conversations.from: system
conversations.value: In the middle of the 7th century the turmoil of Europe is settling down as Byzantium reclaims the lost territories of yesterday's Empire, the Franks and Visigoths find peace and even in far-flung Britain the Mercian king Penda seems to be bringing all of the English lands under his sway.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In a world where men live off the land and swear allegiance to warring kings you have chosen a different path. Not content to live in place you have chosen a business that allows you to travel.
conversations.prefix: Wanderer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have managed to pick up more tan the simplest basics of several languages and can attempt to earn a warm welcome in many lands.
conversations.prefix: Linguist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are proud of your loyalty - but it is no private matter and many, many people know who you call 'lord' and where your true interests lie.
conversations.prefix: Famously Loyal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You haven't yet sworn yourself into anyone's service - but you are desperate to find a lord whom you think deserves your loyalty. You are not overly sentimental about the land of your birth.
conversations.prefix: The Worthy Lord:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Royal Center of the Mercians, a modest town dominated by the king's great hall and surrounding fortifications. The civilian population is growing slowly despite the fact that the king is rarely home.
conversations.prefix: Tamworth:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A trader from Frankia Eadgar may not have an imposing appearance but he is tough all the same and carries a big Frankish sword. His little ship is crewed by a dozen loyal companions.
conversations.prefix: Eadgar the Frank:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A settlement on the border of Deira and Mercia. In all five families live here and its Lord Heardric is a descendant of the founder, Hartha.
conversations.prefix: Hæđfeld :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lord of Hæđfeld - by virtue of being its wealthiest farmer and head of its largest family. He (like his father before him) is considered a thegn.
conversations.prefix: Heardric of Hæđfeld :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A red-headed warrior-woman of Irish origin, hoping to make a living as a hired sword. She is hard, defensive and if rumour is to be believed a good fighter!
conversations.prefix: Sluagsech:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A warrior of unknown origins (some say he is a Svedar, others a Goth), truly gigantic proportions and haunting, pale blue eyes. Carries a variety of weapons including a massive axe.
conversations.prefix: Ruthas:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Grew up in Hæđfeld, went to fight for Penda, returned just a few months ago now an old man with many a tale of war that he is reluctant to tell except when drunk.
conversations.prefix: Sæwine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The local merchant, Ecgberht travels to many towns and villages in the vicinity selling goods from one place in another and apparently making a tidy sum.
conversations.prefix: Ecgberht the Peddlar:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Favourite son of Heardric and renowned as a skilled swordsman who has already made his debut in  the Mercian army.
conversations.prefix: Beorhtþryđ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An accomplished smith well used to all manner of farming tools but proud of his underused skill in making swords. He travels around and has more than one forge.
conversations.prefix: Racweard the Smith:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Matriarch of Hæđfeld's second family, fading in importance and wealth since the death of her husband. Many of her 'children' are her husband's by previous wives.
conversations.prefix: Aelfswiþ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Danish warrioress famous for her time in Penda's army where she earned her name Ulfa - She-wolf. She uses a big Frankish sword and has a berserker reputation.
conversations.prefix: Tyrfinga Ulfa:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: King of Mercia.
conversations.prefix: King Penda:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ealdormann under King Penda's rule.
conversations.prefix: Orderic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The priest of Hædfeld, a follower of the god Tiw and a quiet, thoughtful man of advancing years who knows the settlement and its inhabitants like the back of his own hand.
conversations.prefix: Leofstan:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Christian priest who wishes to increase the number of faithful in the vicinity.
conversations.prefix: Uriel:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Rune of Tyr - Tiw or Teiws - etched into a brass and copper disc. It is a symbol of law, loyalty and truth. It may not be worth much in terms of silver, though.
conversations.prefix: Tyr Rune:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The old war wound keeps the pace low and throbs painful reminders of the past when the cold comes.
  
conversations.prefix: Lame:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Years have wandering have built up a large stock of interesting tales and given Ceolwulf a lot of experience.
conversations.prefix: Well traveled: