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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 3789210" data-attributes="member: 3448">“I have heard some legends about the Order of the Ram,” said Dame Brionna.  “It has been quiescent for the better part of a thousand years.  The Order promised great vitality to men who were members of it.  It was only present in a few kingdoms, and only a few of those were Glor’diadelian.  I don’t think there was ever an Order here, but it did exist in the South Kingdoms.  Reputedly, men who joined it became more virile and physically able in combat.”“I wonder…” said Alistair.  “Rams aren’t as associated with demons as goats, but there is still some association.  And great strength leading up to sudden mass deaths sounds demonic.  “That would explain why they avoided lands under Lord Glor’diadel’s watch, and that of His Church.  I’m not certain, but it could also have been timed with the previous attempted fall of the South Kingdoms eight-hundred years ago.”Abigail knocked quietly and entered.  “Your Grace, there is a message from the Moriquendi’rim.  Princess Curini’rim wishes to inform you that the Council has requested her personal presence in Krashmere to present the charges against Quinliart and for other matters.  She has sent her younger cousin to act her stead while the matter is resolved.”“Who is her cousin?” asked Kit.“I have no idea.  And it’s probably best if we not ask directly.  Maybe Abigail could find out from the messenger?”Kit nodded and gave Abigail her instructions.  Abigail returned to where the messenger, a young drow man, waited.  “Can I ask you a question?”“Certainly.”“Who is Princess Curini’rim’s cousin?  The Council assumed that I know, and I don’t want to admit my ignorance by asking.  They seemed pleased by the appointment.  But I don’t know who she is, and I’m worried that I’ll make some gaffe because of it.”The drow chuckled.  “Who he is, not she.  They really didn’t tell you anything.  Isn’t always the way?  If you ask, they get mad because you asked, and if you don’t, they get mad because you don’t know.  Her regent is Lord Hinuu’sintu ap Curini’rim-Moriquendi’rim.  He’s coming with his whole household, planning on staying and visiting others in the Northlands.  You’ll like him, he’s our age.”Abigail raised an eyebrow at that and waited to see if the messenger would fill the silence.“His seneschal will do most of the ruling.  The seneschal’s a half-Noldar, although that must never be said--Lord Hintu.  He does not have the right of a family name.”“Thanks.  Do you know the other reasons that the Princess was called back?  Our Council seemed to think it would be obvious, but…”“Oh, there can be no doubt about that.  The Council struggle is about the nine candidates to replace the dead lord.  My Mistress backs her uncle, of course.”“You’ve saved me a lot of trouble.  I’m Abigail.”“You need not worry.  We need to stick together-- it’s the only way you can get enough information to avoid harsh punishment.  I am Aleid of the Cadet House of ____.”</blockquote>

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