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!]

abducted by the healers a few times. It’s important that we make sure she’s

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

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

I’m not

I’m old,

want to keep you old and

life. I accomplished more than I ever really expected to. I’m

from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if

this trade mission. All this

she smiled,

as well stick around, then. More

mean it. [I came over here to discuss a serious matter, not to

eh? You know I like to keep those as far from me as possible.

the city who wanted to come and meet you ahead of

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, or something?

think the

Better roll out the

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 to work and we have a fine selection of cakes and, of course, the Colony’s finest tea steaming

tier seven frame. The tea is delicious, I have to say. I wasn’t really partial to tea as a human, unless

also take the unusual step of