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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 5037715" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Crisis in Freeport: Part 12a – The Council’s Decree</strong></p><p></p><p>Sebastian and Beldin returned just ahead of the hurricane, only to find Freeport battening down the hatches of one of the worst storms the city had ever seen. Priests of Yarris preached at the waterfront, beseeching their god to show mercy, while others claimed the hurricane was punishment for the desecrations that took place during the riots. </p><p></p><p>They returned Emric promptly to Thralen’s residence, pausing for several hours to wait out the hurricane. Then they promptly hurried to the Plaza of Gold. </p><p></p><p>“I’ve called for an emergency meeting of the Captain’s Council, as you requested,” said Thralen. “But I’m not sure that having it in public is wise…”</p><p></p><p>“It’s the only way,” snapped Sebastian. “We’re done hiding. The people must see that Emric is suited for the Sea Lord’s Throne. I will prove it to them all.”</p><p></p><p>The carriage wheeled to a stop and they all got out. </p><p></p><p>A majestic fountain acted as the centerpiece to a rare scene of beauty. The Plaza of Gold seemed untouched by the hurricane, though it was far more likely it was simply the first to be cleaned up. Gathered around the base of the fountain were the remaining members of the council, with one conspicuous absence: Arias Soderheim. Additionally, a small crowd formed around the councilors, watching the meeting with curiosity.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian hopped up into the air and landed before the startled councilors with his demonic wings spread wide. “Assembled members of the Captain’s Council, hear me!”</p><p></p><p>“Why have you summoned us here?” snapped Marilise Maeorgan, raven-haired sister of the traitorous Melkior Maeorgan. </p><p></p><p>Sebastian snapped one wing closed, revealing Thralen and Emric, dressed in clothes more befitting nobility. “The Law of Succession must be reinstated, for Emric Ossan-Drac is a direct descendant of the Drac bloodline!”</p><p></p><p>“Do you have proof of this?” asked Lady Elise Grosette, an attractive older woman.</p><p></p><p>“I do,” said Sebastian. He grabbed Emric roughly by the wrist and lifted his hand. “He wears the Ring of Drac!” </p><p></p><p>A hush fell over the crowd. The council members huddled around the boy to inspect it. </p><p></p><p>“And I have here,” Sebastian dug out Drak Scarbelly’s sextant, “further proof of Emric’s succession, for I have here the Sextant of Drac!”</p><p></p><p>Boos immediately broke out from orcs in the crowd. “That’s Drak Scarbelly’s!” shouted one. “Give it back!” said another. “The elves are afraid of orcs runnin’ Freeport!” shouted a third.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian looked around, surprised by the response. “The elorii are on the side of the Coryani Loyalists. They are Freeport’s best defense against the Continental powers!”</p><p></p><p>“Who kidnapped the boy?” shouted someone from the crowd.</p><p></p><p>“Elves,” Beldin shouted back. Sebastian stared daggers at him.</p><p></p><p>“Did you kill them?” shouted another orc. “Who hired them?” shouted a human.</p><p></p><p>“Arias Soderheim,” Beldin said before Sebastian could shush him.</p><p></p><p>“If this is true, Arias must be arrested and tried for treason,” said Marilise. “We must seize his estates and banish any of his blood relatives from Freeport.”</p><p></p><p>The statement drew gasps from councilors. The orcs in the audience cheered.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian slapped an open palm to his throat. He tugged a small blood-tipped bolt out of his neck, staring at in shock. Then he fell over.</p><p></p><p>Beldin drew his axe and whirled. “Assassin!” he shouted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 5037715, member: 3285"] [b]Crisis in Freeport: Part 12a – The Council’s Decree[/b] Sebastian and Beldin returned just ahead of the hurricane, only to find Freeport battening down the hatches of one of the worst storms the city had ever seen. Priests of Yarris preached at the waterfront, beseeching their god to show mercy, while others claimed the hurricane was punishment for the desecrations that took place during the riots. They returned Emric promptly to Thralen’s residence, pausing for several hours to wait out the hurricane. Then they promptly hurried to the Plaza of Gold. “I’ve called for an emergency meeting of the Captain’s Council, as you requested,” said Thralen. “But I’m not sure that having it in public is wise…” “It’s the only way,” snapped Sebastian. “We’re done hiding. The people must see that Emric is suited for the Sea Lord’s Throne. I will prove it to them all.” The carriage wheeled to a stop and they all got out. A majestic fountain acted as the centerpiece to a rare scene of beauty. The Plaza of Gold seemed untouched by the hurricane, though it was far more likely it was simply the first to be cleaned up. Gathered around the base of the fountain were the remaining members of the council, with one conspicuous absence: Arias Soderheim. Additionally, a small crowd formed around the councilors, watching the meeting with curiosity. Sebastian hopped up into the air and landed before the startled councilors with his demonic wings spread wide. “Assembled members of the Captain’s Council, hear me!” “Why have you summoned us here?” snapped Marilise Maeorgan, raven-haired sister of the traitorous Melkior Maeorgan. Sebastian snapped one wing closed, revealing Thralen and Emric, dressed in clothes more befitting nobility. “The Law of Succession must be reinstated, for Emric Ossan-Drac is a direct descendant of the Drac bloodline!” “Do you have proof of this?” asked Lady Elise Grosette, an attractive older woman. “I do,” said Sebastian. He grabbed Emric roughly by the wrist and lifted his hand. “He wears the Ring of Drac!” A hush fell over the crowd. The council members huddled around the boy to inspect it. “And I have here,” Sebastian dug out Drak Scarbelly’s sextant, “further proof of Emric’s succession, for I have here the Sextant of Drac!” Boos immediately broke out from orcs in the crowd. “That’s Drak Scarbelly’s!” shouted one. “Give it back!” said another. “The elves are afraid of orcs runnin’ Freeport!” shouted a third. Sebastian looked around, surprised by the response. “The elorii are on the side of the Coryani Loyalists. They are Freeport’s best defense against the Continental powers!” “Who kidnapped the boy?” shouted someone from the crowd. “Elves,” Beldin shouted back. Sebastian stared daggers at him. “Did you kill them?” shouted another orc. “Who hired them?” shouted a human. “Arias Soderheim,” Beldin said before Sebastian could shush him. “If this is true, Arias must be arrested and tried for treason,” said Marilise. “We must seize his estates and banish any of his blood relatives from Freeport.” The statement drew gasps from councilors. The orcs in the audience cheered. Sebastian slapped an open palm to his throat. He tugged a small blood-tipped bolt out of his neck, staring at in shock. Then he fell over. Beldin drew his axe and whirled. “Assassin!” he shouted. [/QUOTE]
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