🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

For many months, nothing noteworthy has happened. I traveled with Kir, and there has been some progress in skills, but not only is our income barely enough to cover travel expenses, but I have a feeling that after a few more years of this, I will be like Kir himself – wandering around without knowing where to go.

03.01.1001
As with all worthwhile stories, this one began in the capital, near the royal palace. This is the only chance in my life to see all the Protectors; here they are, from left to right:
Baka Marduk – a flashy Protector, Argos – a brutal Protector, Ferrari – our native Protector, the best one, by the way, Britomarta Liss – a wild Protector, Josh Lanson – an awfully serious Protector, Minom Yao – a bland Protector, Issai Gassai – an old Protector, Lady Arabella Caswell – an aristocratic Protector, Tsunagari Elfasit – an ordinary Protector.
We listened to Ikusa Sizki, the king's adopted daughter. She carries herself with confidence, and her voice is commanding. It seems like she will take the throne tomorrow rather than today. She said that we will probably be at war with the undead soon. The crowd is in a panic, and I like it.
The king, with all due respect, looks completely different – tired and very old. Kir sometimes grumbles that his time has passed, although he is barely 30, and the king is even older. Yes, old age is a terrible thing. It is clear from his speech that if something goes wrong, the people will be to blame. Glory to the king.
I stopped by the Temple of Nammu Ai, just to say hello, without any rituals or extravagance. Everything is the same here, like at home. It's nice to see.
Kuromod left. He said that now is the best time for business, but it seems that fear for his own and his wife's safety has taken over. As a farewell, he bought a couple of trinkets.
The lunar books have been removed from the library. Now there is Milakha, an absolutely clueless girl, I just want to strangle her. Somehow, she found a book about Akkad Babbar – he was a funny guy, he lived a good life, but he died absurdly. You shouldn't be like him. Well, except for the breadth of his shoulders and his rare physique.
??? – a store... with all sorts of things. And they also teach all sorts of things. Something like Kuromod, but he doesn't even come close. I bought an earring and a wooden idol – if you believe my uncle's stories – it's the spitting image of my father, a true embodiment of anger.
Gijo Naoya – the owner of ???, a writer, sculptor, bodybuilder, expert on pain, and generally an interesting guy, but not interesting enough for me to buy his autobiography for half a thousand. He is married to the princess-artist Lucretia. There was also a funny scene with a test of will, when I found out who his wife was, it became clearer how he passed the test.

04.01.1001
I arrived in Niniamat. A city of shops, it smells of salt, fish, and now also fear. The plebs are rioting, and the undead aren't even close, but they are already scared. They made noise all night in front of the administration, and I was actually sleeping there. Only the guards held them back, otherwise, I would have dispersed them myself.
Thrilla Academy – now only for the militia. How did we not visit it during our year of travels? Hmm.
Tunga's Goods – haha, hoho, all sorts of cheap junk. Ha-ho is the owner, Paritsa, I think, she doesn't care much about the homeland, although who can tell with these masks? I bought a micro-version of Naoya's biography, written by Muskus, Paritsa's husband, also a hoho. And Naoya and I laughed.
Cold Steel – good things at a reasonable price, and free food from the king. So, either you defend the border, or you don't get free food.
Farelian-Carnian Tales – occult stuff. I bought an amulet against water.
Phantom's Shadow – closed.

05.01.1001
I arrived in Ruzaniel, to the glory of Shiris. It's quiet and peaceful, no one is rioting in front of the administration, so glory to the king for free lodging, of course.
I ran into some robbers, but they are more timid than mice here. Brother wanted my cloak, and I wanted his head, but we didn't come to an agreement. It's a pity, I was hoping for a good fight.
I met a fellow countryman – his name is Alamush, a big guy, a former guard, and now a cook and owner of "Riski". We remembered the old times, we were a little sad, but I couldn't recruit him – he is too old for adventures.
In "The Thirsty Lady", there are no ladies, only Seth Goldhand, a rare scoundrel and ugly man. But I was so glad to get rid of the excess that I didn't care how much I was ripped off. And why is he the only one like that in the whole country?
Finally, I got to the Temple of Shiris. Two cute bunny girls greet me – red Zenobia, talkative, bright, in charge of the casino; white Fira, silent, serious – in charge of the temple. Now that I have paid my respects to all the native goddesses, I feel better.
Great Luck – I wasn't lucky. Maybe I'll get lucky somewhere else. The saleswoman is pleasing to the eye, but not to the ear. Maybe this is a curse?

06.01.1001
Together with a cute green-haired girl, we were practicing Es and Em with Naoya. She is doing well, she can handle a lot. And I didn't even have time to learn her name, what a fool I am.
Suddenly, besides Felicia I, there is also Felicia II. And what a photo she has, hmm! It is unknown if she is a real daughter or not, but there is definitely some resemblance.
I learned another name – Edanak Saonara, a warrior, but only on Felicia's side. Perhaps even the father of the second one. I must not forget to find a book about him if the moons return.

4 days, 24 characters, 15 locations