Chapter 23: A Wealth of Knowledge
One abundant feast later, Dain waddled through the halls with a satisfied smile, belly full, nearly bursting at the brim. Dorian fared worse, so drunk with after food bliss he barely knew his own name. Kirin walked with his new guests to their lodgings, speaking with Julius about his time away. Dorian and Dain’s heavy eyes wandered the high, cavernous ceilings. The fortress was modest compared to the grand indulgence of Belakesh, Loxx, and Mar, yet the earthy décor created a comforting homeliness, one of grit and patient crafting. Kirin presented a grand display of glimmering crystal statues as he passed through the castle’s museum. The sculptures had been carved with great patience and care, each of the angles deliberate and precise. Some towered above t
