Knights of Tezoth

Rezara meets a mysterious knight in lavishly rich armor.

– Greetings, sir. Please, make yourself comfortable. You have traveled a long way in dangerous and troubled times, – Lady Crimson Blade settled in comfortably. – We, the faithful defenders of Swordgard, are always friendly to our southern neighbors. What message does Lord Sutrmoln wish to convey to His Holiness?

Where did a new knight come from in Osha? When Adate proposes taking on a couple of new ones into service, it's not allowed. But for neighbors, it's fine. Unfair!

- And I greet you too, Rezara Sanjore. - The knight removed his helmet from his head, and the Crimson Blade was presented with the sight of an attractive blond of aristocratic bearing. - In person, you are even more wonderful than in the stories! - Ludovic smiled broadly. - In these troubled times, Lord Sutrmoln desires to conclude an alliance with the glorious Swordgard, and I have arrived as a herald of his will.

I understand what you mean. Not only did Yashchur get enough of your XP, but he also killed Neira's champion. A bloodthirsty reptile.

After quite a long time, Manka finally makes it to the surface, and then to Sanbornia, where she settles down to live.

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Alaria was no stranger to looking down on people, given her height, and over the pesky little runt she towered like a cliff. The stubborn little man was trying to get through not just anywhere, but straight to the ruler of these lands, which did little to earn him any trust.

— State your name and the purpose of your visit, — Katarzis declared, sizing up the dwarf, — Lord Cartridge is a busy man.

- I represent the most powerful of Tezoth's regions! I'm far too busy a man to waste my time on someone like you! Make way for a diplomat, you lumbering oaf!

For someone who called himself a diplomat, the dwarf lacked both tact and patience, as well as the ability to put any meaning into his words. The rudeness he displayed and his vague answers only heightened her suspicions. Anyone can claim to be an important figure and a diplomat, and this one hadn't even given his name or provided any proof of his status.

— Nevertheless, Mister Diplomat, you will have to spend it, — the "lumbering oaf" replied impassively, her expression unchanged, — without knowing your name, the purpose of your visit, or even the name of the region you represent, I am not authorized to let you through. You haven't even provided any documents to confirm your status.

- Heh! You don't even know who you're talking to! - The gnome proudly presents his interlocutor with a document confirming that he is a representative of not exactly a lord, but of Knight Imperialism. - Standing before you is none other than Fravd Mong, the most important diplomat in all of Florenzan!

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Alaria indeed had no idea who she was talking to, as she was hearing this name for the first time in her life. Given the pride in his voice, however, one got the impression that this figure, insignificant in so many respects at once, genuinely believed it himself. Then again, even that could be a cunning ploy. Especially since the new acquaintance still hadn't stated the specific purpose of his visit.

— One moment, — putting on her glasses and squinting, the Tarnasian woman read through the "great diplomat's" credentials, — well, it looks legitimate. However, I still need to know the specific purpose of your visit. What matter does milord Eferael wish to resolve with Lord Cartridge? Furthermore, given the tense situation in Tezoth, you'll have to excuse us, but the guard will have to search you. Not out of distrust for your name or that of your patron, mind you, don't misunderstand me, but because they could be exploited by scoundrels with ill intent. You understand that these are troubled times, and a man with malicious intentions can, through magic or enchanted items, cloak himself in the guise of an important person.

- Search away. Only those with dull minds carry sharp iron on them. My matter is of a diplomatic nature, upon which the fate of your little region depends.

Having received his consent, Katarzis orders the guard to search the gallant visitor.

I could go to Cartridge first and report about this character, so I can already get a refusal or consent?

Nothing suspicious is found on the envoy.

You may.

Sounds like a good opportunity to switch class from a boring knight to a hot succubus.