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21st of Readying

Words with Lord Summerford

by Tycho Ralesh

Tycho
“Yes, but Lord Fabius, with all due respect, your reward seems only to point us toward another reward posted by another mayor of another town for an entirely other task. You speak of other 'steps' you are prepared to take; what, may I ask, are these?”
 
Fabius
“I would politely remind you that we never spoke of deeds or rewards before you set out to the cave. I understand the river folk's penchant for trying to renegotiate business deals after the fact, but in this case, there was no deal to start with.
 
I would also remind you that I can walk into the Free City today; throw a copper piece up in the air and it would land on the head of a would-be adventurer as skilled as yourself. I had thought you honest and eager men, seeing the good fortune of a high-reward, but perhaps I will toss my coin instead.
 
Now, to put aside your insolence, these are the steps: I will write letters of introduction to several people within the city to both aid with your investigation and get you squared within the city walls. If I was mistaken about the nature of this group, I can prepare these writs for one of my men instead. Perhaps such excellent negotiators such as yourselves can fair without my help.”
 
Tycho
“My thanks; generous tokens on your behalf.
 
If I may add, what you say is true: you could take that long walk and toss your coin, but what manner of men will it strike? We are a bird in hand, so to speak, and proven at that. This particular bird nearly died on your town's behalf, and without being bidden or bribed. I rather think that makes it all the more honorable, and heroic.
 
As I have said, we seek no coin for these deeds, but I should hope a modicum of respect is not too great a boon to ask amongst honorable men.
 
Would you not you agree?”

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  1. Background
    1st of Readying
  2. The Fouled Stream
    20th of Readying
  3. Words with Lord Summerford
    21st of Readying
  4. I Believe You Mean Warlock
    23rd of Readying
  5. Miner Difficulties
    27th of Readying
  6. A Victory Celebration
    28th of Readying
  7. In response to Ilias
    1st of Coldeven
  8. The Winged God.
    14th of Coldeven
  9. A Patron's Favor
    15th of Coldeven
  10. A Traitor to the Folk
    16th of Coldeven
  11. The Scions of Elemental Evil
    11th of Planting
  12. A Gift to Palor
    24th of Planting
  13. First Conversations with Morley
    25th of Planting
  14. Roots of the Humble Ogre
    26th of Planting
  15. At the Temple's Steps
    24th of Flocktime
  16. Trapped in the Labyrinth
    25th of Flocktime
  17. Warmth of the Light
    27th of Flocktime
  18. The Horizons of Mind
    1st of Wealsun
  19. A Whoelsome Diversion
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  20. Pursuing Derider
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  21. Rising Filth
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  22. A Winged Shadow Flees
    5th of Wealsun
  23. The Slumbering Ogre
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  24. Paradise Defiled
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  25. One Man's Salt
    23rd of Wealsun
  26. A Song of Whispers
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  27. Lost No Longer
    3rd of Richfest
  28. Revelry and Memory
    4th of Richfest
  29. Many are the Guards who Wait
    28th of Reaping
  30. Lament
    2nd of Goodmonth
  31. The Maelstrom Blade
    16th of Goodmonth

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