The Stationmaster Study Guide

Stationmasters have long been the object of scorn amongst weary and frustrated travelers. Indeed, at their very core, stationmasters are no different from any of the countless travelers that pass through their post looking for a fresh team of horses, yet, on a daily basis, they must endure the insults, demands and whims of the civilians and government officials that pass through their stations. As it is their job to satisfy the demands of those passing through their territories, stationmasters often find themselves under a great deal of pressure. Even so, most stationmasters are general obliging and pleasant and some, if given the opportunity to truly interact with those passing though, can be quite interesting. This story is about one such stationmaster. (read more)