Daswalti

Swordmaster and writer of the combat thesis The Iron Dance.

On his deathbed, Daswalti gave his sword to his daughter, Kotepi, and his book to you. You had believed it to be the only copy in existence, yet here is another.

In the Starlit Door library you find a copy of the Iron Dance you thought you had the only copy.

• You keep the book with you to give to a deserving student.
• Burn the book to keep the knowledge secret.

A familiar member of the king's guard meets you in the great hall, The one-armed Halfling asks if you will spar with him.

• Do you teach the Halfling secrets from the book of The Iron Dance.
• Beat the Halfling into submission showing you are the superior sword master.

The cursed blade Heartsblood gives Kotepi inhuman strength and speed but is it a match to your skill

• Disarm Kotepi in an attempt to remove the curse.
• Kill Kotepi and take the blade for your own.