready. Will likely go back to weekly after February.