an najaf

Letter from Alfhelm Sussex   (17 hours, 35 minutes ago)
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Representative Chénier,

I've been examining the regions of the realm and we seem to have enough vacant estates across our regions. However, providing a decent income has always been a problem when we have so many nobles, so few regions and so many militia to maintain.

However, we will be able to reduce the militia in Domus and provide an income to several nobles. I have also created a new estate in Winkamus and there are still empty, income-yielding estates in Aestus, Nascot and Mulhouse.

Furthermore, once we have strong militia in Tokat and Viseu we will probably be able to reduce, but not elimate, the militia in Akesh to at least enable it to yield a small income for a lord and a knight.

Sincerely,
Alfhelm Sussex
Chief of Commerce of Highmarch
Representative of Winkamus

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Takeover Activity   (14 hours, 36 minutes ago)
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Mathias Chénier is announcing better times and liberation in the market place.
The locals don't seem to fear Highmarch as much as before now. The peasants seem somewhat more sympathetic towards Highmarch.

Takeover Activity   (14 hours, 12 minutes ago)
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Hrafn Skovgaard is announcing better times and liberation in the market place.
There is a little bit less fear in the eyes of the peasants now. The peasants seem somewhat more sympathetic towards Highmarch.

Report from Percival Prestongreen   (13 hours, 55 minutes ago)
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Percival Prestongreen
Duke of Hamadan
Margrave of Hamadan
Duke/Duchess of Southern Alliance

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Takeover Activity   (12 hours, 58 minutes ago)
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Samuel II Bathgate is announcing better times and liberation in the market place.
There is a little bit less fear in the eyes of the peasants now. The peasants seem somewhat more sympathetic towards Highmarch.

Roleplay from Brigdha Dubhaine   (12 hours, 48 minutes ago)
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"See dear, this is how your father plans to bring peace to the North," Brigdha passed her brass spyglass to her young companion and guided her eye to the encampment in the valley bottom where various prominent knights were lecturing a captive audience of An Najaf's leading families on liberty whilst armed guards looked on.

"My father wants to-" Glory's tone was indignant.

"Shhsh m'lady," Kris put his finger to her lips, "we don't want to attract attention."

"My father wants to bring them freedom," the fire in her young eyes matched her insistent whisper, the spyglass for the moment forgotten.

"Oh Glory, you have a lot to learn about life if you think freedom can be imposed with a sword," Brigdha put a hand on her shoulder.

"And what do you know of freedom!" Glory pulled away, shaking with anger.

"You ask me that?" a wry smile soured Brigdha's lips, "I've fought the war your father now fights and it cost me my sister, my niece, my grandniece - all the line of blood which binds our two Houses. And you ask me what I know of freedom? I've known your father since long before you were born Glory, and I've seen him at his best... and at his worst - neither were amenable to reason," she took the spyglass and returned it to her satchel.

"And who are you to judge him? A interfering old busybody who spends her days talking with fat merchants and ignorant peasants!"

"A interfering old busybody perhaps child, but I'm old enough to have seen this story play out before," Brigdha turned to the valley below, "and that's why I don't judge Garas. I pity him."
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Roleplay from Arks Reair   (12 hours, 20 minutes ago)
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As I left Perleone I held a grand ceremony just on the outskirts of Oc La Pesh. My sword in one hand and our royal flag in the other, standing over a thousand men and women with the entire Perleone army facing forward along with them. first they marched l to the stage and stood side by side and then pointed their weapons at the crowd, in a clearly choreographed formation.

" Countrymen! I have called this most gracious ceremony to promote one last change in our government. In front of you stands the greatest army to ever be built in the history of the world! "

Cheers and agreement were heard from the crowd.

"Glad to know you agree, as you may of heard the Southern Alliance calls us rebels, bandits, criminals. Well I agree with a third of that, and to honor that from this day on these soldiers shall be known as the Great Rebel Army, the same rebels who fought day and night against the wicked loyalists of King Deklan!"

After further cheers I packed up my weapons and grabbed my horse ordering my men to follow me into Vix Tiramora

"We will reach Aeutus in three days gentlemen, then we can show other realms how we crush the reign of stagnant kings."
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Roleplay from Alfhelm Sussex   (11 hours, 12 minutes ago)
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Alfhelm had been in a commandeered inn, reading a book of Sirionite history, when one of his network of spies and scouts reported to him that the woman he had been seeking to speak with for some time had been spotted.

"Are you sure?" he asked the scout.

