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“Well, I see ANOTHER catch. A big one. To whit: the throne may never be mine again. The realm may be conquered. Perhaps several times over, and laid waste to boot.”
“And THAT gives you a chance to play saviour. Give folk …#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 1, 2019
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…food, shelter, and wine—especially wine—and you’ll be their hero. IF they desperately need those things. Whereas if they have all they need, and life is easy, they indulge in the luxury of grumbling about everything.”#epic fantasy 3)
“So if people always think like this, what’s the point? Why shouldn’t I just do as I please, starving peasants and taxing folk to death if I see the need?”
“Ah, but that’s where WE come in, Elvar: your courtiers.”
“How so?”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 1, 2019
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“We cozen the people, telling lies—sorry, sharing what we know of royal policies—and fanning hopes and planting false rumors so as to sway attitudes and steer popular opinion. We’re your secret weapon.”
“Gods, I’m doomed.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 1, 2019