The fire roared in the obsidian fireplace, illuminating the voluminous quarters of the mage residing here. His tranquil gaze had long since fallen upon the tome he was writing, a veritable history on different types of fire magic and how they functioned. It was immensely complex work that few could have done, and Azganoth had to admit that it was a difficult task.
"Sir." The servant had somehow snuck in soundlessly. Azganoth was not fool enough to jump; rather, he fixed his glare upon the man. The servant shrunk slightly under the vicious look, and added a bit more weakly, "The plans for the new conference halls are here, and the messengers from the eastern provinces have been seen riding furiously towards the city."
Azganoth relinquished his eye contact and nodded, the other man sighing almost inaudibly and slinking out.
The mage turned back to his text, smiling. The first moves had already been made. The voting was complete in the eastern provinces, and soon the rest of Shaemar would join. The five Disciples, Shezmon, Azganoth, Krakatur, Gyros and Belialeus, had been gathered in the capital of Dragonreach to meet about pressing matters.
At the same time, Azganoth had noticed Shaemar was entering a new period. Alchemists, artists and engineers had begun receiving sponsorships by the state, and no one could deny it had not been useful. New buldings flourished, stronger and more durable than anything before. Brilliant music and pieces of art were created almost daily.
Indeed, Azganoth thought quietly, it was good to live in Shaemar now.