Eastwatch: Of Service and Silence

At Eastwatch, peace is not won. It is maintained. When Edgar Umber arrives at the great border keep as its newest butler trainee, he expects hard work and discipline. What he finds instead is a system where perfection is demanded, mistakes ripple through an entire household, and the smallest detail can carry the weight of diplomacy. Under the sharp guidance of Lunette, a maid burdened with more responsibility than her station allows, Edgar begins to learn the rhythm of service. Every movement must be precise. Every task must be invisible. Every need must be met before it is spoken. But as Eastwatch prepares for one of its most important diplomatic events, the flawless system begins to strain—and Edgar must learn that skill alone is not enough to survive in a world where even perfection can fail.