"Yes m'lord. She was accompanied by a young girl and a handful of servants. The militia spotted her but let her pass, however they noted the house sigil on one of her possessions. She is undoubtedly of the House Dubhaine. I left two men to monitor her movements covertly."

"Hmmm," mused Alfhelm. "Well I suppose that she does have free right of movement under our laws as both a priest and a diplomat, so the militia acted properly."

He rose to his feet and put on his cloak.

"You did well to keep her monitored. Take me to her."

***

Sometime later Alfhelm and the scout rode up to the place where the priestess had last been spotted, overlooking a valley encampment of Highmarchian forces.

Captain Baldric had nearly had kittens when Alfhelm had insisted on travelling alone, but had obeyed orders and kept the Sussex Lancers confined to guarding the inn.

Thus the Representative for Winkamus was quite alone when he dismissed the scouts and rode up to the rise and called out "Hail Lady Ambassador! Might I join you?"

After all, there was no need to startle them and end up with a knife in his eye for his trouble. That would be a most unsatisfactory end for the next Vox of Highmarch.
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Roleplay from Garas Gabanus   (10 hours, 52 minutes ago)
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(Ooc, owed a reply to Leroux first from 2 weeks ago, sorry for the lateness. Will respond later today to Brigdha and Alfhelm).

Goran said "I suppose...Hello Father...and how are you would be the best way to start the conversation." he said with a smile on his face.

Garas just looked at his son, the Prince of Oligarch, although he seemed just am anxious boy now, damagednin some unknown way. It hurt Garas a bit. All he had tried was to protect his family and he has felt a failure since the day he got captured, tortured for months unable to help them, only to find Catherine disappeared upon his escape. Now he saw his son for the first time in years and he just felt pity and shame.

In his younger years Goran was such a playfull boy, who loved to sing and play. He was good at it too, although Garas always insisted on his military training, making him strong. He now misses those times, those songs and the smile Catherine had when she heard him sing. Those were the only times she smiled around Goran, but now that smile is gone and no song will bring it back.

This and much more went through his head as he looked at Goran and so he smiled and looked sad at the same time.

"Now that you have returned I am a happier man," he said "Perhaps now it is time for us to have your sister return as well. Now come and sing me one of your songs."
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Letter from Durnik Sparhawk   (10 hours, 46 minutes ago)
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Durnik Sparhawk
Knight of Isadril

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Unit Status Report   (10 hours, 30 minutes ago)
Wear and tear causes 2 % damage to your unit's equipment.
Morale of your troops rises by 1 points.
Your men seem to be getting along better. Unit cohesion rises.

Battle in Aureus   (10 hours, 30 minutes ago)
Highmarch vs. (rogue)
Estimated strengths: 30 men vs. 10 men
Attacker Victory!


Region Taken   (10 hours, 29 minutes ago)
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We have successfully convinced the people of An Najaf to raise our banner and abandon their old allegiance to Caligus.
The region joins the duchy of House Highmarch. The region now needs a lord.

Takeover   (10 hours, 29 minutes ago)
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Highmarch has taken control of An Najaf. The region used to belong to Caligus.

Monster Activity   (10 hours, 29 minutes ago)
Monsters are rampaging in Mulhouse:
12 peasants were eaten, stomped or otherwise killed by the monsters.


Roleplay from Rand Al Thor   (10 hours, 29 minutes ago)
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As Rand walked amongst his men, he wondered if the region of An Najaf would bend to the will of the Highmarch forces and come willingly into the fold and protection it can offer.

Scanning the horizon he didnt notice any signs of enemy forces planning an assault. Though there was lots of movement in the camp all seemed in order, except, yes that is Lord Alfhelm riding out of the camp, strange to go riding so late.

Dismissing the Lords movement from his mind, as he is but a Lowly Knight and Lord's movements is not his concern he enters his Field tent and reads his last received orders from Lord Garas, instructing him to temporarily take command of An Najaf once the region has been annexed.

Looking at Victor, his scribe sitting with the latest reports and messages he say's,

"I wonder if these orders are still valid, these where issued before we where routed from An Najaf, best would be to get clarification. Victor, pen a Letter to Lord Garas and ask for instructions regarding An Najaf and if my last received orders still stand. Make haste and send our fastest messenger"

"Aye My Lord it will be done with all haste"

Sitting back in his chair he ponders the outcome of this campaign, and a time he is back in Aestus looking after his people and Estate.
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Scribe Note Shared   (10 hours, 27 minutes ago)
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Garas Gabanus has shared a Scout Report of Fontan with the Democratic Defenders.

