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<blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 2486387" data-attributes="member: 3448"><p>The group arrived at the palace and quickly went through a series of short meetings, each successive meeting with a more important "One." After a brief meeting with the One of Diplomacy, the group was finally brought to a private audience before the One of Ones, Tang's ruler. The One of Diplomacy announced their entrance, "Lord Alistair of Canberry, Sir Delbon Glittercheeks, Dame Brionna of the Order of the Knights of Valor, Dame Katherine of Enclaves, Mahler Fife, and Stithis of the Plane of Air."</p><p></p><p>Alistair stepped forward and nodded to the throne of the One of Ones. "Canberry greets Tang." </p><p></p><p>"Tang greets Canberry," the One of Ones intoned formally in reply.</p><p></p><p>"We have faced grave dangers recently; the Zorplona-Argoni seek to destroy us and have gone so far as to kill the venerable Inquisitor General and to attack us within your great cathedral," Alistair continued. "The Zorplona-Argoni seek to destroy the Archduchy and all the other major realms of southern Drucien. To frustrate their plans, we seek maps and intelligence to aid our return to Canberry. We are sure that you know that Canberry has always been a firm ally to its friends and stands with them against any threats. Canberry would look on any aid you can give us as a great boon and a sign of firm friendship between Canberry and Tang."</p><p></p><p>"We know well Canberry's honorable dealings with its friends and would welcome the opportunity to be counted in that number. We hope that trade may flourish between Tang and its new friends in Canberry. We will have the One of Maps provide you with advice upon the best route to take. Tang would also be happy to provide a small escort, if you wish."</p><p></p><p>"We thank you for your generosity. The escort will not be necessary; our best hope is to travel light and fast without drawing the attention of the enemy. Good horses would be useful, however."</p><p></p><p>"As you wish. Tang looks forward to more fully discussing trade opportunities with Canberry. Perhaps you could meet with the One of Trade before you depart?"</p><p></p><p>Alistair paused, unsure how to handle anything as delicate as a trade negotiation, and Mahler cut in. "Most Unique Majesty, I would be happy to meet with the One of Trade to begin those discussions. Ultimately, any trade agreements will need to be approved by the Minister of Trade in Canberry, but we can bring back preliminary information to open an active trade as quickly as feasible."</p><p></p><p>"Tang thanks you for this service."</p><p></p><p>Alistair replied, "It is the least we can do as the first part of Canberry's gratitude for your aid."</p><p></p><p>After the group left the meeting, Dame Brionna quietly whispered to Alistair, "Did you intend the 'we' in your negotiation to be the royal 'we?' You know that you're not really entitled to, especially since you haven't even formally asserted your claim as heir-apparent."</p><p></p><p>"I intended to be deliberately ambiguous about that."</p><p></p><p>Dame Brionna nodded, apparently satisfied.</p><p></p><p>Meetings with the One of Maps, the One of Trade, and some lesser ones who assist the One of Supplies to arrange for the exchange of some items for more useful equipment occupied the rest of the day. The One of Maps demonstrated the several different routes that could lead to Canberry. Disorganized, chaotic lands fill most of the 1400 miles between Tang and Canberry. Travel between the two requires passing through the former Confederacy of the Southern Kingdoms, but no new powers have emerged to fill the void left by the Confederacy's destruction. Many gnolls, beastmen, and boar-centaurs menace the region, along with some more dangerous creatures. Among the few potential allies in the area are the "Green Witches," as the One of Maps referred to the local druids, and a titan that continues wandering the area in search of his mate, who disappeared some centuries ago. (Apparently, titans' great size, strength, and longevity is not always matched by equally great intellect.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cerebral Paladin, post: 2486387, member: 3448"] The group arrived at the palace and quickly went through a series of short meetings, each successive meeting with a more important "One." After a brief meeting with the One of Diplomacy, the group was finally brought to a private audience before the One of Ones, Tang's ruler. The One of Diplomacy announced their entrance, "Lord Alistair of Canberry, Sir Delbon Glittercheeks, Dame Brionna of the Order of the Knights of Valor, Dame Katherine of Enclaves, Mahler Fife, and Stithis of the Plane of Air." Alistair stepped forward and nodded to the throne of the One of Ones. "Canberry greets Tang." "Tang greets Canberry," the One of Ones intoned formally in reply. "We have faced grave dangers recently; the Zorplona-Argoni seek to destroy us and have gone so far as to kill the venerable Inquisitor General and to attack us within your great cathedral," Alistair continued. "The Zorplona-Argoni seek to destroy the Archduchy and all the other major realms of southern Drucien. To frustrate their plans, we seek maps and intelligence to aid our return to Canberry. We are sure that you know that Canberry has always been a firm ally to its friends and stands with them against any threats. Canberry would look on any aid you can give us as a great boon and a sign of firm friendship between Canberry and Tang." "We know well Canberry's honorable dealings with its friends and would welcome the opportunity to be counted in that number. We hope that trade may flourish between Tang and its new friends in Canberry. We will have the One of Maps provide you with advice upon the best route to take. Tang would also be happy to provide a small escort, if you wish." "We thank you for your generosity. The escort will not be necessary; our best hope is to travel light and fast without drawing the attention of the enemy. Good horses would be useful, however." "As you wish. Tang looks forward to more fully discussing trade opportunities with Canberry. Perhaps you could meet with the One of Trade before you depart?" Alistair paused, unsure how to handle anything as delicate as a trade negotiation, and Mahler cut in. "Most Unique Majesty, I would be happy to meet with the One of Trade to begin those discussions. Ultimately, any trade agreements will need to be approved by the Minister of Trade in Canberry, but we can bring back preliminary information to open an active trade as quickly as feasible." "Tang thanks you for this service." Alistair replied, "It is the least we can do as the first part of Canberry's gratitude for your aid." After the group left the meeting, Dame Brionna quietly whispered to Alistair, "Did you intend the 'we' in your negotiation to be the royal 'we?' You know that you're not really entitled to, especially since you haven't even formally asserted your claim as heir-apparent." "I intended to be deliberately ambiguous about that." Dame Brionna nodded, apparently satisfied. Meetings with the One of Maps, the One of Trade, and some lesser ones who assist the One of Supplies to arrange for the exchange of some items for more useful equipment occupied the rest of the day. The One of Maps demonstrated the several different routes that could lead to Canberry. Disorganized, chaotic lands fill most of the 1400 miles between Tang and Canberry. Travel between the two requires passing through the former Confederacy of the Southern Kingdoms, but no new powers have emerged to fill the void left by the Confederacy's destruction. Many gnolls, beastmen, and boar-centaurs menace the region, along with some more dangerous creatures. Among the few potential allies in the area are the "Green Witches," as the One of Maps referred to the local druids, and a titan that continues wandering the area in search of his mate, who disappeared some centuries ago. (Apparently, titans' great size, strength, and longevity is not always matched by equally great intellect.) [/QUOTE]
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