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"Good luck." Tristam called after Madam Knellworth and then turned his attention back to Titus and Chrisaliel. "The Citadel." Tristam tasted the name and found it to his liking. "I can hardly believe it. It looks like you are going almost full circle, Madam." Tristam smiled at the elfess. A thought ...

Tristam smiled at the newcomer. "Good day to you, Madam Knellworth. As one who just this day found employment with the Constanza family, I wish you good luck." Tristam bowed to her slightly and smiled at her again. The people watching on this venture will be worth as much as the coin I think. Trista...

"Well I suppose being here at this time must indeed be a mixed blessing." Tristam nodded in agreement. "A lot of stuff that goes into those history books are happening to be sure. I wouldn't mind having my name in those books," Tristam admitted with a smile, "but those places are hard earned." Trist...

Tristam smiled wider at Chrisaliel's laugh. It was a thing of beauty to begin with and all the more beautiful in contrast to the sorrow that clung to her. "No this is my first big venture, Madam." Tristam replied eagerly. "Up to then I've just been one of the many teeth in the Mouth." He chuckles. "...

"The Castigus?" Tristam replied with surprise. "I thought that was strictly a military school. I would think elven would much too frilly for those hard-noses." Tristam decided not to ask about her reception in that part of town. The anti elven sentiment in the Mouth was hardly a secret after all and...

"I myself am one of the newest employs." Tristam admitted with a chuckle. "Opportunity, effort and luck came together all at once and here I am.

Tristam looked to Master Titus at this point to let him answer as he would.

"The pleasure is mine, Madam Mithroldyn ." Tristam replied with an answering smile of his own. He easily takes her offered hand and shakes it firmly. "Interesting is certainly the word for this voyage. I keep finding something new to grab my interest at every turn." Tristam clearly found Chrisaliel ...

"Well you convinced me to leave the only home I've ever known based on words alone." Tristam chuckled. "That's proof enough of your persausive skills for me." He rose more quickly than he normally would such as to put himself between Titus and the door. "If I am to be your bodyguard, sir, then I sug...

'Twelve marks?' Tristam thought to himself in shock. Fortunately his look of surprise and a little dismay was hidden as Tristam gawked at the fine buildings outside the carriage windows. This was all moving so fast. Still, he was out here to make his fortune and would he ever find an opportunity lik...

"Great risks leading to great reward." Tristam smiled at his new boss. "What more could a son of World's Mouth ask for. I accept and a hundred thanks for giving me the opportunity. Tristam thought it best to keep mum on the fact he couldn't use a crossbow. Besides, they always looked simple enough. ...

The Citadel? Tristam's eyes widened at the thought of traveling so far from home. Pictures of strange lands and even stranger people filled his mind. The chance to be the one telling the stories instead of listening to them for once. Tristam was so caught up in his excitement that he almost missed i...

"Well, Master Ermanno." Tristam began pausing to think how to best sell himself. "I started out working my mother helping with her seamstress trade. She taught me a bit of weaving and my letters and sums. I would drop off her orders and collect what was owed. When I got older, my dad started trainin...

Tristam's eyes widened at the name Constanza and he found himself standing a little straighter. Don't blow this one, boy. Tristam examined Giovanni in turn. The man's easy manner but sharp eyes spoke of someone used to sizing up others. The fact he had not turned Tristam away was a reassuring sign. ...

Tristam took a deep breath to steady himself. No need to be nervous. Just be yourself and if it doesn't work out there are plenty of other houses to try. If only he could believe that. Tristam looked himself over carefully and slicked a hand through his hair. "Now or never." He murmurs to himself an...

Tristam shook his head no with an apologetic grin as he passed the latest priest extolling the virtues of the Army of One. As his Da always said, "An army that will take anyone deserves what they get." Now the Purificatio itself was another matter. At least they seem to be somewhat selective. Still ...

Samheen 18th, Morningtide Tristam had always loved the Desert Jewel in the early morning. Many a time he had been here fighting with the chefs and housewives for the freshest produce and early morning bargains. Today was different though. Today he was not here to buy but to try and sell his own serv...