"Alemend IV's third son Harried once took the alias Heim and served Irminster in Shadow Valley as a copyist. Now he has already gone to Waterdeep City, raised his banner there, and is recruiting Knights and Mercenaries to prepare for his return to Thacel. Even if we don't bring him back, it won't be long before he fights his own way back in."
Duke Walter knew this new King's situation like the back of his hand. Obviously, he'd been watching the man for far longer than a day or two—one could say this new King had never escaped his sight.
This was the political wisdom of a seasoned, old-line operator; long ago, he had already set his pieces on the board.
In many of the power games within the Tesser Kingdom, this card was a trump.
"Legendary Mage Irminster? You're saying he supports Prince Harried?"
"If he's secretly backing Prince Harried, then the Harpists can't be far behind!"
"Old Duke, are you sure you're not raising a tiger that will bite you?"
