1)
“Vizier,” the Emperor snarled, “what’s your advice on THIS?”
The tall counselor looked down at the diplomatic pouch that had just been opened. And the reeking pile of wet dung it contained.
His expression remained calm.#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 13, 2018
2)
“My counsel, Your Supremity, is: check the address first. It may have been meant for someone else to receive.”
The Emperor glowered. “Done. There’s been no mistake.”
The Vizier nodded. “Then a measured response is indicated.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 13, 2018
3)
“You’re going to MEASURE this dung?”
“Oh, yes. And send precisely a hundred times as much, by weight, back to the—” The Vizier peered. “—King of Duinbarnde. Dragon-drop, on his head, as he crosses his courtyard. Fatal.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 13, 2018
4)
“And then Duinbarnde will march to war on us!”
“Oh, I doubt it. He’s even more hated by his populace than y—most rulers. They’ll cheer, fight each other over who’ll be the next king, and leave us alone for a bit.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 13, 2018
5)
“That’s…that’s brilliant!”
“Mere statecraft, Your Supremity. Allow me to remove this offensive…ammunition.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 13, 2018