Ah, yes, that's a good description of Irrylath! <3 The whole thing with Aeriel at the end does not help, either, with how much it turns Avaric into a cage, again (when I think it didn't necessarily have to be, it could have given him a purpose after and a chance to get closure, rebuilding Avaric after destroying it) and how he very much views her as trapped by an Ancient witch, just like he was. :|
I like to think that building something is at least somewhat therapeutic
I hope so! And the connection with his family, as well -- and also, perhaps, reaching out to them for ruling advice (or having them reach out to him to offer it) is a kind of emotional vulnerability he can handle, as opposed to reaching out for personal connection?
Re: in the chillest land, and on the strangest sea
Ah, yes, that's a good description of Irrylath! <3 The whole thing with Aeriel at the end does not help, either, with how much it turns Avaric into a cage, again (when I think it didn't necessarily have to be, it could have given him a purpose after and a chance to get closure, rebuilding Avaric after destroying it) and how he very much views her as trapped by an Ancient witch, just like he was. :|
I like to think that building something is at least somewhat therapeutic
I hope so! And the connection with his family, as well -- and also, perhaps, reaching out to them for ruling advice (or having them reach out to him to offer it) is a kind of emotional vulnerability he can handle, as opposed to reaching out for personal connection?