Session 41 (Sept. 30, 2008)
30 O-Kas
To-do list:
Check out throne
Get report from further examination of Privy Secretary’s office—also, search her outside rooms and her apartment again
Meet with Lord Silverleaves re the Sea Elf in Simbolisi
Dame Brionna reports 11 airships headed towards the capital from the eastern border
They do not appear to be flying any flags, and they are odd looking for airships—broad across the beam, which is uncommon for military ships, plus that large glass fronting would not be useful in a military action. (Could be crystal, but definitely not Eldar or Noldar.)
“Gnomes,” says Alistair. I’ve never heard of 11 Gnomish airships in one location, but they look gnomish.
We have no ranking gnomes on staff.
That could be like 5000 gnomes.
We call for Lord Silverleaves
He identifies them as cargo vessels for livestock
Kit suggests they may be fleeing.
We send some airships to buzz them. (Dame Brionna orders them to be ready to defend themselves if the gnomes attack.)
We then discuss other matters
I am told there is a Sea Elf who is high in the council of the Doge of Simbolisi
He is an outstanding Sea Elf; he has dealt with humans for many years, as I have. Why do you ask?
We believe a here’ku has infiltrated the Holy Church and seeks to gain control over the psionic resources there.
That would be very bad. Simbolisi alone could create a strong tower.
I could arrange a conference tomorrow evening if you wish, and I can conceal your identity.
We agree. He says that he will begin the forms to set up the conference, and inform the Queen of Singing Leaves.
We discuss the Principality of Korflok intelligence [received as a separate document by Kit, but I'm putting it in the text here]:
Special report unto the Mouth
From the Lobes of the Brain
Re: Principality of Korflok
Honored Mouth – we have been attempting to sort out the situation in the Principality of Korflok.
Firstly, there are 27 houses major and 46 houses minor – the heads of each of the houses is named in order of power together with his or her mated house if married. So for example Lady Torringvale-Bufolk is the ruler of house Bufolk – because Torringvale is a higher ranked house – the Torringvale name comes first, though she is ruler of Bufolk. On the other hand, Lord Tattenburgh-Torringvale is Lord of Tattenburgh.
The Principality is stronger that it appears – which explains the very slow rate at which Hanal has been able to expand into its territory. That strength is two fold – firstly, the houses have larger standing militaries than most houses would be expected to – and while there is little if any "civilian" use of magic (beyond hedge-witchery) several of the nobles however are powerful magi with significant surrounding "circles" of powerful companions. Most significant in that regard is Lady Elandra Duffingdor-Gladtor – a very powerful half-sidhe magi who is a particularly zealous follower of Glor'diadel and one of the most potent elementalists in our record – other than some of the first born.
It is the belief of the Lobes that using extremely delicate methods, it is probably possible to approach Lady Duffingdor-Gladtor on shared goals. A religious angle would be suggested. The House of Gladtor's personal chaplain is Father Patrick Everett Hendrick, OMD. The honored Lady is a daily communicant and the chaplain is very busy on a continuing basis. There are two children of the Lady's body – Terrance and Cynthia, but she has also accepted the nedestro son of her consort – Brendon Duffingdor-Gladtor – Lawrence Whitesmith (Gladtor), who is older than either of the children of her body and nears manhood rituals. It is noteworthy however, that while the Lady caused Madam Clarissa Whitesmith to be well placed in the Torringvale-Invald household- she is forbidden to enter Gladtor lands on pain of death – and Lawrence, who has been fully fostered into the household (and is showing signs of the silent arts) is forbidden to see his birth-mother - though he does not seem inclined to see her in any event. Her reputation is one of excess under possible circumstances, and the possibility of past abuse exists, though no one has approached the young man for any confirmation.
This report will be followed by a break down list of the houses and their rulers within a few days or a week or so.
Respectfully submitted.
The lobes of the brain, with the assistance of certain fingers.
