Crown of Chaos

The cold lake breeze blew through Feilongshui Lake. A large passenger ship came from afar and was about to dock. The sound of the lake water lapping against the rocks was heard in the distance. In the cold winter, the pier was still very lively. Passenger ships came one after another. At the end of the day, there were more than one or two lighthouses on the dock in the distance. The purple dragon flag symbolizing the Kingdom of Cormyr, the silver eight-pointed star flag symbolizing the Salian family, and the military flag symbolizing the Shepherd Legion each occupied a high place. tower.

The soldiers on the pier used flags to inform the passenger ship entering the pier that they needed to wait for a while. Varro was waiting in the passenger ship, wearing a black and white travel suit and a black beret, dressed as a bard. Take the time to take out your pen and write quickly on the parchment.

"Varro's Guide to Cormyr, Supplementary Edition, The Book of the Sunset Territory."

"Well, I have to say that Cormyr has changed a lot since the last time I came here, so that I had to rewrite some chapters, and the content in some places was outdated. I think it is necessary for me to come to the Sunset Territory in person. , experience the legendary Chaos Expedition.”

Varro quickly wrote a string of words. He observed it for a moment and then continued writing on the book.

"The Chaos Crusade is famous throughout the country for its generous rewards and huge risks. According to data from Candlekeep's authoritative scholars, the overall success rate of the Chaos Crusade is only barely adequate even after adventurers have gradually gained experience in recent months. More than 20%, any mortal has only three chances at most...I think it is actually two times. If the first two times fail, the third Chaos Expedition will mean a huge gamble with life as the bet."

The mage dressed as a bard looked around him.

Human passengers accounted for more than 80% of the passengers. In addition, there were 10% elves and half-elves and half dwarves. In addition, two legendary drow elves were performing in the crowded cabin. One plays the piano and the other plays the pipa. As long as any guest in the cabin is willing to pay, they will continue their performance to earn enough travel expenses.

Thanks to Drizzt, the surface people's fear of drow was slightly reduced. Even so, the captain still strictly ordered the two female drow not to move freely, and they would be closely monitored wherever they went.

Among the remaining half of the passengers, there are aasimars, goliaths, genasi, filborgs, lycanthropes blessed by the Silver Virgin, and even a tabby cat, plus two people performing talents. Female drow, Varro silently added another sentence on the parchment.

"The world never lacks gamblers."

After writing for a while, the passenger ship finally docked. Varro stepped up the stairs. The winter sunshine that hit his face made him subconsciously squint his eyes. People were coming and going at the port, and cargo ships loaded with various goods were coming. During loading and unloading, adventurers came in groups one after another, forming small groups on the dock. They were all obviously here for the Chaos Expedition.

At this time, a group of senior non-commissioned officers from the Shepherd Corps came quickly. Seeing this group of non-commissioned officers, both businessmen and guests all moved out of the way in awe.

Varro took the opportunity to write: "Many people have made trouble in the Sunset Territory, but they have all been punished without exception. The soldiers of the Shepherd Legion here are all brave and capable people, especially the officers. They seem to Once they have mastered the ability to strengthen themselves, ordinary adventurers are no match for them."

"Occasionally, if a particularly powerful adventurer causes trouble, it will be quickly dealt with. That dragon has been patrolling her territory all day long, and the people here are in awe of her."

Under the surveillance of the soldiers, the adventurers boarded the dock one after another. The soldiers of the Shepherd Legion enforced the law strictly, and bribes were never useful. However, these soldiers were not as accepting of death as other soldiers, as long as they did not clearly violate the law. Certain regulations will be adhered to.

Varro then wrote on his parchment: "The style of Viscount Aaron Salian's rule in the territory is 'anything is allowed without prohibition'. I have to admit that his style is really to my liking... "

Before he finished writing this sentence, a familiar voice came from the pier. A Viscount Clerk Robert, nearly two meters tall, luxuriously dressed and followed by several elite guards, was already waiting here. When he saw Varro appear, Robert waved excitedly: "Varo, here, here!"

"Robert!" Varro also looked at his old friend in surprise. The two met in a bar in Sousal and participated in the Battle of Arabelle together. Naturally, they had to reminisce about old times when they met again.

Coming off the deck, Varro looked at the luxurious clothes on his old friend. The well-informed mage immediately saw that these were imported goods from the elves of Evermeet Island: "Oh! Robert, I heard that you..."

