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<blockquote data-quote="Rastfar" data-source="post: 3300525" data-attributes="member: 9596"><p>10, Sek 637 M.Y.</p><p></p><p>As I slept fitfully last night, I found my mind kept wandering always to return to one burning question: Of all places, why have this party Sluetelot? It just seems like such a long way to go for a bunch of Schiereilanders. It is only convenient to me, and surely none of them anticipated my inclusion, not that it matters. As I awoke earlier than the rest of my party, I sought out the steward. She is efficient, that <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Euleria+Finch" target="_blank">Euleria</a>, and I suspect that we did receive a wonderful gift from the Margrave in being awarded her services. I asked her to send a message to <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Darbold+the+Gay" target="_blank">Darbold</a>, informing him of the status of the Watch-Mage’s rear door. I also posed my query to her. Euleria seems to have some answers. Houses Ostrander and Briareus were fighting about where to hold the party, with opinions changing several times - they were considering Old Raymer when they found out about the gift from House Tenbrook - and figured this was as good a compromise as any. Also, the Academy is notoriously slow about appointing new watch-mages - by having the chartered group stationed here, there will be a watch-mage present in town at least some of the time, however unofficially. The relative closeness of the Disputed Territories made her speculate, and I agree, that the powers that be want someone down there as their eyes and ears. Finally, it would be no surprise if House Tenbrook likes the idea of manipulating their gift to have the <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Schiereiland" target="_blank">Schiereiland</a> lesser houses working in their interests to some degree. Already I feel as if I’ve accomplished much.</p><p></p><p>‘Some people can’t hear past their own mouths.’</p><p></p><p>We had breakfast together in the suites and decided to spend the morning at the Temple of Anhur. Laarus instead went to see <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Dracius+of+Ra" target="_blank">Dracius of Ra</a> before the senior priest left town. Markos did not join us. Timotheus wanted to see ‘what we could do’. I anticipate that he is interested in developing some tactics. That is smart; obviously he is a veteran and knows what is necessary if we are all to remain alive in the field of combat. Unfortunately, I had no coppers to offer as tithe, and so was uncomfortable taking to the field. The others were outfitted with wooden weapons with which they sparred. My suspicions were confirmed. Telemakhos is adept only at defense, though he is quick enough to stay out of harms way, hopefully. And thankfully, at least for him, Timotheus fights as well as any two soldiers. Victoria showed great prowess as well, able to switch between several martial weapons without a second thought.</p><p></p><p>Returning to the suites’ common room for lunch, we all met again. Leisal had returned with news from her temple and wished to convey to us the importance of what may lie in the Disputed Territories. She said that when the barbarian hordes move on they leave behind their young and elderly, leaving them vulnerable to attack by other humanoids or monsters. Apparently one of the ‘sisters’ of her order had already returned with some orphans and was the one responsible for giving Leisal her information. We continued to discuss how we might pursue a path into the Disputed Territories and Leisal recommended that it may be possible for us to contact the halflings of Wesmearshire, one of whom could surely guide us, if not point us in the proper direction.</p><p></p><p>Laarus weighed in. He must have also heard something from Dracius or in his local temple, for he stated that he had confirmation by ‘higher authorities’ of barbarian attacks being spurned by those of the Kingdom of the Red God. He intimated that in so doing we should investigate the <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Treaty+of+Devils+Grasp" target="_blank">Treaty of Devil’s Grasp</a>. Euleria, a gem that one, was able to produce a <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Map+-+The+Magocracy+of+Thricia" target="_blank">map</a> of Thricia to aid us in our discussion of where to go. It seemed obvious that all our information and leads were clearly sending us to the Disputed Territories. Yet, why does Telemakhos adamantly persist with this pirate business in Tribunisport. Even after Victoria asked him how he came by his information, he would not tell. Is he attempting to sway the Charter to some ends which would benefit House Briareus? Timotheus is of course in agreement with his master, but I can not understand why Markos is so swayed. He must not appreciate the insight of his cousin, as I do. We were only able to agree that we would travel south the few days to New Harbinger, and make a decision from there. As it lies on the coast east of the Borderlands, and north-westerly across the Drei-Hoek Bay from Black Thread Isle, where Tribunisport sits. We are leaving tomorrow morn.