Brathus! Have you found any suitable recruits?

Not yet. But a few have expressed interest, they just lack the aptitude.

Not the old shopkeeper again, is it?

I’m afraid he’s rather insistent he can help.

At this rate, we may not have another option.

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So Brathus, how’s the magic training coming along?

Slowly, and miserably.

Oh, it can’t be that bad, can it? Learning how to light people on fire and such.

Yes, I imagine that would be fun. Not so much when that person is yourself.

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Brathus my good man, what can I get you?

A bottle of ale will do. And make sure it’s cold.

Problems in paradise?

No, I got a problem with my neck and I need something cold to stop the swelling.

So I was right. Sounds like you’re dealing with a pain in the neck. Just not the one I thought.