Affinity

Luthor was almost getting used to his new life as a lone wanderer, traveling the kingdom of RedCrest with little more than the sword on his back. While the ferret took solace in knowing he could use his skills and abilities to help those he encountered, he couldn't escape the anguish of his past. It had been almost a month since he fled Northshade as well as the king's assassination, but it only felt like days to Luthor...

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One evening while resting at a tavern in the town of Drymeadow, Luthor met a particularly friendly squirrel named Chestnut who was in need of help. Separated from his lover and unable to travel the dangerous roads alone, he pleaded for Luthor to escort him to Northshade where his love resided. While Luthor was reluctant at first, a mouse seated nearby was happy to encourage him to help. After introducing himself and buying drinks for both Luthor and Chestnut, Zen professed that he too was looking for safe passage to Northshade. Luthor agreed to escort the two on their way to Northshade and drank to their health.

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As they carried on into the night, Luthor found that while he enjoyed their company, he felt a growing sense of dread. The roads were dangerous and returning to Northshade would mean to face some of his worst fears, but what worried him most was his new found friends discovering the truth of who he really was...