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Floris+Tenbrook" target="_blank">Floris Tenbrook</a> arrived in time to break the tension of our arguments. In a drunken stupor he dawdled to our table to ‘get a look at us’. It is obvious that he consoles his grief with the drink, and too much of it. I announced him to the group and he slumped off after considering some unheard insult by one of the bar chairs.</p><p></p><p>As our heading was at least known, Telemakhos asked Euleria about securing us with hired help upon our arrival. Timotheus was quick to agree to sword and bowmen. Markos produced an unusual sum of coin, donating at least 3 score silvers, with the rest of the funds contributed by Telemakhos and Victoria. The monies are to be used for hirelings wages, as well as food and lodging. Any spoils we receive as a result of our forays will cover the initial expense put forth by those three individuals. On this second matter we agreed readily.</p><p></p><p>I asked Euleria if it was customary for any such gifts to the Charter to be transferable. If we could continue receive the benefit of grooming, stabling, food and lodging as we moved about the country, that would have been a great boon indeed, but alas we are tethered to Sluetelot for such benefits.</p><p></p><p>After lunch, Laarus spared us the public spectacle of embarrassment and found opportunity to approach me alone. We spoke at length about his concerns, which were namely my concerns. It seems that he queried as to my reluctance to investigate rumours of pirates in Tribunisport. I assured him that the Thrician Royal Navy did not need the help of we six to stave off some dreaded attacks by a few pirates. I don’t know if he was convinced but I believe he saw the merit in my arguments at the least. Besides, at this point in time we have not the funds nor resources to secure ship nor crew. I honestly don’t know that some of these nobility live in reality, rather they expect things to be done for them due to their birth-rank. It is quite possible, however, that Telemakhos will bend everyone else’s ear with his gilded tongue and yet sway the votes for us to travel across the bay. Would he be doing so out of altruism? I think not. If I recall correctly, it was his brothers slain by pirates. The Charter would then be serving his own, House Briareus’, ends; though ‘for the good of the people’ they may yet be.</p><p></p><p>We gathered for dinner in the common room of the suite. Laarus was said ‘to have taken ill’ from something he purchased from a street vendor and was not to join us. Instead the priest lay sequestered in his bed, conserving his strength for tomorrow’s departure. I wonder if indeed it was mayhap something I said. I’d like not to be at odds with him, in fact I find I enjoy his conversation and candor. We spoke to Euleria about passage to the south and learned of our options. The High Road is further inland and a slower journey by a day, but safer. The Beach Road hugs the coast is infrequently used due to threat of bandits. These facts seemed to excite the Briareus: Telemakhos for the former and Timotheus, the latter. Telemakhos adjourned from our company early to go gamble. Victoria played chit chat with Timotheus who dominated the conversation. Markos, like myself, stayed quiet. I imagine he may just be processing all the information being passed around. As the two warriors talked, Timotheus talked of being a bastard and his dislike for <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Agamemnon+Briareus" target="_blank">Sir Agamemnon</a>, his uncle, Telemakhos’ father. He certainly did not seem to care for the knight or for who knew it, even going so far as to mention that Telemakhos would echo his sentiment. Apparently Victoria relished the idea and proposed asking him when he returns later ‘tonight when he is foolish with liqour’. I enjoyed that remark. The alcohol does make one foolish, I’m glad to know that she recognizes it as well.</p><p></p><p>The talk turned to our group and our travels. Markos shared some insight into his own musings, and posed that as we adventure all Houses will have some design for our group. Eloquently, he expressed that our ends should be to serve the people of Thricia; same as the Margrave, avoiding temptation and political quagmire. If indeed I did drink I’d have toasted him then. I raised my glass in salute of his declaration. Again, I am glad for another who has clarity for our purpose. Before closing, Timotheus, ever the warrior and tactician turned finally to the mechanics of our members. He expressed concerns of we all having and utilizing missile weapons, as well as, drilling in order to meld magic into melee effectively. I imagine his intent is good: to keep us all alive; but I wonder if perhaps the conversation would be better held with the entirety of our members and before he’d imbibed enough drink to drown most any man. Nonetheless there is merit in his words and having some passing knowledge of tactics myself, it is clear that his own experience and practice surpass my own.</p><p></p><p>The rest of the evening we prepared our personals to depart the following day. I do so look forward to leaving this town and feeling soft earth beneath my horses feet, though I am apprehensive of what is to become of we members of the Charter. I can only pray that we shall find some fraternity when forced to rely on one another and nobility is proven in deed, not pedigree.