Farewell, My Friend," Drizzt Whispered, Trying Futilely

These Were The Companions Who Justified My Principles, Who Gave Me The Strength To Continue Against Any Foe, Real Or Imagined. These Were The Companions Who Fought The Helplessness, The Rage, And Frustration. These Were The Friends Who Gave Me My Life.

Because Of The Friends I Have Known, The Honorable People I Have Met, I Know I Am No Solitary Hero Of Unique Causes. I Know Now That When I Die, I Will Live On. That Which Is Important Will Live On. This Is My Legacy; And By The Grace Of The Gods, I Am Not Alone.

The Gods Of The Realms Are Many And Varied -- Or They Are The Many And Varied Names And Identities Tagged Onto The Same Being. I Know Not -- And Care Not -- Which.

First Blood Is Mine. Last Blood Counts For More. --artemis Entreri And Drizzt Do'urden

You View The Gods As Entities Without," Montolio Tried To Explain. "you See Them As Physical Beings Trying To Control Our Actions For Their Own Ends, And Thus You, In Your Stubborn Independance, Reject Them. The Gods Are Within, I Say, Whether One Has Named His Own Or Not. You Have Followed Mielikki All Your Life, Drizzt. You Merely Never Had A Name To Put On Your Heart.