Vatch had a relatively short tenure as a licensed fool to the Emperor of Fein, and was lucky to face exile rather than execution after his conduct. While his wit was bitingly keen, he chose not to cultivate his body or other talents overmuch so as to focus on his satire. By the scores he published damning pamphlets, ballads and plays with reckless boldness under his own name.
A notoriously brutal house of nobles was so reviled in his works—which were so brilliantly delightful they spread like weeds throughout the empire—that the Imperial Court was compelled to censure their excesses and make honest redress to their peasants.
His life in Court was far from comfortable, but his impact on the real lives of those in need was considerable, and his writings left a greater legacy than even the most brilliant ephemeral performance ever could.
His focus on expressing important ideas rather than treading a stage has been an inspiration during your independent training. [+Wit] [+Bile] [-Conditioning]
Quite remarkable, to think that a commoner with nothing but his pen and his bravery could reshape the course of his nation….
Onward