Orcs, trolls, elves, merfolk—here, as in most fantasy settings, they are flat and underdeveloped.,The one in charge of receiving guests wasn't some graceful and alluring beauty, but a plump woman snoring loudly sprawled out on three long benches.,Soon the gaunt Malov came over and sat down opposite Lawrence, wiping sweat from his brow and smiling: "I'm Malov, Brown."。