Menu
News
All News
Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
Pathfinder
Starfinder
Warhammer
2d20 System
Year Zero Engine
Industry News
Reviews
Dragon Reflections
Columns
Weekly Digests
Weekly News Digest
Freebies, Sales & Bundles
RPG Print News
RPG Crowdfunding News
Game Content
ENterplanetary DimENsions
Mythological Figures
Opinion
Worlds of Design
Peregrine's Next
RPG Evolution
Other Columns
From the Freelancing Frontline
Monster ENcyclopedia
WotC/TSR Alumni Look Back
4 Hours w/RSD (Ryan Dancey)
The Road to 3E (Jonathan Tweet)
Greenwood's Realms (Ed Greenwood)
Drawmij's TSR (Jim Ward)
Community
Forums & Topics
Forum List
Latest Posts
Forum list
*Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
D&D Older Editions
*TTRPGs General
*Pathfinder & Starfinder
EN Publishing
*Geek Talk & Media
Search forums
Chat/Discord
Resources
Wiki
Pages
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Downloads
Latest reviews
Search resources
EN Publishing
Store
EN5ider
Adventures in ZEITGEIST
Awfully Cheerful Engine
What's OLD is NEW
Judge Dredd & The Worlds Of 2000AD
War of the Burning Sky
Level Up: Advanced 5E
Events & Releases
Upcoming Events
Private Events
Featured Events
Socials!
Twitch
YouTube
Facebook (EN Publishing)
Facebook (EN World)
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok
Podcast
Features
Top 5 RPGs Compiled Charts 2004-Present
Adventure Game Industry Market Research Summary (RPGs) V1.0
Ryan Dancey: Acquiring TSR
Q&A With Gary Gygax
D&D Rules FAQs
TSR, WotC, & Paizo: A Comparative History
D&D Pronunciation Guide
Million Dollar TTRPG Kickstarters
Tabletop RPG Podcast Hall of Fame
Eric Noah's Unofficial D&D 3rd Edition News
D&D in the Mainstream
D&D & RPG History
About Morrus
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Forums & Topics
Forum List
Latest Posts
Forum list
*Dungeons & Dragons
Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
D&D Older Editions
*TTRPGs General
*Pathfinder & Starfinder
EN Publishing
*Geek Talk & Media
Search forums
Chat/Discord
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Community
Playing the Game
Story Hour
Arcanis: Gonnes, Sons, and Treasure Runs (COMPLETED)
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3776021" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>As Gray and Cold As Stone - Part 6b: Love at First Sight</strong></p><p></p><p>A small bell chimed three times near the fountain in the center of the courtyard. Conversation died down as all eyes turned in that direction.</p><p></p><p>Acastus stood expectantly by the fountain with a large goblet of wine in one hand. Once the courtyard quieted down, he spoke.</p><p></p><p>”Glorious Emperor, beloved friends, honored guests! I have invited you here tonight for two reasons. First, I am always honored to open my home and share the bounty which Illiir has given me with such illustrious guests.” Acastus smiled as a wave of polite applause rippled through the assemblage.</p><p></p><p>“Second, I wish to make an announcement.” A hush fell over the crowd. Even the servants watched intently. “You have doubtless noticed that among our guests tonight are several visitors from Milandir, our northern neighbor, which shares so much of our beloved Coryani heritage.” </p><p></p><p>Standing at Roderick’s side, Ilmarė could see the boy’s thin smile. Several murmured comments whispered through the crowd. </p><p></p><p>“I am always pleased to welcome such visitors to my home, but tonight’s visit has special significance.” Acastus’ voice took on a more formal, almost ceremonial tone. “Roderick val’Tensen, Margrave of Moratavia, I hereby offer you the hand in marriage of my daughter, Elandre val’Assante. Will you take it?”</p><p></p><p>All eyes turned towards Roderick. He realized Ilmarė was holding his arm and pulled himself away from the elorii.</p><p></p><p>Roderick stepped forward among the murmuring of surprised, even shocked, voices. He bowed formally to Acastus. When he rose, there was a self-assured smile on his face.</p><p></p><p>“Master val’Assante, you do my nation and myself a great honor here tonight. The goal of bringing Coryan and Milandir together by bonds of marriage, rather than by force of arms, is a laudable one. However, I cannot…” his voice trailed off as he stared across the courtyard. The smug grin on his face had disappeared.</p><p></p><p>“I…cannot…”</p><p></p><p>Elandre had returned. She stood framed in the archway, wearing a long dress of white silk that caught the moonlight. She didn’t look happy, but that did not change the fact that she was a remarkably beautiful woman.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė slapped her forehead. She hadn’t managed to get that kind of reaction out of Roderick. </p><p></p><p>Roderick’s jaw worked soundlessly for a few moments as he stared at Elandre. Finally, he spoke again, his final words tumbling out in a rush. “…imagine a more beautiful woman in all of Arcanis. I accept your offer with pleasure.”