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rastfar, post: 3300525, member: 9596"] 10, Sek 637 M.Y. As I slept fitfully last night, I found my mind kept wandering always to return to one burning question: Of all places, why have this party Sluetelot? It just seems like such a long way to go for a bunch of Schiereilanders. It is only convenient to me, and surely none of them anticipated my inclusion, not that it matters. As I awoke earlier than the rest of my party, I sought out the steward. She is efficient, that [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Euleria+Finch]Euleria[/url], and I suspect that we did receive a wonderful gift from the Margrave in being awarded her services. I asked her to send a message to [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Darbold+the+Gay]Darbold[/url], informing him of the status of the Watch-Mage’s rear door. I also posed my query to her. Euleria seems to have some answers. Houses Ostrander and Briareus were fighting about where to hold the party, with opinions changing several times - they were considering Old Raymer when they found out about the gift from House Tenbrook - and figured this was as good a compromise as any. Also, the Academy is notoriously slow about appointing new watch-mages - by having the chartered group stationed here, there will be a watch-mage present in town at least some of the time, however unofficially. The relative closeness of the Disputed Territories made her speculate, and I agree, that the powers that be want someone down there as their eyes and ears. Finally, it would be no surprise if House Tenbrook likes the idea of manipulating their gift to have the [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Schiereiland]Schiereiland[/url] lesser houses working in their interests to some degree. Already I feel as if I’ve accomplished much. ‘Some people can’t hear past their own mouths.’ We had breakfast together in the suites and decided to spend the morning at the Temple of Anhur. Laarus instead went to see [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Dracius+of+Ra]Dracius of Ra[/url] before the senior priest left town. Markos did not join us. Timotheus wanted to see ‘what we could do’. I anticipate that he is interested in developing some tactics. That is smart; obviously he is a veteran and knows what is necessary if we are all to remain alive in the field of combat. Unfortunately, I had no coppers to offer as tithe, and so was uncomfortable taking to the field. The others were outfitted with wooden weapons with which they sparred. My suspicions were confirmed. Telemakhos is adept only at defense, though he is quick enough to stay out of harms way, hopefully. And thankfully, at least for him, Timotheus fights as well as any two soldiers. Victoria showed great prowess as well, able to switch between several martial weapons without a second thought. Returning to the suites’ common room for lunch, we all met again. Leisal had returned with news from her temple and wished to convey to us the importance of what may lie in the Disputed Territories. She said that when the barbarian hordes move on they leave behind their young and elderly, leaving them vulnerable to attack by other humanoids or monsters. Apparently one of the ‘sisters’ of her order had already returned with some orphans and was the one responsible for giving Leisal her information. We continued to discuss how we might pursue a path into the Disputed Territories and Leisal recommended that it may be possible for us to contact the halflings of Wesmearshire, one of whom could surely guide us, if not point us in the proper direction. Laarus weighed in. He must have also heard something from Dracius or in his local temple, for he stated that he had confirmation by ‘higher authorities’ of barbarian attacks being spurned by those of the Kingdom of the Red God. He intimated that in so doing we should investigate the [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Treaty+of+Devils+Grasp]Treaty of Devil’s Grasp[/url]. Euleria, a gem that one, was able to produce a [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Map+-+The+Magocracy+of+Thricia]map[/url] of Thricia to aid us in our discussion of where to go. It seemed obvious that all our information and leads were clearly sending us to the Disputed Territories. Yet, why does Telemakhos adamantly persist with this pirate business in Tribunisport. Even after Victoria asked him how he came by his information, he would not tell. Is he attempting to sway the Charter to some ends which would benefit House Briareus? Timotheus is of course in agreement with his master, but I can not understand why Markos is so swayed. He must not appreciate the insight of his cousin, as I do. We were only able to agree that we would travel south the few days to New Harbinger, and make a decision from there. As it lies on the coast east of the Borderlands, and north-westerly across the Drei-Hoek Bay from Black Thread Isle, where Tribunisport sits. We are leaving tomorrow morn. [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Floris+Tenbrook]Floris Tenbrook[/url] arrived in time to break the