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Write A Narrative Essay On Soris And Tabris

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“Her name was Valora.”

His voice surprised me and for a moment, I thought I was hearing things. Soris slumped against the wall near the bars and made eye contact. Happiness welled up inside me to see that he was well, given the circumstances. Soris continued his voice a little stronger.

“She was my betrothed. Many commented the day of our wedding that she was wasn’t what one would consider beautiful. Valora was plain with a rather high voice that put some people off. I was one of them,” his voice shook with shame. I opened my mouth to speak, but decided it was probably better to listen.

“My cousin, Tabris, was to be wed to an elf that looked like he came right out of a story. Soris rolled his eyes. “Perfect features, manners, and clearly pleased with …show more content…

I couldn’t believe it. The one everyone called a mouse was threatening her groom should he leave her at the altar to join the Dalish or some such nonsense. Tabris laughed and congratulated me when she heard what Valora had said. ‘About time you had another woman keep you in line, Soris. Now I don’t have to worry about you so much.’”

Soris stopped talking and took a shallow breath.

“The wedding was interrupted. Valora, a few bridesmaids along with my cousins Shianni and
Tabris were taken. Party favors,” Soris said in disgust, and his voice hardened as he went on.

“Nelaros was the only one who wanted to help me get them back as the others in the Alienage felt it would make things worse if we interfered. Armed with old cast off weapons, we broke into the palace and separated. I found where they kept Tabris and a few of the others. I let her take care of the guards while I escorted the remaining bridesmaids back out to safety, one had already been killed. Then I went back.” Soris slammed a fist against the bars making them ring. “I went back following the bodies of the dead guards and…” He choked unable to

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