Since being discovered, the cursed sword known as Kringit, has provided intrigue and speculation within the adventuring group The King’s Least. So much, in fact, that it has completely overshadowed it’s owner, Gregog Whitemeat. “Apparently, a grave sacrifice was made to forge the blade, a sacrifice that still pulls at the souls of all mankind,” says fellow party member Gatsol Herbbler. “That’s so cool! I don’t know what it means, but I can’t stop thinking about it!” But when asked about Whitemeat, Hebbler noted that he “dealt pretty good damage.” The party’s newest member, Poirish Altjurn, told The Dungeon Tribune that she hopes on day she can be as engaging. “Kringit is so compelling! Everyone wants to talk to it when we go into town and try to unearth it’s mysteries.” The sorcerer was so caught up in the excitement, Altjurn needed to be reminded that Whitemeat is the one who carries Kingrit. “Honestly, I sometimes forget he is there.”
Those within the County Sheffholm have also found the sentient blade as source of conversation. “I heard that Kringit was once a man who was imprisoned in the blade for an awful crime, and could only be freed when he proved himself worthy,” says Earl Gruft, innkeeper at the Tapping Stallion Inn. “Whenever people ask me about rumors, it’s always the one people are most interesting in hearing.” Despite wielding the sword, Whitemeat isn’t as popular a topic. “Every once in awhile someone asks who the generic looking fighter is. All I can tell them is that he takes great pride in using Action Surge.”
“‘It’s odd,” notes town mage Angnus. “No one knows much about Whitemeat, which you would think would generate some speculation, an air of mystery. But just looking at him you feel like you know all there is to him.” Meanwhile, rumors circulate regarding the sword. “There is so much lore to the blade. It’s almost like someone went to the effort to make this sword interesting, but it fell into the hands of someone whose whole personality is based on hitting things with sharp objects.”
When asked for comment, Whitemeat indicated that he isn’t interested in having a backstory. “I’m just hear to hang out with my friends and share some snacks.”