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After hunting down the King Beetle, it's now time for bigger and bolder adventures.
Speaking with Dariush again begins our journey towards Endorr.
Shung and Dariush travel for some time until they end up at a crossroad...
...where some type of conflict appears to have left it's mark upon the road.
Investigating further we find...
"Big bastard ugly Orcs! What are they doing here in the middle of nowhere?"
...Shung feels up for the challenge so he slips into stealth mode in preparation for a sneak attack. Dariush had another idea...
"Yes. He is a Spellcaster; he took out the Orc in a single display of arcane power! This man is not to be trifled with..."
After searching the area for loot ("no good loot to be had") the two continue towards Endorr.
Arriving at the main gates next morning, astonishment fills Shung's breast as the city of Endorr, with all it's towering archetecture, well maintained gardens, a bustling market place, clean streets, and fine taverns to drink in, puts Shung in full loot-hunting mode.
Shung is well accustomed to the streets and wherever he goes the streets are also accustomed to him. A place where he feels confident in his skin, the playground that belongs to all who can see past it's dangers. Night or day there's always something going on; or someone looking to do somebody in; a task that needs an extra pair of knives hands; a lost kitten; a broken crate spilling out a fine beverage...
...if Shung keeps his ears perked then...
...naw...just two lover birds trying to escape the nature of the cage erected by their loving families....
So sweet! 😘😘😘🤣😘😘😘
Dariush, ever so patient, waits until Shung was finished with his eavesdropping before he enters his home. There the two get right down to business...
"How did we end up talking about his religion? Hmm...this is gonna take a while...remain calm Shung! There may be a reason why he's telling you how he prays..."
"Ahh! So this is about revenge. He needs an accomplice...someone not known in the city of Endorr. Somebody expendable. Tread lightly Shung! Let's see if we can inquire into his friends and enemies..."
"So let me get this straight...you want me to infiltrate some Thieves Guild and gain their favour by killing a man named Derent who's apparently a traitor? Honestly I was not prepared for this..."
"It's not the job I expected, but if this job brings me riches...a job's a job right? And Dariush is a wealthy man!"
...there was no other way. If Shung could have asked for more he would've.
There's just one last thing though...
Out of all the jobs Shung could've taken up, he lands smack bang on an espionage mission that may turn very sour if he's not careful. All Shung knows is...
"I got a lot to think on tonight...wait...this is no ordinary road-gear..."
"And these papers..."
As Shung mulls over his current situation, he is taken in by Dariush's humble abode. Not extravagant nor shabby; befitting for a a former Shadow Thief...how long has he been plotting and scheming his vengeance here?
These questions will be answered later. As of present and until next morning Shung is a guest of Endorr! That means it's time to kick-back from the the road, from the looming espionage job...
(Shung dreams of riches and britches)
...from all the troubles and woes of this vibrant world...