1)
“An item of puissant magical might, that can be useful in battle. For eradicating armies, blasting down castles, and that sort of thing.”
“Gods and cess! You’re going to put such a thing in the control of someone as…#epicfantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) February 2, 2020
2)
…willful—as SPITEFUL—as the King?”
“Yes. I have a plan for damage mitigation.”
“Oh? WHAT plan?”
“A secret plan.”
“That’s not very reassuring.”
“Chant, if the plan reaches royal ears, it ceases to be effective 3)
“Oh. You’re going to stand behind him to knock off the crown—and him senseless—the moment he turns it on us?”
“CESS! Lady, SHUT IT! You imperil the REALM!”
“Perhaps, but I have a better plan. Just don’t find this battle-crown.”#epicfantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) February 2, 2020