Manifest by Cody Whitfill

Author:Cody Whitfill [Whitfill, Cody]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-13T22:00:00+00:00

Increased chance of diplomacy with all Dufflin Fairies

Additional quest opportunities

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*Note, this is a lifelong commitment. Break faith with your kinsmen at your own peril!

The fairies behind him clapped enthusiastically, and one even gave a shrill wolf-whistle. It wasn’t often that a full-grown fairy pledged allegiance. He almost bowed again but caught himself in time. Instead, he looked up at his new queen and smiled broadly.

“Thank you, Queen Tibura! I will not let you down. Umm… if it wouldn’t be too much of an issue, could I get a copy of those laws you spoke of? I would rather not break any by accident.”

“Of course! Scribe Barzan, be sure to provide our new brother with a copy of our laws.”

A dark-green fairy leapt out from the canopy above and landed not 15 inches from Gitch. He jumped back in surprise and just about uttered a phrase not likely appropriate for royal ears.

“Of course, Queen Tibura. As it happens, I have a spare set on me,” the scribe quickly advised, handing Gitch a sealed letter. After overcoming his initial shock, he graciously accepted the document.

“Thank you, scribe. Gitch, I strongly urge you to familiarize yourself with these laws. There are many benefits in joining our people, but there are consequences for disobedience. Also, fairies are fun loving people, but even we have standards. It is fine if you wish to walk around half-naked outside this sacred tree, but while you are in this chamber, please wear a shirt.”

“Yes, my queen. I, um, will be sure to do as you say,” Gitch said, looking down in embarrassment. His old shirt was somewhere in a spiders’ den, and he had no intention in going back to retrieve it. He would need to find a market and soon.

“Very well. Now, I believe our session is concluded. If there is nothing else, I suggest we all retire for the night. Takaar, be sure to guide Kraznik and Gitch to their sleeping quarters. You are dismissed.”

The queen stood up as two more fairies flew down from the above canopy. They took position on either side of their liege, each brandishing a large halberd. The three departed down a hidden ramp to the side of the throne, soon withdrawing out of sight.

Gitch‘s party traveled back down the passage they had come. Once they reached the platform, Takaar addressed both Gitch and Kraznik.

“The queen has cleared you both, and you are now free to travel about as you wish. The choice is yours on how you reach the inn. We may travel down the winding ramp yet again, however, I myself find flying much swifter.

Both of the newcomers answered at the same time, “Fly!”

“Then let us away! Stick close to me, and I will show you to your lodging,” Takaar said as he dove off the platform and into the night sky. Gitch and Kraznik jumped after him. Takaar free-fell for several moments before spreading his wings wide and flying back towards the village while the rest of their party flew off to the west to continue patrolling the magical city’s perimeter.

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