"How do you know that I changed my profession and became the Silver Apostle!" Robert was even more happy: "How do you know that I have learned the power of truth?"

"Um..." Varro thought that people like Robert could actually learn one or two small spells.

Aaron Salian's impact on the country is truly huge.

The two chatted for a while, and Robert immediately led Varo towards the commercial street near the dock area. Thanks to the large number of adventurers participating in the Chaos Expedition, the short two-kilometer road from the dock to the Round Table Palace was filled with shops of all kinds. From the Trident Tavern run by the Church of Amberli, the goddess of the sea, to the Golden Shield Pub run by the dwarves, to the Whispering Moon Pub run by the local elves of Cormyr, there are all kinds of catering, services, metallurgy, forging, teaching, and accommodation.

Robert pulled Varro into the most luxuriously decorated "Triple Crown" Hotel. It is the most upscale hotel in Sunset Land, the best gold-selling cave, with the best wine and the most delicious food in the country, as well as The most beautiful maid, the Triple Crown Hotel was jointly funded and established by the churches of the three goddesses. They are the fire-haired lady Suni, the silver-moon lady Suellen and the cat goddess Charis, known as the "Three Crowns".

The priests and followers of the fire-haired lady Suni and the cat goddess Charis also provide nightly physical services directly in the hotel, but they do not accept ugly men and women who are too unattractive.

Seeing the price on the list, Varro touched his money bag secretly.

"Don't panic, buddy, I'll treat you to this meal. Just order whatever you like!" Robert was very generous. He spoke very loudly, as if he was afraid that the people around him wouldn't recognize him: "Aaron approved the funds for me! Today we will eat whatever is expensive, drink whatever is expensive, and we will not stop until we spend all the money!"

Upon seeing this, Varro put aside his doubts, and the two good buddies took the funds approved by Aaron and had fun all night at the Triple Crown Hotel.

When he woke up the next morning, Varro continued to write despite his headache. Through the thick glass window, he watched the fiery atmosphere never stop from night to early morning, even when they were preparing to go to bed at three o'clock yesterday morning. , there were still a dozen or so people on the commercial street, and he continued to write with his pen:

"The development of the Sunset Territory is changing with each passing day. Aaron used a... very special method to greatly stimulate the economy of the Sunset Territory. In addition to reclaiming new fields, setting up new villages, and carrying out large-scale construction like other lords, I think it can make The Sunset Territory has grown from a small fishing village to a large city in just two years, and the fresh skills that Aaron Salian continues to bring to the table are a major contributor."

"Look, silver lotion has become an indispensable cosmetic in every lady's home across the country...at least in the places I've been to. The popularity of stockings has become a new fashion in the country, especially for The priests of the goddesses all wear the various colored silk stockings of the Silver Chamber of Commerce as a symbol of their dignity and wealth. A can of raw Coke is hard to find on the black market, and only the richest and most well-connected adventurers will drink it during the most difficult tasks."

"The name of our upstart country has spread so widely, and the stage play of Oberon, the King of Goblins, is indispensable..."

"Then the question is, how many good things does our Viscount Salian have in his treasure bag?"

Varro suddenly stopped writing here. He hesitated for a while, and instead of continuing to write, he sighed.

A few months ago, a very bloody murder occurred in Calimport, the capital of Calimshan.

The three sons born to one of the four wives of Selim VII Pasha, one of the major pashas in Kalimport, lowered the curtain during a change of scene during a performance of "Silver Dreams of True Summer Nights" in Kalimport , lowered from directly above the stage.

The three sons died in different ways.

Mahmoud's body was cut in half, and one half was stuffed into his intestines. The belly of the corpse was swollen like a ball, as if he was carrying a child.

The skin of Mustafa's whole body was peeled off, and instead, the skin of a large golden retriever was grafted onto his skin. It was neither human nor dog, and it was unknown what kind of creature it was.

Abdullah succeeded in losing weight. This guy's entire body was compressed to the size of an urn. The whole body was pressed very tightly. The flesh, blood, organs and bones were completely pressed into one piece, but it was strong.

In addition to these three sons of the pasha, six other Helm guards died.

Who the murderer is has been revealed. After all, in "The Silver Dream of a True Summer Night", everyone knows why the son of the pasha who reported Bealak's weakness at the critical moment was not promoted as a hero by Calimshan.

Annomin, son of Pasha.

Surprisingly, as his father, Selim VII had no intention of pursuing the culprit. The great pasha just said sadly: "If this can satisfy you, that's fine. If you are really not satisfied, my I can give you this life too.”

