Editing The Story of Lancquasso the Playwright (section)

==Youth==
Long ago, in the world-that-was, Lancquasso was born as the youngest son of a noble family with a name even he himself no longer remembers. His family being patrons of fine culture, Lancquasso familiarized himself with theater and opera at a young age. He fell in love with the mystique of masked actors and the thrill of the interplay of music, writing, and acting. Young Lancquasso had found the world he belonged in.

He took to writing his own plays, initially just for his own amusement, but soon he began to arrange private performances for his friends. Their furious applauses at the end of each performance fueled Lancquasso’s enthusiasm, and – encouraged by both his friends and family – he offered his plays to small theater groups for public performances.

Lancquasso’s undeniable genius was soon recognized, and as his fame began to grow, so did his ego. Lancquasso found himself invited to the most fashionable events, being served exquisite wine and foods, and surrounded by admiring masses who hung on to his every word. The young playwright was whisked away to a world of hedonism and idleness. His each play was proclaimed a success before their ever more lavish premiers even took place, and Lancquasso began to believe he could do no wrong.