Editing Archibald (section)

==== Entry 143 ====

5 August 1168

Reversals within reversals within reversals. That is the way it goes for the fortunes of kings and would-be kings these days. Or so it seems.

In her victory speech, as it was reported to me - I was, to be sure, nowhere near - [[Catherine]] made much ado about stability. True, the “dark and vile forces who had wronged her father so,” were defeated, AND her father “now lies in the state of natural quietude he deserves,” AND “the people of [[Erathia]] can lay down their swords safe in the knowledge that peace reigns instead of terror.”

Oh, let her think all that if she wishes. Let the peasants think it too. That can but help my cause. For as the lich, [[Nicolas Gryphonheart|Gryphonheart]], replaced [[Deathknell]], so have I replaced [[Nicolas Gryphonheart|Gryphonheart]]. [[Catherine]] faces a more devious opponent in me. What my predecessors used like a bludgeon, I will use as a tailor’s needle. The [[Necromancer Guild]], under my leadership, will enter a golden age of advance. Even now, our new laboratory of research is producing new knowledge. And as knowledge is power, so will our - and my - power grow.

But all plots must begin somewhere or remain formless. Perhaps my [[Seeds of Discontent|seed of discontent]] will root in those fertile “disputed lands?” Time will tell, and the telling will be against my brother and his wife! So swear I here!


[[Archibald Ironfist]]

Guildmaster of [[Necromancer]]s

Rightful King of [[Enroth (nation)|Enroth]]

[[Category: Supporting character]]