Ah, a lone and tired woman, seeking God in the frost. Noble! Inspiring. And do we not all yearn for something bigger, better than us?
Ery will find the dock groups friendlier and more easily infiltrated by the young and frail-looking. They take in all sorts, particularly urchins, and weave them a pretty tale about the milk and honey that will pour from every end of the world, once Anurr returns to Sa-Hareth as liege and lord. Some, and they are forgiven their distrust, might wonder whether these well-spoken, conveniently spirited speakers haven't been... financially incentivised for their enthusiasm. But the storms have been howling for days now, the people need warmth, and these preachers offer hot cakes and fresh milk with their stories, come sundown. Why not?
Ery's question is greeted with condescending patience. Anurr can challenge Unhalad, because Anurr ruled Sa-Hareth for years. He was only ever deposed by luck and numbers and an incident of hazard that forged Unhalad strength and reinforcement from the mines. Now, Unhalad's allies in the east send him fresh forces, keeping the balance uneven — but over a month ago, Anurr was released from the jailhouse, and he has nearly wrested control back since.
What can be expected of Anurr? Exactly what he offered before: fairness, honest leadership, isolation from the east. No more forcible conversion of the people's sons and daughters, to be sent as infantry in the wars east. No more of the liberties that Unhalad's dead take with the living, slaughtering them sometimes like animals, when they covet their heat. Yes, tribute to the free people of the forest, and fewer merchants allowed to come and go as they please, but is that so wretched a thing? To have and respect their own borders? Would the kind lady perhaps not wish a taste of the brew that can let her feel Anurr's strength*, for one night?
*Know that accepting this concoction will afford Ery a series of supernatural skills but also put her mind heavily under Anurr's influence for a night. Consider the pros and cons!
sorry, that first comment cut off early!
Ery will find the dock groups friendlier and more easily infiltrated by the young and frail-looking. They take in all sorts, particularly urchins, and weave them a pretty tale about the milk and honey that will pour from every end of the world, once Anurr returns to Sa-Hareth as liege and lord. Some, and they are forgiven their distrust, might wonder whether these well-spoken, conveniently spirited speakers haven't been... financially incentivised for their enthusiasm. But the storms have been howling for days now, the people need warmth, and these preachers offer hot cakes and fresh milk with their stories, come sundown. Why not?
Ery's question is greeted with condescending patience. Anurr can challenge Unhalad, because Anurr ruled Sa-Hareth for years. He was only ever deposed by luck and numbers and an incident of hazard that forged Unhalad strength and reinforcement from the mines. Now, Unhalad's allies in the east send him fresh forces, keeping the balance uneven — but over a month ago, Anurr was released from the jailhouse, and he has nearly wrested control back since.
What can be expected of Anurr? Exactly what he offered before: fairness, honest leadership, isolation from the east. No more forcible conversion of the people's sons and daughters, to be sent as infantry in the wars east. No more of the liberties that Unhalad's dead take with the living, slaughtering them sometimes like animals, when they covet their heat. Yes, tribute to the free people of the forest, and fewer merchants allowed to come and go as they please, but is that so wretched a thing? To have and respect their own borders? Would the kind lady perhaps not wish a taste of the brew that can let her feel Anurr's strength*, for one night?
*Know that accepting this concoction will afford Ery a series of supernatural skills but also put her mind heavily under Anurr's influence for a night. Consider the pros and cons!