A pair of Worn Brocade Shoes. The brocade recalls what they were made to be, and the wear tells the story of …
A pair of Worn Brocade Shoes.
The brocade recalls what they were made to be, and the wear tells the story of all the years they've traveled through.
When the father gifted these shoes, he attached two night pearls to the toes—
gifts from a powerful noble to this Wandering Hero.
Palm Strike Master had never received such a lavish present before. After much thought, he fastened the pearls to a new pair intended for his daughter.
But Lan Ao tore them away, tossing the precious jewels to the dusty floor, where they rolled across the greasy inn hallway, still shining with unyielding light.
Neither the bewildered father who accepted the gift, nor the daughter who rejected it,
understood then that such favors from the mighty always came with a hidden price.