17:49:17 Vindonio: "Through diplomacy." ~ he says bluntly ~ "Surely this is what all the other Lords want? Happy citizens, and a peaceful land for them to work?"
17:49:48 Seigmeyer: Lord Vindonio your company wishes me to inform you She regrets for leaving but she must away17:50:16 Vindonio: "Did you fetch her horse?"
17:50:21 Seigmeyer: indeed
17:50:28 Vindonio: "Thank you Seigmeyer."
17:50:58 Donny: *he nods* I would agree of course, but it all depends on how things are structured. The people on this land have different wishes. Soom just wish to be left alone - others  - like Darkmont - strive to establish another monarchy...
17:52:14 Vindonio: "Those who wish to be left alone, can be left alone, for it is their land they live upon. Darkmont? I've spoken with them quite often, they're busy trying to fix their public relations before trying to move forward with other plans."
17:53:08 Donny: I am aware of that. We have both worked on establishing better relations  for quite a while now.
17:53:38 Vindonio: "I think I might try and help them Donny, but I'm not sure yet.. I don't wish to be seen poorly by the other Lords."
17:53:59 Vindonio: "Though I don't wish to see them suffer, dispite the recent war.."
17:54:28 Donny: Help them with their cause to establish a monarchy here? I am quite cerrtain it would be seen poorly by those citizens who would prefer to govern themselves.
17:54:37 Vindonio: "No.. you misunderstood."
17:55:05 Vindonio: "They're trying to fix their public relations, are you aware they are under new leadership?"
17:55:30 Donny: Aye, I am aware...although I haven't spoken with Hagen yet.
17:55:51 Vindonio: "I actually had the pleasure of speaking with him the other night, he seems level headed.. which is something those people need."
17:56:26 Donny: I have heard as much about him although my main contact has been and is still Gwen within Darkmont. *he smiles*
17:56:32 Donny: I am curious to meet him however.
17:57:01 Vindonio: "I myself have been speaking to Countess Karasu. She's a good woman from what I've seen.
"17:57:28 Vindonio: "You'll be seeing him soon, if he does what he says he wants to do.. which is ride around and visit the other Lords."
17:58:00 Donny: That sounds like a good idea! I am happy to receive him in Natal.
17:58:21 Vindonio: "Is there anything you'd like of me Donny? I would like to be better friends with you, I respect your wisdom.."
17:58:21 Donny: Now. As for your plan to change the way of life on this island...I'd need a bit more information, admittedly.
17:59:03 Vindonio: "I respect that Donny."
17:59:23 Vindonio: "And I wouldn't want an answer from you till you've exhausted all your questions."
18:00:04 Donny: Your idea is all fair and good...but I would need to know how you see the order in the future? Will they live under the Governor with more autonomy? Under a king? Under a senate?
18:01:29 Vindonio: "We have to obey the Governor's laws." ~ he would say ~ "If we can change the Governor's way of doing things, then nothing is needed to be done.." ~ he says, pausing to continue ~
18:02:09 Vindonio: "A King? If that's what the people want.. what they need, then I would see that the King hold a weekly meeting with all the Nobles in the land, to keep in touch and discuss the events of the island."
18:03:00 Donny: And how would the king be determined?
18:03:52 Vindonio: "Whomever would have the most support I suspect. Perhaps by a vote?"
18:04:26 Vindonio: "One would not want to be King over a population who does not respect his rule."
18:04:45 Donny: Hm. Electing the ruler by a council? It would certainly work, I suppose...
18:05:25 Vindonio: "Well, we are all vassals to the Governor.. he is basicly our King."
18:05:44 Vindonio: "We would simply elect a new man to replace him.. if the Governor has no support, then he would have to step down."
18:05:55 Vindonio: "Just as if anyone else was in his position."
18:06:26 Donny: *he smiles* You believe he would do that? I could rather see him calling on Arendor to assist him with an army to quell such an uprising...
18:07:41 Vindonio: "Arendor would listen to the entire island, they would not wish to put us all to the sword.. it would cost them to much money. Far easier to replace the one man who is causing the problems."
18:07:51 Vindonio: "And continue making their profit from the island right?"
