He watched the little duchess as she strolled through the busy market. Ever since being rid of the mind flayer tadpole, he’d been able to lead a normal life again. He’d even retained his ability to walk under the sun. He was a magistrate working in Baldurs Gate when he first saw the duchess. She dressed in simple yet elegant gowns, pearls adorning her body. She was beautiful and, gods, he wanted her to be his.