Chapter One (1408)
There were two types of people that gathered in the capital this time of year every year: the pilgrims coming in and the pilgrims going out. The Shetjlni would begin the long journey to dedicate their newborns in Shetjl. Meanwhile Taubish journey from Shtejl to Klowisrik had just ended. They would rest for the night and gather in the square the next day for the dedication of their own children. The whole process was supposed to be a solemn silent event. That traditionally didn't exclude this moment, but from the early years the clamor had only increased until any effort to maintain anything more than safety had long been abandoned.
Maler watched the distant crowds from the palace window with a disposition …show more content…
“The elders should have taken more notice before presenting him to me; I might have declined. Not wise having a king that disfavors a fourth of his subjects.” “He never did like them, the immigrants. Personally I'm not too fond of them myself. One can't approve of everything, you know.” “Yes, but this isn't something trivial like whether he prefers red or blue. Think about it, if you announced your preference of color no one would care, but if it were the king... much more important.” “He hasn't done anything yet, but you're worried he will.” “Maler is not like his predecessors. And it doesn't help that his father made a reputation of acting against the Shtejlni. It's only a matter of time before he uses his power for something selfish, something I'll regret.” Aldrik set the cup down and started tracing the wavy rim reflecting on his previous words. “But then again why should I worry. I've been here over three hundred fifty years and this country hasn't fallen yet. Thanks to me, of course.” “You shouldn't. As much as the Taubish disapprove of them things could be very different without the Shtejlni. If Maler knows what's best for Klowisrik, he won't make them leave. Still, I'd say keep an eye on him anyway. Yet doesn't mean
There were two types of people that gathered in the capital this time of year every year: the pilgrims coming in and the pilgrims going out. The Shetjlni would begin the long journey to dedicate their newborns in Shetjl. Meanwhile Taubish journey from Shtejl to Klowisrik had just ended. They would rest for the night and gather in the square the next day for the dedication of their own children. The whole process was supposed to be a solemn silent event. That traditionally didn't exclude this moment, but from the early years the clamor had only increased until any effort to maintain anything more than safety had long been abandoned.
Maler watched the distant crowds from the palace window with a disposition …show more content…
“The elders should have taken more notice before presenting him to me; I might have declined. Not wise having a king that disfavors a fourth of his subjects.” “He never did like them, the immigrants. Personally I'm not too fond of them myself. One can't approve of everything, you know.” “Yes, but this isn't something trivial like whether he prefers red or blue. Think about it, if you announced your preference of color no one would care, but if it were the king... much more important.” “He hasn't done anything yet, but you're worried he will.” “Maler is not like his predecessors. And it doesn't help that his father made a reputation of acting against the Shtejlni. It's only a matter of time before he uses his power for something selfish, something I'll regret.” Aldrik set the cup down and started tracing the wavy rim reflecting on his previous words. “But then again why should I worry. I've been here over three hundred fifty years and this country hasn't fallen yet. Thanks to me, of course.” “You shouldn't. As much as the Taubish disapprove of them things could be very different without the Shtejlni. If Maler knows what's best for Klowisrik, he won't make them leave. Still, I'd say keep an eye on him anyway. Yet doesn't mean