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!]

times. It’s important that we make

invalid,] she shudders. [Those healers wouldn’t let me walk unaided until I started hitting them with a

of a fed up Enid swinging a walking stick at the healers is so out of character I can’t

happened? I’m not sure I believe

happened. I’m old, Anthony, not

We want to keep you old and not

more than I ever really expected to.

unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found

mission. All this travel?

am,] she smiled, [it’s been very

More enjoyable things are

scowls, but I can tell she doesn’t really mean it. [I came over here

matters, eh? You know I like to keep those as far

officials from the city who wanted to come and meet you ahead of the market opening tomorrow. It’s not really possible for her to

it the head of the fire brigade? Leader of the local ‘Friends

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

out the red carpet,

looking presentable. A nice table is put in place, chairs, all that stuff. The bakers get to work and we have a fine selection of cakes and, of course,

extra size for my tier seven frame. The tea is delicious, I have to say. I wasn’t

semi-official looking. They’re ‘guardians of the sanctum’ or whatever, so they may as well be around. I also take the unusual step of demanding that Protectant and her twenty be visible for the meeting. If someone who shows