The Lead Crown: Ch 8.5a, Rude Awakenings
kesst, who had been silently sitting in a cross-legged position on the floor of the carriage during the trip opened his eyes. he asked the question a moment before theo could. "why have we stopped?"
The Lead Crown: Epilogue, Part 2
Bishop wiesen had left the following day, but kesst remained in newport for another week to assist the high priest with instilling a new purpose in the church and challenging any resistance to the changes.
The Lead Crown: Ch 9.1c, Legacy
"i am close to finding kesst, and that means i must leave. i can feel he has left newport and so i must follow." after waiting a moment for the bat's gibbering and murmuring to die down, the dragon finally spoke his piece.
The Lead Crown: Ch 9.2a, Accountability
"kesst." a sleepy reply arose from the bear-fur 'mattress' beneath him. "mrngh?" sanmer slid around within roaring-flood's loose grasp.
The Lead Crown: Ch 3c, Making Friends (pt 2)
kesst by name." the rat bowed deeply, almost groveling, "yessir... a'course, sir..." seen 'im ourselves, we did... a'course, yer grace." "lil bugger kicked me in mah sack." the elephant growled.
The Lead Crown: Ch 3c, Making Friends (pt 1)
Weisen took a breath, having feared speaking to anyone about it for the longest time... but, among the people of this church, he felt that he could, "a dragon... red scales... his name is kesst." "and why do you seek him, brother?" the ewe inquired.