XF, known by his peasants as "The Dark One," "The Pale One," and "The Madness," sits at a table drinking what appears to be red wine. He is cloaked much like his master, and, like Earl Bushranger, eyes Fullbladder's coronation carefully.

Let us hope that this one serves us better than many lords have served their subjects. If he is benevolent towards my lord and I, we will surely comply with his wishes and protect him from...unfortunate accidents the other dukes and nobles may cause.