"Not the Most Successful of Feasts" is a short story by Ed Greenwood first published in the 2005 anthology The Best of the Realms II, originally a part of Elminster: The Making of a Mage, removed during edition.[1]
Summary[]
The sorceress Myrjala Talithyn, beloved by the people but loathed by the royalty, disguises herself as Huntinghorn, herald of Tavaray, to enter Morlin Castle, where he's waved in by the Knight of the Gate. At Lord Breiyr's feast, he's entertaining the elven Highlord Falaeve of Siluvanede, and the dwarven Axelord Arthlach of the host of Westdelve in Ammarindar. They discuss rumors of dark magic setting the recent fires, which the elf scoffs at.
As the herald joins the feast, he tells that the rumors are true as far as he knows, and that he has seen the scrying of the Aeltagarr showing that the fires were set by the magic from Athalantar. The elf lord continues to act dismissive; as the Axelord asks for more information on Athalantar, the herald speaks of that kingdom, and finally brings up the magelords of Athalantar.
At the sound of that, the elf attempts to cast a spell; the axelord slays him instantly. The body changes shape as it dies, showing itself to be a man; the Knight of the Gate enters, and recognizes the man as Ubriien Orlyn, Mage Royal of Athalantar. The herald changes back to Myrjala, thanks the axelord, and leaves.
Index[]
Referenced only
Aeltagarr • Belaur Aumar • Elember • Falaeve • Huntinghorn (herald) • Uthgrael Aumar
Referenced only
Ammarindar • Athalantar • Calimshan • Delimbiyr River • Halangorn Forest • Hastarl • Netheril • Siluvanede • Sword Hills • Tavaray • Westdelve
Shar
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ed Greenwood (July 2005). The Best of the Realms II: "Not the Most Successful of Feasts". (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 1–2. ISBN 0-7869-3760-2.