The Sun’s Tongue

Required: (Mantle •••)

The Sun’s Tongue (or, in the archaic, “The Song Sung by the Sun’s Told Tongue”) is a diplomat and plenipotentiary within the Crimson Court. It’s a far from glorious position, often dismissed by those more physical members of the Court as being nothing more than an excuse to attend “social hour” with the other Courts. As the only truly social role within the Iron Spear, though, acting as diplomat can be quite valuable and pretty damn dangerous. Negotiating terms with the other Courts is dangerous; at least those marching onto the battlefield can see their opponents. The Sun’s Tongue is left walking over a well-hidden minefield of social foibles and faux pas, where one who seems a friend is actually trying to sell your beating heart to a cat-faced goblin at the Mackerel Market just beyond the Hedge door. It’s a thankless position in most freeholds, though a wise ruler knows to reward his diplomat well.

• The Sun’s Tongue is