</p><p></p><p>A festive cheer erupted from the crowd and a surge of well-wishers moved towards Elandre, with the Emperor and his party at the forefront. </p><p></p><p>Acastus and Roderick headed into the back part of the villa amidst much backslapping and cheering from Roderick’s companions. Acastus had Roderick’s shoulder clamped in a grip that looked more angry than fatherly as they passed through the archway.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė sighed. Roderick and his cronies had left her standing alone. She grabbed a silver tray from a servant and inspected her purple and silver tresses. Then she lifted her chin and looked back at her image. “Still the prettiest,” she said. </p><p></p><p>“…and that’s how we defeated the Harvesters of Ymandragore,” said Quintus. He was starting to slur his speech. He showed almost no interest in the wedding announcement, far too concerned with regaling the generals with tales of his glory. The generals were politely interested, but there was a limit to how polite they were willing to be.</p><p></p><p>“Stupid human men,” said Ilmarė. Then she went to rescue Quintus from himself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3776021, member: 3285"] [b]As Gray and Cold As Stone - Part 6b: Love at First Sight[/b] A small bell chimed three times near the fountain in the center of the courtyard. Conversation died down as all eyes turned in that direction. Acastus stood expectantly by the fountain with a large goblet of wine in one hand. Once the courtyard quieted down, he spoke. ”Glorious Emperor, beloved friends, honored guests! I have invited you here tonight for two reasons. First, I am always honored to open my home and share the bounty which Illiir has given me with such illustrious guests.” Acastus smiled as a wave of polite applause rippled through the assemblage. “Second, I wish to make an announcement.” A hush fell over the crowd. Even the servants watched intently. “You have doubtless noticed that among our guests tonight are several visitors from Milandir, our northern neighbor, which shares so much of our beloved Coryani heritage.” Standing at Roderick’s side, Ilmarė could see the boy’s thin smile. Several murmured comments whispered through the crowd. “I am always pleased to welcome such visitors to my home, but tonight’s visit has special significance.” Acastus’ voice took on a more formal, almost ceremonial tone. “Roderick val’Tensen, Margrave of Moratavia, I hereby offer you the hand in marriage of my daughter, Elandre val’Assante. Will you take it?” All eyes turned towards Roderick. He realized Ilmarė was holding his arm and pulled himself away from the elorii. Roderick stepped forward among the murmuring of surprised, even shocked, voices. He bowed formally to Acastus. When he rose, there was a self-assured smile on his face. “Master val’Assante, you do my nation and myself a great honor here tonight. The goal of bringing Coryan and Milandir together by bonds of marriage, rather than by force of arms, is a laudable one. However, I cannot…” his voice trailed off as he stared across the courtyard. The smug grin on his face had disappeared. “I…cannot…” Elandre had returned. She stood framed in the archway, wearing a long dress of white silk that caught the moonlight. She didn’t look happy, but that did not change the fact that she was a remarkably beautiful woman. Ilmarė slapped her forehead. She hadn’t managed to get that kind of reaction out of Roderick. Roderick’s jaw worked soundlessly for a few moments as he stared at Elandre. Finally, he spoke again, his final words tumbling out in a rush. “…imagine a more beautiful woman in all of Arcanis. I accept your offer with pleasure.” A festive cheer erupted from the crowd and a surge of well-wishers moved towards Elandre, with the Emperor and his party at the forefront. Acastus and Roderick headed into the back part of the villa amidst much backslapping and cheering from Roderick’s companions. Acastus had Roderick’s shoulder clamped in a grip that looked more angry than fatherly as they passed through the archway. Ilmarė sighed. Roderick and his cronies had left her standing alone. She grabbed a silver tray from a servant and inspected her purple and silver tresses. Then she lifted her chin and looked back at her image. “Still the prettiest,” she said. “…and that’s how we defeated the Harvesters of Ymandragore,” said Quintus. He was starting to slur his speech. He showed almost no interest in the wedding announcement, far too concerned with regaling the generals with tales of his glory. The generals were politely interested, but there was a limit to how polite they were willing to be. “Stupid human men,” said Ilmarė. Then she went to rescue Quintus from himself. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Community
Playing the Game
Story Hour
Arcanis: Gonnes, Sons, and Treasure Runs (COMPLETED)
Top