Today was a interesting day, I was sent to the village council for some reason early this morning. I met a female councilwoman named Torsh and we began talking about our village’s politics and that’s where things began to become interesting! She told me they were looking for some young adventurers from the village to be trained to become a diplomat.
I was a bit edgy on the subject, but after more attempts at convincing me, I finally made up my mind to try it. She explained the basics to me at the start and we began a small debate. After a few minutes of debate she sighs and then smiles as she congratulates me for winning. After that, we did a few more debates, each one though increased in difficulty. We did these practices most of the morning before she decided to stop for the day and told me to return tomorrow to continue if I wished.
Later in the afternoon, the council sent for me again to inform me of a traitor within the village and asked me to take care of it. I was worried because I had to turn against one my own kind. I was sadden upon this request when it began. I tried to talk to the traitor, but then he pulled out a dagger and aimed for my throat. I didn’t really know what happened next, all I remember is a mere blur. I leaped back, avoiding the dagger strike and began to battle the traitor. A few moments later, my mace was covered in blood as the traitor dropped to the ground lifeless.
It bothered me, and still does somewhat knowing that our people are willing to betray us for someone else, but something inside me keeps telling me I did the right thing. I do hope this doesn’t occur again, I don’t think I could do it again.
~Narcon Varshe