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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tharune" data-source="post: 2391212" data-attributes="member: 28683">Stonelands-Chapter One “What do you have for me?” The old man dropped his hammer, turned rheumy eyes towards the figure on the horse.  “It is complete, my Lord.” “Show me.” With infinite care, the man opened a long wooden case and produced a wooden rod, heeled with gold, and studded with a number of gems. It was obvious that the old man was a weaponsmith, from the way he handled the weapon. Just as obvious that he had made this particular weapon.  “For you, my Lord. As you have commanded.” The horsed figure reached for the rod; his gauntleted hand closed around one end of it. He pulled it close to his face to inspect it. “My Lord…” “Yes?” The horsed man turned, looked down at the smith. “My reward…” “Oh? And what reward is that?” “Do not jest with me, my Lord. Life eternal was promised to me.” “Indeed.” The rod spun in the horseman’s hand; strange words pealed from his lips. A bolt of red lightning shot from the rod and transfixed the smith. When it stopped, there was only part of a man left; but it still could turn its eyes to regard the horseman with terror. “Enjoy your life eternal,” the horseman said, and turned his horse away. The remains of the smith watched, helpless, as he disappeared… ***************************************** The festival of Greengrass, the official beginning of spring. It is at this time of year that flowers are brought forth from inner rooms of houses and temples, bringing color and life to the city of Arabel, even though snow still covered large areas of the ground.  The walls of the –Blue Griffon- are covered with flowers as well. It is a busy place, as traders, mercenaries, city guards, and all manner of townsfolk and adventurers gather to drink to the changing of seasons. There are members of the Cormanthyr bureaucracy as well, waiting for those who wish glory or coin to join the garrison at Castle Crag, or go forth into the Stonelands to seek riches and land grants from Cormyr. So far this day, it does not appear that there are many takers…</blockquote>

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