Eli Taff, Jr.

Book 4 of the NPCs: The Quartermaster's Tale seriesFive years after the fall of Baron Edrin's hall, young quartermaster Toman Vale rides north to the dusty border fort of Greywatch. The reclamation has stalled. Supplies are thin, the men are weary, and barbarian raids press ever closer. With only his ledger, quiet determination, and the kindness that has always been his strength, Toman must keep an entire fort alive through scorching summer days and dwindling stores.
From restarting a failing garden with the nuns, to bargaining with a reluctant farmer, to learning the secrets of dwarven clockwork guns, every small victory matters. In these twenty flash-fiction stories you'll walk beside Toman as he grows from assistant to trusted logistical heart of the reclamation. You'll meet old friends and new ones - the gruff cook Grick, steadfast Sister Elva, and no-nonsense Dwarven engineer Glorgrim - all doing what they can with what they have.
Sometimes the greatest acts of courage aren't on the battlefield. Sometimes they're a warm loaf of bread, a repaired wall, or one more careful count in the ledger. Perfect for readers who love cozy fantasy, low-stakes adventure, and characters who find strength in small, practical kindnesses.