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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3995925" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Madness in Freeport - Part 1a: The Sea Lord’s Palace</strong></p><p></p><p>The Sea Lord’s Palace was located in the center of the Old City. At five stories high, it was by far the largest building in the area. </p><p></p><p>A fifteen-foot-high stone wall enclosed the grounds of the palace. Twin large, black, cast-iron gates faced the street and allowed access to the courtyard. Four guards stood watch over the entrance, checking invitations. </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė handed her invitation over to the guard with one purple-gloved hand. She was dressed in a bell-shaped, gored skirt that fit close to her waist and gradually widened to the hem, beneath which was a single ruffled petticoat. Her bodice was close fitting, with a low-cut neckline and puffed sleeves. Her hair was simply styled, drawn up in a knot on the top of her head and dressed with violets. </p><p></p><p>“And your escort?” asked the guard.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė’s eyes narrowed. “What?”</p><p></p><p>“Your escort, m’lady,” the guard asked. His eyes darted to Vlad. “Did you come with your husband?”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė sneered at him. “I do not require a husband to attend a ball.”</p><p></p><p>The guard’s head bobbed. “If you are unmarried, then an escort is required.”</p><p></p><p>The elorii was about to say something else when Kham waved his invitation in the guard’s face. He was dressed in a black tailcoat, white shirt, white bow tie, and white vest. He also wore white gloves. “Let’s pretend I’m her escort for the evening, okay?”</p><p></p><p>The guard, who was only too happy to stop the awkward conversation, took Kham’s invitation without incident.</p><p></p><p>“I’ve never been to a ball before,” said Vlad out of the corner of his mouth. He wore a vest of leather studded with polished brass rivets. Over the armor he wore a military coat that ended just above the knee, snug gray pants beneath, and black riding boots. Vlad also wore black gloves and a top hat. He wore his sword belt, but his weapon was left at the door.</p><p></p><p>The landscaping within was well tended, with tall trees and numerous gardens of flowers. They traversed a white stone path that led from the gates to the palace beyond.</p><p></p><p>“It’s easy,” said Kham. “Smile and ask women to dance. They’re not allowed to say no.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė snorted.</p><p></p><p>“Really?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Really,” said Kham. “It’d be impolite.”</p><p></p><p>The guard escorted them to a sitting room in the palace. </p><p></p><p>“This is nothing like a Coryani formal event,” said Beldin, stroking his beard. He wore a green leather doublet with a single-breasted closure and gold trim. For pants, he wore a pair of black breeches, a white cotton shirt, and a matching green cotton velveteen feathered cap.</p><p></p><p>“Yeah,” said Kham, “no elephants.”</p><p></p><p>The door swung open, and a short man hustled into the room, breathing heavily. He took a minute to hike up his black pants over his protruding belly and smooth out his silver buttoned jacket. </p><p></p><p>After bowing deeply, he said, “Greetings heroes! Milton Drac welcomes you to his home. I am Tomas Fleetfoot, High Chamberlain of the Sea Lord’s Palace. You are to be honored tonight at the ball for your deeds in defense of Freeport. We don’t have much time, so please pay attention.”</p><p></p><p>Vlad raised one finger. “Uh…”</p><p></p><p>The short man cut him off. “In a few minutes, I will lead you into the hallway as a speech is made in your honor. The Sea Lord will then introduce you to the gathering, and you will enter the ballroom and approach the dais. The Sea Lord will present you all with the Order of Drac, a very great honor you know, and the ball will begin. Any questions? Good. Let’s go.” </p><p></p><p>“Great,” said Ilmarė. “As if the ball isn’t torture enough, we have to be honored too.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3995925, member: 3285"] [b]Madness in Freeport - Part 1a: The Sea Lord’s Palace[/b] The Sea Lord’s Palace was located in the center of the Old City. At five stories high, it was by far the largest building in the area. A fifteen-foot-high stone wall enclosed the grounds of the palace. Twin large, black, cast-iron gates faced the street and allowed access to the courtyard. Four guards stood watch over the entrance, checking invitations. Ilmarė handed her invitation over to the guard with one purple-gloved hand. She was dressed in a bell-shaped, gored skirt that fit close to her waist and gradually widened to the hem, beneath which was a single ruffled petticoat. Her bodice was close fitting, with a low-cut neckline and puffed sleeves. Her hair was simply styled, drawn up in a knot on the top of her head and dressed with violets. “And your escort?” asked the guard. Ilmarė’s eyes narrowed. “What?” “Your escort, m’lady,” the guard asked. His eyes darted to Vlad. “Did you come with your husband?” Ilmarė sneered at him. “I do not require a husband to attend a ball.” The guard’s head bobbed. “If you are unmarried, then an escort is required.” The elorii was about to say something else when Kham waved his invitation in the guard’s face. He was dressed in a black tailcoat, white shirt, white bow tie, and white vest. He also wore white gloves. “Let’s pretend I’m her escort for the evening, okay?” The guard, who was only too happy to stop the awkward conversation, took Kham’s invitation without incident. “I’ve never been to a ball before,” said Vlad out of the corner of his mouth. He wore a vest of leather studded with polished brass rivets. Over the armor he wore a military coat that ended just above the knee, snug gray pants beneath, and black riding boots. Vlad also wore black gloves and a top hat. He wore his sword belt, but his weapon was left at the door. The landscaping within was well tended, with tall trees and numerous gardens of flowers. They traversed a white stone path that led from the gates to the palace beyond. “It’s easy,” said Kham. “Smile and ask women to dance. They’re not allowed to say no.” Ilmarė snorted. “Really?” asked Vlad. “Really,” said Kham. “It’d be impolite.” The guard escorted them to a sitting room in the palace. “This is nothing like a Coryani formal event,” said Beldin, stroking his beard. He wore a green leather doublet with a single-breasted closure and gold trim. For pants, he wore a pair of black breeches, a white cotton shirt, and a matching green cotton velveteen feathered cap. “Yeah,” said Kham, “no elephants.” The door swung open, and a short man hustled into the room, breathing heavily. He took a minute to hike up his black pants over his protruding belly and smooth out his silver buttoned jacket. After bowing deeply, he said, “Greetings heroes! Milton Drac welcomes you to his home. I am Tomas Fleetfoot, High Chamberlain of the Sea Lord’s Palace. You are to be honored tonight at the ball for your deeds in defense of Freeport. We don’t have much time, so please pay attention.” Vlad raised one finger. “Uh…” The short man cut him off. “In a few minutes, I will lead you into the hallway as a speech is made in your honor. The Sea Lord will then introduce you to the gathering, and you will enter the ballroom and approach the dais. The Sea Lord will present you all with the Order of Drac, a very great honor you know, and the ball will begin. Any questions? Good. Let’s go.” “Great,” said Ilmarė. “As if the ball isn’t torture enough, we have to be honored too.” [/QUOTE]
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