Role

Chapter 17

I have thought now on the words of Paraloiut, and of the ennui that has set
in at the pinnacle of the Spire. There is nothing more for me here, just
the routine of daily tasks, the coddling of new Magistrates, and such mundane
things. I have brought the spire to strength, and broken the outlanders, and I
think it is now time I move on to strengthen myself instead.

I will make the proper arrangements to leave the Spire, putting forth Rinalas as
candidate for Provost. He would do well, I think, being as Lord Marcatis said, more
administratively-minded than I have been. I know full well what I give up, the longevity
of this mantle, the powers that come with this role, and perhaps even raising the ire of the
gods themselves, but I will withdraw myself from the Spire, and focus on the pursuit of
power instead.

I suppose it could be said that is all I ever was after, but my work here has been long and
tiring, dealing with idiot Magistrates, strengthening them only to have them fall on their
own blades. I despise their weakness.

Let us see where my path leads me then.