1)
“WOLF!”
“Keep your crown on, Elvar. See? I’ve opened the door.”
“I don’t notice you proceeding through it, however.”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 8, 2019

2)
“Of course not. The young and vigorous Palonder first. Stray tentacles, invaders, and escaped desperate prisoners, for the efficient disposal of.”
“Is that what I’m needed for? Efficient disposal of the unwanted?”#epicfantasy3)
“Palonder, it’s what ALL courtiers are for.”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 8, 2019

1)
“Ah, I was unaware of all of the particulars of Castle rank.”
“Obviously. And I invent new ones all the time.”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 7, 2019

2)
“Wolf, as your King, I command you to cease jawing for at least long enough to OPEN THIS DOOR.”
“Ah, the impatience of kings; the doom of many a kingdom.”#epicfantasy 3)
“Ah, isn’t the saying something about ‘punctuality is the politeness of princes’?”
“Never heard that one. And it’s piffle. Have YOU ever known a prince to be polite?”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 7, 2019

1)
“I see. Well, I wouldn’t want to degrade the full sensation—so why don’t YOU open the door?”
“Very well, Palonder, but you betray a low roster of values. Hedonism first, tsk tsk.”#epicfantasy 2)
“Might I point out, Lord, that you set a shining example?”
“But of course. I’m a LORD of courtiers. Hedonism EARNED.”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 7, 2019

The dead came for him, and he awoke
And snatched up sword them to defy
But they had come to watch him die
And cold and grim
Strangled him
They watched and watched, but never spoke

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 9, 2019

Now they stand watching the vast ruin in flames, and they cry
But while their city lived, they did not hesitate to turn away, and to lie

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 10, 2019

My sword is the very soul of winter
Sharp, icy cold, and of every foe’s comfort a stinter

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 10, 2019

1)
“Ah, Wolf, my hunger seems to have subsided. Perhaps it’s a reaction to the sight of raw, dripping monster eyeball. I’m not sure I’m enthused by having my meal LOOKING at me.”
“Understood, Elvar. Come with me.”
“Er, where?”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 9, 2019

2)
“Past the beast, and on down the passage. Deeper. Invading army right behind us, remember?”
“Oh, I’ve not forgotten. Kings DO tend to remember invading armies that are uncomfortably close.” 3)
“Yes, but their track record of dealing with them is less than stellar. And over the years, I’ve developed something of an aversion to being collateral damage.”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 9, 2019

2)
“Might I point out, Lord, that you set a shining example?”
“But of course. I’m a LORD of courtiers. Hedonism EARNED.”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 7, 2019

1)
“Har har har HO, Wolf. Which door?”
“That one.”
“That was prompt.”
“In this case, the alternatives are unattractive. Prison cells behind that one, garderobe shovel-outs behind this, and traps await there, there, and there.”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 5, 2019

2)
“You DO have this Keep memorized, Wolf.”
“My mind is a festering warehouse of usually useless knowledge. All at the service of the Crown.” 3)
“SO reassuring to know. Acquired in a lifetime of attentive loyal service, I trust?”
“In time my bitterness will fade, Sire.”#epicfantasy

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 5, 2019

Great feast promised, but again, ’tis but a wedge of cheese
Reminding him that when kings make speeches, their words do but tease

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 7, 2019

What is that, shining nigh the drawn blade?
Ah, ’tis the lady who for battle is so keen
That she in the shunned Cursed Armor doth parade
Outshining the very moon with its enchanted sheen

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 7, 2019

The mightiest of archwizards I’m apprenticed to, but his latest spell was his greatest dark disaster
So there’s no more kingdom, no tall castle, only standing alone and aghast my fool of a former master

— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 8, 2019