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The stone streets of Ryzdinth were well kept. Heavy blocks were pushed flush against one another and showed signs of wear from the many travellers visiting the city. Archibald had never been here before, but as the head of the four person entourage for Ciefa, he needed to act like he had. “I always appreciate how, even though large, Ryzdinth feels like coming home.” The Magyptoan man stroked his short meticulous beard. “It sure isn’t Athta.” Arch replied offhandedly. “Ryzdes has blessed our journey thus far. I say we show him the proper appreciation to him by…..” The largest man of the group, standing at least a head taller than Archibald, was cut off mid sentence by the last of their party. “Drinking until we can taste colors and …show more content…

Through the chuckles, Arch could see that she was confused and a little irritated from the shade of red her face was becoming. “Why is that funny?” Ciefa sternly said trying to be louder than the laughter. “Fewarae holds all those tenants that Lokvar listed as dear. Why not just worship him?” Archibald began to calm down trying to catch his breathe. He was going to explain to her why it was so funny, however Gwynko took the initiative and bent down slightly so as not to seem like he was chastising her. “ My lady, they are not having a laugh at your expense, but at Lokvar’s.” Arch saw the understanding wash over her face. Lokvar sported a scowl and his face was crinkled together. His usually long and sleek face was harder than it usually was. Arch did not want to press the matter further. His disposition and expression were all he needed to know that Lokvar had been bested. Their journey across West Roekia had been uneventful and rather pleasant by Archibald’s estimation. It was his first time travelling out of Athta, but Holeus had been smiling upon them. Arch could always feel when he was at the center of a god’s attention. There wasn’t a way to be sure or even to tell which god it was, he just felt it. Holeus was the obvious answer. “I am headed to the Temple of Ryzdes to give thanks, you are all welcome to join.” Gwynko broke the group silence that had fallen after Ciefa had

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