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!]

that we make sure she’s getting the best

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

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

happened? I’m not sure I

I’m old,

point, old woman. We want to keep you old

more than I ever really

taken from Royal Road;

I refuse to believe you aren’t enjoying this trade mission. All this travel? Admit it, you’re having

am,] she smiled, [it’s been

More enjoyable

I can tell she doesn’t really mean it. [I came over here to discuss a serious matter, not

eh? You know I like to keep those as

of the market opening tomorrow. It’s not really possible for her to deny them, given where we are. Is that

I sigh, pushing myself up. [Just how important are these people? Is it the head of the fire brigade? Leader of the local ‘Friends of

she replies, looking a little troubled, [and I don’t think the Eran knows

roll out the red carpet,

the time our guests arrive, I’ve enlisted the help of Cobalt to get things looking presentable. A nice table is put in place, chairs, all that stuff. The bakers get

tier seven frame. The tea is delicious, I have to say. I wasn’t really partial to tea as a human, unless boiling leaves and weeds counts as tea?

as well be around. I also take the unusual step of demanding that Protectant and her twenty be visible for the meeting. If