The Book of Sacrifice "The raven sees, the raven saw, and in the corn he sayeth, 'Cah.'" --popular children's rhyme used to remember the mantra of Sacrifice |
. . . Upon each rune of virtue is carved a symbol. For most runes, the symbol is unmistakable as to what it represents: the Scales of Justice, for instance, or the Sword of Valor. But the tear-shaped icon engraved on the Rune of Sacrifice has at least two different interpretations. Originally, scholars believed the icon symbolized a drop of blood, for who can doubt that the Avatar and the Companions have repeatedly shed blood for the sake of Britannia. Others claimed it that the symbol represents the tears shed when one is burdened with any great sacrifice, especially when one must sacrifice one's life, or the lives of others, for the greater good. . .