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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3561175" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Grains of Sand - Prologue</strong></p><p></p><p>Coryan’s cities were too often places of intrigue and danger, where the poor were oppressed while the wealthy play their deadly games of power with one another. It was rare, and thus welcome, to find a city in the great Empire in which the citizens seemed to be at peace with one another. Manteii, nestled at the eastern edge of the forest known as the Golden Boughs of Saluwe, seemed to be just such a city. </p><p></p><p>Quintus and Ilmarė walked along its pleasant streets, beneath the shade of trees whose leave were showing their autumn colors.</p><p></p><p>“You seem fond of this place,” said the elorii, looking at her human companion sideways.</p><p></p><p>Quintus nodded. “If a man were to retire in Coryan, he could do far worse than this pleasant and peaceful place.”</p><p></p><p>They had come to Manteii for the popular harvest festival. After several days of wonderful food, excellent wine, and extremely pleasant hospitality, the festival had more than lived up to its reputation. </p><p></p><p>“Why Quintus,” said Ilmarė with mock surprise, “you surely can’t be contemplating retirement so soon in your career?”</p><p></p><p>“I never said that,” Quintus said quickly. “But recent experiences have made me think about the future.” His rigid legionnaire’s posture sagged a bit. “Besides, it’s not that soon in my career. I have not advanced in the legion’s ranks for some time.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s no fault of yours,” said Ilmarė. “If it weren’t for Flavius’ constant machinations against you, you’d be High General by now.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus snorted. “Nevertheless, I must be realistic. I had dreams of a farm once. A place I could call home.” </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė stopped in front of a villa. “Taking on more mercenary work for Gratian val’Holryn seems like an odd way to achieve that dream,” she said. </p><p></p><p>“Don’t be so sure,” said Quintus. “If all goes well, I will send for you and the others back at the Bounty of Saluwe.” And with that, he walked into the atrium of val’Holryn’s villa.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3561175, member: 3285"] [b]Grains of Sand - Prologue[/b] Coryan’s cities were too often places of intrigue and danger, where the poor were oppressed while the wealthy play their deadly games of power with one another. It was rare, and thus welcome, to find a city in the great Empire in which the citizens seemed to be at peace with one another. Manteii, nestled at the eastern edge of the forest known as the Golden Boughs of Saluwe, seemed to be just such a city. Quintus and Ilmarė walked along its pleasant streets, beneath the shade of trees whose leave were showing their autumn colors. “You seem fond of this place,” said the elorii, looking at her human companion sideways. Quintus nodded. “If a man were to retire in Coryan, he could do far worse than this pleasant and peaceful place.” They had come to Manteii for the popular harvest festival. After several days of wonderful food, excellent wine, and extremely pleasant hospitality, the festival had more than lived up to its reputation. “Why Quintus,” said Ilmarė with mock surprise, “you surely can’t be contemplating retirement so soon in your career?” “I never said that,” Quintus said quickly. “But recent experiences have made me think about the future.” His rigid legionnaire’s posture sagged a bit. “Besides, it’s not that soon in my career. I have not advanced in the legion’s ranks for some time.” “That’s no fault of yours,” said Ilmarė. “If it weren’t for Flavius’ constant machinations against you, you’d be High General by now.” Quintus snorted. “Nevertheless, I must be realistic. I had dreams of a farm once. A place I could call home.” Ilmarė stopped in front of a villa. “Taking on more mercenary work for Gratian val’Holryn seems like an odd way to achieve that dream,” she said. “Don’t be so sure,” said Quintus. “If all goes well, I will send for you and the others back at the Bounty of Saluwe.” And with that, he walked into the atrium of val’Holryn’s villa. [/QUOTE]
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