Chrysalis

As a representative of the Colony, the Eldest became an invaluable asset over time. With their unique ability to speak to anyone and hold the family’s interest at the forefront of their mind, the Eldest was a fearsome negotiator.

In many ways, they became the weapon of choice for the Colony in our diplomatic efforts. A stable presence, who never lost sight of the main goal, and who could overwhelm others with the sheer force of their monstrous presence.

Of course, as time passed, it became almost impossible for them to rise high enough in the Dungeon to speak with other representatives, but the Eldest was always willing to serve the family, despite the pain.

That is why we repay them in kind. Regardless of the pain.

- From the private notes of Diplomant.

[Anthony?]

[Hey there, Enid. I thought you were going for a nap?]

The old woman huffs, her hands on her hips as she glares up at me.

[Just because you tell me to go and sleep, doesn’t mean I will. Do you seriously think you’re the boss of me?]

[I wouldn’t dare. However, it does sound like you might be in need of a full medical….]

She draws back in horror, eyes darting to the dark corners of my warehouse.

[You wouldn’t!]

bad?] I ask, amused. She’s been abducted by the healers a few times. It’s important that we make sure

being treated like an invalid,] she shudders. [Those healers wouldn’t let me walk unaided until I started hitting them with a stick. They didn’t mind that I hit

a walking stick at the healers is so out of

not

happened. I’m old,

old woman. We want to keep you old and

really expected to. I’m happy

Royal Road; report

this trade mission. All this travel? Admit it, you’re having

am,] she smiled, [it’s been very

as well stick around, then. More enjoyable things are

really mean it. [I came over here to discuss a serious

to keep those as far

ahead of the market opening tomorrow. It’s not really possible

myself up. [Just how important are these people? Is it the head of the fire brigade? Leader of the local ‘Friends of the Grape’ wine society? Or… the leader of the army,

sure,] she replies, looking a little troubled, [and I don’t think the Eran knows either. I would take

out the

put in place, chairs, all that stuff. The bakers get to work

I have to say. I wasn’t really partial to tea as a human, unless boiling leaves and weeds counts as tea? I think they

may as well be around. I also take the unusual step of demanding that