After saying that, Selim VII returned to his palace, assigned himself a 24-hour rotating guard, and invited several mages to release the protective barrier. Under strict guard, Annuoming tried to force several times without success. .

The Church of Heim was furious and pursued the culprit Anomin who had violated local laws and regulations. However, during the pursuit, no matter how much damage the Heim guards inflicted on the culprit and how they destroyed its limbs, they gave him No matter how badly he was injured, Annuo Ming could come back again after a while. His body had the ability to regenerate. A hole was blown out of his chest, his arm was broken, his heart was taken out of his chest, and his kneecaps were cut off. It seemed that nothing could do to Annuo. causing substantial damage.

After completing his revenge, the Shadow in the Night began to become a role similar to a "vigilante". He specifically targeted those who had committed crimes and acted alone in the night, but he was different from other similar "vigilantes" , An Nuoming does not object to killing, and he does not even care about the possibility of hurting innocent people. When the battle is critical, he will automatically transform from a human into an evil giant with a head, two feet, and two wings on his back, with a perfect tall body. Image that gives death to the wicked.

This gave Anomin a mixed reputation, and the Calishites gave him a nickname.

"Spawn!"

This made people all over the country even more convinced that how could a mortal with such mediocre talents like An Nuoming become a "Spawn" capable of revenge?

Without a doubt, Chaos Crusade!

After coming out of the tavern, Robert, who was also still hungover, took Varo to the Round Table Palace. Adventurers were everywhere along the way. Everyone was discussing what rewards they would get after completing the Chaos Expedition. Their faces were filled with joy. With hope, expectations for the future, and a desire to change the status quo.

No one forced them, everyone volunteered.

Varro thought for a moment, then wrote a joke on the parchment.

"Zhentil Keep came to visit the Sunset Territory, and the citizens lined the streets to welcome them. The Zhentarim members asked how these people came, and Lord Aaron said that everyone who came to greet them would get 1 gold coin!

Lord Aaron went to Zhentil Keep to visit, and he was welcomed by the people. Lord Aaron asked how these people came, and the Zhentarim said, "Whoever dares not to come will be fined 5 gold coins!"

After writing this joke, Varro himself was impressed by his genius writing ability. The happy scholar thought that this was the city of his dreams, full of vitality, with the greatest degree of freedom, able to meet people's needs, and be promoted upwards. of stairs.

Risks always come with rewards. Along the stone road leading to the Round Table Palace, Varro noticed some mages laying magic street lamps on the roadside: "They are also here for the Chaos Expedition?"

"Yes, and no." Robert puffed up his chest proudly: "Do you know the Silver Library?"

"Many, many mages want to enter the big library to find out what's going on. My cousin, I gave every mage a chance to enter the library for free, but some people are just not satisfied. In exchange, they want to enter the library again. You must stay and serve us." My cousin looked proud: "Some of them chose to stay forever."

"It seems that the spell caster is not so unattainable!"

Varro couldn't help but look expectant after hearing this.

The Baiyin Grand Library and the Baiyin Grand Theater, he wanted to see them one by one this time.

Dragon roars were heard in the air, and a huge power dragon spread its wings and glided past from a low altitude.

"Ahahahahaha~ Welcome to Sunset Territory!"

The adventurers on the road immediately stopped and paid necessary courtesy to the dragon.

Under the sun, the door of the Round Table Palace opened, symbolizing that the Chaos Crusade of Infinite Opportunities was about to begin again.

The Silver Library welcomed a new guest today. The record of 31 floors left by Xinbu, one of the Seven Sisters of the North, is waiting to be refreshed by later generations.

The Baiyin Grand Theater's new play "The King in Yellow" is ready to be staged. The theater has begun to train bards and developed a unique branch career system.

Reservations for the hot spring resort in the Holy Forest District are scheduled until next year.

Every leader's face was full of confidence, and they held their chests high to the visitors and proudly introduced everything about Sunset Leader.

It’s not that the sunset collar needs the country, but that the entire country needs our sunset collar!

After a whole day of visiting, at night at the Triple Crown Hotel, Varro used a pen to cross out some of what he had written before and replaced it with a new beginning.

"Varro's Guide to Cormyr, Supplementary Edition, The Book of the Sunset Territory."

"Everyone, it is my great honor to introduce to you the jewel in the crown of Cormyr, the Sunset Territory and its lord, Aaron Salian..."

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