Already Influential

The situation in the Forest Plane had finally settled down. However, Richard returned to Norland only to find more problems there.

The first thing he was notified about was that the Archerons Family Council had announced an enlistment of footsoldiers and rune knights at Blackrose Castle. Another announcement was made commanding him to fulfil his duties as a clan member, including providing them with funds and runes.

This move from the council was much smarter than the last. With most free Archeron warriors too busy with their adventures to pay attention to the power shifts, they could potentially deceive many who arrived for the enlistment into assuming they were the highest authority of the family now.

Of course, Richard considered it a joke. Outside of the obligation to continue the family bloodline, Archeron...