Scribe Note Shared   (10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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Garas Gabanus has shared a Scout Report of Negev with the Democratic Defenders.

Scribe Note Shared   (10 hours, 26 minutes ago)
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Garas Gabanus has shared a Scout Report of Oporto with the Democratic Defenders.

Report from Garas Gabanus   (10 hours, 25 minutes ago)
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Scribe Note	Fontan
Scribe Note	Negev
[Scribe:7 62997|36b288cec23ab516]	Oporto
Garas Gabanus
Knight Commander of Highmarch
Representative of Bescanon
Marshal of the Democratic Defenders
General of Southern Alliance

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Scribe Note Shared   (10 hours, 24 minutes ago)
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Alfhelm Sussex has shared a Scout Report of Viseu with the Democratic Defenders.

Scribe Note Shared   (10 hours, 24 minutes ago)
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Marchusson Polytus has shared a Scout Report of Tokat with the Democratic Defenders.

Report from Marchusson Polytus   (10 hours, 23 minutes ago)
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I will be waiting for the Sirionite here.
Marchusson Polytus
Knight of Perdan Mines

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Report from Mikial Rasthaven   (10 hours, 16 minutes ago)
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Mikial Rasthaven
Count of Beziers
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Request from Garas Gabanus   (10 hours, 14 minutes ago)
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Duke Ricard,

During the last campaign it was decided that Lord Rand is to be appointed Lord of An Najaf as he was the only one to step forward.

For the sake of speed I ask that you appoint him right away.

Signed,
Garas Gabanus
Knight Commander of Highmarch
Representative of Bescanon
Marshal of the Democratic Defenders

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Roleplay from Brigdha Dubhaine   (9 hours, 31 minutes ago)
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Hrolf watched the lone horseman approaching the bluff from his hide, the dust from the horse's hooves drifting lazily on the light summer breeze back towards the distant detachment of lancers. Judging by his bearing and finery the man was a high-ranking nobleman and Hrolf's trained eye unconsciously measured the angle of his killing shot as the horse drew into range.

"Hwuuuurt!!! Hwuuuurt!!!" the rider's approach had been marked by a second pair of eyes, perched a quarter-mile away in the branches of a parched oak.

"Pyrwhipt!! Vyroot!!" he returned the signal, easing the bowstring.

* * *

"And what might your business with the Ambassador be, young lordling," a stooped crone wrapped in a ragged cloak, leaning what little there was of her on a gnarled staff, limped slowly and painfully from the undergrowth.
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Letter from Mathias Chénier   (9 hours ago)
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On that matter, my duke, I would ask that you wait for the next lord of Akesh to be chosen before leaving. If you do so, there should not be any pressing need to appoint a new duke afterwards, giving us time to discuss what we want in terms of rules surrounding duchies. While if you were to leave now, we'd need a new duke before the next lord could be appointed.
Mathias Chénier
Representative of Scio

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Letter from Mathias Chénier   (8 hours, 57 minutes ago)
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With An Najaf ours, what is the next step? Are we to siege Fontan?

Someone suggested that attacking it before Viseu might deny them excessive militia recruitment capabilities.
Mathias Chénier
Representative of Scio
Member of Southern Alliance

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Roleplay from Alfhelm Sussex   (8 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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As his horse trotted towards the bluff Alfhelm felt, but could not see, eyes watching him. He could feel the hairs standing up on the back of his neck and it took a conscious effort not let his hand drift to his scabbard.

When the crone called out to him and emerged from the undergrowth, Alfhelm brought his horse to a halt and dismounted, patting her flank.

"Good day to you grandmother," he greeted her respectfully, inclining his head a fraction.

"I am the Chief of Commerce of Highmarch, and Representative of Winkamus. I have, for some time, been seeking to treat with an ambassador of Shadowdale on behalf of the south. I also wish to offer her my hospitality, should she wish it, while she is in An Najaf."

Alfhelm furrowed his brow as he tried to make out the face half hidden by the hood of the cloak.

"Are you a servant of the Ambassador? Could you direct me to her? Or," he said, an idea suddenly occurring to him and his eyes widening, "is this some cunning disguise? Am I in fact addressing the great lady herself?"
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Letter from Alfhelm Sussex   (8 hours, 54 minutes ago)
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We do not have siege engines and, apparently, it is already too late to prevent the Caligians from raising mass citizen militia. I would suggest that taking and fortifying Viseu might be the better idea at present. Then we can attack Fontan at our leisure after the next round of refitting.
Alfhelm Sussex
Chief of Commerce of Highmarch
Representative of Winkamus

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Report from Ricard De'Verci   (8 hours, 51 minutes ago)
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Representative Rand will need to vacate his estate so that I may appoint him as per the referendum. And as I stated previously, I shall be postponing my travel until the new Vox and the referendum for Akesh are both completed.

