"Wait, really?" Adam was having difficulty processing that information. He recalled all the times he had spent with Berger and couldn't believe that someone like him was part of this faction.
"Hoho, you don't believe me?" Krummor chuckled in amusement.
"My Lord, can you tell me exactly what the Preservationists do?" Adam asked.
"Hmm, where should I begin?" The dwarf emptied the ashes in the fireplace. As he put fresh tobacco leaves in the pipe, he continued, "The members of our faction focus on safeguarding the cultural, historical, and magical heritage of Tron.
"We believe that preserving ancient lore, artifacts, and sacred sites is crucial for maintaining balance and protecting the lands from both ignorance and misuse.
"While we do share the Brotherhood's overreaching goals of promoting freedom and justice, our methods and priorities are often more scholarly than those of other factions."
