Fantasy RPG Forum - Standing Trials

“We can discuss it at a later time, when these ships are secured and delivered to your organization.” Woe said. He had to admit he had some different ideas about how his own vessel should be constructed, as he often did about his purchases. While he was confident in the Ferret’s mind for engineering and design, he had other advisors and brains to pick on those details as well. He might even ask Vega for some help in that regard.

“We’ll discuss a vessel of my own later then.” Woe nodded to the Ferret.

“Yes she’s very fast, I have to wear glasses over my eyes to deflect much of the force of the wind.” Woe smiled to Soz before hey departed her den in the cellar. Then pat her on the beak-like snout before her red eyes closed, and she retreated back to her rest.

Winston commented on the fences, letting Woe know that he had an apprentice of his own, “Oh? I would appreciate some help shoring up the fences, if you’ve taught him to do the job half as well as you had.”

When they got to admire the bottle that Woe handed over to Winston, the mortalborn nodded, “It is, one of the few harmless diversions that brings me some peace.” Woe sighed, there were other more cathartic methods of driving the troubles from his mind, but better to leave those unsaid. Still, as he ferret was becoming a good reader of people, he’d see that Woe wasn’t telling him everything.

“I admit to having cheated, and putting some Euphoria in it. Don’t worry, it’s quite safe and non-addictive, although it has a strong feel-good warmth to it.” Woe smiled at Winston, “Don’t go operating large boats while drinking it, is all.”

“Yes I do plan to leave the office this Vhalar. I feel like the duties are too restrictive, and I cannot accomplish as much as Egg as I could a private citizen. In fact, I can do every bit as much without the title at this point.”

Woe sighed, “I don’t want people to feel left down by my departure from the office, but I do believe the Bureaucratic structure of the council, particularly with regards to the regional positions, is well past its prime and relevance. Such administration would benefit from some centralized control. Divided, we’re weaker, as it is when we’re run by people with large egos, vying for political position.”

“So no, it doesn’t nor has it brought me much joy. I only thought I might make a difference, not realizing that I could do so just as easily without the title.”

Woe smiled at Winston’s attempts to name the beverage he’d devised. And he shrugged, “Those are good, it’s hard to choose anyone of them. But I’m sure I’ll settle on a label before I bring it to market.”

‘Got a bit of happy in every sip.’ Had a ring to it Woe had to admit. He might just use that. “Indeed.”

“Now, I have some letters and meetings to arrange, I’m not sure you want to stick around to watch me write them out. You’ve got some ships to see to the finishing of. Not to worry, I’ll do my job obfuscating the details of the ships construction. No one person will know the full specs of the ships, other than you, me, and whoever you share their details with.”

This said, Woe tapped Winston on the back, as a friendly gesture, and would help him back to Chest and the remainder of his business in Egilrun.

“Oh, by the way, you might want to run by the Order of the Adunih in Egilrunn, by the tannery.” Woe said, as he exited his cottage with Winston on his shoulder. “I’m not sure if you have it on your intinerary, but it’s never a bad idea to avail yourself of the local Order Chapter, in case you can scratch each others backs. Jan is a good leader of our Chapter.”