Signed,
Ricard De'Verci
Duke of House Highmarch
Governor of Akesh Temple

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Out-of-Character from Mathias Chénier   (8 hours, 48 minutes ago)
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Do we have automatic lordship elections ticked on? They take three days, and save everyone the hassle of needing to step down from their estates and then be appointed.

Of course, that means 3 days without a lord, which isn't always ideal either.
Dominic

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Letter from Mathias Chénier   (8 hours, 47 minutes ago)
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We could also take Aureus, but I think we'd need to declare war on Shadowdale first. Shall we begin a referendum on that?
Mathias Chénier
Representative of Scio

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Letter from Alfhelm Sussex   (8 hours, 32 minutes ago)
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Aureus can be taken at our leisure, personally I would rather avoid formally making new enemies until we have finished the conquest of Caligus.
Alfhelm Sussex
Chief of Commerce of Highmarch
Representative of Winkamus

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Letter from Mathias Chénier   (8 hours, 20 minutes ago)
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We've fought Shadowdale scores of time, I don't think there'd be anything "new". Rather we'd just be formalizing the status quo.

However, it does go both ways. I suppose for as long as we are neutral to them, Shadowdale also cannot take over regions we take from Caligus. But how long will they let that be if we finish them off? Taking it now would be one more region to bolster our war efforts and house the Xavaxians before we siege Fontan.
Mathias Chénier
Representative of Scio

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Orders from Garas Gabanus   (8 hours, 14 minutes ago)
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Allies,

Attack Visue!

Signed,
Garas Gabanus
Knight Commander of Highmarch
Representative of Bescanon
Marshal of the Democratic Defenders
General of Southern Alliance

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Orders from Garas Gabanus   (8 hours, 13 minutes ago)
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Highmarch,

Attack Visue

Signed,
Garas Gabanus
Knight Commander of Highmarch
Representative of Bescanon
Marshal of the Democratic Defenders

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Roleplay from Garas Gabanus   (8 hours ago)
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While most of his men were off giving freedom celebrations in the city, Garas decided to move towards Alfhelm's camp as he wished to discuss a few matters with him. As he arrived at the camp, his captain at first refused to tell him where his master had gone, but Garas placed his hand upon the shaft of his sword without actually drawing it and looked at Baldric with a most evil of looks. It's unclear whether or not it was his hand on his sword, or the look, the face of a burned man, or perhaps his reputation of being highly temperamentful, it didn't matter as ultimately Baldric told him where his master had gone.

"Lady Brigdha is here?" he walked towards the horses of Alfhelm's camp, cut one loose and as he got on he turned to Baldric "You, make sure word is sent to Prince Goran Gabanus of Oligarch, do not make me learn you haven't. Tell him to meet me at the Ambassador's place and tell him where it is! Now go!" and as such he rode away himself. Baldric must have looked confused for a moment as this man was not his master, yet gave him orders.

And so Garas rode out, perhaps a few minutes behind Alfhelm, on his way to Brigdha.
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Roleplay from Brigdha Dubhaine   (7 hours, 51 minutes ago)
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"It seems the lad's perceptive m'lady - for a southerner..." Kris rose from the ground beneath Alfhelm's mount, spooking it, dust falling from his cloak as he sheathed the wicked hooked knife in his left hand.

The crone took a step forward, eyes gleaming beneath her cowl, mesmerising the steed, "You're just upset Kris that your party piece wasn't needed."

"Hrolf! Anagrith! Stand down! Seems lordling's off the menu today!" the bushwhacker grinned as his voice boomed over the bluffs.

"So it's an Ambassador you seek is it?" the old woman let the hood fall away, revealing straggly white hair and a toothless grin, "Then I suppose I should oblige."

The crone's hands moved with surprising swiftness, her staff rising and falling in a single fluid movement entirely at odds with her hunched, misshapen form. The butt struck the ground with a dull thud, and as it did a great many subtle glamours fell away, limbs straightening and flesh plumping, fabric mending and wood warping as the Balancewalker resumed her courtly form.

"Countess Brigdha Dubhaine, Ambassador of Shadowdale at your service Representative Alfhelm. How may I be of assistance?"
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Out-of-Character from Alfhelm Sussex   (7 hours, 50 minutes ago)
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A three way RP? Now that's something I haven't participated in since...

