Interview Series: Cervil DeMarian

Lord Cervil relaxed in an overstuffed chair in his nicely appointed study in the DeMarian mansion; though the house belonged to his grandfather the King of Mancera, he had decorated this room to his personal tastes. Madame Golivanth was clearly impressed by the understated wealth displayed in the fine leather upholstery and the walnut book cases stuffed with rare tomes. She perched in a matching overstuffed chair, and asked her questions with an air of cautious respect. After all, no one wants to anger a wizard.

“When were you born, and where?” she asked.

“Well, I was born in 475 in Akdemir,” said Cervil. “My father is of course the King of Akdemir.”

“What brought you to Mancera?”
Cervil grinned and took a sip of wine. “I was sent here to apprentice under my Grandfather as a wizard.  My dad got tired of me always being bored in his weapon training classes.”

“How did you meet your companions?”

Cervil answered, “I started as a member of this group with the investigation of the murder of a local noble; but I knew I was going to be adventuring from the time I started my wizardly training it’s just what we DeMarians do.” He grinned again, charming an answering smile from Mme. Golivanth.

“Was it easy to form a team? You all seem so different.”

Cervil nodded, “Nothing worthwhile is ever easy.  I think Felina was scared of me at first, and Aric was so stand offish that I thought I was dealing with an abused dog.” He laughed wryly, “Truthfully, though, I still haven't figured out Pale.”

Mme. Golivanth took a small sip of wine from her own glass. The vintage was excellent, and Cervil smiled at her expression of pleasure. She asked her last question, with a small sigh of regret. It’s rather a shame that he’s married, she thought.

“Would you recommend your line of work to the younger generation? What would you say if you had a young fan approach you and ask for your wisdom?”

Cervil looked thoughtful, and took a few moments before answering. His tone was serious. “I would tell anyone thinking of becoming a wizard to really ask why you’re doing it. If all you want is fame and glory, then there are easier ways.  But if hard work and long hours are your type of entertainment, by all means go for it.  I’d also warn them about adventuring. Adventuring is real, get-you-killed danger wrapped inside a whole lot of boredom. But then,” he laughed once more, “so is military service, from what I hear.”