"But if I was to decide who was the more powerful: whether Caution or Curiosity, it would be the latter.
After all, at the sound of a blood-curling scream that could suppose the worst of proceedings, one would never flee, but pursue towards the heart of the potential and unknown crisis, against all prudence."
~
The Imperial Castle,
Kingdom of Tristendyre,
The first Phrinight of the Second month,
XXI Year of Regency
Jaycob Oreius stepped out of the Regent's cold office, his intuition feeling an ominous sensation of dread envelop his spirits.
Although he had made mention of Adon-Vericus' proposal of war preceding Devland's report, Jehoram had not appeared impressed or inclined to his warning.
He did not expect pleasantness at the direful statement of expectant warfare, but at least a sense of consideration of Jaycob's integrity in the matter.