...the aftermath of Markus Thurdan in Nahad back in 2010 where my character, as his widow, Jenred Bedwyr and other senior Aenilians were meeting to deal with the daimon that had possessed Thurdan (only for it to be ruined by a Mary Sue roleplayer who decided to interrupt and single-handedly solve the whole thing in one roleplay -_-)
George Potter

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Out-of-Character from Brigdha Dubhaine   (7 hours, 43 minutes ago)
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Whether this works depends on Brigdha not getting arrested - that caused no end of annoyance with the RPs around the siege of Oligarch.
Eleanor McHugh

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Letter from Alfhelm Sussex   (7 hours, 38 minutes ago)
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Well OOCly the army is about to head away, mostly, so hopefully the chances of arrest are low - especially since Shadowdale is neutral to Highmarch :p
Alfhelm Sussex
Chief of Commerce of Highmarch
Representative of Winkamus

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Out-of-Character from Alfhelm Sussex   (7 hours, 37 minutes ago)
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Please treat that last letter as being OOC - I forgot to change the message type
George Potter

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Roleplay from Alfhelm Sussex   (7 hours, 16 minutes ago)
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Alfhelm managed to maintain his composure when the knifeman rose from the ground, but utterly failed to do so at the countess's transformation.

His eyes watched with fascination and amazement as her appearance transformed.

This is true magic, he thought, this is real sorcery, not the nonsensical mutterings and hocus pocus of the mages of the Tower of High Sorcery back in Isadril.

When Brigdha had finished her transformation, Alfhelm realised, to his chagrin, that his mouth was slightly open. Closing it, he regained his composure and turned first to the knifeman, Kris, or whatever his name was. He would let the snide remark about being a southerner pass, but there was one matter which he would not - and which would allow him to cover his embarrassment at acting like a slackjawed fool at Brigdha's transformation.

"Your devotion to defending your mistress is admirable," he said sharply "but it is extremely rude to startle a perfectly innocent horse. Daisy's a gentle soul and could do without cut-throats appearing from underneath her."

Then he turned back to the countess and bowed deftly, before smiling disarmingly, his boyish looks and cheerful blue eyes for once working to his advantage as they made it clear he was definitely no threat.

"Lady Ambassador, it is a delight to meet you. Firstly, I bid you welcome to what should, by dawn, be Highmarch. As a priestess you are welcome here and I would be pleased to offer you my hospitality should you wish to stop observing us from afar."

A knowing, mischievous smile touched his face for a moment as he said this, before his tone and countenance became more serious.

"Secondly, however, I wish to enquire under what terms Shadowdale would be prepared to withdraw from this war. I understand fully that that would be the kind of conversation which would require lengthy correspondence, but I hope that would be a discussion you are willing to entertain?

"Thirdly, and somewhat contradictorily, I had considered asking whether you would be interested in making your home in Highmarch and bringing Aureus with you - but if all of Shadowdales warrior are half as skilled as your men then I suppose you may be too confident in defending it to consider joining the other side."

The last he said with a wry smile at his own expense for he had been truly astonished at what he had witnessed. Was this Sirionite sorcery? Or was it the Way of the Shadows? Or something else entirely? Either way, he thought ruefully, it was unlikely he would ever find out.
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Roleplay from Garas Gabanus   (6 hours, 35 minutes ago)
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(Ooc, oh then you should've been at the Wedding in Oligarch, that was what, a 12 way RP at least?)

Garas rode the horse quickly, pushing it forward with every movement, hastening to his goal. When he was close he could see Brigdha transform in front of Alfhelm's eyes, although he was still too far away to hear what they were talking about. Garas didn't care much about any of it. He didn't want to know why they were meeting, it didn't even cross his mind. All he cared about was reaching her as quickly as possible.

"Lady Brigdha, up to your old tricks I see," he said with a smile, but before he allowed her to answer he quickly added "Where is she?"  Before he had finished speaking he had unmounted his horse already and let it go. The horse stood still, most likely well trained, but none of it caught Garas' eye. It wasn't even his horse after all.
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A New Lord   (6 hours, 10 minutes ago)
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Ricard De'Verci, Duke of House Highmarch, Governor of Akesh Temple has appointed Rand to the vacant lordship position in An Najaf.

Request from Asher Renodin   (5 hours, 51 minutes ago)
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Fair members of Highmarch,

There is a Xavax Noble in Viseu who made the attempt to venture into Tokat yet found that there were no estates to take there.

I implore that this matter be ratified at soon as possible, even if temporarily.

