Role

Chapter 7

Jhelruk stands before a large slab of stone nine feet tall and six feet along the
sides of the base. He holds a large mallet in his hands, two chisels one ending in
a point and the other with a broad flat edge are held within two leather pouches
attached to his belt. As he climbs to the work platform he turns his head from the
stone, peering towards a well light area with the stuffed form of a black panther
its head twisted to an unnatural angle. Selecting the broader of the two chisels
he peers back once more as he lifts them to the top of the stone. He stands motionless
for some time before lowering the chisel leaving it on the upper platform as he
climbs down and walks towards the panther. Turning towards the stone, he crosses
his arms infront of him as he lifts his right leg to rest upon its head. He stands
motionless unmoving for what seems like an eternity, before climbing the platform
collecting his tool and turning his head once more to the animal hide. He raises
a chisel towards the hide and closes one eye, taking in minute detail, before
lifting the instruments towards the head of the stone once more. Just as before
he stands motionless finally muttering. "This is not going to work."

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The Artistic Triumph of the Empire!
Jhelruks intrest in Art really is extremely shallow, is there interest? Most certainly
as long as the subject of the art is himself. Naturally the only person fit to
commission for this work is Jhelruk himself. If you want a job done right and all that.
The time of other "consultants" he will call them is just that "consulting" time just
you know to rough out some of the finer points. And when this day of the Gods comes
and Jhelruk wins soon everyone will be admiring a statue of himself. He of course
wont be foolish enough to intially let this be known if ever at all, sometimes its
the simple pleasures of hearing passers by comment in admiration on the subject of
that statue. "Oh! He is quite the handsome brute!" the ladies would say. With a smile
on his face he wanders off, a quick doubletake in his step as he mumbles "Time to find
me a stone mason."