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Sneak peek π
🕑 Added 2025-04-09 22:44:22 +0000 UTCI was going to take my laptop for a cleaning this week, but there is simply too much work to be done, so it will have to stay absolutely filthy for another week π Anyway, the new update is shaping up nicely. I'm trying to keep to a better daily writing schedule. I'm only 90% failing at it, which is nice. This will hopefully keep my brain fresher and make me less overwhelmed on the long run.
This snippet from the next update has some interesting developments π While MC and the others took their relaxing spa retreat in the quaint desert dungeons, tensions have been brewing around the country.
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As you approach the gates of Memphis, you already see and hear the signs of the crowd gathering in front of the walls. From the safe distance of the nearby palm trees, you estimate them to be hundreds. They aren't doing anything dangerous yet, but they are loud.
It looks like the Guard isn't letting them through the gates.
There are a few officers on horseback patrolling the road, nudging people out of the way with long sticks and harsh orders. They seem to be on top of the situation so far, and when they see their comrades alongside your own group, two of them ride over.
"This gate is locked for the day," the guard barks in a hoarse but not impolite voice. "I recommend taking the southern road. No mob rousing the tempers there."
"What's going on?" one of the guards from your group shouts.
"Fuck knows," the rider shrugs. "They've been at it since dawn. Shouting nonsense and skipping work. Captain already alerted most of the Guard. The Memphis battalion is on standby too in case they need more than a few beatings to piss off."
"What are they complaining about?" Narmer asks him.
"Like I said, fuck knows," he shrugs again. "I heard all kinds of bullcrap. Not enough canals, not enough grain, families not gettin' enough reparations after the war, veterans suddenly deciding their stipend ain't enough⦠Peasants spew all kinds of shite they know nothin' about, it's not news. Although they've never come here in this high number before. Hence why we're all on alert."