His name is Smiddich Fontaine and he enjoys my favor. Harm him not. At this point I will instruct him to evade and venture into Tokat. The alternative is for him to be annihilated in Visue with the Southern Army approaching.

Ever Chasing the Sun,
Asher Renodin
Knight of Scio

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Letter from Mathias Chénier   (5 hours, 25 minutes ago)
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Might I be so bold as to propose that, despite that we demand them to not seek titles and power in Highmarch, we grant the prince Scio (presuming I win Akesh, none other are running as far as I'm aware). He could facilitate the migration for his people and make sure there's always an estate open for them, even if a small temporary one.

After all, being representative in Highmarch offers no special privilege all citizen don't already get. It could be a move of exception to further display good will.

I, for one, would rather see all these men and women fielding troops alongside us and fighting the North as quickly as possible. Having them wander around just to even join our realm does not in any way help our cause.
Mathias Chénier
Representative of Scio

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Report from Hanna van Vegan   (5 hours, 19 minutes ago)
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Hanna van Vegan
Dame of Eldoret
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Letter from Samuel II Bathgate   (5 hours, 13 minutes ago)
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Nobles,

I would like to announce that if noble of Oligarch are able run for the position of Governor of Akesh Temple, I wish my name to be placed on the baiiot.

I tell you that I am a noble of great honor and would serve the realm well.
Samuel II Bathgate
Knight of Nascot

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Letter from Mathias Chénier   (5 hours ago)
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Is there any reason a noble of Oligarch should not?

We shall strive to carve territories out for Oligarch, but until then, we are all in this together. In my eyes, this also should also apply to Xavax, though I'll concede different treaties are at play.

For what it's worth, I promise that if elected for Akesh, I shall not disband any militia until the military leadership deems it opportune to. Sadly, following the last few days' discussion, it seems the margins were not as I had anticipated.
Mathias Chénier
Representative of Scio

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Out-of-Character from Baldrick Eru-Kagah   (4 hours, 48 minutes ago)
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Keep up the fab Rping!
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Roleplay from Brigdha Dubhaine   (4 hours, 23 minutes ago)
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"Excuse my hotheaded cousin Lord Alfhelm, his daughter's been in my charge for some time, studying at the Grey University in Karbala, and he's anxious to be reunited," there was a brief rustling in the bushes and an unarmed young woman emerged, dressed in russet serge tunic and leather riding britches.

"Papa!" the girl's face broke into a guileless smile as she rushed to embrace Garas, "Oh Papa! I've missed you so much!"

"Glory's studies have progressed well," Brigdha's face remained impassive as she watched the reunion, "Her tutors say she has a natural gift for scholarship."

In the months since Brigdha spirited her great-grandniece from the Siege of Oligarch she'd become very fond of the girl who was now almost like another granddaughter to her. Well, perhaps not a granddaughter considering her complicated relationship with Etain, but certainly the girl commanded that same fierce affection which cemented the Dubhaine matriarchy.

Returning Glory to her father's influence when she still had so much to discover about the Dubhaine ways was far from ideal, but Garas was not a man to be trifled with, a ragged scar consuming the fabric of reality. To see that gentle jade flame guttering as the winds of limbo roared all about it brought back memories of Queen Catherine lying in that darkened high chamber, surrounded by the stench of madness and decay. The sorcery Brigdha worked to save the Queen had cost her dear: two great years of slumber, her soul adrift in the High Firmament...

A heartbeat, then a second, then a third.

Brigdha turned to the young Representative from Winkamus, "It's my duty to talk peace Lord Alfhelm, even when the prospects seem very slim indeed. But as to Aureus, well my people are a quarrelsome bunch and forthrightly attached to the Shadow King's beneficent rule... as I'm sure your friends from Fallangard can attest."
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Out-of-Character from Brigdha Dubhaine   (4 hours, 18 minutes ago)
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The wedding was an epic RP which set much of the groundwork for the war we're fighting now: Dubhaine Family/Brigdha/Roleplays/2015/July
Eleanor McHugh

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Letter from Alfhelm Sussex   (3 hours, 34 minutes ago)
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There were times when Alfhelm felt in complete control. When he felt as if he could see with crystal clarity every last small piece of the world. When he knew what people were going to say before they said it, exactly what to do, whom to speak to, and precisely what to say to manipulate people into making his plans work.

And then there were other times, like this, where there were far too many unexpected surprises. Too many unknown factors. He felt the faintest touch of panic starting to rise inside him... then gathered himself and squashed it down mercilessly, forcing himself to place a polite smile on his face while he silently watched this unexpected reunion and tried to restore his grasp on his surroundings.

