The retribution is just superb- be born to life. That just made this good piece something very special. Another thing was developing Nox as the good guy, fantasy worlds allow this lee way of animals having human foibles of attachment, emotion and intelligence; forcing the reader to think- What is it that makes man better than animals? Well rounded story with the characters becoming more interesting. Blayne's journey could well become another few stories.
Excellent read, a lot packed into few words!