(by Arlis Whitefingers)
Well, folks, a new face recently appeared in Lord Michael's court and caused quite the stir. A certain Thorn Quatermain (I hear he's lately from De-Shamod, but get this, people: he's a Sormerean noble) came to Spire Keep yesterday, requested a private audience with Michael, and boy! The two came out together and Michael's face sure was red. What does this boy have on him? Is he an illegitimate child, perhaps? A little digging tells me his mother is the one and only Allison Callidar-Quatermain, the adventuring wife of Jason Quatermain. And we all know about them. But wouldn't it be interesting if . . . well, that would place her at about seventeen and Michael at fifteen. So tell us, Michael: what are you hiding about young Master Quatermain?