This girl, this Glory, is she Gabanus's daughter? he wondered to himself. Once again the man proved to be an enigma with a past that Alfhelm felt he would never truly know or understand.

He suddenly realised that his eyes were lingering too long on the girl's face. No, the young woman's face, he corrected himself. She was undoubtedly beautiful but Alfhelm averted his eyes before he could embarrass her or himself. Or enrage Gabanus, he thought.

Instead he glanced around, taking in all the members of what was starting to feel like a gathering, before he head Brigdha speak to him. Her words, at least, were something he knew how to react to.

Finally feeling somewhat self-assured again, he turned to reply to Brigdha, this time fastening a warm smile on his face.

"Thank you Lady Dubhaine, but please, if you must call me by any title, then call me Citizen. We have no lords in Highmarch. Though," he reflected ruefully "we do currently have two foreign princes."

"But I am most glad you are willing to talk peace. I might have been hoping for enthusiasm for the notion but I will not spurn dutifulness. Not when it offers the potential to avoid needless bloodshed. I must confess that I'm not surprised by your answer on Aureus - though perhaps we might have a chance to discuss it again after Fontan falls?"

Alfhelm moved a little closer and lowered his voice, and glancing over at Garas and Glory. "But first I must ask - that young woman - would she be Knight Commander Gabanus's daughter?"
Alfhelm Sussex
Chief of Commerce of Highmarch
Representative of Winkamus

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Out-of-Character from Alfhelm Sussex   (3 hours, 33 minutes ago)
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Please ignore that, I'll send it again as a roleplay.
George Potter

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Roleplay from Alfhelm Sussex   (3 hours, 33 minutes ago)
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There were times when Alfhelm felt in complete control. When he felt as if he could see with crystal clarity every last small piece of the world. When he knew what people were going to say before they said it, exactly what to do, whom to speak to, and precisely what to say to manipulate people into making his plans work.

And then there were other times, like this, where there were far too many unexpected surprises. Too many unknown factors. He felt the faintest touch of panic starting to rise inside him... then gathered himself and squashed it down mercilessly, forcing himself to place a polite smile on his face while he silently watched this unexpected reunion and tried to restore his grasp on his surroundings.

This girl, this Glory, is she Gabanus's daughter? he wondered to himself. Once again the man proved to be an enigma with a past that Alfhelm felt he would never truly know or understand.

He suddenly realised that his eyes were lingering too long on the girl's face. No, the young woman's face, he corrected himself. She was undoubtedly beautiful but Alfhelm averted his eyes before he could embarrass her or himself. Or enrage Gabanus, he thought.

Instead he glanced around, taking in all the members of what was starting to feel like a gathering, before he head Brigdha speak to him. Her words, at least, were something he knew how to react to.

Finally feeling somewhat self-assured again, he turned to reply to Brigdha, this time fastening a warm smile on his face.

"Thank you Lady Dubhaine, but please, if you must call me by any title, then call me Citizen. We have no lords in Highmarch. Though," he reflected ruefully "we do currently have two foreign princes."

"But I am most glad you are willing to talk peace. I might have been hoping for enthusiasm for the notion but I will not spurn dutifulness. Not when it offers the potential to avoid needless bloodshed. I must confess that I'm not surprised by your answer on Aureus - though perhaps we might have a chance to discuss it again after Fontan falls?"

Alfhelm moved a little closer and lowered his voice, and glancing over at Garas and Glory. "But first I must ask - that young woman - would she be Knight Commander Gabanus's daughter?"
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Request from Teren Wirrander   (3 hours, 13 minutes ago)
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I will not be able to make the journey to Visue in time for the battle, the creation of a new estate has taken too long to make such a thing tennable. Therefore, should I make the journey to Tokat and repair the damage it took in the last attack? With the influx of nobles, I think it may be prudent to improve the region so that they may get a respectable income and to make any takeover attempts lengthier. That being said, I am still more than willing to travel to Visue to assist with the takeover if the Knight Commander feels that it is more pressng.
Teren Wirrander
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Letter from Mathias Chénier   (2 hours, 56 minutes ago)
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It might be a bit of a silly idea, but perhaps Perleone could host a tournament? The Xavaxians are coming to join Highmarch, but are met by hails of arrows and stampedes. If a tournament was held, they could meet up with one or a few highmarchian representatives to pick up estates in neutral grounds, and thus not have to worry about needlessly losing their men in wasteful battle, nor having to coordinate with someone to go look for open estates here and there, nor risk capture on the battlefield by non-highmarchian commanders.

