Greetings, people of the Hexbearteriat,

In 2018, I confronted a potential familial disappointment—typical bourgeois drama of “career” and “personal fulfillment.” After my courtship failed to bear fruit, I sought wisdom and solace in my poetry and fine wine.

Alas, being cut off by my Lord Father and being unlikely to inherit, I sought new opportunities within the Ducal Guard. While my sympathies lie with my burgher brothers, and their pursuit of property and riches do offend my noble sensibilities, I still found myself needing of their advice and patronage.

What irony that the Ducal Guard exists to protect the prestige and property of both burgher rights and those born with noble privilege! The shame and bizarre transition where wealth and not lineage dictate the future will always confound me!

I ultimately ventured my service into the Ducal Guard not for vulgar financial gain, but to restore my honor (and avoid becoming a bishop!) and secure my place in court.

The initial compensation was meager in coin but plentiful in dignity, yet with years of loyalty compensation has achieved parity with dignity.

(Unlike the bourgeois who worship spreadsheets, we aristocrats understand service transcends mere compensation.)

I shall entertain your provincial inquiries. Do proceed, but mind your manners.

Yours Truly,

Jean Deaux, Page of Chevalier Gilles de Rais.