Pascal was an ordinary villager for the most part. He wasn't as strong as his grandfather had been. His grandfather was a knight under Duc Leonair, the original Lord of the castle and village. Pascal wasn't as fast as his father, who was a scout for Duc Leocran, the second Lord of the castle and village. On the surface, he was an average peasant. Pascal did have one thing most other villagers, including his father and grandfather, did not have. He was intelligent. Pascal often worked in his hovel after a day of work on building small inventions and working on elaborate plans. One of these inventions was "flash powder," a simple dried pitch and charcoal mixture that lit with a small piece of flint. He tested his "flash powder" many times, and often ended up catching his clothing on fire, much to the amusement of onlookers. Pascal also worked on his plans and did small things to see if they would work. His most helpful plan, which involved using garbage as fertilizer, was tested in his own garden with wonderful results. The villagers saw this and asked for help in the main fields, which rewarded them with more food. And Duc Leogard took notice as well.
One day, Duc Leogard sent a man to find Pascal. Pascal was not used to seeing a "castler," as they were called, in the village. He gladly took the opportunity to meet him and ask what was needed.
"Duc Leogard has sent us here to find a certain Pascal. He is said to have helped with the recent food supply increase."
"Aye, I'd be the one called Pascal. Did his Lordship give a reason for needing me? It is planting season once again, you know."
"His Lordship only told us to find you and bring you to him. He wishes to speak with you about your success."
"Alright, good sir, I shall leave with you forthwith. But first, may I ask a name of you?"
"My name is Sir Pealot, Duc Leogard's runner. Now, if there are no more questions, may we depart?"
"Of course. Let me grab my hat and we may leave."