No entry fee, tiny prize, jousting only (or swordfighting, if it is any cheaper). Just the basics for the event to be held.

Mathias Chénier
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Report from Jarin Vyanthi   (2 hours, 55 minutes ago)
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Presently, there are three vacant estates in An Najaf.
Sir Jarin Vyanthi
Quaestor of Highmarch
Governor of Domus

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Letter from Mathias Chénier   (2 hours, 54 minutes ago)
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And I still have an open estate in Scio. I could create more if needed, but I suspect other regions have room as well.
Mathias Chénier
Representative of Scio

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Out-of-Character from Jarin Vyanthi   (2 hours, 48 minutes ago)
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I have.... a lot of letters to catch up on o.O Nice active weekend.
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Letter from Teren Wirrander   (2 hours, 48 minutes ago)
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Tokat also now has two open estates.
Teren Wirrander
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Letter from Arks Reair   (2 hours, 45 minutes ago)
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Sounds like a wonderful idea, after the elections if I win I shall hold a joust in the white city itself. Everyone in the southern alliance is invited to join, and to add a little encouragement whoever wins the tourney will be granted 200 gold.

Love and Prosperity my friends.

Arks Reair
Interpretor of Perleone
Royal of Perleone
Duke of Al Arab
Count of Al Aquabah
Marshal of the Great Rebel Army
General of Southern Alliance

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Noble joined the Realm   (2 hours, 32 minutes ago)
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Smiddich Fontaine has taken an estate in Tokat and thus joined your realm. He used to be a member of Sirion.

Out-of-Character from Alfhelm Sussex   (2 hours, 11 minutes ago)
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If anyone is leaving the region but doesn't wish to miss the roleplay you can find it here:

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/wiki/Dubhaine_Family/Brigdha/Roleplays/2017/December
George Potter

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Roleplay from Brigdha Dubhaine   (1 hour, 53 minutes ago)
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"I prefer to think of her as my great-grandniece, but yes, that is Lady Glory Gabanus, late of Oligarch and daughter of your Knight Commander," Brigdha slipped her hand into her satchel and rummaged for a few seconds before withdrawing a small waxed-paper bag of candies. She held the bag towards Alfheim and then to Kris.

"Thanks m'lady," the bushwhacker withdrew a sweet and popped it in his mouth with a wolfish grin. The two remaining members of Brigdha's party sauntered from the undergrowth, longbows slung over their shoulders, a well-built man with the bearing of a professional soldier dressed in a mixture of faded greys and browns, and a slender woman with the distinctive features and sharp eyes of elfland, her garb shifting to suit its surroundings as she moved.

"Forgive me, I haven't introduced my travelling companions. You've met Kris already and this is Hrolf," Brigdha nodded to the newcomer, "they like to think they're my bodyguards though I often feel its me who's doing the guarding."

Mirthful laughter came easily to the three of them, that effortless camaraderie soldiers develop when they've been through hell together, and it was clear that their relationship was more that of close kin than mistress and servants. The elf woman on the other hand was emotionally distant, her expression unfathomable and her body too calm for human comfort.

"And my female companion is Princess Anagridh Serpentis, of the Avamar Serpentis. She likes the hunting in these parts," which left the question of what she was hunting unanswered.

Had Alfhelm the sight he'd doubtless have recoiled from the balefire limning that fair elven form and the skirling rhythms as blood danced through her alien arteries. But then if Alfhelm had the sight he'd probably be far more concerned by Garas than Brigdha's elven in-law. But sadly such wisdom was lost on the men of the south...
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Letter from Yeghandr Anderfhstim   (43 minutes ago)
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"Both Glory and Anagridh will serve their husbands fine. Maybe not Anagridh if this war continues. She may become an offering to Ulgaro. Do not worry though. She will know all earthly pleasures before she joins with Ulgaro. My men and I will make sure of that."
Yeghandr Anderfhstim
Knight of Isadril

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Roleplay from Yeghandr Anderfhstim   (40 minutes ago)
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(ooc: woops wrong color)

"Both Glory and Anagridh will serve their husbands fine. Maybe not Anagridh if this war continues. She may become an offering to Ulgaro. Do not worry though. She will know all earthly pleasures before she joins with Ulgaro. My men and I will make sure of that."
Said Yeghandr while laughing with his men.

He could already imagine Anagridh's flayed body tied to a tall tree after serving every single one of his men. She would be please Ulgaro greatly through her suffering and pain. Her screams will fill his ears and her blood will fill his hunger.