Icefingers is *currently* (in age of wedding of Fairyeyes) very old man (greatly more than 250 years). He is director and chief healer in *house of public health* (hospital) and scientist (if this word may be used in magic world).

But originally, like most young men of his nation, he was enlisted to local army. And he made career in army. He achieved rank of royal executioner.

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**What may bring soldier to leave army and become healer and scientist?**