Disma left with Jonson.
In a sense, Disma was actually very much like Jonson. Both possessed strongly antisocial personalities and inexplicably calibrated standards of judgment. A powerful patricidal complex mingled with an instinct for loyalty unto death, making Jonson appreciate Disma immensely.
Loyalty was its own best reward.
Disma's loyalty to Xvim moved Jonson, while his betrayal of Banneret Lucian earned Jonson's understanding.
Reynard left with Torm, Disma left with Jonson, and Aaron left with Alusair.
Contrary to the expectations of everyone in the Realms, Aaron and Alusair's wedding ceremony was neither public nor an occasion to demand cash gifts from every faction. Instead, it was a semiprivate affair attended by only a few dozen people-and gods-closest to Aaron.
After completing their betrothal ceremony, the prince consort and lord protector went on his honeymoon with the Queen of Cormyr, leaving the Purple Dragon Kingdom to continue its affairs of state. It seemed nothing had changed. The Purple Dragon Kingdom remained the Purple Dragon Kingdom.
Yet there, at Aaron and Alusair's honeymoon destination, the Lord of Reincarnation was brewing a new plan.
Besiege Menzoberranzan!
August, 1368 Dalereckoning. The hot spring resort in the Druid Sacred Grove Autonomous Region of the Sunset Lands.
Inside the spacious hall, warm in winter and cool in summer, brilliant sunlight shone outside as the bamboo grove rustled in the fierce wind. Insect chirps and birdsong joined the creaking waterwheel to play a melody unique to summer. On that lazy afternoon, a clattering sound came from a room in the resort.
"Riichi!" Charlotte, Alusair, Eleanor, and Grudge sat around a table playing mahjong.
After her marriage, Alusair looked radiant and alluring. Clearly, more than a month of honeymoon life had left the Queen of Cormyr deeply satisfied in both body and spirit. The last scion of