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Message: <blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4690299" data-attributes="member: 3285">Brothers: PrologueThe day was overcast as a carriage brought Sebastian and Beldin into the center of Sweet Savona.  Small, crowded streets characterized the area. Fine old palaces and apartments could be found there, as could most of the good tavernas.  A tall, slim, and handsome man approached.  “You’re not Kham,” said Beldin.  The dwarf’s fingers flexed, ready to grab the axe across his back at any moment.He was clean-shaven, with short dark hair and a strong jaw.  He was dressed in a well-cut black outfit and shoes.  He held himself erect and seemed a little stiff and formal.  “Hello signori,” the man bowed his head slightly.  “My name is Paulo Tuminardo. I will be your guide here in Sweet Savona.” “Where’s Kham?” asked Sebastian.  The dark-kin was a little less tense his dwarven companion, but still kept his arms by his sides should he need to cast a spell.Paulo held up one hand. “Ah yes, you must be looking for him.  I apologize, my services have been secured by Domina Luca Gracchi—”“You’re not answering the question,” said Beldin.  “Your companion is inside,” Paulo continued.  “A Milandisian.”“That would be Vlad,” said Sebastian.  “That still doesn’t change the fact that you haven’t explained why Kham isn’t here and you are.”“Domina wishes you a pleasant stay while you are in her city,” Paulo said with a deferential tilt of his head. “I am to be your guide. With the Patriarch of the Illiirite church dead and the Emperor now Chosen of the Pantheon, things are quite different in Sweet Savona.”“Who is this Luca, anyway?” The dwarf was losing his patience.“She is a very influential lady,” Paulo said with a tight smile.  “And she is Kham’s mother.”“Why didn’t you say so?” Beldin shoved past Paulo into the taverna. “Every man has to visit his mother some time.”Paulo gestured towards the taverna, waiting for Sebastian to follow.“Kham has a mother?” Sebastian asked in shock. Then he followed Beldin.</blockquote>

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