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[Ashton is trying hard not to be constantly confused by everything, and this seemed like an opportunity for more questions.]
Um, my name is Ashton Anchors. I am, er, was a traveling swordsman... not really for hire or anything. I guess that was my job. I'm from the kingdom of Krosse, but my family's pretty normal.
[He pauses a second, and sounds can be heard in the background; a low growl and a weird rolling hiss. Then he speaks as if to someone else with him.]No, I've never heard of Auldrant.