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 sure she’s getting the best possible care; after all that she’s done for

hitting them with a stick. They didn’t mind that I hit them, but they

of a fed up Enid swinging a walking stick at the healers is so

really happened? I’m not sure I

it happened. I’m old, Anthony,

woman. We want to keep you old

I accomplished more than I ever really expected to. I’m happy to go when my time is

from Royal Road; report

aren’t enjoying this trade mission. All this travel? Admit it,

smiled, [it’s been very

then. More

she doesn’t really mean it. [I came over here

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 deny them,

head of the fire brigade? Leader of the local ‘Friends of the Grape’ wine society? Or… the leader of

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

out the

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 to work and

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

I also take the unusual step of demanding that