Duty Calls

Journal
"We've received a letter from the capital: some urgent matters of state demand the baron's/baroness' personal attention. After all, we can't spend our whole lives traveling. The baron(ess) needs to address the troubles of his/her subjects… and we could all use a shower!"

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"While our rightful ruler attended to state matters, we recalled the feeling of clean sheets and the smell of freshly baked bread. And now, with our strengths restored – it's back into the wild, in search of new adventures!"