I found an old text file the other day and figured I'd post this here for posterity. I hope some of the players of the mentioned characters are still around.

Here was my introduction to Thera, posted when Tarleton was still a lowbie. The rest of the poems will be posted in replies.

An Introduction, by Tarleton LeFleur

Dear readers,

Allow me to introduce myself.

I am Tarleton LeFleur, poet for the Empire. I have taken it upon myself to explore the romantic sides of the various factions in Thera. You will find - in the coming days, weeks, months and years - a series of works on the subject.

The first is already completed. It was titled "Where the Outlanders Hide Their Log Traps," and it was met with enjoyment. Please let me know what you think of the works that follow.

I look forward to your thanks. And in turn, I thank you for providing material for my art.

Yours truly, falsely or however you'd have me,

Tarleton LeFleur, Imperial Poet