1)
“As my seventh son—and, frankly, the milksop weakling of my brood,” the King of Arnn said grimly, “you must fare forth into the world to seek your fortune. I’ve run out of baronies to hand out.”
Prince Xavren nodded.#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 29, 2018
2)
“Understood. Yet a correction, if I may, Father.”
“By all means.”
“I’m now your THIRD son. Four of my brothers met with unfortunate accidents this past week.”
“Oh? And have you ANY idea, perchance, how these mishaps befell?”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 29, 2018
3)
“Treason, Father. Flung in my face, so I had to raise my sword to defend you. I’d say they all went mad. Despairing over running their baronies so badly that they couldn’t spare me and my nag a night in their stables.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 29, 2018
4)
“I see,” said the King gravely. “So I do have baronies to spare. Were you thinking of one of them for yourself?”
“Oh, no, Father. I need to be right here in the Palace to run your obviously-needed Secret Service.
…#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 29, 2018
5)
…Treason is EVERYWHERE.”
“Indeed,” the King agreed, wearing his best not-quite-hiding-a-smile expression. “You are dismissed. We’ll discuss this over wine, tonight.”
Prince Xavren bowed low and backed out.#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 29, 2018
6)
He let the door close before starting to run.
It was a long way to the border he had to reach ere wine was served, tonight.
He knew that look on Father’s face of old. The King of Arnn knew treason when he saw it.#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 29, 2018