[end report to Kit]
[Cont'd]
30 O-Kas
To-do list:
Check out throne
Get report from further examination of Privy Secretary’s office—also, search her outside rooms and her apartment again
Meet with Lord Silverleaves re the Sea Elf in Simbolisi
Dame Brionna reports 11 airships headed towards the capital from the eastern border
They do not appear to be flying any flags, and they are odd looking for airships—broad across the beam, which is uncommon for military ships, plus that large glass fronting would not be useful in a military action. (Could be crystal, but definitely not Eldar or Noldar.)
“Gnomes,” says Alistair. I’ve never heard of 11 Gnomish airships in one location, but they look gnomish.
We have no ranking gnomes on staff.
That could be like 5000 gnomes.
We call for Lord Silverleaves
He identifies them as cargo vessels for livestock
Kit suggests they may be fleeing.
We send some airships to buzz them. (Dame Brionna orders them to be ready to defend themselves if the gnomes attack.)
We then discuss other matters
I am told there is a Sea Elf who is high in the council of the Doge of Simbolisi
He is an outstanding Sea Elf; he has dealt with humans for many years, as I have. Why do you ask?
We believe a here’ku has infiltrated the Holy Church and seeks to gain control over the psionic resources there.
That would be very bad. Simbolisi alone could create a strong tower.
I could arrange a conference tomorrow evening if you wish, and I can conceal your identity.
We agree. He says that he will begin the forms to set up the conference, and inform the Queen of Singing Leaves.
We discuss the Principality of Korflok intelligence [received as a separate document by Kit, but I'm putting it in the text here]:
Special report unto the Mouth
From the Lobes of the Brain
Re: Principality of Korflok
Honored Mouth – we have been attempting to sort out the situation in the Principality of Korflok.
Firstly, there are 27 houses major and 46 houses minor – the heads of each of the houses is named in order of power together with his or her mated house if married. So for example Lady Torringvale-Bufolk is the ruler of house Bufolk – because Torringvale is a higher ranked house – the Torringvale name comes first, though she is ruler of Bufolk. On the other hand, Lord Tattenburgh-Torringvale is Lord of Tattenburgh.
The Principality is stronger that it appears – which explains the very slow rate at which Hanal has been able to expand into its territory. That strength is two fold – firstly, the houses have larger standing militaries than most houses would be expected to – and while there is little if any "civilian" use of magic (beyond hedge-witchery) several of the nobles however are powerful magi with significant surrounding "circles" of powerful companions. Most significant in that regard is Lady Elandra Duffingdor-Gladtor – a very powerful half-sidhe magi who is a particularly zealous follower of Glor'diadel and one of the most potent elementalists in our record – other than some of the first born.
It is the belief of the Lobes that using extremely delicate methods, it is probably possible to approach Lady Duffingdor-Gladtor on shared goals. A religious angle would be suggested. The House of Gladtor's personal chaplain is Father Patrick Everett Hendrick, OMD. The honored Lady is a daily communicant and the chaplain is very busy on a continuing basis. There are two children of the Lady's body – Terrance and Cynthia, but she has also accepted the nedestro son of her consort – Brendon Duffingdor-Gladtor – Lawrence Whitesmith (Gladtor), who is older than either of the children of her body and nears manhood rituals. It is noteworthy however, that while the Lady caused Madam Clarissa Whitesmith to be well placed in the Torringvale-Invald household- she is forbidden to enter Gladtor lands on pain of death – and Lawrence, who has been fully fostered into the household (and is showing signs of the silent arts) is forbidden to see his birth-mother - though he does not seem inclined to see her in any event. Her reputation is one of excess under possible circumstances, and the possibility of past abuse exists, though no one has approached the young man for any confirmation.
This report will be followed by a break down list of the houses and their rulers within a few days or a week or so.
Respectfully submitted.
The lobes of the brain, with the assistance of certain fingers.
[end report to Kit]
[Cont'd]