Neverwhere: Five Weapons at the Marquis’ Disposal

May 30, 2007 22:24

5. His intellect. Coming up with brilliant plans on the spot is not something most people can do, but it is a necessity when one deals with favors.

4. The birdman’s network of information.

3. Lady Door’s favor. Being an important and well-liked aristocrat with the power to open doors to other places, she can pull almost as many strings as he can -but with less style.

2. His crossbow and dagger. Made by the greatest weapon smith in London Below, the crossbow was charmed to never miss and the strings guaranteed to never snap at awkward moments. He had nearly died due to a faulty string a few days before he helped the smith, so he took the weapon instead of a favor.

His knife was actually a gift from his father, and the only special thing about it was the occasion it marked: the day he became a Marquis.

1. Knowledge.

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