tension of our arguments. In a drunken stupor he dawdled to our table to ‘get a look at us’. It is obvious that he consoles his grief with the drink, and too much of it. I announced him to the group and he slumped off after considering some unheard insult by one of the bar chairs. As our heading was at least known, Telemakhos asked Euleria about securing us with hired help upon our arrival. Timotheus was quick to agree to sword and bowmen. Markos produced an unusual sum of coin, donating at least 3 score silvers, with the rest of the funds contributed by Telemakhos and Victoria. The monies are to be used for hirelings wages, as well as food and lodging. Any spoils we receive as a result of our forays will cover the initial expense put forth by those three individuals. On this second matter we agreed readily. I asked Euleria if it was customary for any such gifts to the Charter to be transferable. If we could continue receive the benefit of grooming, stabling, food and lodging as we moved about the country, that would have been a great boon indeed, but alas we are tethered to Sluetelot for such benefits. After lunch, Laarus spared us the public spectacle of embarrassment and found opportunity to approach me alone. We spoke at length about his concerns, which were namely my concerns. It seems that he queried as to my reluctance to investigate rumours of pirates in Tribunisport. I assured him that the Thrician Royal Navy did not need the help of we six to stave off some dreaded attacks by a few pirates. I don’t know if he was convinced but I believe he saw the merit in my arguments at the least. Besides, at this point in time we have not the funds nor resources to secure ship nor crew. I honestly don’t know that some of these nobility live in reality, rather they expect things to be done for them due to their birth-rank. It is quite possible, however, that Telemakhos will bend everyone else’s ear with his gilded tongue and yet sway the votes for us to travel across the bay. Would he be doing so out of altruism? I think not. If I recall correctly, it was his brothers slain by pirates. The Charter would then be serving his own, House Briareus’, ends; though ‘for the good of the people’ they may yet be. We gathered for dinner in the common room of the suite. Laarus was said ‘to have taken ill’ from something he purchased from a street vendor and was not to join us. Instead the priest lay sequestered in his bed, conserving his strength for tomorrow’s departure. I wonder if indeed it was mayhap something I said. I’d like not to be at odds with him, in fact I find I enjoy his conversation and candor. We spoke to Euleria about passage to the south and learned of our options. The High Road is further inland and a slower journey by a day, but safer. The Beach Road hugs the coast is infrequently used due to threat of bandits. These facts seemed to excite the Briareus: Telemakhos for the former and Timotheus, the latter. Telemakhos adjourned from our company early to go gamble. Victoria played chit chat with Timotheus who dominated the conversation. Markos, like myself, stayed quiet. I imagine he may just be processing all the information being passed around. As the two warriors talked, Timotheus talked of being a bastard and his dislike for [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Agamemnon+Briareus]Sir Agamemnon[/url], his uncle, Telemakhos’ father. He certainly did not seem to care for the knight or for who knew it, even going so far as to mention that Telemakhos would echo his sentiment. Apparently Victoria relished the idea and proposed asking him when he returns later ‘tonight when he is foolish with liqour’. I enjoyed that remark. The alcohol does make one foolish, I’m glad to know that she recognizes it as well. The talk turned to our group and our travels. Markos shared some insight into his own musings, and posed that as we adventure all Houses will have some design for our group. Eloquently, he expressed that our ends should be to serve the people of Thricia; same as the Margrave, avoiding temptation and political quagmire. If indeed I did drink I’d have toasted him then. I raised my glass in salute of his declaration. Again, I am glad for another who has clarity for our purpose. Before closing, Timotheus, ever the warrior and tactician turned finally to the mechanics of our members. He expressed concerns of we all having and utilizing missile weapons, as well as, drilling in order to meld magic into melee effectively. I imagine his intent is good: to keep us all alive; but I wonder if perhaps the conversation would be better held with the entirety of our members and before he’d imbibed enough drink to drown most any man. Nonetheless there is merit in his words and having some passing knowledge of tactics myself, it is clear that his own experience and practice surpass my own. The rest of the evening we prepared our personals to depart the following day. I do so look forward to leaving this town and feeling soft earth beneath my horses feet, though I am apprehensive of what is to become of we members of the Charter. I can only pray that we shall find some fraternity when forced to rely on one another and nobility is proven in deed, not pedigree. [/QUOTE]
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