Realmgard Short Scenes: The Pirates of Realmgard

Since one of the most important Realmgard characters is a tiny pirate, we should probably take some time to get to know some of the other pirates of Realmgard.

Since one of the most important Realmgard characters is a tiny pirate, we should probably take some time to get to know some of the other pirates of Realmgard.

The PiRATes

A pirate rat: a rat in the hold of a ship wearing a little hat.
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“Wait,” Kat says, narrowing her eyes. “Were you just gnawing on me?”

“Well,” the Wilderling pirate notes, “I am a rodent.”


Pirates, Beetles, and Little Faience Chickens

A beetle on a leaf.
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“My parents loved those chicken. I want to you tell me everything you know, and maybe we’ll forget we ever met. Or, you don’t cooperate, and I make the most of the Captain’s permission to inflict all kinds of violence not spoken of in polite company.”


‘Gingham Gregory’ Rackman-Kowalski, Part I

A gingham cloth.
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“Would I lie to you?”


‘Gingham Gregory’ Rackman-Kowalski, Part II

A decanter and glass of brown liquor.
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Mister Rackman-Kowalski. We really must speak with you.”

“Funny, that. I love to want to. But, you see, I’m late for… an appointment… to walk my… laundry… in the oven. Or something.”


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“I don’t think they’re listening. It’s because I’m a sheep, isn’t it? This would be so much easier if I were an alligator, or a mountain lion. Nobody ever takes threats of bodily harm seriously when they’re coming from a sheep.”


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