18:08:38 Donny: True, *if* you can get people behind your cause. I don't see factions here united enough for a common cause like this.
18:09:00 Donny: Like he paladins for example...I am not sure they would be too happy about upsetting the current order.
18:09:32 Vindonio: "The Paladins support my cause, though they do not wish to be involved diplomaticly..."
18:09:40 Vindonio: "They are to busy with the will of Paravan you see.."
18:09:40 Donny: I am not surprised.
18:10:29 Donny: I am curious. Do you intend to be that elected king?
18:11:24 Vindonio: "I have the support of my vassals and the Paladins, they turn to me for leadership. Honestly Donny, I came here to be a simple man and run my tavern.. though the Gods have thrown an interesting twist in my life."
18:11:36 Vindonio: "If the people support me, I would do my best to lead them with honor."
18:12:07 Vindonio: "If they do not, then.. that will be it. You cannot force a man to follow you, you must convince him, he must believe in your cause."
18:12:59 Donny: *he looks rather stern, a concerned expression on his face* Then let me be direct...I am rather unsure if I would wish to support having another single ruler on this island. *he pauses* There are other settlements who would rather wish to govern themselv es...and would view a single ruler, even if benevolent, as not desirable.
18:14:27 Vindonio: "Aye, I'm aware of that. Though they do not have to be under such a man to be united in the cause." ~ he would say ~
18:15:26 Donny: *he looks confused* Either that man rules the island or he doesn't.
18:17:16 Vindonio: "Not entirely true. You do not need to rule a man to work with him. Just as you and I do now, we're talking, and we're working towards a goal. I do not rule you, you do not rule me. Nor do I wish to."
18:17:38 Vindonio: "There is peace between our two people, and we both wish to keep it that way."
18:17:55 Vindonio: ~ he would say, assuming such anyways ~
18:18:42 Donny: *he nods* I have no intention for it to come to blows between Corhaven and Natal. Our first priority is and has always been peace and prosperity...
18:19:42 Vindonio: "As is mine, which is why I believe you and I can be friends in the coming days. Donny you have my respect, and I hope that in the coming days I can earn yours." ~ he adds ~ "I do not wish to use cloak and dagger tactics, I will be honest with you."
18:20:16 Vindonio: "My vassals are currently Temujin of Dra'saiga, and their vassal, Soeren of Bitfrost."
18:20:52 Donny: I am rather surprised to see Temujin in such an arrangement...
18:21:40 Vindonio: "He's a good man, and supports the cause." ~ he would say ~ "We spoke with Hayduk, but with his new son, he is busy building that new life."
18:22:02 Vindonio: "I don't wish to pry Hayduk, I respect the man and want to give him the space he needs, and the time he needs with his new family."
18:22:35 Donny: *he nods* I can see people with young children not wishing to be involved in possibly ugly and bloody things. Let him have his peace.
18:23:41 Vindonio: "Should it look like war Donny, I'll admit I will not be eagar to draw steel.. the LAST thing this island needs is more blood shed."
18:25:11 Donny: *he nods* I would agree. Very well, Vindonio...I will speak to my people and those of the settlements who work together with us. See how they feel about your cause.
18:25:37 Donny: I do not decide these things alone.
18:26:02 Vindonio: "Thank you Donny, and I would have requested you speak to them anyways. This will require more than just the acceptance of the Lords, but of the people of this Island.
18:26:14 Vindonio: "We must ALL be united if we are to thrive."
18:26:40 Donny: Aye, we have to be. We can't just flay around individually...
18:26:48 Donny: But for now I'd have to take my leave...
18:27:04 Vindonio: "Would you like me to ride with you back to Natal, it's along trip in the dark."
18:27:31 Vindonio: (( need food? ))
18:27:31 Donny: *he shakes his head* I am doing fine. But thank you for the offer...!
18:27:37 Donny: (nah, fully fed and watered)
18:27:47 Vindonio: (( roger! Thanks for the RP ))
18:28:04 Donny: (thank you as well!)
18:28:17 Vindonio: "Safe travel my friend, and Gods be with you."
18:28:21 Donny: I wish you a good night, Vindonio...the six with you.
18:29:06 Vindonio: "Good night."