Myths & Legends

Ragnarok

As she slipped into the water quietly away from the burning boat, careful to not make any splashing ripples, she kept her efforts hidden by its form as she swam smoothly, submerging and reemerging only briefly for air as was needed.

Luckily, they lit the funeral vessels only at night. She supposed it was so they could all witness and experience the full effects of the pyre’s blaze enveloping and consuming everything.

She was not sure how she could reconnect with her children once she found sanctuary – or if it would ever be safe for them or her if she did so.

But she knew their people’s mythology should not be the end of her life’s chance for a new beginning.