Neverwinter Forest Keep the knife close while you sleep.

He had always served. Ursus, and the bear god of the madman. Mereo, and the army of Germanicus. Akashingo. Druid, and Heda. Perhaps choosing not to serve any cause was the better option. What did he have to lose?

I am a soldier. Do you have use for one? He asks this with the same empty tone, knowing the truth of the world (that his kind were always needed somewhere).

His gaze lingered on the reaching paw, the prize beneath, and slid up to a challenging stare with those of Solharr. I have no want for women or children, only a purpose.