Cacoethes' Works

 Chapter Twenty: Capvita Part Two After their draining dinner, where Zaw Rronov spent most of his time feigning politeness towards Luc Gallus’ irritating comments, and then ignoring the growing tensions between the other clans -- including the persistent glare of the interim clan leader Tong, Tong Ming, the younger brother of the first clan leader, and enormous failure in his duties at that, Tong Pi.  By the end of the meal, Zaw Rronov didn’t want to bother with any more formalities or social exhaustions, but once Matsha and Refti returned to their rooms, and once Zaw Rronov was inside his room, it only took half a chas before there was a bold knock at his door. Rronov waved his hand, and the doors parted to let none other than Luc Gallus inside -- the only man self-assured enough to pester him. Luc Gallus pulled the doors closed and set down his golden pitcher filled with wine, and set down two cups on the table. Zaw Rronov joined him at the sitting area rather than his bed, ...

 Chapter Nineteen: Capvita Part One Zaw Rronov couldn’t tend to his newest apprentice and personal disciple himself as the autumn, harvest, season approached. Every season, for a week, the clan leaders of the legendary dynasties met together at one of the capitals to discuss their problems, concerns, and plans for the upcoming season. Zaw Rronov was the oldest clan leader in attendance, however it was the leader of the Tong Clan that looked so old, with a long tuft of goat-like facial hair dangling from his chin. Of course, Zaw Rronov was biased, since there was no one able to deny the dislike between the Zaw Clan and the Tong Clan. They had been in conflict since they were founded.  This season’s gathering was hosted in Aurumte, specifically in Capvita, which rested in the center of the capital city Seritium. There were some benefits to meeting at Capvita, especially for Zaw Rronov, but none of them had to do with the gaudy decor or the fact he could get away from his first s...