@nathdar yeah honestly I entirely agree with you re Maric, Cailan's issues with reality and views on heroism are obviously related to his upbringing. Not sure about the no win situation though, he seems pretty sure that he'll win and get his glory, and if he's not are we looking at some idk, search for glorious death by battle? Seems dubious to me even if it would be IC, only he's just... Too young and hopeful? To get there yet. He looks like an overexcited golden retriever a lil out of touch with reality tbh













