[Past] Sins of the Father

After having traveled for some time with two Wardens, Elanna had a better sense of the organization than others in Ferelden might.  While relationships weren't forbidden, Wardens were sworn to their order and at the whims of it.  Much as she could have suggested well, you could just work it out, that would ring hollow.  Letting her go was the kinder move, heartbreaking though it may be.

Elanna found herself nodding.  [color=#17b529]"The words will come, I'm sure, hard though it may be.[/color]"  She wasn't the best with words herself, and finding the right ones for this... she didn't envy him.

She was quiet for a moment, thoughtful, before she offered more for his consideration.  His words about how he'd be remembered by his father's deeds were not wrong, but it didn't have to be that way.  [color=#17b529]"Something else for you to consider about your name: Yes, your father put the name Howe right beside Maferath, but you're not bound by that.  It's going to take time, and work, but you can carve out your own path away from his."[/color]

It wouldn't be easy, not by a long shot.  Near impossible for some time, in fact.  But if he was relentless, consistent, and took the honorable path it would be noticed.  It wasn't fair, but none of this was, but as a Warden he had a chance to prove that his bloodline didn't define him.